Shallow Bay is a community located on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is situated on Route 430, also known as the Viking Trail, in the St. Barbe Bay area. The community derives its name from its geographic location, a shallow bay.
Economically, Shallow Bay historically relied on fishing and logging. Tourism has become increasingly important in recent years due to its proximity to attractions along the Viking Trail, including L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features the remains of a Viking settlement.
The community is part of Newfoundland and Labrador's electoral district of St. Barbe-L'Anse aux Meadows. It is administered at the municipal level through a local service district or similar governing body. The population of Shallow Bay is relatively small, consistent with many rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Specific population figures may vary depending on the source and census year.