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Winterton is a traditional Newfoundland outport located on Route 80, on the North East Coast of Trinity Bay. Originally known as Scilly Cove, the name was changed to Winterton in 1912 to honor a former Newfoundland Prime Minister, Sir James S. Winter.
Population Demographics:
• Total Population: 600
Industries / Economic Activity:
• The Fishery is the major source of employment as many residents are employed at the local fish processing plants. Other residents work at a senior citizens home, local hardware dealer and other small businesses. Some residents commute to nearby communities for employment.
Other types of industry include:
• Construction - Contracting company
• Forestry - Sawmill Operation
Municipal Tax Structure:
• The residential and business tax rates in the Town of Winterton are competitive with other towns on the Baccalieu Trail.
Municipal Services:
• Winterton incorporated on April 15, 1964. Winterton Town Council consists of six councilors and a mayor.
A copy of the town plan can be obtained at the Town Hall.
• Water and Sewer available in most areas of town
• Garbage collection on a weekly basis
• Fire Protection Services - Winterton Volunteer Fire Department
(20 firefighters, 1 fire truck, 1 rescue van)
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow:
$15,000-$20,000
• Average rental cost of a house: $450 per month
• Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $300 per month
• Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and propane
Churches:
• United Church
• Anglican Church
• Salvation Army
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment - Harbour Grace (40 km) - 27 Police Officers/11 Vehicles
Education Facilities:
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Avalon West School Board
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Perlwin Elementary, Grades k-7
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Carbonear Collegiate
• 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:
• Taxi Service
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV with
37 channels, Community Channel, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Softball Field, Basketball Court, Recreation Center, Playground, etc.)
• Development Organizations (Recreation Commission, Heritage Committee)
• Others (church groups)
Commercial Services:
• Restaurant
• Lumber Yard
• Insurance
• Service Station
• Grocery Store
• Pharmacy
• Retail Store
• Beauty Salon
• Convenience Store
• Funeral Home
• Tax Services
• Water Company
Service Organizations:
• Ambulance Committee
• Society of United Fisherman
• Loyal Orange Lodge / LOBA
• Fire Brigade / Women's Aux.
For more information:
The Town of Winterton
P.O. Box 59
Winterton, NL A0B 2A0
Telephone: (709) 583-2010
Fax: (709) 583-2099
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