Doug Shepherd's photos with the keyword: Newfoundland and Labrador

Reflections on Quidi Vidi Harbour, Newfoundland

02 Nov 2016 11 10 480
Quidi Vidi (pronunciations vary, even amongst longtime residents, but "Kiddy Viddy" is the most common) is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Quidi Vidi was known for once being a historic fishing village. It was active after World War II for the construction of Pepperrell Air Force Base. Field work near Quidi Vidi Lake began on October 15, 1940. During April and May, 1941 the Newfoundland Base Contractors' personnel began arriving, and construction was taken over by their organization. The neighbourhood is named for both Quidi Vidi Lake (where the Royal St. John's Regatta is held the first Wednesday in August, weather permitting) and Quidi Vidi Harbour - known locally as "The Gut". Located in Quidi Vidi is the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site, which had significance as a battery during the War of 1812. The village is also home to Newfoundland's largest microbrewery, the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company.

Ice fills the Narrows, St, John's Newfoundland

13 Oct 2016 4 4 302
Taken in April 1973, scanned from 35mm slide

Ice fills St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland

13 Oct 2016 1 384
Taken in April 1973, scanned from 35mm slide. The Beiner was used by the College of Fisheries & Navigation (I believe it was called), for training purposes.

Ice and CCG ice breaker St. John's Harbour

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Taken in April 1973, scanned from 35mm slide