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'''Colliers''' is a [[town]] on the [[Avalon Peninsula]] in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], Canada. It is in [[Division 1, Newfoundland and Labrador|Division 1]] on [[Conception Bay]]. | '''Colliers''' is a [[town]] on the [[Avalon Peninsula]] in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], Canada. It is in [[Division 1, Newfoundland and Labrador|Division 1]] on [[Conception Bay (Canada)|Conception Bay]]. | ||
According to the 2016 [[Statistics Canada]] Census: the area had a population of 654, with 424 dwellings.<ref name="census2016"/> | According to the 2016 [[Statistics Canada]] Census: the area had a population of 654, with 424 dwellings.<ref name="census2016"/> | ||
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| North = [[Conception Bay]] | | North = [[Conception Bay (Canada)|Conception Bay]] | ||
| West = [[Subdivision 1O, Newfoundland and Labrador|Subdivision 1O]] | | West = [[Subdivision 1O, Newfoundland and Labrador|Subdivision 1O]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:58, 1 July 2025
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According to the 2016 Statistics Canada Census: the area had a population of 654, with 424 dwellings.[1]
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.
Famous residents of Colliers include former Lt. Gov. James A. McGrath, actor John Ryan and musician Terry McDonald.
Demographics
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See also
References
External links
- Colliers Volunteer Fire Department
- Colliers - Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol. 1, p. 480-481.
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