Nashwaak, New Brunswick

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Nashwaak
Rural community
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Nashwaak
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 46°27′7.9″N66°59′2.9″W / 46.452194°N 66.984139°W / 46.452194; -66.984139
CountryCanada
Province New Brunswick
County York County
Regional service commission Capital Region
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code Area code 506

Nashwaak 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

Nashwaak was incorporated on January 1, 2023. [1] It encompasses the former village of Stanley, as well as portions of the local service districts of Stanley, Saint Marys, Estey's Bridge, and Douglas. [2]

The Nashwaak River, which runs through the community, was historically a vital transportation route for the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people, who used it for trade and communication via portage routes connecting major watersheds, with evidence of their presence in the area dating back at least 11,000 years. [3]

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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. ↑ "RSC 11 Regional Service Commission 11". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "The Nashwaak Watershed". www.nashwaakwatershed.ca. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
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