About Us
The Town of Burin was incorporated in 1950, originally encompassing Burin North, Ship Cove, and Burin Bay. In 1970, the town’s boundaries were expanded to include Collin's Cove, Path End, Bull's Cove, Black Duck Cove, Long Cove, Green Hill, Little Salmonier, Hollett's Farm, Burin Bay Arm, and Salt Pond.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the town of Burin had a population of 2,237, residing in 1,008 of its 1,155 total private dwellings. This represents a 3.4% decrease from its 2016 population of 2,315. With a land area of 34.49 km² (13.32 sq mi), Burin had a population density of 64.9 people per square kilometre (168.0 per square mile) in 2021.
Safe, Welcoming, and Full of Opportunity
Burin is a wonderful place to call home, a beautiful destination to explore, and a smart choice for business. It’s easy to see why our community continues to grow, why new businesses are setting up shop, and why visitors keep coming back. Discover for yourself all that the Town of Burin has to offer!