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Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador

Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, part of the St. John’s metropolitan area and one of the province's fastest-growing municipalities.

What it is

Paradise is a suburban town west of St. John’s, incorporated on 13 July 1971. It grew from late-19th-century farming and logging settlements into a residential community, and is now the third largest municipality in the province by population.

Key details

The 2021 census recorded 22,957 residents, up from 21,389 in 2016. The town covers 29.67 km² on the Northeast Avalon, bordering St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, and Conception Bay South. It offers parks, trails, schools, and recreation facilities.

Why it matters

Paradise is a major suburban centre within the St. John’s metropolitan area, reflecting the region’s population shift toward bedroom communities. Its rapid growth makes it a key example of urban expansion in Atlantic Canada.

In short

  • Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula, part of the St. John’s metro area.
  • Incorporated in 1971, it grew from farming and logging roots.
  • Population reached 22,957 in 2021, making it the third largest municipality in the province.
  • It is a suburban community with parks, trails, and schools.
Canadian angle

Paradise is a Canadian town and a major suburban municipality within the St. John’s metropolitan area in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Quick questions

Where is Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador located?
It is on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, just west of St. John’s.
When was Paradise incorporated?
Paradise was incorporated as a municipality on 13 July 1971.
What was Paradise’s population in 2021?
The 2021 Census recorded a population of 22,957.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
    Supports: Basic location, census population, municipal status, and metropolitan-area context.
  2. Town of Paradise — https://www.paradise.ca/
    Supports: Official town description, population estimate, and municipal positioning.
  3. Town of Paradise — https://www.paradise.ca/parks-recreation-culture/paradise-history/
    Supports: Incorporation date and settlement history.