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Coordinates: 46°40′48″N 64°52′12″W / 46.68000°N 64.87000°W / 46.68000; -64.87000
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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
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • MayorArnold J. Vautour
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

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

History

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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

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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

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

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

See also

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References

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  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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