Town of Carbonear

Bev Hancock and Neil Dawe, Tract Consulting Lld.

Launch of new brand for the town of Carbonear on February 1st, 2012. More photos > >

Please note:

• NEW - Lynch’s Trucking Limited, will be collecting garbage commencing Monday, January 2, 2012. Garbage will be collected weekly on Monday and Friday only. Please click here for complete information about changes > >
• Winter Snow Clearing Regulations are now in effect >>

Carbonear Island Website
www.carbonearisland.com

Bald Eagles
Two of our most interesting residents are the bald eagles that live near Carbonear Island. Click here for pictures and information.

Mayor Sam Slade
Welcome to Carbonear!

See our Newsletter for Fall 2011 > >

On behalf of the Town of Carbonear and my colleagues on Council, I thank everyone who participated in the Carbonear Days weekend.

The Town of Carbonear, the “Hub of the Bay”, is a business service center for Trinity Bay South and Conception Bay North and is one of the oldest settlements in Newfoundland’s history. Carbonear is a growing community with many things to offer including a health care system, some of the best recreational facilities in the province, educational system including post-secondary opportunity, a regional community center hosting the council chambers, a public library and a 380 seat theater and much more.

On behalf of myself and council I extend a warm welcome and invite you to come and explore our rich history.

Regional Centre for the Baccalieu Trail

The Town of Carbonear, seated like a jewel in a peaceful valley, is one of the oldest towns in Canada. It was first mentioned by Fishing Admirals in 1550. By 1631, Nicholas Guy informed Sir Percival Willoughby, his backer in England, that he needed two more men to help him, because he and his family had settled in Carbonear and were doing quite well.

Today, Carbonear is one of the most attractive communities in Atlantic Canada, having won the Tidy Towns award twice. The extensive boardwalk and walking trails, the preserved cultural heritage, the educational facilities, and the strong cultural life demonstrate the pride that citizens take in the town.

Carbonear has been known historically as the "hub of the bay." Over the years, it has grown into the unofficial capital of the Baccalieu Trail, as a service centre for the region. Services include: the Trinity Conception Square Shopping Centre, the regional hospital (Carbonear General Hospital), the regional campuses of the College of the North Atlantic and Keyin College, and a number of regional government offices. In addition, offices for many regional organizations including M-RON (the Regional Economic Development Board), the Trinity-Conception Community Development Corporation, the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation, and the Baccalieu Trail Tourism Association are located in Carbonear.