Francois, Newfoundland and Labrador
Francois (/frænˈsweɪ/ fran-SWAY) is a settlement and outport in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the southern coast of Newfoundland on François Bay at the end of a small fjord. There is a general store, a post office and a small museum, accessed by concrete pathways and boardwalks.
Francois | |
|---|---|
Outport | |
| Nickname(s): "Fransway" | |
  Francois Location of Francois in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 47°34′6″N 56°44′30″W | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 89 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
There is no road to the village, which can only be accessed by boat and helicopter, and snowmobile in the winter.[1][2][3] Francois is serviced by an intra-provincial ferry in Burgeo.
The community was first settled in the 1700s, and resisted the government resettlement programs of the mid 20th century,[3] though it reconsidered and rejected resettlement in 2013.[4] It had a population of 89 as of the 2016 Census.[5]
The tallest mountain in the community is the 600 ft Friar, and there are several walking trails in the area. The community has very little unemployment. The community's school has 6 students from kindergarten to grade 12. Most residents pronounce the name "Fran-sway", and its proper spelling is without the cedilla found in the French word françois.
The community is approximately 36 km east of the community of Grey River.[4]
References
- Crummey, Michael. Sweet, secluded society, Saltscapes (May/June 2011)
- (12 October 2014 - air date?). Fog of the Outport, Land and Sea, CBC
- (14 August 2014). What it means to be a Newfoundlander is quickly changing, The Globe and Mail
- MacIsaac, Chantelle (13 January 2014). No resettlement for Francois Archived 2014-08-26 at Archive.today, Prince Albert Daily Herald
- Census Profile (2016)