Eastern Charlotte

Coordinates: 45°08′N 66°49′W / 45.133°N 66.817°W / 45.133; -66.817
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Eastern Charlotte
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

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.

See also

References

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