English Harbour West

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay.^[1] It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing.^[2] The Way Office was established on April 1, 1866. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891, it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster.^{[citation needed]}

English Harbour West is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.^[3]

Fitzgerald Academy, a kindergarten to 12th grade school, is located in English Harbour West.^[4][5]