Cupids
Cupids is a town of 699 people (per the 2021 Census) on Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has also been known as Coopers, Copers Cove, Cupers Cove, and Cuperts. It is the oldest continuously settled official British colony in Canada. Cupids is believed to be the site of the first child born of European parents in the country. The town was established by Englishman John Guy in 1610.
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Cupids Location of Cupids in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 47.5478°N 53.2244°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | 1610 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carl Butler |
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| • Land | 11.02 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 699 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 60 Route 70 Route 71 |
In November 2009, the community was visited by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. In August 2010, the community was visited by many people from around the world to celebrate the Cupids 400th anniversary, including Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean. On August 17, 2010, Canada Post released a commemorative stamp in honour of the founding of the community.
2010 also saw the opening of the Cupids Legacy Centre. This facility includes a world class museum, archeology lab, Faerie Garden, Family History archive, Legacy Hall (a modern 2000 square foot open space), and a spacious boardroom.