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A River‑Centred Rhythm
The town’s layout follows the looping course of the Churchill River, and the best way to sense its pulse is on foot. Early‑morning walks along the riverbank reveal how the community has grafted cafés, artisan workshops and modest galleries onto the natural terraces formed by historic floodplains. The gentle mist from the falls provides a cooling backdrop in summer, while winter transforms the waterway into a frozen promenade, where locals and visitors alike lace up skates and test the thin ice for a quick glide. The river is more than scenery – it dictates the town’s social calendar, from spontaneous drum circles at sunset to the annual salmon‑run festival that draws anglers from across the province.
Beyond the Falls: Small‑Town Craft
While the cascade lends its name, Grand Falls boasts a quietly thriving craft scene that often escapes the guidebook radar. A handful of family‑run studios specialise in hand‑spun wool, dyed with pigments harvested from the surrounding woodlands, producing textiles that echo the muted colours of the region’s boreal forest. A modest pottery co‑op, housed in a repurposed mill, offers pieces fired with locally sourced peat, giving each vase a distinctive, earthy scent. Visitors seeking an authentic souvenir should book a short workshop; the hands‑on experience not only supports the artisans but also provides insight into how the town’s resourceful ethos has evolved from its early timber‑logging roots.