Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Torbay
Town
Town of Torbay
Motto(s): 
"Salus et Felicitas"  (Latin)
"Health and Happiness"
Torbay
Location of Torbay
Torbay
Torbay (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Coordinates: 47°39′33″N 52°45′11″W / 47.65917°N 52.75306°W / 47.65917; -52.75306display=inline,title
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Government
  MayorCraig Scott
  MHAJoedy Wall (PC)
  MPJoanne Thompson (LIB)
Area
  Land34.89 km2 (13.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
7,852
  Density212.1/km2 (549/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−03:30 (NST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−02:30 (NDT)
Postal code
Area code709
Highways Route 20
Route 21
Route 30
Websitetorbay.ca

Torbay is a town located on the eastern side of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

The town is located 12 km (7.5 mi) north of the capital city of St. John's and is part of the St. John's metropolitan area. Due to Torbay's close proximity to St. John's, the town's population is quickly growing. According to the 2021 census the population was 7,852, up from 7,397 in 2011.