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quality of life
Overview
Canada is a beautiful clean country with many natural and cultural attractions.
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador has a vibrant musical and theatrical
tradition and is home to some of Canada’s best salmon fishing rivers.
Gander is a prosperous community offering an excellent school system and
a broad range of cultural and recreational activities. Gander is also
within an hour’s drive of Terra Nova National Park, and “Iceberg
Alley” where whales and icebergs meet.
Residential Information
• Real Estate Contacts
• Rental Accommodations
• Seniors Accommodations
Education
• Pre-School/Day Care
• Secondary
• Post-Secondary
Health
• James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre
• Medical Clinics
Other Services
• Volunteer Services
• Protection Services
• Culture & Recreation
• Media Services
Residential Information
Gander has a variety of apartments, condominiums, houses and residential
care centres to meet every need.
Single Family Detached Housing:
Gander offers houses in a range of sizes, prices and locations. Beautiful
homes are available in both the older and newer sections of town. General
housing information is as follows:
Average lot size: |
18.3 x 36.6 m (60 x 120 ft) |
Large lot size: |
21.4 x 45.8 m (70 x 150 ft) |
Small lot size: |
15.3 x 30.5 m (50 x 100 ft) |
Average home cost: |
$120,000 CAD ($81,855 USD) |
Low home cost: |
$80,000 CAD ($54,570 USD) |
High home cost: |
$150,000 CAD ($102,320 USD) |
Real Estate Contacts
For more information, please call any of Gander’s real estate agencies,
listed below:
Blundon’s Realty
Tel: 709-651-2048
Fax: 709-256-7314
Carolyn Ralph Realty-Royal Lepage
Tel: 709-256-7999
Fax: 709-256-9221
CECON Ltd.
Tel: 709-256-7112
Fax: 709-256-8324
Coldwell Banker PROCO - Gander
Tel: 709-651-3232
Fax: 709-651-3235
Exit Realty on the Rock
Tel: 709-651-6667
Fax: 709-651-6688
Homefinders Real Estate
Tel: 709-651-2929
Fax: 709-651-2914
Multi Professional Services
Tel: 709-651-3992
Fax: 709-256-2358
RE/MAX Realty Professionals Ltd.
Tel: 709-256-2100
Fax: 709-651-2769
Turner’s Realty Company
Tel: 709-256-3248
Fax: 709-256-3753
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Rental Accommodations
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Seniors Accommodations
The community has senior’s apartments, cottages and a housing development
dedicated exclusively to the needs of the retired.
Lakeside Homes
Lakeside Homes is a long-term care facility for 102 residents
requiring Level II to IV nursing care. A full range of services are offered
to residents on-site, including nursing, medical, social work, dietary,
physiotherapy, recreational and personal. Pastoral care services and volunteer
services are also available to enhance quality of life. A protective care
unit, with 26 beds, is available for those with Alzheimer’s Disease
and related disorders. A respite care bed is also available for community
use.
For more information:
Lakeside Homes
95 Airport Blvd.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2L7
Tel: 709-256-8850
Fax: 709-256-4259
Golden Legion Manor
The Golden Legion Manor, designed for retired and elderly people, is comprised
of 102 stretcher, wheel chair and special needs accessible units. Four
units are designed for wheel chair confined residents. Services offered
include Meals-on-Wheels, church, bingo, cards and laundry facilities.
Victorian Order of Nurses is available and provides bedside care to residents
living in the Manor.
For more information:
Golden Legion Manor
46 Memorial Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2R9
Tel: 709-651-2990
Nightingale Manor
This home is located in a new residential sub-division between Cooper
and Byrd Avenue. The home is licensed for level 1 & 2 care. There
are private, semi-private and executive suites. Executive suites have
a built-in kitchenette. Private rooms are single rooms with a bathroom
but no kitchen, while semi-private rooms have two people in a room. The
living room is spacious enough to fit 72 people. The home will also include
chapel, quiet rooms, lounge/TV room, smoke room, beauty salon, and numerous
sitting rooms throughout the home.
For more information:
Nightingale Manor
11 Hadfield Place
Gander, NL
A1V 2V6
Tel: 709-256-3711
Fax: 709-256-3712
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Education
Day Care/Pre-School
The community of Gander has two day care facilities catering
to children ages 2 - 6 years. All staff have training in Early Childhood
Development and are hired on a ratio of 1 worker per 6 children aged 2
years, and 1 worker per 8 children aged 3 to 6 years.
Gander has two pre-schools for ages 3 ½ to 5 years. This program
focuses on readiness training for Kindergarten.
Peter Pan Pre-School & Daycare
7 MacKay Street
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1R6
Tel: 709-256-8193
Gander Pre-School & Day Care Centre
Tel: 709-256-3455
Cell 709-424-3876
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Secondary
The Lewisporte/Gander School District directs three schools in
Gander accommodating approximately 2000 students from Kindergarten to Grade
12. The schools offer a variety of programs including French Immersion.
Details with respect to program offerings may be acquired directly from
the schools:
Gander Academy (K-6)
Fraser Road
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1K8
Tel: 709-256-8531
Fax: 709-256-8551
St. Paul’s Intermediate (7-9)
5 Magee Road
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W1
Tel: 709-256-8404
Fax: 709-256-8793
Gander Collegiate (10-12)
3 Magee Road
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W1
Tel: 709-256-2581
Fax: 709-651-2986
Lewisporte/Gander School District
203 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-2547
Fax: 709-651-3044
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Post-Secondary
College of the North Atlantic
The College of the North Atlantic is a large multi-campus community
college with over 70 full-time and 300 part-time programs and is a member
of the Association of Canadian Colleges. The Gander campus of the College
of the North Atlantic offers trades and technology courses, specializing
in aircraft maintenance engineering. Approximately 300 students participate
in a variety of 1-year trade, 2-year technical (nationally accredited),
and 3-year technology programs (nationally accredited).
Diploma & Certificate programs - Gander Campus:
• Aircraft Structural Repair - 1 year
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - 3 years
• Computer Support Specialist - 2 years
• First Year Engineering Technology
• Automotive Service Technician - entry level
• Automotive Technician - Apprenticeship
• Commercial Cooking
• Licensed Practical Nursing - 1 year
• Hairstyling - 1 year
• Adult Basic Education
Specialty and custom designed programs such as, telephony services to
advanced composites and bonding manufacturing can be offered for organizations
and industry.
Contact
Information
College of the North Atlantic - Gander Campus
Magee Road
Tel: 709-256-2281
Click here
for more information on the College of
the North Atlantic.
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Gander Aerospace Training Centre (GATC)
The Gander Aerospace Training Centre (GATC) is located at the Gander International
Airport, and specializes in aircraft composite and bonding design, manufacturing
and repair. GATC provides industry specific training for employees of
aviation manufacturing and repair companies, as well as recurrent training
to Aircraft Maintenance and Structural Repair Technicians and Engineers.
Contact Information
Gander Aerospace Training Centre
Tel: 709-256-7484
Toll Free: 1-877-438-2359
Click here for
more information on The Gander Aerospace Training Centre
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Gander Flight Training (GFT)
Gander Flight Training offers private and commercial pilot license training
for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and is located in its own hangar
at Gander International Airport. Gander Flight Training is a division
of Exploits Valley Air Services Ltd., and is registered with the Provincial
Department of Education, is a member of the Air Transport Association
of Canada (ATAC), and is Transport Canada certified. GFT’s instructors
are committed to offering quality one-on-one instruction to ensure training
is focused on individual goals.
Training
• Recreational
• Private
• Commercial
• Night Rate Rating
• VFR Over-the-Top
• Multi-Engine
• Instrument Rating
• Flight Instructor
• Float Rating
• Advanced Float
• Integrated Commercial
• Pilot Diploma
• Helicopter
• Summer Wings Program
Contact Information
Gander Flight Training
Tel: 709-256-7484
Toll Free: 1-877-438-2359
Click here
for more information on Gander Flight Training.
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Keyin College - Gander Campus
Keyin College began in 1980 and rapidly became a leading private post-secondary
college with campuses throughout Eastern Canada. Keyin’s curriculum
is designed to offer skills training that prepares its students for the
demands of today’s competitive marketplace.
With such a focus, it is easy to see why Keyin College has been producing
graduates who are prepared to meet the demands and challenges of the ever-changing
business world for the past twenty years.
Programs - Gander Campus
• Computer Studies
• Business Management
• Office Administration
• Software and Systems Administration
• Microcomputer Programming
• Therapeutic Recreation
Contact Information
Keyin College - Gander Campus
2nd Floor, Fraser Mall
Tel: 709-651-8560
Toll Free: 1-800-563-8969
Fax: 709-651-8565
Click here
for more information on Keyin College - Gander Campus.
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HEALTH CARE
Gander is a service centre for a population of some 84,000 people, offering
a wide range of health services. In addition to the fully accredited regional
hospital, there are various specialty clinics in physiotherapy, rehabilitation,
chiropractic, optometry, community health and dentistry.
JAMES PATON MEMORIAL REGIONAL HEALTH
CENTRE
James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre (JPMRHC)
is a scent-free, regional referral centre with a 106 bed capacity operated
by the Central
Regional Integrated Health Authority, a volunteer board under the direction
of, and fully funded by, the Provincial Department of Health.
JPMRHC offers a full spectrum of medical and surgical services with consultants
in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynaecology,
Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine,
Radiology, Pathology, and Anaesthesiology. The hospital also hosts visiting
specialists in Urology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Neurology, Interventional
Radiology, Nephrology, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
JPMRHC has a modern, fully equipped emergency department comprised of
two trauma bays & cardiac resuscitation rooms, an advanced medical
and surgical critical care unit, a five suite operating room facility & PAC
clinic, a gastrointestinal endoscopy & minor procedures unit as well
as an onsite Newfoundland Cancer Centre.
JPMRHC has a close affiliation with the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial
University, and is involved in all levels of undergraduate and post-graduate
medical education and training including medical students, interns and
residents. To complement the medical services provided, the hospital
has a dedicated nursing department and a full range of diagnostic and
treatment departments including: Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, CT, Ultrasound,
Digital Mammography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory
Therapy (including Asthma Clinic), Speech and Hearing, Pharmacy, Social
Work, Psychology, Therapeutic Dietetics and Diabetes. In addition, a
number of community based services are housed within this facility: Health
Protection, Environmental Health and Mental Health and Addictions Services.
Gander’s advanced communications technologies have allowed sophisticated
initiatives in medical technology. As a result, Central Health boasts
one of the leading Health Care Information Systems in Canada. The Board’s
technology and expertise have facilitated the development of a region
wide electronic health record and allow James Paton Memorial Regional
Health Centre to provide 24-hour support to its rural health centres.
Examples of the technology in use include the Picture Archiving and Communications
System (PACS), utilizing digital diagnostic imaging to send images from
rural health centres to James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre for
diagnosis; Telemedicine, Telepathology, and video-conferencing.
For more information:
James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre
125 Trans Canada Highway
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1P7
Tel: 709-256-2500
Fax: 709-256-7800
Website: www.cehcib.nf.ca
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Medical Clinics
Gander Medical Clinic
The Gander Medical Clinic, located on Elizabeth Drive in Gander, serves
the town and surrounding area. The family doctors practicing at the
clinic provide a professional environment which is attentive to the
continuing health of our region.
The Medical Clinic presently has a staff of seven doctors with support
personnel. Also located in the building is an ophthalmologist, an optometrist,
a dentist, a pharmacy and the headquarters for the local Victorian Order
of Nurses.
For more information:
Gander Medical Clinic
177 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-7101 Fax: 709-256-2353
Northeast Medical Clinic
The Northeast Medical Clinic, located on Airport Boulevard, offers the
services of a General Practitioner who provides our town and surrounding
region with patient-centered health care in a professional environment.
For more information:
Northeast Medical Clinic
Dr. M. Govender
90 Airport Blvd.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2M7
Tel: 709-651-3326 Fax: 709-256-2980
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Dentists/Denturists
Gander Mall Dental Clinic
Gander Mall
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2H2
Tel: 709-256-3444
Fax: 709-256-3940
Dr. Janes & Associates
177 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-3889
Fax: 709-256-3928
Dr. Lewis
1 Bowes Street
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1E5
Tel: 709-256-3311
Fax: 709-256-4096
Town Square Family Dental
62 Elizabeth Drive, Suite C
Gander, NL
A1V 2S3
Tel: 709-256-7400
Fax: 709 256 7433
Rogers Denture Clinic
35 Armstrong Blvd.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2P2
Tel: 709-256-7749
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Physiotherapy
Central Rehab Consultants
18 Rowsell Blvd.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2R4
Tel: 709-651-2105
Fax: 709-651-2106
Gander Fit For Work
Therapeutic Consultants Limited
35B Armstrong Blvd.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2P2
Tel: 709-651-7676 / 256-4675
Fax: 709-651-3746
Gander Physiotherapy Clinic
P.O. Box 398
26 Roe Ave.
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W8
Tel: 709-256-4839
Fax: 709-651-2900
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Chiropractors/Massage Therapy Clinics
Gander Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Clinic
Collette Freake - Massage Therapist
Dr. Roland Bryans
Dr. Philip Browne
136D Bennett Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2E4
Tel: 709-651-4730
Fax 709-651-4740
Gander Massage Therapy Clinic
Angie Daly & Heather Stack
Tel: 709-651-3191
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Optometrists
Dr. Best & Associates
177 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-2020
Fax: 709-256-2353
Dr. Collins
177 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-7101
Dr. Maritz
84 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2E4
Tel: 709-256-2465
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Other Health Services
Yoga & Meditation Centre
Sara Dalley
709-256-5673
709-424-2455
Email: ganderyoga@hotmail.com
Community Health & Services Central
43 Bennett Drive
Blundon Building
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 2E6
Tel: 709-651-3306/7969
Fax: 709-651-3556/3341
Health Education Services
P.O. Box 128
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W8
Tel: 709-256-4420
Health and Spiritual Books
Tel: 709-651-2234
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
The VON is a licensed home support agency. In Gander, VON provides home
support services, such as personal care, homemaking, and respite care.
Nursing services include assessments, paramedical, private duty nursing,
and foot care. Meals-on-Wheels is a service provided from Lakeside Homes
(Tel: 709-256-8850).
VON
177 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1H6
Tel: 709-256-2924
Fax: 709-256-2905
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Other
Volunteer Services
Gander has approximately 65 different community groups and volunteer
organizations, covering a wide range of interests and services, such as
sports, health, service groups, and religion. Contact information is available
in the Gander Business Directory.
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Protection Services
Crime Rate
Gander’s excellent quality of life is reflected in its low crime
rate. The total number of crimes in relation to property, violence, drug
charges and criminal code offences for 1999 is 1,233.
The low incidence of crime may be explained by the large involvement
in community life and the opportunities presented to Gander’s youth
and the population as a whole. The community offers many recreational
activities, summer programs, school and church groups, as well as quality
entertainment and activities for different age groups; thus, making Gander
an excellent town to raise a family.
Law Enforcement
The Gander area has a complement of law enforcement agencies, each being
responsible for the administration of various jurisdictions.
Municipal Enforcement Department
The Town of Gander Municipal Enforcement Department has two police officers.
The Town’s police officers enforce all municipal regulations within
the Town’s boundaries and perform duties that include traffic enforcement,
school safety monitoring and protection of homes and businesses, as well
as animal control services. The Town of Gander Police Department’s
office is located at the Gander RCMP Detachment at 301 James Boulevard.
You can contact the Municipal Police Department by calling 709-256-4065
or Fax: 709-256-6846.
For more information:
Town of Gander
P.O. Box 280
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W6
Tel: 709-256-4065
Fax: 709-256-2124
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) are represented in the Town of
Gander by Gander District Headquarters and the Gander Airport Detachment,
which are located at 301 James Boulevard. Gander District Headquarters
supervises all RCMP detachments in the Gander area, as well as the RCMP
detachments at Lewisporte, Twillingate and Fogo. The Gander Detachment
(12 officers and 2 civilians) is mainly responsible for general law enforcement
duties in the Gander area. The detachment’s jurisdiction includes
the Town of Gander, the region from west to the Glenwood overpass and
east to the Gambo overpass. Gander District Headquarters also includes
a number of specialist units. These include a General Investigation Unit
(GIU), Federal Enforcement Section, Drug Section, and the RCMP Communications
Centre. In addition, a separate RCMP facility located at Gander International
Airport houses a National Security Intelligence Section, and a three-man
Telecommunications Workshop.
For more information:
NCO Incharge Gander Detachment
RCM Police
P.O. Box 366
301 James Blvd
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W7
Tel: 709-256-6841
Fax: 709-256-6846
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Military Police
The CFB 9 Wing Gander Military Police Detachment is responsible for providing
police services at 9 Wing Gander and at various high-security off-base
facilities, as well as for military housing and property located in the
Town of Gander. Military Police officers are also called upon to conduct
investigations throughout the province on an as-required basis. The 9
Wing Gander Military Police Department has a strength of 10 police officers,
and is located in Building 86 at CFB 9-Wing Gander.
For more information:
Military Police
9 Wing Gander
P.O. Box 3000
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1X1
Tel: 709-256-1703 (ext. 428 or 125)
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Fire Protection
Ready to respond to any emergency, Gander Fire Rescue is a fully equipped
modern firefighting and rescue service with a compliment of five full
time, two part time and 43 volunteer members. Emergency calls can be made
by calling 256-1111. The department also monitors many private and government
building alarm systems, as well as direct lines to police and ambulance.
The department is equipped with two triple combination pumper trucks,
one quad aerial ladder/pumper, one rescue/pumper, one tanker/pumper, multi-function
mobile command vehicle, four wheel drive pick-up, as well as vehicles
for the Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. The department serves the community
of Gander and provides response to local area highways to perform rescue
services.
Gander Fire Rescue operates its own training school located just west
of the community. (Gander Fire Rescue’s training program is recognized
by the provincial fire authorities for certification of firefighters.)
Gander Fire Rescue provides fire inspection services within the community,
as well as fire prevention and fire safety education. Gander was named
a NFPA Learn Not to Burn Champion community for its fire safety education
efforts in 1996. Due to the high quality of fire and rescue services,
training, equipment, and other efforts, insurance underwriters for a fire
department in its category have given the Town of Gander the highest rating
allowable. Gander Fire Rescue is recognized as a leader within the region
and the province.
For more information:
Gander Fire Rescue
Town of Gander
P.O. Box 280
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W6
Tel: 709-256-8887
Fax: 709-256-4172
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Culture & Recreation
Gander is the service centre for a large area and as such, is home to
a wide array of cultural and recreational amenities. Gander’s facilities
are managed by a number of organizations, ranging from the municipality,
the province, CFB 9 Wing Gander and various community groups.
Municipal Recreation Services
The Town of Gander supports and operates the Gander Community
Centre, parks, playgrounds and recreational programs year-round. Outdoor
facilities include two regulation-sized baseball diamonds, soccer fields,
basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, slo-pitch fields and children’s
swimming pool.
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Media Services
Newspapers
The Beacon
Weekly circulation of 7,300
For more information:
The Beacon
75 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W8
Tel: 709-256-4371 Tel: 709-364-6300
Email: beacon@rb.nf.ca
URL: www.ganderbeacon.ca
The Evening Telegram
Daily provincial publication
Circulation: Monday - Friday 36,500
Saturday 63,500
Sunday 36,800
For more information:
The Evening Telegram
P.O. Box 5970
St. John’s, NL, Canada A1C 5X7
Tel: 709-364-6300
Fax: 709-364-3939
Email: telegram@thetelegram.com
URL: www.thetelegram.com
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Television
Rogers Cable
Channel 9 provides cable, pay TV and local programming, free of charge
Provincially, the Newfoundland Television Network (NTV), the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the Atlantic Satellite Network (ASN),
link Gander and the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador to the world.
For more information:
Rogers Cable
141 Airport Blvd
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1W8
Tel: 709-651-2652
Toll Free: 1-888-764-3771
Fax: 709-256-2797
URL: www.rogers.com
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Radio
Steele Communications
CKGA AM
CKXD FM
For more information:
Steele Communications
Trans Canada Highway
P.O. Box 650
Gander, NL, Canada A1V 1X2
Tel: 709-651-3650
Fax: 709-651-2780
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