Burin is a town on the Burin Peninsula in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada. The Burin Peninsula is often affectionately nicknamed “The Boot” due to its resemblance to the footwear when seen on a map, with the town of Burin located near the “heel”. Burin is approximately 318 km from the capital of St. John’s. Settlement in Burin dates to the early 18th century, although documentary evidence indicates that French fishermen had been fishing and exploring the area even earlier.
Burin was settled as a fishing community, with the earliest known evidence of settlement being in 1718. With the shelter of Burin harbour, the community thrived as one of the busiest fishing ports on the island. The town was incorporated in 1950, and included Burin North, Ship Cove and Burin Bay. In 1970 the town limits were expanded and now include Collin’s Cove, Path End, Bull’s Cove, Black Duck Cove, Long Cove, Green Hill, Little Salmonier, Hollett’s Farm, Burin Bay Arm, and Salt Pond.
The tourism sector has grown in the absence of the fishing industry. Museums such as the Heritage House and Old Colony Trust reminding people of what life was like in early Burin. The Burin Heritage Days occur in August at the Heritage Museum site, with many locals dressing in period clothing, a plethora of local musicians and dancers who entertain, and a fireworks show to the end the event. There are also many Bed and Breakfasts (B&B’s) that are located throughout the community.

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