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Welcome
 The
Town of Marystown is the focal point of the Burin Peninsula offering
many attractions and business opportunities. Ours is a vibrant and
progressive community with varied industry, recreation programs, and
a multitude of services. Marystown is a community with a deep and
proud history beginning in the Fishery and continuing with the
Shipyard. Today, Marystown is a bustling community of almost 5,500
people and is the Regional Centre of the Burin Peninsula. Welcome to
our town...we look forward to seeing you soon!
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On behalf of the town of Marystown, Mayor Synard and council
welcomes home C.P. Sergeant Scott Spencer from Afghanistan!
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Symbolism
 The
shield for the flag was taken directly from the Coat of Arms.
The following is a small explanation of the items seen on the flag.
1. The colours in the flag are green and gold. Green has been the
traditional colour of Marystown and gold was used to reflect the
colours of the Coat of Arms.
2. The gold wavy lines at the top of the shield represent the waves
that continually wash on the shores of Mortier Bay.
3. The ships wheel in the center signifies the shipbuilding industry
and, of course, the fishing industry, which are the mainstays of the
economy of our community.
4. The three small gold drops that surround the wheel represent the
"black gold" or the oil that is off our shores. And we hope the
beginning of very prosperous times for all of Marystown.
 The
Coat of Arms consists of six parts:
1. The base of the Coat of Arms is an island of rocky shores which
represents the island of Newfoundland in which Marystown is located.
2. The vegetation on the island is mainly the English rose, the
fleur-de-lis, the shamrock and the pitcher plant. The pitcher plant
is the provincial flower of Newfoundland. The three other flowers
represent the English and Irish from the 1800's and the French and
Basques fishermen from the 16th and 17th centuries, who originally
settled the town. The fleur-de-lis also alludes to the Virgin Mary,
after whom the town was named.
3. The shield is explained above.
4. The shield sits on the island and is supported on each side by
two people, representative of the two main occupations of the town,
a fish plant worker and a ship fitter, in typical garb. These two
industries have supported our town since the beginning.
5. At the top of the shield sits a crown, which signifies our
attachment to the British Colonies.
6. The lighthouse, which sits within the crown, represents what
Marystown has been and will continue to be: a 'safe harbour' for all
who live, work or visit.
MOTTO: UBI INCREMENTUM EST VIA VITAE is a Latin phrase meaning...
"Where Growth Is A Way Of Life".
Key Facts
Today, Marystown is a bustling
community, the largest on the Burin Peninsula. With an abundance of
Industrial, Social, and Recreational features, the Marystown area is
a prime location for development of World-Class Marine
infrastructure. Some notable points of interest include:
- Incorporated on December 18, 1951.
- Population: 5436 (2006 Census)
- The largest concentration of skilled trades persons on the
Peninsula
- The largest warehouse capacities on the Peninsula
- Next day Air Freight service from mainland Canada
- The largest hotel and conference center on the Burin Peninsula
- The widest variety of banking and financial companies on the Burin
Peninsula
- The highest availability of housing and rental units on the Burin
Peninsula
- The largest Primary, Secondary and Post Secondary Institutions on
the Peninsula
- The largest recreational complexes on the Burin Peninsula
- The largest Offshore Fabrication Facility on the South Coast of
Newfoundland
- The largest fish processing plant and deep-sea fleet in
Newfoundland
- Many Regional Government services are based in Marystown
- The largest and highest number of shopping and retail outlets on
the Peninsula
- The largest and most modern Fire Department on the Burin Peninsula
- Airport services within 15 minutes of Marystown boundaries
- Burin Peninsula Health Care Center is adjacent to Marystown in
Burin
- All highways and main roads on the Burin Peninsula pass through
Marystown
- 306 Kms from St. John’s – Capital of Newfoundland and Labrador
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