South River is a quiet little town that is situated approximately fifty minutes west of St. John’s on the Conception Bay Highway. It is located at the head of Bay de Grave, between Clarke’s Beach and Cupids. South River was incorporated in 1966 and presently has a population of about 650 people. South River is the first community off Roache’s Line, the connector road to the Trans Canada Highway. It is part of the Baccalieu Trail, a scenic drive around the Conception Bay, Trinity Bay areas. Politically, South River is in the Provincial District of Harbour Main and in the Federal District of Avalon.
Mayor’s Message
South River is a quiet little town that is situated approximately fifty minutes west of St. John’s on the Conception Bay Highway. It is located at the head of Bay de Grave, between Clarke’s Beach and Cupids. South River was incorporated in 1966 and presently has a population of about 650 people. South River is the first community off Roache’s Line, the connector road to the Trans Canada Highway. It is part of the Baccalieu Trail, a scenic drive around the Conception Bay, Trinity Bay areas. Politically, South River is in the Provincial District of Harbour Main and in the Federal District of Avalon.
Council
Council Meetings are the FIRST Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall unless indicated otherwise.
Mayor: Bev Wells
Deputy Mayor: Melissa Hierlihy
Councillors: Eric Snow, Steven Rowe, Ryan Snow
Vacancies: Two (2) Council seats.
News and Updates
TOWN OFFICE
Regular Meeting – April 5, 2023
BOIL ORDER LIFTED
GARBAGE COLLECTION
REGULAR: Every Monday
DISPOSAL OF GREASE PRODUCTS
Guideline for Homeowners 
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Every Second Monday
PLAYGROUND AND PARKS
OPEN: 9AM TO 10PM
“USE AT OWN RISK”
SNOW CLEARING
Notice to Residents
Damage Policy
Freight Containers &
Sea Can Regulations
RODENT CONTROL
ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING
EXPLOSION RISK & FIRE HAZARD
In an Emergency
Call 911
Fire – Police – Ambulance
THE NEWFOUNDLAND PONY
– NL PONY HERITAGE PASTURE
– HISTORY OF THE NL PONY
– VISITOR’S MAP
Group
Town of South River Recreation/Social group
