Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Marystown (2006 population: 5,436) is a Canadian town in southern Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Situated 306 km (driving distance) west from the province's capital, St. John's, it is on the Burin Peninsula. Up until the early 1990s its economy was largely based on shipbuilding, and it is due in part to this that the town experienced a population increase of 295% in just over a decade [1].
Though the shipyard still holds a presence in the town, residents have had to look elsewhere for economic subsistency in the last decade or so.
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[edit] Education
Marystown and surrounding area is home to four public schools, Marystown Central High School, Sacred Heart Academy, Pearce Junior High, and Donald C. Jamieson Academy. Post secondary institutions include two public trade colleges, College of the North Atlantic and Keyin College.
Marystown's public schools are serviced under the Eastern Newfoundland School District.
[edit] Sports / Community Life
As a response to the federal health program, Marystown contends to be a leader in healthy physical activity and lifestyle choices. Sport enthusiasts in disciplines including Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, and Hockey can find endless outlets to express support or participation in these active groups and clubs.
With a vibrant and active community spirit Marystown boasts an endless list of attractions to both residents and visitors:
- Seasonal Swimming Pool (Ville Marie Swimming Pool)
- Professional Track and Field Complex (Home of the Mariners Athletics Club {MAC})
- Two Softball Diamonds
- Soccer Pitch (Home to the 2004 Challenge Cup Champions "Marystown United")
- Ice Rink / Live Entertainment Complex
- Several Scenic Walking Trails
Surrounded by beautiful hills and wooded areas, Marystown has always been a playground for hunting, fishing, camping and ATV enthusiasts. As most homes are only minutes from the back country Marystown proves to be a great place to live for those looking to enjoy the outdoors with the luxuries of urban life at their fingertips.
[edit] Shipyard
The shipyard consists of two essentially independent facilities, namely the older Marystown portion (built in 1967) and the newer Cow Head facility (built in 1992).
First opening in 1967 Marystown's shipyard existed as the backbone of the economy up until the early 1990's when the yard was privatized by the provincial government.
Today the shipyard is seeing renewed interest as the current owner Peter Kiewit and Sons strive to secure contracts for the facility.
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| 1967-1973 | Newfoundland Marine Works Ltd. |
| 1974-1978 | Marystown Shipping Enterprises Ltd. |
| 1979-1997 | Marystown Shipyard Ltd. |
| 1998-2001 | Friede Goldman Ltd. |
| 2002-present | Kiewit Offshore Services |
[edit] Tourist Attractions
Attractions to the town include: (1) Marystown Museum , (2) Jerome Walsh's Seamens Museum, (3) Statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the town center and harbour, (4) Marystown Library, (5) Ville Marie Gardens, etc..
[edit] Dining and Night Life
With a multitude of lounges and eateries Marystown has something for everyone.
Weekends come alive as lounges such as the Lil'Dory, Admirals Keg, 5 Dock Row, Chalkies and Club Beau Bois fill up with patrons of all ages.
Cravings for any taste can be settled with a choice of restaurants serving traditional Newfoundland, contemporary western, Italian and Chinese dishes.
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 Subdivisions of Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Census divisions | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 |
| Cities | Corner Brook · Mount Pearl · St. John's |
| Other communities | Bishop's Falls · Bonavista · Botwood · Carbonear · Channel-Port aux Basques · Clarenville · Deer Lake · Ferryland · Fogo · Gander · Grand Falls-Windsor · Happy Valley-Goose Bay · Harbour Grace · Labrador City · Marystown · Nain · Pasadena · Peterview · Placentia · Red Bay · St. Anthony · Stephenville · Woody Point |
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