Conception Bay

Conception Bay bounded by Cape St. Francis {{coor dm|47|48.63|N|52|47.15|W|}} and Split Point {{coor dm|48|05.99|N|52|50.94|W|}} at Bay de Verde covers an area of 1295 square kilometers. It lies in a northeasterly direction on the Avalon Peninsula. The bay itself contains several islands, the three major ones being Bell Island, Little Bell and Kelly's Island.

Related Topics:
Cape St. Francis - Split Point - Bay de Verde - Avalon Peninsula - Bell Island - Little Bell - Kelly's Island

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The name Conception Bay comes from the Portuguese Baia de Conceicao or Baia de Comceica and was presumably given in honour of the Feast of the Conception, December 8. The name first appears on the Oliveriana map of 1505 – 1508.

Related Topics:
Portuguese - Feast of the Conception - Oliveriana - 1505 - 1508

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