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- MINUTES 2025 | Burinnl
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! 2025 Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 March 18, 2025 May 20, 2025 July 08, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 15, 2025 February 04, 2025 April 15, 2025 June 10, 2025 August 19, 2025 SM -September 16, 2025 November 05, 2025 December 10, 2025
- MUNICIPAL PLAN | Burinnl
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! Municipal Plan 2010-2020 The Town of Burin's Municipal Plan, formally known as the Town of Burin Municipal Plan 2010-2020, outlines the town's vision, goals, objectives, and policies for the sustainable development of the community. It includes a plan for land use allocation and recommended capital works. The plan is a legally binding document under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, and is implemented through the Burin Development Regulations. Town of Burin Municipal Plan 2010-2020
- CURRENT COUNCIL | Burinnl
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! Current Council Residents are invited to contact any member of Council with issues or concerns. Kevin Lundrigan Mayor klundrigan@townofburin.ca Howard Lundrigan Deputy Mayor hlundrigan@townofburin.ca Karen Inkpen Councillor kinkpen@townofburin.ca Alison Kavanaugh Councillor akavanaugh@townofburin.ca Justin Noseworthy Councillor jnoseworthy@townofburin.ca Shane Foote Councillor sfoote@townofburin.ca Rhonda Isaacs Councillor risaacs@townofburin.ca Council Email Tel: (709) 891-1760 Fax: (709) 891-2069
- ACCOMMODATIONS | Burinnl
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! Accommodations Jandon Cottage 162 Church Street c/o Tracy Magee-Graham jandon.cottage@gmail.com http://airbnb.com/h/jandon Cheeseman's Oceanview Cottages Air B & B 11 A Ship Cove Crescent c/o Brian Cheeseman 709-335-2707 709-682-7344 Drift Inn Air B & B 32 - 34 Church Street c/o Holland Church 905-327-1586 Seaview Inn 87322 Nfld. & Labrador 55 Seaview Drive c/o A.J. Riggs 709-277-3532 Smuggler's Cove 300 - 316 Church Street c/o Mike Brennan 709-891-2222 On The Ledge ontheledge.ca 709-891-8542 bookings@ontheledge.ca Burin Efficiency Units 7 - 9 Eagle Road c/o Derek & Maxine Inkpen 709-891-8542 Burin Eco Tours 645 Main Street c/o Mike Brennan 709 277-1508 Lefeuvre's Legacy Air B & B 2 Lefeuvre's Road c/o Sandra & Craig Stuckless 709-342-2088 709-567-7050 The Marion Air B & B 1 Lundrigan's Lane c/o Dorothy Courage 1-204-791-0493 Golden Sands Resort 300 - 316 Church Street c/o Carol Anne Haley 709-891-2400 goldensandsresort2021@hotmail.com Photo Credit: Nicole Litven Photo Credit: Nicole Litven Photo Credit: Devon Fitzpatrick Photo Credit: Luke Samson ✍️ Tips & Insights Limited hotel-style options: Wotif notes no traditional hotels, but many private cottages and rentals are available. Seasonal availability: Some listings are only bookable in summer; book early to secure your stay . Campus residence: The College of the North Atlantic’s on‑campus Donahue House provides student housing; off‑campus options via local realtors are also an option.
- ABOUT US | Burinnl
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! 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!
- 2026 TAX STRUCTURE | Burinnl
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! 2026 Tax Structure 2026 Town of Burin Annual Tax Structure PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF BURIN - 2026 Taxes and Rates In accordance with the provisions of Section 113 of the Towns and Local Service District, Chapter T-6.2, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the following taxes and rates are applicable for 2026 taxation year as approved at a special meeting of Council held December 10, 2025 Residential & Commercial Property Tax 6.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Business Tax: Retail Stores/Salons/Gen. Commercial 12 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Industrial 20 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Professional Offices 20.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Financial Institution 200 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Cinema 12 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Other Industrial 36.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum) Business (no fixed place of operation) 7/25 of 1% of gross revenue ($430.00 minimum) Public Utilities 2.5% of gross revenue Water and Sewer Taxes: Residential Water - $328.00 per year Residential Sewer - $132.00 per year Commercial Water - $328.00 per year Commercial Sewer - $132.00 per year Vacant Land Water/Sewer Tax - $90.00 Connection Fees – Water or Sewer - $500.00 / Water and Sewer - $600.00 Government Buildings: Federal and Provincial Government Buildings – Base Rate plus 5 mils of assessed value. Other Buildings: Electrical Utilities $2,700.00 Car Dealerships $1,700.00 Car Wash $1,200.00 Highway Depot $1,700.00 School Board $11,000.00 Hospital $65,000.00 Public College $15,000.00 Efficiency Units (per units) $280.00 Laundromat $470.00 Fire Protection Services: Fire Protection (Parks/Resorts) $1,250.00 per year Non-Serviced Areas $100.00 per household Neighbouring Towns $100.00 per household Permits & Fees: New Residence $100.00 General Repairs/Fencing $20.00 General Repairs – Commercial $75.00 Extension to Residence $25.00 New Commercial $150.00 Extension to Commercial $100.00 Erect Shed $30.00 Dismantle Building $30.00 Erect Seasonal Dwelling $100.00 Tax Certificates/Compliance Letters $100.00 Animal Control Service (Non-Resident) $60.00* / $100.00** (*Feline/**Canine) Field Rental (Weekend) $250.00 Waste Collection Fee $160.00 annually, per unit Asphalt Replacement Fee 100% Cost Recovery Current year taxes are due May 29, 2026. All taxes not paid by this date will be subject to simple interest, charged monthly, at a rate of 12% per annum.
- MISSION STATEMENT | Burinnl
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! Mission Statement
- HEALTH CARE | Burinnl
NL Health – Burin Peninsula Health Centre (BPHC) Location: 51-55 Main Street, Burin, NL Emergency Department: Open 24/7, providing emergency medical services and ambulance response. Ambulance Dispatch: Coordinated through Eastern Health’s regional system. Contact: Emergency: 911 Hospital Main Line: (709) 891-1040 Health Care For Emergencies, please call - 911 NL Health – Burin Peninsula Health Centre (BPHC) Location: 51-55 Main Street, Burin, NL Emergency Department: Open 24/7, providing emergency medical services and ambulance response. Ambulance Dispatch: Coordinated through Eastern Health’s regional system. Contact: Emergency: 911 Hospital Main Line: (709) 891-1040 Parking: The Burin Peninsula Health Centre has free parking available and accessible to all patients and their families. Disabled parking is available. PO Box 340, Burin, NF, Canada A0E1E0 Tel: 709-891-1040 Fax: 709-891-3375
- SCHOOLS | Burinnl
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! Schools Here are the educational institutions located in and around Burin, NL, from primary and secondary schools to post-secondary: 🎒 K–12 Schools (NL English School District) Donald C. Jamieson Academy – serves Grades K-7; located at 48 Main St, Burin Bay Arm. Pearce Junior High School – serves Grades 8–9; located at 48 Main St, Burin; contact: (709) 891‑1310 Marystown Central High School – serves Grades 10–12; nearby in Marystown, serving students from Burin 🎓 Post‑Secondary Education College of the North Atlantic – Burin Campus Offers full-time diploma and certificate programs, plus extensive continuing education & evening courses. Features facilities such as a gymnasium, cafeteria, learning commons, and on‑campus residence (Donahue House) Approximately 400 full-time and 75 part-time credit students, plus over 700 continuing education courses
- LOCATION/MAP | Burinnl
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! Location PO Box 370 491 Main Street Burin, NL A0E1E0 Tel: (709) 891-1760 Fax: (709) 891-2069 How to get Here By Land Drive: From the Trans‑Canada Highway (Route 1), head to Goobies, then take Route 210 West (aka the Heritage Run) down to Marystown (~143 km, ~1½ hours), and continue onto Route 220/221/222 to enter Burin (~20 km further) By Air Closest Airports: St. John’s International (YYT) – about 305 km east of Burin. Gander International (YQX) – about 319 km northwest marystown.ca . Onward Travel: After flying in, rent a car (Enterprise in Burin Bay Arm or Centsible in Fortune), or take taxi/bus shuttles—options include R & E Transportation, Foote’s Taxi & Bus, and Da Boot Bussing operating between the peninsula and St. John’s By Sea (Year Round Port Aux Basques) Step 1: Ferry Crossing – Nova Scotia → Newfoundland Route: Take the North Sydney (NS) ↔ Port aux Basques (NL) ferry. Duration: About 7 hours, weather permitting marineatlantic.ca Schedule: Year-round service—with two sailings daily (typically morning and evening) Booking & Check‑In: It’s highly recommended to reserve early, especially if you want a cabin marineatlantic.ca Check-in: Minimum 2 hours before departure; vehicle reservations require 3 hours advance Step 2: Drive from Port aux Basques to Burin From Port aux Basques ferry terminal, get on Route 1 (Trans‑Canada Highway). Travel northeast for approximately 213 km to the junction at Goobies marineatlantic.ca At Goobies, turn onto Route 210 (Burin Peninsula Highway/Heritage Run). Route 210 stretches about 198 km southward toward Burin By Sea (Seasonal - Argentia, NL) Step 1: Ferry Crossing – Nova Scotia → Newfoundland Seasonal service running mid‑June to late September (~June 13–Sep 20, 2025) with up to three overnight sailings per week Duration: ~16½ hours, across ≈280 nautical miles Booking: Opens a few months before — cabins (especially pet‑friendly) sell out early; early booking recommended Terminal hours: Argentia check-in is 09:00–19:00 (Thu–Sat), closed Sun–Wed Step 2: Drive from Argentia to Burin Exit the ferry at Argentia. Drive northwest approximately 108 km on Route 100 (Argentia Access Road) to Whitbourne, connecting to the Trans‑Canada Hwy (Route 1) marineatlantic.ca+15en.wikipedia.org+15reddit.com+15. Continue southwest on Route 1 to Goobies (~159 km west of Argentia) en.wikipedia.org+4theheritagerun.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4. At Goobies, turn south onto Route 210 (Heritage Run/Burin Peninsula Highway) — travel ~198 km on that to reach Burin. Climate If an authentic coastal escape is what you’re after, the town of Burin is calling. Tucked along the southern edge of Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula, this charming seaside town offers dramatic ocean vistas, scenic coastal trails, and a rich maritime heritage that invites exploration. With a mild maritime climate, Burin is a comfortable destination year-round. Summer temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C, making it ideal for hiking, kayaking, or simply strolling along the rugged shoreline. Winters are crisp but not harsh, with snowfall averaging between 200 to 300 cm, perfect for those who enjoy serene, snow-covered landscapes. Burin’s landscape is a beautiful mix of rocky coves, rolling hills, and sheltered harbours. The town’s natural beauty is matched by its warm hospitality and deep-rooted culture. Visitors can enjoy local museums, fishing wharves, traditional festivals, and scenic drives along Placentia Bay — all set against the backdrop of one of Newfoundland’s most picturesque coastal communities. Whether you're seeking quiet moments by the sea, outdoor adventures, or a glimpse into Newfoundland’s seafaring past, Burin offers a true East Coast experience — untouched, unforgettable, and waiting to be discovered.
- MINUTES 2026 | Burinnl
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! 2026 Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 March 04, 2026 April 22, 2026 May 20, 2026 July 08, 2026 February 11, 2026, 2026 April 01, 2026 April 30, 2026 June 10, 2026 August 12, 2026 September 09, 2026
- VALUES | Burinnl
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! Values