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- The Move
A video on the resettlement of the Rumboldt family
in 1968.
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Home  Virtual Exhibits Resettlement Deer Harbour
Deer Harbour
Situated on the east side of Random Island, not far from Ireland's Eye, Deer Harbour was a very picturesque fishing, saw milling
and boat-building community. Its secure, bowl-shaped harbour was ideal for pursing these economic activities. Nevertheless Deer
Harbour was not connected to the rest of Random Island by road, and the population of less than 200 abandoned the community after
1965, under the Federal-Provincial Resettlement Program. Most residents moved to other parts of Random Island, especially Hickman's
Harbour. The mostly colour images presented here are striking in how they capture the vibrant community prior to resettlement and
the degree of decay evident a few years afterwards.
Rev. Cotton, Methodist minister, Mrs. Cotton and William King, Deer Harbour
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Schooner owned by William King at Deer Harbour
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