THE PORT AU PORT AREA

The Port au Port area experiences less fog and warmer summers than the rest of Newfoundland. It includes the communities of Kippens, Port au Port East, Point au Mal, Fox Island River and all other communities on the Port au Port Peninsula.

	The Port au Port area was settled by the French, English, Irish, Scottish and Micmac. Today, while most of the groups have intermarried, there exist a considerable French and Aboriginal population. It is this unique cultural heritage of the peninsula that has shaped our lives, and created an experience that is a must for all travellers.
	In the early years, Newfoundland was inhabited by the Beothuk. They were Newfoundland's native people. To learn more about them, click on the Beothuk link.
	The French Community
	The Port au Port Peninsula is commonly referred to as the French Shore. There are three(3) French-speaking communities on the Peninsula. They include:
	Mainland Cape St. George Black Duck Brook
	To protect the language and culture of these communities three(3) French Association have formed. They include:
	L'Heritage de L'ile Rouge - Mainland Les Terre Neuviens Francais - Cape St. George Chez les Francais - Black Duck Brook
	These organizations operate under the umbrella group - Association Regionale de la Cote Ouest, Inc. (ARCO), which is located at Ecole Ste. Anne.
	The Aboriginal Community
	Aboriginals are represented by the Port au Port East Indian Band Council. Most of the Aboriginals in the area are classified as Metis (French and aboriginal) or Micmac. However, there is evidence that the Port au Port area was occupied by other Aboriginals.

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