Rocky Harbour
Incorporated as a town in 1966, Rocky Harbour was
used sometimes as by the French in the migratory fishery, although it was not
one of their major harbours. The first census taken in 1874 showed a population
of 35. By the 1990s, the population had risen to 125. In 1921, there were 17
lobster factories, salmon was being smoked, cod-liver oil was being produced, as
well as the packaging of herring.
In 1973, families from re-settled communities
within the Gros Morne National Park were placed in Rocky Harbour. More services
were established in the community because of the increased population.
With the
opening of the park, tourism has become a major source of employment.