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Country
  
Canada

Population
  
722 (2006)

Province
  
Newfoundland and Labrador

Census division
  
1

Local time
  
Wednesday 11:24 PM

Area code
  
709

Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador

Time zone
  
Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)

Weather
  
-1°C, Wind SE at 6 km/h, 90% Humidity

Colliers is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1 on Conception Bay.

Map of Colliers, NL, Canada

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:

  • Population: 720
  •  % Change (2001-2006): -1.0
  • Dwellings: 404
  • Area (km².): 26.16
  • Density (persons per km².): 27.6
  • Colliers was considered by John Guy and his associates as a preferred place for the first settlement in North America. The area that became known as Cupers Cove (Cupids) was chosen to great tragedy. If Colliers had been chosen, this tragedy might not have occurred. Thus Colliers would have been the first permanent settlement in North America.

    Colliers is led by Mayor Michael Moriarity. MHA Tom Hedderson represents the town in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, and is currently the Provincial Minister of Transportation and Works.

    Colliers is a beautiful town, with rolling hills, rivers and a picturesque harbour that is often home to icebergs. Famous residents of Colliers include former Lt. Gov. James A. McGrath, actor John Ryan and musician Terry McDonald.

    References

    Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador Wikipedia