Committed to the conservation, enhancement and stewardship of habitat across Newfoundland and Labrador
Torbay
SAM Member Since: October 1997
Area Protected: 459 acres
The Town of Torbay is located on the northeast Avalon Peninsula, just north of the City of St. John's. Torbay was originally settled by the English and enjoys a rich historical and cultural heritage. With a current population of over six thousand residents, the Town has experienced a relatively rapid growth rate within the last several decades. Historically, Torbay's economy was built around farming and the fishery but now many of its residents commute to the city of St. John's to work. Torbay is located within the Maritime Barrens Ecoregion, and is characterized by extensive barrens and peatlands, cold summers, mild winters, frequent fog and abundant precipitation. The topography is characterized by rolling hills and meadows, with spectacular coastal cliffs.
Conservation Area
Conservation areas include habitat significance to waterfowl, and generally provide prime habitat for nesting and brood rearing. These areas are often also important recreational areas to Town residents, as well as visitors to the area. Under its original agreement Torbay sought to have two Conservation Areas; Western Island Pond Management Unit and the Gosse’s Pond (also known as Goose Pond) Conservation Area. These two areas encompass approximately 230 acres of valuable wetland and upland habitat for both waterfowl and other wildlife species. In 2015, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Town of Torbay decided to expand the scope of the 2010 Habitat Conservation Plan to incorporate four new Conservation Areas: Upper Three Corner Pond, Jones Pond Riparian Zone, The Gully, and the Shoreline Conservation Area.
Gosse's Pond Conservation Area
Western Island Pond Conservation Area
Shoreline Conservation Area
Explore Torbay
Wildlife Watching
East Coast Trail Conservation
In the Coastal Conservation area protected by the Town of Torbay, Father Troy's Trail and Silver Mine Head Path, both part of the East Coast Trail, are partially protected under the municipal habitat stewardship agreement.
Resources
Torbay Kids Map
Download and print this pamphlet to use at your next community stewardship event
Wild Torbay Wetland Brochures
Developed by the Town of Torbay and their Conservation Corps NL Green Team, these brochures highlight the local wetlands found within the Town of Torbay.
Conservation Areas in Torbay
Western Island Pond
Gosse's Pond
Upper Three Corner Pond
Jones Pond
The Gully
The Shoreline Conservation Area
Community Fact Sheet
