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  1. Geography

  2. History

  3. Demographics

  4. Notable people

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

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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: 3,400
  • % 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
  • Ronald Harrison "Ron" Pelley, Visual and Digital Artist [2]

See also

  • List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

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2. ^https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/an-illness-took-ron-pelley-from-paint-to-pixels/article4300888/

External links

  • Town of Bishop's Falls
  • Bishop's Falls- Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol.1, p. 198-199.
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1 : Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

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