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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
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