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Exploits River Waterfront
The longest river on the island — from Red Indian Lake through Grand Falls-Windsor to the sea, central Newfoundland's great salmon waterway.
Overview
The island's great river
The Exploits River is the longest and largest river on the island of Newfoundland — about 246 km — beginning at Red Indian Lake in the centre of the island and flowing northeast to the Atlantic at the Bay of Exploits. The town of Grand Falls-Windsor grew up on its banks.
It's a renowned Atlantic salmon river, with one of the largest salmon runs in the province.
On the water
River-valley living
This is central Newfoundland's waterway heartland — salmon fishing, paddling and riverside towns through forested country.
Waterfront ranges from Grand Falls-Windsor riverfront homes to rural river and lake properties along the system, affordable and centrally located.
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Exploits River waterfront — your questions answered
Where is the Exploits River?
In central Newfoundland, flowing 246 km from Red Indian Lake to the Bay of Exploits — the island's longest river.
What is it known for?
One of Newfoundland's largest Atlantic salmon runs, with Grand Falls-Windsor on its banks.
What is the market like?
Riverfront homes around Grand Falls-Windsor and rural river/lake properties — central and affordable.