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Western Bay is a small community located on Route 70 in scenic Conception Bay. The first known settler was Nicholas Perry, originally from Jersey, an island in the English Channel. He is believed to have settled here in the late 18th century.
Population Demographics:
• The total population is approximately 450.
Industries / Economic Activity:
• Some residents are employed by small business, school, lumber yard etc... Others commute to nearby communities.
• Agriculture - Root crop
• Fishery - Crab, Lump
• Construction - House renovations
General Services:
• The community of Western Bay is aLocal Service
District where a committee is in charge of community services.
The committee is responsible for the collection of fees for
services rendered.
• Weekly garbage collection
• Fire Protection Services - Adams Cove Volunteer Fire Department
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow: $35,000
• 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
• Roman Catholic
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Harbour Grace Detachment (33 km) - 27 Police Officers / 11 Vehicles
Education Facilities:
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Avalon West School Board
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Cabot Academy, Grades k-6
• North Shore Collegiate, Northern Bay, 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:
• Bus Service to and from St. John's
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV with 26 channels, Community Channel, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Softball field, Playground, Natural swimming area, E.J. Pratt Centre, etc.)
• Development Organizations (North Shore Development Association, Recreation Committee, Western Bay Waste Disposal Committee)
Service Organizations:
• (Loyal Orange Lodge)
• Others (church groups, Brownies)
Commercial Services
• Lumber Yard
• Post Office
• Pharmacy
• Convenience Store
• Liquor Store
• Funeral Home
• Seamstress / Tailor
For more information:
Mariner Resource Opportunities Network
27 Goff Ave.
Carbonear, NL A1Y 1B9
Telephone: (709) 596-6217
Fax: (709) 596-4473
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