St. Lawrence Business Directory
St. Lawrence is an incorporated coastal town on the southeastern Burin Peninsula, built around a sheltered harbour. Fishing, fluorspar mining, road and marine access, recreation, and the community’s response to the 1942 Truxtun and Pollux disaster are central parts of its local identity.
Local context
The Town of St. Lawrence records incorporation in 1949 and describes a community shaped by both the fishery and fluorspar mining. Streets and homes developed around a year-round harbour with wharf and processing facilities. Route 220 connects the town with other Burin Peninsula communities, while its marine position supported fishing, shipping, and the movement of industrial materials.
Mining left a substantial technical and social history, including the work and health experiences commemorated through the local miners’ museum. St. Lawrence also remembers the 1942 grounding of the USS Truxtun and USS Pollux, when residents of St. Lawrence and Lawn helped rescue sailors in severe conditions. Contemporary directory searches may involve local food, trades, community services, recreation, tourism, or operators serving several peninsula towns, making direct contact and service-area information especially useful. Its sheltered harbour and Route 220 remain practical reference points for reaching local operators and planning travel between neighbouring towns.
Sources and further reading
- St. Lawrence, official geographical name record, Natural Resources Canada
- About St. Lawrence, Town of St. Lawrence
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