Kilbride, St. John's

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Kilbride
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CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg  Newfoundland and Labrador
City St. John's
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Government
  Administrative body St. John's City Council
  CouncilorCarl Ridgeley

Kilbride is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Kilbride was once a village located southwest of St. John's. The Way Office was established in 1889 and the first Waymaster was Edward Morris. It had Canadian Post status on May 30, 1891. The population was 438 in 1940 and 121 in 1956.

Kilbride and the Goulds are served hourly by Metrobus Routes 18 and 25.

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Coordinates: 47°32′N52°45′W / 47.533°N 52.750°W / 47.533; -52.750


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