Carbonear is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It overlooks the west side of Conception Bay and had a history long tied to fishing and shipbuilding. Since the late 20th century, its economy has changed to emphasize education, health care, retail, and industry. As of 2021, there were 4,696 people in the community.
Town of Carbonear
Former Post Office.
Fortifications at Carbonear Island, 1750
Rorke Store
Conception Bay (CB) is a bay on the southeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
View of Conception Bay, looking southwest from Portugal Cove 47°36.50′N 52°51.34′W / 47.60833°N 52.85567°W / 47.60833; -52.85567 towards Holyrood. The larger island is Kellys Island and the smaller one is Little Bell Island.
View of Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, looking north from Portugal Cove 47°36.50′N 52°51.34′W / 47.60833°N 52.85567°W / 47.60833; -52.85567. Bay de Verde and Baccalieu Island can be seen in the distance.