Beaurivage

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Beaurivage
Town
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Beaurivage
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 46°40′48″N64°52′12″W / 46.68000°N 64.87000°W / 46.68000; -64.87000
CountryCanada
Province New Brunswick
County Kent County
Regional service commission Kent
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • MayorArnold J. Vautour
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
E4W
Area code 506

Beaurivage is a town in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.

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Geography

The town is situated on the Richibucto River where it discharges into the Northumberland Strait.

History

Beaurivage was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former town of Richibucto and the former village of Saint-Louis de Kent as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas. [1]

Economy

The downtown area, situated on the mouth of the river, has commercial fishing wharves, several restaurants, and local stores. The economy is dominated by lobster and deep sea fishing.

Attractions

St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church is a notable Beaurivage landmark RichibuctouNBChurch.jpg
St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church is a notable Beaurivage landmark

Notable people

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ John Leroux, Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History, Goose Lane, 2008, p. 216-219
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