Conception Bay South stretches for kilometres along the shore of Conception Bay, a string of old communities, Kelligrews, Foxtrap, Manuels, Long Pond and more, that grew together into one of the province's largest towns. Many homes look out over the bay, and the Newfoundland T'Railway runs along the shore.
Bay-facing homes take the wind off the water and the evening sun from the west. Older homes in the original communities need warmth; newer homes need finishing.
Your blinds are measured in your home, made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew on regular scheduled Avalon trips.
What CBS homes need
Bay views without glare. Solar shades.
Warmth on the wind. Cellular shades.
Blackout. Roller shades.
Damp-proof rooms. Faux wood.
Atlantic Light in Conception Bay South
Approximate times, calculated for Conception Bay South's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:47 a.m. | 5:05 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:13 p.m. | 9:02 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 26 min | 15 h 58 min |
| Sun height at noon | 19° | 66° |
What it means for your windows: A 19-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in Conception Bay South get glare deep into the house from November to February. Summer sunrise at about 5:05 a.m. means east-facing bedrooms are bright early, so blackout makes a real difference for sleep.
CBS communities we serve
We also serve Long Pond, Chamberlains, Seal Cove and Upper Gullies.
Popular in Conception Bay South
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Solar shades: cut glare, keep the view
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Faux wood blinds: built for steam and damp
Around Conception Bay South
Kelligrews
Kelligrews is one of the oldest communities in CBS, made famous by the song about its soirée, with older homes along the shore and newer family houses behind.
Older shoreline homes need warmth; bay-view homes need glare control.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and solar shades.
Is Kelligrews included in your CBS trips? Yes.
What blinds help an older shoreline home? Double-cell cellular shades for warmth, with moisture-resistant fabrics.
Foxtrap
Foxtrap sits in the middle of CBS, with family homes, the marina and access to the T'Railway along the shore.
Families here want warmth, blackout and a modern look.
What we fit most here: cellular shades for warmth and blackout and zebra blinds in living areas.
Is Foxtrap included in your CBS trips? Yes.
What blinds suit a family home? Cellular or zebra shades for living areas and blackout for bedrooms.
Manuels
Manuels sits at the eastern end of CBS near the Manuels River, with its interpretation centre and trails, and family homes old and new.
Homes here want warmth and practical, damp-proof products.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and faux wood blinds.
Is Manuels included in your CBS trips? Yes.
What blinds suit a damp basement? Moisture-resistant roller shades or faux wood blinds.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Conception Bay South?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades across CBS, including Kelligrews, Foxtrap and Manuels, on regular scheduled Avalon trips.
What blinds suit a home facing Conception Bay?
Solar shades on bay-facing windows to cut evening glare, and cellular shades on windward walls for warmth.
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