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Overview: Dildo is located on Route 80, approximately 15 km from the Trans Canada Highway. It is thought that the community may have got its name from Spain or Portugal, or an algonquin tree, or the shape of the headland that forms the harbour. This community is blessed with beautiful scenery and is an excellent place for whale watching! Population Demographics Total Population: Approximately 1200 Industries/ Economic Activity: Many of the original residents settled in Dildo because of the abundance of fish and whales. Fishing and whaling became their main stay and the backbone of the communities economy. Small business employs some residents while others work in nearby fish processing plants or commute to nearby communities for work. The Tourism & Heritage industry is one of Dildo's fastest growing industries General Services: The community of Dildo is a Local Service District where a committee is in charge of community services. This committee handles the collection of fees for garbage and community wells. Garbage is collected on a weekly basis for a fee of $75 per year Community wells are available for a fee of $96 per year Fire Protection Services - Seaside Volunteer Fire Department (7 km) Real Estate: Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow: $35,000 Average rental cost of a house: $350 per month Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $300 per month Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and propane Churches: United Church, Anglican Church & Roman Catholic Church within 5 km Salvation Army Jehovah Witness New Life Ministries Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention: Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Whitbourne Detachment (16 km) - 7 Police Officers / 3 Vehicles.
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