Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador

Colliers
Colliers
Town
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	1
Government
• Mayor	Michael Moriarity
• MHA	Tom Hedderson (PC) Harbour Main
• MP	Scott Andrews (Liberal) Avalon
Area
• Land	26.16 km2 (10.10 sq mi)
Population (2006)
• Total	722
• Density	27.6/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code	709

Colliers is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 1 on Conception Bay.

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:

Population: 720
% Change (2001-2006): -1.0
Dwellings: 404
Area (km².): 26.16
Density (persons per km².): 27.6

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.

Colliers is led by Mayor Michael Moriarity. MHA Tom Hedderson represents the town in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, and is currently the Provincial Minister of Transportation and Works.

Colliers is a beautiful town, with rolling hills, rivers and a pituresque harbour that is often home to icebergs. Famous residents of Colliers include former Lt. Gov. James A. McGrath, actor John Ryan and musician Terry McDonald.