HomeEmail UsSitemap

Around The Bay. ca is one of the largest websites on the Internet for information on the Baccalieu Trail in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Local Products, Business, Tourism, Local News, Photos, Entertainment, Weather, Events, Accommodations and more...

-

Website location.... Community-Green's Harbour


The Community of Green's Harbour
 

Overview:

Green's Harbour is located on Route 80 in scenic Trinity Bay. Green's Harbour is just 23 km from the Trans Canada Highway and is approximately 100 km from the capital city, St. John's. 

Population Demographics:

• The total population is approximately 850

Industries / Economic Activity:

Agriculture - Farming goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits etc...
Aquaculture - Rainbow Trout harvesting
Fishery - Inshore Fishery (e.g. lobster and caplin)
Forestry - 2 sawmills in operation

General Services:

• The community of Green's Harbour is a Local Service District where a committee is in charge of community services. The committee is responsible for the collection of fees for services offered to the community.

• Weekly garbage collection is offered to the members of the community for a monthly fee. 
• Fire Protection Services - Green's Harbour / Hopeall Volunteer Fire Department 

Real Estate:

• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow: $35,000 
• Average rental cost of a house: $300 - $400 per month 
• Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $300 - $350 per month 
• Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and propane

Churches:

• United
• Anglican
• Salvation Army

Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Whitbourne Detachment (25 km) - 7 Police Officers / 3 Vehicles 
• Citizens on Patrol Program

Education Facilities:

Avalon West School Board 
Acreman Elementary Grades K-6 
Crescent Collegiate Grades 7-12

• 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:

• Taxi Service
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV, Community Channel, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Softball field, Tennis court, Playground, Cross-country ski trails etc.) 
• Harbour View Seniors Club, Church Groups 

Commercial Services:

• Restaurant 
• Service Station 
• Auto Repair 
• Grocery Store 
• Convenience Store 
• Pharmacy 
• Liquor Store 
• Beauty Salon 
• Building Materials & Lumber 
• Furniture Store 

Service Organizations:

• The Green's Harbour Lions Club 
• Society of United Fisherman 
• Loyal Orange Lodge / LOBA 
• Special Events Committee 
• Fire Brigade 

For more information:

Green's Harbour Local Service District
Green's Harbour, NL A0B 1X0

Guestbook

Home | News  | Business | Employment  | Tourism | Contact

Newfoundland Time: 8/16/2006 3:40:54 AM
 

M-RON Downhomer

M-RON