Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador

Colliers
Town
Colliers Location of Colliers in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 47°27′N 53°14′W / 47.450°N 53.233°W
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	1
Government
• Mayor	Michael Moriarity
• MHA	Tom Hedderson (PC) Harbour Main
• MP	Scott Andrews (Liberal) Avalon
Area
• Land	26.16 km^2 (10.10 sq mi)
Population (2006)
• Total	722
• Density	27.6/km^2 (71/sq mi)
Time zone	Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
• Summer (DST)	Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Area code(s)	709

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

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.

See also

• List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

External links

• Colliers Volunteer Fire Department Website: https://sites.google.com/site/colliersfiredepartment/

Coordinates: 47°27′00″N 53°14′00″W / 47.45000°N 53.23333°W