 Because of its sheltered location on the shoreline, the village often hosted residents from the more exposed fishing villages in the winter.The rugged landscape and climate meant that survival there was often a struggle; with the nearest hospital in Lewisporte, NL, nearly 1½ hours away by horse in the 1920s and 1930s, medical care was often unavailable.If there was a serious illness, such as tuberculosis, residents would have to go to St. John's.