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Botwood
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Botwood is a town in north-central Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in Census Division 6. It is positioned on the west shore of the Bay of Exploits on a natural deep-water harbour. Historically, this harbour has been a significant hub for cargo ships and seaplanes. Botwood served as the North American endpoint for the first transatlantic commercial flights.

Key facts

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6
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Botwood
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Town
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En Avant (French for "Onward")
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Botwoodville.jpg
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Exploits River Lumber and Pulp Company
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Newfoundland
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left
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Location of Botwood in Newfoundland
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Country
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Province
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Mayor
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Myra Budgell
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MHA
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Pleaman Forsey (PC)
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MP

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Contents
  • History
  • Early history
  • World War II Period
  • Post-war Period
  • Demographics
  • Tourism
  • Climate
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Botwood is a town in north-central Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in Census Division 6. It is positioned on the west shore of the Bay of Exploits on a natural deep-water harbour. Historically, this harbour has been a significant hub for cargo ships and seaplanes. Botwood served as the North American endpoint for the first transatlantic commercial flights.

==History==

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