What is Fogo Island known for?

With a long maritime history, the largest offshore island of Newfoundland and Labrador is a gentle world of bright-colored clapboard houses, sea-cliff footpaths, lush forest, and warm hospitality set against a striking coastline.

How many towns are in Fogo Island?

12 communities
Fogo Island & Change Islands are home to 12 communities, each with its own distinctive flair and allure.

Does anyone live on Fogo Island?

They’re not towns, or hamlets or villages; they are, in the unique language that has developed in this place over the centuries, outports. Some 2400 people live on Fogo Island and 250 people live on Change Islands.

Why is it called Fogo?

The island was likely named by Portuguese explorers and early fishing crews in the 16th century (Fogo means Fire in Portuguese).

Is Fogo Island Open?

We remain optimistic that we can reopen in 2021. Our plan is to begin welcoming guests to Fogo Island Inn from within Canada as soon as Newfoundland opens its borders to inter-provincial travel for Canadians.

How did Zita Cobb make her money?

Cobb founded Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity, in response to the economic and cultural difficulties her outport home had experienced over the past decades. Shorefast built the Fogo Island Inn, which opened in 2013. Fogo Island Inn continues to be operated by Shorefast Social Enterprises Inc.

Does Fogo Island have a school?

Fogo Island Central Academy is a K – Level IV public school serving 11 communities on Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Can you eat at Fogo Island Inn without staying there?

One of the more recent developments with dining at the Fogo Island Inn is that they have opened up reservations for those not staying at the inn but still wanting a taste of place. Lunch offers three courses for $50, while dinner’s four courses is $115 per person. Gratuity is included.

How many rooms does Fogo Island have?

29 guest rooms
We know you are making an investment to journey and to stay at Fogo Island Inn. We promise you will experience hospitality unlike anywhere else. Our 29 guest rooms were designed to carry forward the richness of outport traditions in concert with the very best contemporary design elements.

Why did Zita Cobb leave her career?

She left the industry in 2001 with the intention of pursuing a path in philanthropy, creating the Shorefast Foundation in 2003. Based between Ottawa and Fogo itself, Cobb assembled a board of directors that includes leading community members, politicians and fishermen. Fogo was poor and life was hard.

Who does Zita Cobb work with?

Zita Cobb is Founder and CEO of Shorefast and Innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn. A registered Canadian charity, Shorefast uses business-minded means to help secure economic and cultural resilience for Fogo Island, Newfoundland: one of Canada’s oldest settlements.

Who is the owner of Fogo Island Inn?

Zita Cobb
Zita Cobb is Founder and CEO of Shorefast and Innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn. A registered Canadian charity, Shorefast uses business-minded means to help secure economic and cultural resilience for Fogo Island, Newfoundland: one of Canada’s oldest settlements.