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

Colliers
Town
Colliers Location of Colliers in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 47°27′N 53°14′W
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	1
Government
• Mayor	Bridgett Ghaney
• MHA	Helen Conway-Ottenheimer (PC) Harbour Main
• MP	Ken McDonald (Liberal) Avalon
Area [1]
• Land	26.23 km2 (10.13 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[2]
• Total	613
• Density	24.9/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code	709
Highways	Route 60

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

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Colliers had a population of 613 living in 269 of its 414 total private dwellings, a change of -6.3% from its 2016 population of 654. With a land area of 26.24 km² (10.13 sq mi), it had a population density of 23.4/km² (60.5/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

See also

• List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

External links

• Colliers Volunteer Fire Department
• Colliers - Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol. 1, p. 480-481.

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