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	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]