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GEOGRAPHY Large natural harbour opening out to Trinity Bay in a generally southwestern direction and protected from the harsh northern and eastern winds of the North Atlantic . Heart's Content is also at the crossroads of the main highway for Trinty Bay on the western side of the Bay de Verde peninsula and the highway cutting across the Bay de Verde peninsula between Victoria on the Conception Bay side and Heart's Content. Towns and Communities nearby Heart's Content and surrounding areas are dotted by small fishing communities that were established due the proximity of each community to the fishing grounds. Some of the communities within a 15 minute driving distance from Heart's Content are as follows; HISTORY The first references to Heart's Content came from John Guy 's journal of his voyage into Trinity Bay in 1612 . Through much of the 17th Century Heart's Content was used by migratory fisherman from England. However, permanent settlement by at least 1677 . Like many other Newfoundland English settlements, this small village was a victim to the French army of " Pierre Le Moyne D'Iberville " in 1697. Heart's Content was given its place in the history of international communications by Cyrus Field who choose it as the terminus of his Transatlantic Telegraph Cable . In July 1866 , when the cable was brought ashore, it was described as "a sheltered nook, where ships may ride at anchor safe from the storms of the ocean…on the beach is a small village of sixty houses, most of them the dwelling of these hardy men who vex the northern sea with their fisheries…" Heart's Content did not depend of the cable industry alone for its economically successful standing. Besides the growing importance of the Labrador fishery and the Seal Hunt , as well as the Shipbuilding Industry , other economic stimuli made it a growing and prosperous community. Transportation connections between Heart's Content and the rest of the Avalon Peninsula improved and greatly accommodated the movement of people and goods, and the overall production of business the town and other areas of Trinity and Conception Bays. Within 10 years of incorporation Heart's Content obtained most of the facilitates and the amenities of a small town. These included a town hall, fire station, a municipal park, water a sewage system, a ballpark and a senior citizens club. 17th century
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Current ECONOMY During the 18th century, the inshore cod fishery was the main source of income. Agriculture in the summer and logging in the winter also helped the fisherman and their families. CLIMATE The climate of the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent land areas is influenced by the temperatures of the surface waters and water currents as well as the winds blowing across the waters. Because of the oceans' great capacity for retaining heat, the climate of Heart's Content are moderate and free of extreme seasonal variations. Precipitation falls on the area both as snow in the wintertime and moderate rainfall in summer. The Gulf Stream and Labrador Current converge just of the coast of Newfoundland and provide for very dense fog that can linger in the area for days. CULTURE Demographics Notable Residents Tourist attractions
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