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 3,082 at the 2021 census.[2]

Bishop's Falls
Town
Seal
Motto(s):  "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
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division	6
Government
• Mayor	Bryan King
• MP	Clifford Small (CPC)
Area [1]
• Land	28.12 km2 (10.86 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,082
• Density	112.2/km2 (291/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code	709
Highways	Route 1 (TCH) Route 350

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" train. 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 famous NHL player name, Alex Faulkner who played with Gordie Howe.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Bishop's Falls had a population of 3,082 living in 1,422 of its 1,540 total private dwellings, a change of -2.3% from its 2016 population of 3,156.[1] With a land area of 26.38 km² (10.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 116.8/km² (302.6/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

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 - former Member of Parliament and former Weather Network broadcaster
• Ronald Harrison "Ron" Pelley, Visual and Digital Artist [3]

See also

• List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

External links

• Town of Bishop's Falls