Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gambo is a town in northeastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 7 on Freshwater Bay.

Gambo
Town
Gambo Location of Gambo in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 48°47′N 54°13′W
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	7
Area
• Total	92.07 km^2 (35.55 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	1,978
• Density	21.5/km^2 (56/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)	709
Highways	Route 1 (TCH) Route 320

It is the closest town to Mint Brook - the birthplace of Joey Smallwood, former Premier of Newfoundland and last father of confederation. It is located 47 km (29 mi) from Gander International Airport and 303 km (188 mi) from St. John's.

History

The name Gambo first appeared in the census of 1857. The name Gambo was said by M.F. Howley, to be a corruption of a Spanish or Portuguese name that meant "bay of does".[1] The first steam driven saw mill in Newfoundland was established here. The first way office was established in 1882 under Waymaster Simeon Osmond. In 1964 the three separate communities of Dark Cove, Middle Brook, and Gambo were incorporated as one town known as Dark Cove-Middle Brook-Gambo. In 1980 the town officially changed its name to Gambo. [2]

According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:

• Population: 2,084
• % Change (1996-2001): approx. -10.9
• Dwellings: 859
• Area (km².): 92.07
• Density (persons per km².): 22.6

Tourism

Gambo is known for its Smallwood Days and its Loggers' Sports Festival. One of the most important sights is the Logger's Memorial Park.

Logger's Memorial Park

Logger's Memorial Park

Notable people

• Randy Collins
• Ursula Kelly
• Tom Lush
• Peg Norman
• Joey Smallwood

See also

• List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

1. Brentnall, Roderick (18 May 2007). "Freshwater Bay: Gambo". freshwaterbay.blogspot.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
2. "Town of Gambo". Retrieved 1 March 2012.