Belleoram is a small
community located in Fortune Bay, on the South
Coast of Newfoundland. It is built along a
narrow strip of sloping land at the base of
steep, ridged hills. Belleoram has a large
sheltered harbour because a long piece of land
extends to the northwest and protects the
community from the sea.
Belleoram dates back to 1774. The French used
the area and called it "Bande de Laurier." By
1713, the Treaty of Utrecht had forced the
French to leave. In 1718, Captain Tavenor sailed
around the south of Newfoundland and called it
"Belorme's Place." In the 17th century, a French
adventurer wintered there for 20 years, and he
was the first to name the community Belleoram.
A Dorchester man named Parsons, is said to be
the first English settler in Belleoram, followed
by another Dorchester man named John Cluett.
Other people came from the west of England as
servants to the early planters.
The Anglican Church in Belleoram, locally known
as the "Cathedral of the South Coast" was built
in 1891 and consecrated as St. Lawrence Church
in 1901. The Church is representative of Gothic
architecture, a style of architecture developed
in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th
centuries.
Visit the John Cluett Heritage House which was
built about 1844 and is best described as being
a "saltbox," one of the simplest forms of
architecture and common amongst early settlers.
The Cluett House, which is over 150 years old,
is constructed mainly of original timber.
Attend the Ironskull Folk Festival, which is an
annual event held the third weekend of July
every year. The festival takes advantage of the
areas rich musical talent as a collaboration of
many Newfoundland artists graciously provided
their talents to make this annual event a
success.
Experience true Newfoundland music and
culture over this three-day event. Ironskull
Festival takes its name from the mountain
located across the harbour. A trail provides
visitors with the opportunity to hike to the
summit and experience a spectacular view of the
surrounding coastline.
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