Eastern Charlotte

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Eastern Charlotte
Rural community
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Magaguadavic River gorge and the St. George Power hydro plant
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Eastern Charlotte
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 45°08′N66°49′W / 45.133°N 66.817°W / 45.133; -66.817
CountryCanada
Province New Brunswick
County Charlotte
Regional service commission Southwest
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Government
  TypeRural community council
  MayorJohn D. Craig
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
E5C, E5H
Area code 506
Highways
NB 1.svg Route 1
NB 172.svg Route 172
NB 176.svg Route 176

NB 760.svg Route 760
NB 770.svg Route 770
NB 778.svg Route 778

Eastern Charlotte is a rural community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.

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History

Eastern Charlotte was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former town of St. George and the former village of Blacks Harbour as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas. [1]

Geography

Vehicles boarding the ferry in Eastern Charlotte to Grand Manan Island (2002) Black's Harbour (3750624650).jpg
Vehicles boarding the ferry in Eastern Charlotte to Grand Manan Island (2002)

Eastern Charlotte is the northern terminus for the year-round Eastern Charlotte to Grand Manan Island Ferry operated by Coastal Transport

Fishing has been a vital part of its existence for over 200 years. Connors Brothers Limited was founded in 1885 at Blacks Harbour, now a major international processor of all types of seafood. The company is also a major New Brunswick employer.

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References

  1. "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.