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The
Town of Grand Bank is located on the southern tip of the Burin Peninsula and has many outstanding attractions. This vibrant fishing community has rich seafaring traditions, early 1900's architecture, spectacular views, scenic trails and activities for all ages. Still, the people of Grand Bank are its greatest resource.  Come enjoy traditional outport Newfoundland hospitality in a town that embraces its history.  Grand Bank too is a hotbed for Innovation and continues to grow its business and tourism sectors to supplement the ‘new’ fishery. 
 

 

Whether you come for a vacation, to visit family or here on business, you will find something to see or do. For a current schedule of community events and activities, check our Interactive Events Calendar.


The
Town of Grand Bank has all the amenities of a large community, but the serenity of a small town.
 






 

QF: Incorporated in 1943
QF:  Population: 2006 Census - 2,580 people
QF:  ‘Grand Banc’ was inhabited by French fisherman as early as 1640 and started as a fishing settlement with about seven families.
QF:  Just 5 km from the passenger ferry to St. Pierre et Miquelon
QF:  Only 30 km from the Grande Meadows Golf Course
QF:  Located on the "Loop" of the Burin Peninsula with many tourist attractions: museums, heritage houses, theater, shopping, festivals, traditional food, hiking trails, berry picking, camping sites, playgrounds and swimming areas.
QF:  Home of the Southern Newfoundland Seamen's Museum - displaying Atlantic Canada's largest mural
QF:  Home of the George C. Harris House - museum of local history
QF:  Home of the Bait Depot - Federal Heritage Building
QF:  Home of the Grandy Dory
QF:  The first Waymaster in 1856 was Jonathan Hickman
QF:  A post office was built in 1883 and the first Post Master was George Forsey
QF:  Town profile… learn more



 

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