Harbour Grace, located on the Baccalieu Trail, has roots dating back to the sixteenth century. It is one of the oldest towns in North America
As of 2006 the town has a population of 3,074.
In 1610, pirate Peter Easton made Harbour Grace his headquarters.
Harbour Grace has been the site of several English-French Battles.
Over the years the town continued to grow and peaked in population in 1921 when the census was taken at 11,458 residents.
During the middle of the 18th century, important English firms were building up businesses in Harbour Grace.
The town is home to several historical buildings.
Today, Harbour Grace continues its tradition as a fishing and fish processing center. In addition, because of its rich history and many historical buildings, a small tourist industry is emerging.