Bishop's Falls
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| Motto: "In Media Silva Maneo" (Latin) "In the center of the forest, I remain" |
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 Bishop's Falls
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Census division | 6 | |
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| • Mayor | Robert (Bob) Hobbs | |
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| • 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 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.
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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)
See also
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