Grand Bruit is a
quaint isolated fishing community only accessible by boat. The passenger
ferry service leaving from Rose Blanche is about a two hour trip to Grand
Bruit or with the use of a private vessel, only one hour. The community is
situated on the shores of a well protected harbour with sloping hills and a
waterfall that makes a path through the centre of the village.
The name "Grand Bruit", is no doubt French meaning "great noise" as is apparent
by the roar of the falls which can be heard from a great distance. Grand
Bruit was settled in the 1800's most likely because of the well-protected
harbour, its abundance of forest and fresh water and its proximity to rich
fishing grounds.