Bishop’s Fall sits along the Exploits River which flows through and to the falls from which the town takes its name.
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Bishop’s Falls Trestle Bridge
This former railway trestle is now a boardwalk that spans 927 feet across the Exploits River. This is the longest trestle in Newfoundland and was built in 1901.
The trestle is illuminated every night for walkers to enjoy.
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Salman Fishing on Exploits River
Some of the best salmon fishing in North America can be experienced on the Exploits River. Town boasts some of the best fish layout pools on the river, most of which are just a short walk from the Fallsview Municipal Park.
A short hike along the T’Railway and you can observe salmon jumping the town’s fish ladder.
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- https://www.bishopsfalls.ca/visitors/camping_attractions
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( vote)Home Town of Alex Faulkner
Alex Faulkner was the first person from Newfoundland to play in the National Hockey League.
Alex first learned to play hockey with his brothers on the Exploits River in Bishop’s Falls. His brother George was the first Newfoundlander to play professional hockey.
Alex’s provincial hockey career started with the Grand Falls junior club and continued with the Grand Falls Andcos where he won three Herder Memorial Trophies.
After was invited to a Toronto Maple Leafs practice, he was offered a contract with the Leafs farm team. He was then claimed by Detroit Red Wings in 1962 and played his first full season with the club.
Alex Faulker was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame in 1984.
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Bishop’s Falls Heritage Centre
A Heritage Center is being established in the former railway station.
Discover fascinating old documentaries and the history of Bishop Falls. The museum features railways artifacts, profiles of disasters in the area and much more. Many forestry and logging artefacts are found at the museum.
A train is on display outside the station which is always a hit with the kids.
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- 5 King's Rd, Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland, and Labrador A0H 1C0 Canada
- (709) 486-4442
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