Welcome to the Grand Falls Regional Municipality

Preamble

Grand Falls is a crossroads of many cultures. Acadian pioneers, French Canadians, Irish, Scottish and English Loyalists have helped grow the community since the 19th century.

The region's bilingualism reflects on its economy and promotes community diversification. Each season is full of activities that offers beautiful adventures throughout the year.

Grand Falls is a safe family community known for its quality of life and progressive approach. Its commitment to providing top-quality services and amenities attracts many visitors annually.

The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, formerly known as the Maliseet of Viger First Nation were the first to live in the area. The Indigenous name given to Grand Falls was "Chicanekapeag," meaning giant destroyer.

You will learn more about Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation at Point No. 3, located at the Legend of Malabeam Sculpture.

In the mid-1700s, Grand Falls was named Long Sault by the French population.

In 1763, the region passed entirely into British hands and its French population decreased due to the deportation.

Between 1842 and 1870, Grand Falls was named Colebrooke in honour of William MacBean George Colebrooke; Governor of the province from 1841 to 1847.

The town was then named Grand Falls because of its great waterfalls in 1896 (Incorporated year, see more information at point #13), and was given the bilingual name Grand-Sault/Grand Falls in 1986.

And Finally, following the local governance reform in January 2023, Grand Falls received the name of Grand Falls Regional Municipality.

-Before the government reform of January 2023, the population of Grand Falls was 5220 inhabitants (2021 census). It was a mix of 80% Francophone, 15% Anglophone, 3% allophone and 2% Aboriginal language.

-Now, with the new municipality (January 2023), Grand Falls has a population of approximately 10,914. The boundaries of the municipality begins at Bourgoin Road in Saint-André and ends at Four Falls.

Potato cultivation and potato processing is an integral part of our local economy.

Check out point no. 18 to learn more about agriculture in our beautiful region.

Forestry also plays a role in our economy, wood such as maple, yellow birch, red oak, all hardwoods, sprouse variety, jack pine, balsam fir, white cedar, hemlock, poplar, white pine and other materials such as wheat, buckwheat, soybeans, canola are exported.

Welcoming thousands of tourists every year, our town is impressive with its beautiful seasonal waterfalls, many shops, restaurants, flower gardens, rest areas and historical heritage.

Local produce can also be purchased at the Farmers' Market every Saturday from May to October between 8am and 1pm.

Each year, Grand Falls hosts the Frost Day in February, the Falls Beer Festival in early September, the Falls Festival of Colors in October, and the Regional Potato Festival in late June/early July. 

We hope you will enjoy your stay and have fun with the QR codes interactive circuit.