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. There is no road access to the town, which can only be accessed by boat and helicopter, and snowmobile in the winter. 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. It had a population of 107 in the Canada 2012 Census.

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. There is no road access to the town, which can only be accessed by boat and helicopter, and snowmobile in the winter. 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. It had a population of 107 in the Canada 2012 Census.