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Old Perlican is located at the intersection of Route 70 & Route 80 in Trinity Bay. Old Perlican was first settled in the late 1600s, and today is a thriving town with a good rate of employment.
Population Demographics:
• Total Population: 775
Industries / Economic Activity:
• Most of the residents of Old Perlican are employed by the 2 processing plants located within the town. The fishing industry includes the catching and processing of crab, shrimp and ground fish such as flounder and lump.
• Construction - House construction & Cabinetry.
Municipal Tax Structure:
• Residential and business tax rates in the Town of Old Perlican are competitive with other Towns on the Baccalieu Trail.
Municipal Services:
• Old Perlican became incorporated on March 31, 1971. Old Perlican Town Council consists of 6 councilors and a mayor.A
copy of the Town Plan can be obtained at the Old Perlican Town
Hall.
• Water and Sewer available in most of Town
• RV Dumping Station
• Garbage Collection on a weekly basis
• Fire Protection Services - Old Perlican Volunteer Fire Department
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow - $30,000 - $40,000
• Average rental cost of a house - $300 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
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Harbour Grace Detachment (65 km) - 27 Police Officers / 11 Vehicles
• RCMP Site Office in Old Perlican where an RCMP Officer works once a week
Education Facilities:
• Avalon West School Board
• Tricon Elementary, Grades k - 7
• Baccalieu Collegiate (Old Perlican)
• 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 32 channels, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (Softball field, Soccer Field, Playground and Community Center)
• Development Organizations (John Hoskins Community Center Association, Heritage Committee)
• Others ( Church Groups)
Commercial Services:
• Accounting Firm
• Bank
• Beauty Salon
• Construction Company
• Convenience Store
• Funeral Home
• Grocery Store
• Insurance
• Library
• Liquor Store
• Lumber Yard
• Marine Service Center
• Post Office
• Pharmacy
• Restaurant / Take-out
• Retail Store
• Gas Bar
Service Organizations:
• Recreation Commission
• Ambulance Committee
• Harbour Authority
• Fishermans Committee
• Baccalieu Lions Club
For more information:
The Town of Old Perlican
P.O. Box 39
Old Perlican, NL A0A 3G0
Telephone: (709) 587-2266
Fax: (709) 587-2261
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