It is currently inhabited by people who, for the most part, commute to Halifax and its surrounding areas to work.
Ketch Harbour established a residents association at the same time to ensure its long term sustainability.
A fisherman's catch could be easily transported to Halifax by water for sale in the city's markets.
Within ten years it was known as Catch Harbour and a number of families had been issued grants.
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