The Coast of Bays region is nestled on the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada, covering an area of approximately 11,292 square km. The total coastline of the region is approximately 1,365 kilometers. This region is 180 km from the Trans Canada Highway and 539 km from the provincial capital, St. John's, Newfoundland.

In total, the Coast of Bays region is home to 22 communities with populations ranging from 100 to 1,877 people (Statistics Canada, 2006). The Coast of Bays zone has been geographically broken down into three sub-regions: Fortune Bay North Shore, Connaigre Peninsula, and  Bay d'Espoir with a total population of 7, 917.
 

This document will outline data that includes: population and labour force statistics, information on the business and residential taxation rates, transportation and communication services, educational, medical and recreational facilities, environmental and climatic conditions, economic development industries and cultural heritage that is evident throughout the region.

The development of the Regional Economic Development Board has led to prospering development industries throughout the region in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Tourism. Within a strategic international trading location between the European Economic Union and the North American Free Trade agreement, the potentials for export-based and natural resource-based businesses are abundant.

Progress in technology and telecommunications has opened up new realm of opportunities for combining a rural peaceful life with running successful local, national and international businesses, accessing markets throughout the world.

Affordable housing, attractive business and taxation rates and a hardworking skilled labour force make this region a tempting and affordable place to establish a business and a home.