Oceanside Living in One of Newfoundland's Active and Scenic Fishing Communities

Car: Necessary

Salvage, pronounced Sal-Vage, is one of North America’s oldest continually settled communities. The name Salvage comes from the Spanish word “Salvaje”, which means “savage.” It is thought that the first Spanish explorers came to the area of the present-day town and found it was already occupied by the Beothuks, the native North American group that was dispersed throughout Newfoundland.

Even today, Salvage remains one of Newfoundland's most productive fishing communities. Protected by tall cliffs and having access through a narrow pass to the open ocean, it provides relatively easy access to the fertile fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. From early spring to late fall, the residents of Salvage participate in the seasonal fisheries of Herring, Lobster, Crab, Mackerel, and Caplin. At any time throughout the summer in Salvage, a meal with the freshest seafood is never difficult to find.

Bishop’s Harbour House has overlooked Bishop’s Harbour, Salvage since 1946. Nestled amongst the rocks, the house is well protected yet provides views across Bishop’s Harbour and out the narrow passage to the North Atlantic. BHH is a 1400 square foot, 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bathroom waterfront house located just meters away from the gently rolling tidal swings of the Atlantic ocean. The house can sleep 5 comfortably and the two main rooms with double and queen beds have a view of the harbour. The master bedroom on the Southeast corner includes a spectacular view out the narrow harbour passage to the ocean. The upstairs bathroom is fully equipped and includes a Jacuzzi tub in which you can lie back and take in the view of the harbour and the narrows. There is a spacious deck located off the dining and kitchen area on which one can view the sunrise coming over the hills across the expansive harbour in the morning, or enjoy some evening outdoor dining and entertaining.