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Bell Island Land in Newfoundland for sale. Gorgeous Ocean view of the Ferries, Kellys Island and Little Belle Isle. Five minutes to the Beach. City Water and local sewer on the property line. Present taxes are $100/year. Water is $50/year. Dimensions in attached photo. Wabana is a town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is located on Bell Island in Conception Bay, just northwest of St. John’s Wabana is the largest and only incorporated community on Bell Island Wabana was founded in 1895 as a mining town, where red hematite iron ore was extracted from the ground. The name Wabana means “place where the light shines first” in Abenaki, a Native American language Wabana was once the second largest community in Newfoundland, with a population of 14,000 people. However, Wabana’s population declined after World War II, as the underground mines became less competitive and eventually closed in 1966. Today, Wabana has a population of 1,815 people, according to the 2021 census Many residents commute to St. John’s for work, while some tourists visit the island to see the decommissioned mines and other attractions. Wabana is a town with a rich history and culture, and a beautiful natural setting.