Bishop's Falls

Bishop's Falls
Town
Seal
Motto: "In Media Silva Maneo"  (Latin) "In the center of the forest, I remain"
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 / 49.01667; -55.51667
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	6
Government
• Mayor	Robert (Bob) Hobbs
Area
• Total	28.12 km2 (10.86 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	3,341
• Density	118.8/km2 (308/sq mi)
Time zone	Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
• Summer (DST)	Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Area code(s)	709

Bishop's Falls is a Canadian town in the north-central part of the island of Newfoundland in the 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

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)

See also

• List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

External links

• Town of Bishop's Falls

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Coordinates: 49°01′00″N 55°31′00″W / 49.01667°N 55.51667°W / 49.01667; -55.51667