Quality of Life

The communities of Aquaforte, Bauline, Bay Bulls, Calvert, Cape Broyle, Renews - Cappahayden, Fermeuse, Ferryland, Gaskiers - Point La Haye, Mobile, St. Vincent's - St. Stephen's - Peter's River, Portugal Cove South, Riverhead, St. Mary's, St. Michael's - Burnt Cove - Bauline East, St. Shott's, Trepassey and Witless Bay along with surrounding local service districts (Biscay Bay, Brigus South and Tors Cove), are collectively known as the Irish Loop Region.

The Region offers a diversity of employment opportunities, excellent education, urban amenities, rural attractions, affordability, strong sense of community and a personally and professionally rewarding lifestyle.

Employment and business opportunities are diverse. Employment rate is 78.6% (ranked 9th in the Province) and business sectors varies from fisheries, tourism, marine, processing and retail/service. Average couple family income is $65,900 (ranked 4th among zones in the Province).  

Irish Loop residents enjoys a quality of life factors such as: low crime rate, quality of public schooling, urban amenities, housing availability, housing costs, health facilities, climate, cultural opportunities, colleges/universities in the area, and recreational opportunities.