Population: 192
This village was originally named Baie-du-Portage under the French regime in Canada. This had to do with an ancient Amerindian portage. However, no one is quite sure why it was renamed to Baie-des-Moutons (Mutton Bay) in the early 1800s. One of the more probable reasons is that foreign cod fishing fleets used to bring sheep on board and let them out to graze in the area so they wouldd have fresh meat during the summer.
Mutton Bay today hasn’t changed much since it’s early fishing days and remains a typical fishing village. Mutton Bay is considered by some to be one of the most picturesque villages along the coast.
Landmarks and historical sites
St. Clement's Church is a small Anglican church designed by Thomas Evans, the fishery overseer of the district. It was based on a church in Rose-Blanche, Newfoundland, the original home of several Mutton Bay pioneers. It was built in the late 1920s by members of the congregation and officially dedicated in 1930.
Attractions
Community Events
Spring: Hockey tournament, winter Carnival, Church sales and darts tournament
Only a couple of communities operate a seasonal tourist bureau. But several have a local tourism association to assist visitors.
