Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Bristol's Hope was the second Newfoundland colony established by Bristol's Society of Merchant Venturers. Located on Conception Bay between Carbonear and Harbour Grace, it was a "sister" colony to Cuper's Cove, and was established in 1618 when the Society won a land grant from King James I of England, and was settled by colonists from Cuper's Cove. Robert Hayman was the colony's only Proprietary Governor.

The colony existed at least until 1631, before being abandoned.

See also

• List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

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