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The Town of Heart's Desire is located on Route 80, just 70 km from the Trans Canada Highway (TCH), in Trinity Bay.
Population Demographics:
• Total Population: 840
Industries / Economic Activity:
• Traditionally the residents of Hearts Desire made their living from the sea & the land. Today some residents are employed through a multi species fishery, while others commute to nearby communities for employment.
• Construction - Paving company
• Boat Building
Municipal Tax Structure:
• The residential and business tax rates in the Town of Heart's Desire are competitive with other towns on the Baccalieu Trail.
Municipal Services:
• Heart's Desire became incorporated October, 1978. Heart's Desire Town Council consists of six councillors and a mayor.
A copy of the town plan can be obtained at the Heart's
Desire Town Hall.
• Water and Sewer available in all areas of town
• Garbage Collection on a weekly basis
• Fire Protection Services - Heart's Desire Volunteer Fire Department
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow: $30,000
• Average rental cost of a house: $400 per month
• Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $375 per month
• Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and propane
Churches:
Roman Catholic Church
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Harbour Grace Detachment (40 km) - 27 Police Officers / 11 Vehicles
Education Facilities:
• Avalon West School Board
• Epiphany Elementary, Grades k-8
• Holy Trinity High, Heart's Content, Grades 8-12
• Public and Private Post-Secondary Facilities are available in Carbonear and nearby Bay Roberts
• Keyin College
• College of the North Atlantic
• Canadian Training Institute
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's,
NL
Other Services:
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV with 24 channels, Community Channel, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Community Park that includes a community
centre, playground, outdoor swimming area, and picnic area, etc.)
• Others (church groups)
Commercial Services:
• Take-out
• Sawmill
• Grocery / Convenience Store
• Barber Shop
• Pavement Contractors
For more information:
The Town of Heart's Desire
Heart's Desire, NL A0B 2B0
Telephone: (709) 588-2280
Fax: (709) 588-2343
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