Bishop's Falls
Bishop's Falls | |
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Town | |
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| Motto(s): | |
  Bishop's Falls Location of Bishop's Falls in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′00″N 55°31′00″W / 49.01667°N 55.51667°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bryan King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.12 km2 (10.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 3,156 |
| • Density | 112.2/km2 (291/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
Bishop's Falls is a town in the north-central part of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a population of 3,341 at the 2011 census.
Geography
It is in Division No. 6, on the Exploits River, near the town of Grand Falls-Windsor and the town of Botwood. It is commonly thought of as having the warmest summer temperatures in all of Newfoundland and Labrador.
History
The railroad played a major part in the area's history, as the town was a central hub during the travels of the "Newfie Bullet". There is a trestle in the town which is the longest east of Quebec. The existing trestle is the last of many which were built and destroyed by the strong ice flows (and a flood) that occur in the winter. The town sits along the Exploits River which flows through and to the falls from which the town takes its name.
Bishop's Falls also boasts a few famous NHL names, such as Alex Faulkner.
Demographics
According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:
- Population: 3,399
- % Change (2001–2006): -7.8
- Dwellings: 1,413
- Area (km²): 28.12
- Density (persons per km²): 120.9
| North: Division No. 6, Subd. C | ||
| West: Division No. 6, Subd. C |
Bishop's Falls |
East: Division No. 6, Subd. D |
| South: Division No. 6, Subd. C |
Notable people
- Alex Faulkner, first National Hockey League player from Newfoundland and Labrador
- George Faulkner, first professional hockey player from Newfoundland and Labrador (minor-pro)
- Scott Simms, MP - member of Parliament and former Weather Network broadcaster
- Ryan Fancey, QC technician at Nordion, renaissance man, polymath, autodiadact
- Ronald Harrison (Ron) Pelley, Visual Artist and Digital Fine Art Pioneer[1]
See also
References
External links
- Town of Bishop's Falls
- Bishop's Falls- Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol.1, p. 198-199.
Division No. 6, Newfoundland and Labrador (Central Newfoundland) | ||
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