Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador
Woody Point is a town located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, on the western coast of Newfoundland. Situated on Bonne Bay, the Town of Woody Point encompasses three areas: Curzon Village, Woody Point and Winterhouse Brook. It has a total population of 244 residents. Woody Point is a Registered Heritage District and has a waterfront with many heritage buildings and four Registered Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Structures. The community is served by Route 431.
Woody Point | |
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Woody Point from lookout | |
Woody Point Location of Woody Point in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 49°30′N 57°56′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | 1849 |
| Incorporated | 1956 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 km2 (1.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 431 |
| Woody Point lighthouse | |
Woody Point Lighthouse in 2006 | |
| Constructed | 1919 (first) 1952 (second) |
| Construction | lumber (tower) |
| Height | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Shape | square frustum tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), red (roof) |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Heritage | heritage lighthouse, municipal heritage site |
| First lit | 1959 (current) |
| Focal height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Range | 4 nmi (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl R 4s |
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