BAY ROBERTS LOCATION
Bay Roberts is located in the North Western quadrant of the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Besides having its own internationally insured harbour facilities, Bay Roberts is about one hour West from the provincial capital, St. John's and St. John's Airport, the province's major airport and the Port of St. John's, the province's major shipping facility. In addition, the town about one hour North East from Argentia, the Eastern Terminus of the Marine Atlantic Ferry Service from Sidney, Nova Scotia.
Towns Within One Hour of Bay Roberts
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Town of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Bay Roberts is close to all the most populated areas of the Avalon Peninsula, which has more than 40% of the province's population.
The favourable location has benefits Bay Roberts in two ways: it allows people to come to Bay Roberts to purchase goods and services, and it allows Bay Roberts businesses, including wholesale businesses, to deliver goods and services to places outside the town.
People Coming to Bay Roberts for Goods and Services
Towns within 12 minutes of Bay Roberts - population approximately 16,500 (including Bay Roberts.) Click here for a chart showing the names of the towns, population, distance from Bay Roberts in km, miles, and minutes. (PDF)
Bay Roberts has three large schools, two of which draw students from the population in surrounding communities - Ascension Collegiate (750 students - Grades 10-12), Amalgamated Academy (660 students - Grades 5-9.) The schools bring children and parents from surrounding towns to Bay Roberts for educational and co-curricular activities. The regional public library is also located in Bay Roberts. The Bay Roberts Swimming Pool, several private music teachers, Catherine's Dance Studio, Earle’s Tae Kwon Do, and Old Mill Lanes Bowling also bring parents and children to the town.
The Bay Arena, which is the centre for hockey and figure skating in winter and other activities in the summer, is located in Bay Roberts. A large soccer field, softball fields, and tennis courts, which serve the region are also located in the town.
The Bay Roberts Volunteer Fire Department provides services for neighbouring communities such as Bareneed and Port de Grave.
The Canadian Armed Forces has two properties in Makinsons (near Clarke's Beach), Combrai Rifle Range and Emerald Vale Maneuver Range. Approximately 1500 reservists and cadets per year, who come from across the province to practice on these ranges, come to Bay Roberts to eat out and /or buy supplies.
Towns within 30 minutes of Bay Roberts - population approximately 38,500 (including Bay Roberts.) Click here for a chart showing the names of the towns, population, distance from Bay Roberts in km, miles, and minutes.
In addition to offering regional educational and recreational services, Bay Roberts has a number of retail stores including: large supermarkets, building trades, clothing, gifts, furniture, drug stores, a liquor store, and general merchandise stores. The town has a large number of restaurants and fast food services. As well, there are professional medical services such as doctors, dentists, chiropractors, dispensing opticians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and veterinarians. Other professionals include lawyers, engineers, real estate agents, and financial advisors. Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, and a large post office are also found in the town.
Towns within 60 minutes of Bay Roberts - population approximately 222,200 (including Bay Roberts.) Click here for a chart showing the names of the towns, population, distance from Bay Roberts in km, miles, and minutes.
People from areas between 30 and 60 minutes away usually come for a specific reason. For example, Morgan's Furniture in Bay Roberts is very well known. They have so many customers from outside the region that they offer free delivery to St. John's. Three automotive dealerships - Avalon Ford, Woodward Motors Ltd, Penney Mazda, independently owned used car lots, garages, and automotive parts and services stores also attract people to town. Consumers also come to purchase merchandise, especially gifts, at stores such as Wescal Department Store, Hidden Treasures, Zachery's Factory Outlet, and Jewelry Plus because these gift stores have established reputations. In addition, people come to the town when their children participate in school sponsored events at Ascension Collegiate, the largest senior high school on the Baccalieu Trail, and/or the Amalgamated Academy. Children and adults participate in events at the Bay Arena, the Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex, the Community Gardens, and the other recreational venues. They also come to visit the Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail, the "Road to Yesterday" Museum, and the Christopher Pratt Art Gallery.
Telephone: (709) 786-2126 Fax: (709) 786-2128 E-mail: info@bayroberts.com © 2006, Town of Bay Roberts