Where You Will Go

Heart's Delight, Trinity Bay

 

Lose Your Sense of Time

Heart's Delight is located on the Baccalieu Trail, about one hour and fifteen minutes from St. John's on the east side of Trinity Bay.  It's next to Heart's Content, Heart's Desire, and not too far from Cupids.  The population in 1990 was 868 people but recent out migration has left a community of fewer and older residents. The first census of Heart's Delight taken in 1836 show a population of 164 and the first census of Islington in 1845 has 36 people living there.

Until the collapse of the northern cod fishery, cod fishing was the primary industry. Today very little exists in the local workplace. Although there are very few records or writings on any full time residents, or any activities in the communities of Heart's Delight- Islington before the 1800's, there are numerous signs and indications that show these communities were inhabited long before that time, for example, the story is told of the grave of a Frenchman buried in Islington during the early 1700's. The baptismal register of the first Anglican Parish located at Trinity, shows records of common names to Heart's Delight and Islington, from a period starting in 1753.

Also, John Guy's visit to Trinity Bay in October 1612, at which time he landed at South Dildo, tells of Indians living in many coves and harbours along the bay.   Heart's Delight is a good place to hang out and relax.   Everything slows down here. Stroll around the town, hike a few trails, hang out in the cove, climb Witch Hazel Hill, or just take in the spectacular seascape.   You may see some whales.    Find a bike and ride it.  Play cards with ther local townsfolk.   This is a great location for launch day trips on the Baccalieu Trail.