Community Spotlight: Chance Cove

Chance Cove is a beautiful little community with a population of 325 (2006 Census) with strong historical ties to the fishery.  The 2001 Census has the population of Chance Cove at 335, a decline of 3%. The unemployment rate for May 2006 for people aged 15 and older in Chance Cove was 13.3% while the provincial unemployment rate for that same time period was 18.6%. 

One of the most positive indicators for Chance Cove has to do with education of its residents; 87.2% of resident have a high school diploma, a certificate or degree.  Census 2006 reported 12.8% of people 18 to 64 years of age in Chance Cove do not have a high school diploma compared to 25.1% of people in the entire province. 

Chance Cove is home to a beautiful hiking trail along the shoreline and offers spectacular views.  Pictured at left is a summer view from the trail at Green Head.  Pictured above is Chance Cove's Municipal Building (with post office).