Marystown is located at the heart of the Burin Peninsula. Marystown currently boasts over 200 active local businesses including marine fabrication for the offshore oil industry, heavy industry, manufacturing, aquaculture, fishing, regional commercial shopping anchors and a government services centre. The mall is located at the corner of McGettigan Blvd (Route 210), Exit 210 off Highway 1. The region also benefits from two nearby community colleges and a civic center that opened in 2016.