Conception Bay, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean indenting the north coast of the Avalon Peninsula on the southeastern coast of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. It was named by Gaspar Côrte-Real, the Portuguese explorer who visited the coast in 1500 on the Feast of the Conception (December 8).

What is Conception Bay South known for?

Rugby and soccer are perhaps the most popular sports in the community. The town is home to the Bayman Rugby Club. The Conception Bay South Soccer Association boasts more than 1000 members playing at fields in Topsail, Chamberlains, Foxtrap and Kelligrews.

What communities are in Conception Bay South?

Incorporated in 1973, Conception Bay South consists of nine communities (Topsail, Chamberlains, Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Upper Gullies, Lawrence Pond, and Seal Cove) all of which follow the beautiful coastline of Conception Bay.

What communities are in Conception Bay Central?

Four towns in Conception Bay Centre are talking regionalization. Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, Avondale, Conception Harbour and Colliers each do most things on their own.

Why is it called Conception Bay?

The name Conception Bay comes from the Portuguese Baía da Conceição ("Bay of the Conceptin") and was presumably given in honour of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8. The name first appears on the Oliveriana (Pesaro) map of around 1504–1505.

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What communities are in Conception Bay North?

• Bay Roberts. 321 Water Street Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0. ...
• Brigus. 15 Water Street Brigus, NL A0A 1K0. ...
• Carbonear. 256 Water St Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5. ...
• Clarkes Beach. 13 Conception Bay Hwy Clarke's Beach, NL A0A 1W0. ...
• Cupids. 199 Seaforrest Drive Cupids, NL A0A 2B0. ...
• Harbour Grace. ...
• North River. ...
• South River.

What is the population of Conception Bay North?

The 2016 Census population for Local Area 5: North Shore of Conception Bay was 3,130. This represents a decline of 7.9% since 2011 (3,130 in 2016, down from 3,400).

How far is CBS from St John's?

How far is it from St. John's to Conception Bay South? It is 23 km from St. John's to Conception Bay South.

Where is Trinity Bay Newfoundland?

Trinity Bay is a large bay on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The area is home to several fishing communities. It served as the western terminus for the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable.

How long would it take to drive across Newfoundland?

Driving across the entire width of Canada from Newfoundland to the Alaska border takes 23 days on the road. If you want to spend time seeing and doing things along the way, visit cities and National Parks, allow 2 to 3 months to make the trip.

How far is Grand Falls from CBS?

The straight distance between Grand Falls-Windsor (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Conception Bay South (Newfoundland and Labrador) is 156.49 mi, but the driving distance is 246.22 mi.

How far away is Newfoundland from Labrador?

This air travel distance is equal to 442 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Newfoundland and Labrador and St. John's is 712 km= 442 miles.

Is Bay Roberts a good place to live?

The good news is that Bay Roberts, a small town in Newfoundland's Conception Bay, made a national list of the best places to live in Canada. The bad news is that the town placed dead last and has been described as a "dismal" place with high crime and a declining population.

What is a tickle in Newfoundland?

Tickle is used in the name of several geographical features in Canada; in Newfoundland English it means a short narrow strait: Baccalieu Tickle, navigation channel just off the coast of Baccalieu Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

What towns are in central Newfoundland?

The Towns of Glenwood, Glovertown, Gambo, Harbour Breton, Grand Falls-Windsor and Robert's Arm, as well as the Cape Freels Heritage Trust and the Harbour Breton Recreation Corporation, have completed necessary upgrades to their community facilities to better serve the needs of residents and visitors.

Where is the Avalon Peninsula?

Avalon Peninsula, peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland, Canada; it is joined to the main part of the island by a 4-mi- (6-km-) wide isthmus between Placentia and Trinity bays and extends for about 110 mi with a maximum width of 60 mi. Its high point is about 1,000 ft (300 m) on the Atlantic coast south of St.

Is there a ferry from Newfoundland to Labrador?

Ferry to Labrador from Newfoundland

To get to Labrador from the island of Newfoundland, take the ferry that runs from St. Barbe on the island's Great Northern Peninsula to Blanc Sablon, on Québec's southernmost coast, right next to the border with Labrador.

How far is Newfoundland from Toronto by car?

Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Newfoundland is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Toronto to Newfoundland.

What is the cost of the ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland?

The cost of taking the ferry from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to Port-aux-Basques, is just $28 per adult passenger and $79.50 per car. If you're traveling in a larger vehicle, like an RV, there are additional charges along with a 25% fuel surcharge.

How many hours away is Newfoundland from Ontario?

This air travel distance is equal to 3,174 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador is 5,108 km= 3,174 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, It takes 5.67 hours to arrive.

Where is the Newfoundland?

Newfoundland and Labrador is located on the far north-eastern fringe of North America, closer to Europe than any other part of the continent. It is situated between the 46th and 61st parallels, with most of the island section of the province below the 50th parallel.

Can I drive to Newfoundland?

Planning on driving to the island? Most travellers will take the ferry from Nova Scotia to either Port aux Basques or Argentia, and there are ferry routes for travelling between the island and Labrador. You can also drive to Labrador from the mainland of Canada, via Québec.