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including five elementary schools, two middle
schools, two high-schools, a public college,
and private post-secondary opportunities.
Recreational and tourism experiences are
not lacking, as Conception Bay South offers
multiple hiking and walking trails that
take users along beautiful river valleys and
shorelines. Residents and visitors alike can
also partake in boat tours, scuba diving, whale
watching, and recreational fishing (in season).
They also have ready access to an extensive
beach with a picnic area, playground and
amphitheatre at Topsail Beach Rotary Park.
Each July, they are also invited to take part in
the Kelligrews Soiree, which features several
days of music, folklore, and family events.
Businesses, meanwhile, experience many of
their own benefits in the Town. Notably, they
are supported by a united pro-growth Council
and an active Chamber of Commerce, as well
as a dedicated Economic Development and
Tourism Department focused on investment
attraction and retention.
The Economic Development and Tourism
Department, led by Director Jennifer Lake,
has a lot to boast about when it comes to
Conception Bay South. Their list of benefits
includes a commercial tax rate lower than the