Eastern Charlotte
Eastern Charlotte | |
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Rural community | |
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Highways Route 1 Route 172 Route 176 | Route 760 Route 770 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
.
History
Eastern Charlotte was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former town of
Blacks Harbour as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas.[1]
Geography
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.
See also
References
- ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.