Francois, Newfoundland And Labrador
Francois ( ) is a local service district and designated place 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. Most residents pronounce the name "Fran-sway", and its proper spelling is without the cedilla found in the French word ''françois''. Francois is inaccessible by road and may be reached only by air or sea. History The community was first settled in the 1700s, and resisted the government resettlement programs of the mid 20th century, though it reconsidered and rejected resettlement in 2013 and again in 2021.MacIsaac, Chantelle (13 January 2014).No resettlement for Francois, '' Prince Albert Daily Herald'' Geography François is in Newfoundland within Subdivision E of Division No. 3. It is located on the southern coast of Newfoundland on François Bay at t ...
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