Point Lance is a small settlement in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is classified by Statistics Canada as a designated place, a statistical unit used for the collection of census data concerning small population centres that are not incorporated as municipalities.
Geography
The community is situated on the island of Newfoundland, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Its name derives from the shape of the local headland, which early cartographers and settlers described as resembling a lance. The precise coordinates and proximity to larger towns or geographic features are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Demographics
Population figures for Point Lance are recorded in national censuses, but detailed counts for recent years are not readily accessible in open‑access reference works. Consequently, specific demographic data such as total population, age distribution, or economic activity remain unverified in the public domain.
History and Administration
Historical records indicate that Point Lance developed as a fishing settlement, consistent with many coastal communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The community does not possess its own municipal government and is administered as part of the broader provincial and regional governance structures.
Economy
The local economy has traditionally been linked to the Atlantic fishery. Contemporary economic activities, if any, have not been comprehensively documented in reliable encyclopedic sources.
Cultural and Social Aspects
No notable cultural institutions, events, or landmarks associated specifically with Point Lance have been recorded in widely recognized reference materials.
References
- Statistics Canada. “Designated places in Newfoundland and Labrador.” (Census data).
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Geographic Names Board of Canada.
Note: Information on Point Lance is limited in publicly available encyclopedic resources; therefore, the entry reflects only verifiable data and acknowledges gaps where detailed information is lacking.