Coast of Bays — Central — Notre Dame, nl

The rural and mainly coastal towns and communities rely primarily on the fishery. The Connaigre Peninsula has a large aquaculture industry and mining has always been part of the economy on the Baie Verte Peninsula. As well, there is a large hydro plant in the community of Bay d’Espoir.

Aerospace and defence are key sectors to Central NL. Gander airport alone produces $240 million in economic output. NAV Canada, the Royal Canadian Air Force 9 Wing Canadian Forces Base Gander, the renowned 103 Search and Rescue Squadron, and Gander Flight Training are major employers in the region.

As well, the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander and the Central Health Hospital in Grand Falls-Windsor are major employers.