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'''Beaurivage''' is a [[town]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[New Brunswick]]. It was formed through the [[2023 New Brunswick local governance reform]]s.
'''Beaurivage''' is a [[town]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[New Brunswick]]. It was formed through the [[2023 New Brunswick local governance reform]]s.

==Geography==
The town is situated on the [[Richibucto River]] where it discharges into the [[Northumberland Strait]].


== History ==
== 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.<ref name=LocalGovsReg>{{cite web | title=Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act | url=https://laws.gnb.ca/en/showfulldoc/cr/2022-50 | publisher=Government of New Brunswick | access-date=January 15, 2023 | date=August 30, 2022}}</ref>
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.<ref name=LocalGovsReg>{{cite web | title=Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act | url=https://laws.gnb.ca/en/showfulldoc/cr/2022-50 | publisher=Government of New Brunswick | access-date=January 15, 2023 | date=August 30, 2022}}</ref>

== 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==
[[File:RichibuctouNBChurch.jpg|thumbnail|left|St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church is a notable Richibucto landmark]]
* St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1965. Designed by Belanger and Roy of Moncton, it was inspired by the designs of the Spanish architect, [[Félix Candela]].<ref>John Leroux, ''Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History'', Goose Lane, 2008, p. 216-219</ref>

==Notable people==
{{Main|List of people from Kent County, New Brunswick}}

* [[Kate McPhelim Cleary]] (1863–1905), novelist
* [[Murray MacLaren]] (1861–1942), doctor, politician
* [[George McLeod (New Brunswick politician)|George McLeod]] (1836–1905),
* [[James D. Phinney]] (November 17, 1844 – ) lawyer, judge, politician
* [[Henry Absalom Powell|Henry Powell]] (1855–1930), politician
* [[Louis Robichaud]] (1925–2005), former Premier of New Brunswick
* [[Peter Veniot]] (1863–1926), former Premier of New Brunswick
* [[Charles Wesley Weldon]] (1830–1896), lawyer, politician


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 17:57, 15 May 2023

Beaurivage
Town
Beaurivage is located in New Brunswick
Beaurivage
Beaurivage
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 46°40′48″N 64°52′12″W / 46.68000°N 64.87000°W / 46.68000; -64.87000
CountryCanada
ProvinceNew Brunswick
CountyKent County
Regional service commissionKent
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
E4W
Area code506

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

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 Richibucto landmark
  • St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1965. Designed by Belanger and Roy of Moncton, it was inspired by the designs of the Spanish architect, Félix Candela.[2]

Notable people

Main article: List of people from Kent County, New Brunswick

See also

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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