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Heart's Content. the largest town in Lower
Trinity South, is located on Route 80 in scenic Trinity Bay. The
town was settled by the English in the early 1600's. On the back
of the town, there is a large mountain known as the Mizzen Hill.
The story goes that the early settlers climbed the Mizzen Hill
and looking out saw that the Harbour was shaped like a heart.
They were very content living in this beautiful sheltered
community and they named it Heart's Content. It has one of the
best harbours in the world and gained world renown in 1866 being
the landing of the first Transatlantic Cable by the Great
Eastern.
Population Demographics:
• Total Population: 567
Industries / Economic Activity:
• The fishery is the main industry, catching crab,
shrimp, lump, and squid. Some residents work seasonal at the
fish plant in Hants Harbour. Others commute to nearby
communities for employment.
• Aquaculture - Cod
• Construction - Electricians and home construction
Municipal Tax Structure:
• The residential and business tax rates in the
Town of Heart's Content are competitive with other towns on the
Baccalieu Trail.
Municipal Services:
• Heart's Content became incorporated as a
municipality on August 25, 1967. The town council consists of
six councilors and a mayor. A copy of the Town Plan can be
obtained at The Heart's Content Town Hall.
• Water and Sewer available in most of Town
• Garbage Collection on a weekly basis
• Fire Protection Services - Heart's Content Volunteer Fire
Department
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow:
$30,000
• Average rental cost of a house: $300 per month
• Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $250 per month
• Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and
propane
Churches:
• United
• Anglican
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Harbour Grace Detachment (20 km) - 27 Police Officers / 11 Vehicles
Education Facilities:
Avalon West School Board
• Perlwin Elementary - Winterton, Grades k-9
• Carbonear Collegiate,
Grades 8-12
• 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:
• Medical Clinic
• Ambulance - Winterton (12 km)
• Senior Citizen's Home - Winterton (12 km)
• Dentists Office - Carbonear (14 km)
• Hospital - Carbonear (14 km)
• Canada Post Office
• Bus transportation to and from St. John's can be obtained in
Victoria (12 km)
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV
with 24 channels, Community Channel, regional radio station at
Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Softball field, Recreation
Centre, Playground, etc...)
• Development Organizations (Recreation Committee, Building
Committee, Heritage Society, Harbour Authority, and Baccalieu
• Trail Tourism Association)
• Others (church groups, Square Dancing Club)
Commercial Services:
• Bank
• Beauty Salon
• Convenience Store
• Grocery Store
• Liquor Store
• Library
• Pharmacy
• Post Office
• Restaurant Service Station
• Auto / Autobody Repair Shop
Service Organizations:
• Society of United Fisherman
• SUF Ladies Auxiliary
• Masonic Lodge
• Fire Brigade / Ladies Aux.
For more information:
The Town of Heart's Content
P.O. Box 31
Heart's Content, NL A0A 1Z0
Telephone: (709) 583-2491
Fax: (709) 583-2226
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