Roaches Line, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Roaches Line is a village located inland from the western side of Conception Bay and south of Bay Roberts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Roaches Line (route 70) connects the Conception Bay North Highway (route 60) at Cupids Crossing and South River with the Trans Canada Highway (route 1) and Veterans' Memorial Highway (route 75). It is primarily a farming area and known for its landmark life-sized, weathervane horse statue atop a cliff, known locally at "The Look Out". Besides the small year-round resident population, it is a popular cottage area, built up along the shores of the many lakes and ponds.

Also known a Rolin' abbrev ROaches LINe, This is a small group of teenagers formed by one resident Geoff Edmunds (August 28, 1988). He created this group for the youth side of Roches Line, They participated in numerous activities in there small community. Once believed to be in destruction but somehow pulled through in the end. Most of the members have moved on with their lives, moving away, going to University and with the youth population so low, the community is withered away to seniors.

Known for its farmland and home of the great Joey Smallwood, Roaches Line has a long line of history under its belt. Some say that this small community is one of the main reasons for confederation (1949).