Where is Conception Bay Newfoundland?

Where is Conception Bay Newfoundland?

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).

Why is it called Conception Bay?

The name Conception Bay comes from the Portuguese Baía da Conceição (“Bay of the Conception”) 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.

What communities are in Conception Bay Central?

In 2020, the towns of Avondale, Colliers, Conception Harbour and Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview became Conception Bay Central for regionalization. Located about 50 minutes from St. John’s, these picturesque communities have so much to see including scenic ocean views and much more!

What towns 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 is the population of Conception Bay North?

3,130
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). Over the same period, the entire province experienced a population increase of 1.0% since 2011 (519,715 in 2016, up from 514,535).

What is the biggest bay in NL?

The next bay to the west is Newfoundland’s largest bay, Placentia Bay. To the east of St. Mary’s Bay is the much smaller Trepassey Bay.

Where is the Avalon Peninsula?

southeastern Newfoundland, Canada
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.

What are the major bays in NL?

Mary’s Bay, The Southern Shore, Conception Bay, Trinity Bay, Bonavista Bay, Notre Dame Bay, White Bay, and the Great Northern Peninsula.

Where is St Mary’s Bay NL?

Avalon Peninsula
St Mary’s Bay, on the south coast of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula between Placentia Bay and Trepassey Bay, runs 65 km northeast to Colinet Harbour from its mouth between St Shotts and Point Lance, 32 km northwest.

What towns are in the Avalon Peninsula?

The St. John’s CMA includes the City of St. John’s and 12 other communities: the city of Mount Pearl and the towns of Conception Bay South, Paradise, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Torbay, Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, Pouch Cove, Flatrock, Bay Bulls, Witless Bay, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove and Bauline.

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