Old Perlican
Old Perlican
Parlican | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Marina of Old Perlican | |
Location of Old Perlican in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 48°04′55″N 53°00′22″W / 48.08194°N 53.00611°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | 1640 |
| Incorporated | 1971 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Clifford Morgan |
| • Deputy Mayor | Tammy Squires |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 608 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 70 Route 80 |
Old Perlican is a fishing village on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Incorporated in 1791, it is one of the oldest fishing communities in Newfoundland; it served as the major fishing station in Trinity Bay for migratory fisherman from England in the 17th century.