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The Geographic Area
The geographic catchment area for Eastern Health is a portion of the island part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador extending east of (and including) Port Blandford. This area includes the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas as well as Bell Island.

The geographic territory covered by Eastern Health is approximately 21, 000 km2. Settlement patterns, due mostly to the region’s historic ties to the cod fishery, have resulted in many small communities, scattered predominately along the coastline of the peninsulas. The area also takes in the capital of the province and the largest metropolitan area, the St. John’s CMA (census metropolitan area) (www.stjohns.ca). The boundaries of Eastern Health include 111 incorporated municipalities, 69 local service districts and 66 unincorporated municipal units.

The large and diverse geography of the region offers pristine communities perfect for the active individual or those looking for a quaint, quiet, and safe community to live in.

Eastern Region
The Eastern Region of Newfoundland boasts some of the most unique and beautiful scenery in the province. From rolling pine clad hills and sprawling marshes to sea-view vistas and remote pebble beaches there is something distinctive around every turn.

A great place to live for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, Eastern Newfoundland offers an array of excursions for camping, hiking, snowmobiling and such. There are also plenty of opportunities to experience the abundant wildlife including whale or bird watching, and hunting and fishing. Berry pickers will delight in the chance to fill a bucket with the likes of bakeapples, partridgeberries or blueberries.

There is no shortage of ways to experience Newfoundland’s unique natural beauty with coastline towns and villages nestled in and around dozens of coves, guts, bays, and tickles. It’s here where you’ll find the startling, the pure, and the treasured gems of the province.

Full of culture and heritage, the Eastern Region is rich with history and folklore. Museums, lighthouses, art galleries and historic sites are among the many must-dos of the areas. Festivals and cultural events are plentiful and offer distinct entertainment settings. They are where one can step into the past while appreciating the present. For more information on the region visit the official Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.newfoundlandlabrador.com.

The City of Legends
As the oldest city in North America, St. John’s (www.stjohns.ca) is also known as The City of Legends. With its picturesque downtown row houses to the utmost in modern developments, St. John’s is as diverse as it is old. A city that boasts a world known night life on historic George Street to quiet suburbs with ample parks and green spaces, there is living areas to meet all tastes and needs.

For families relocating to St. John’s, the city offers excellent educational (www.esdnl.ca) and medical facilities, quality shopping, recreational centers, clean air, and safe streets. It is equipped with all the conveniences that a growing, progressive city requires. With a rich history and culture, St. John’s provides city living without the displeasures of big city stressors…a place that is truly a pleasure to live, work and play in.

Education
Eastern Newfoundland provides a variety of excellent educational options. St. John’s is the home of the campus of Memorial University, the largest university in Atlantic Canada, (www.mun.ca) and Marine Institute (www.mi.mun.ca). Additionally, The College of the North Atlantic, a post-secondary educational and skills training centre (www.cna.nl.ca) has its main campus in St. John’s. There are also a number of private colleges throughout the region, which provide a variety of courses and programs to fulfill your post secondary education needs.

Sitting on the absolute most easterly point in North America, the region is blessed with natural beauty but is also a safe, affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.

LINKS

www.newfoundlandlabrador.com
www.avalongateway.ca
www.destinationstjohns.com
www.fallfordiscovery.com
www.southernavalontourism.ca
www.theirishloop.com
www.trinityvacations.com
www.bonavista.net

Updated Mar 22, 2012

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