Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick Explained

Baie-Sainte-Anne (2011 population: 1,387)^[1] is a rural community in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

It is an acadian community located on the southern shore of Miramichi Bay near its opening into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Possibly named for Sainte-Anne, patroness of the Micmacs.^[2] Peat farming and lobster processing are the area's major sources of income.

The former local service district of Baie Ste. Anne took its name from this community but spelt it differently.^[3]

History

See also: History of New Brunswick and List of historic places in Northumberland County, New Brunswick.

The community was founded in 1789 by Acadian settlers.

Education

See also: List of schools in New Brunswick and List of school districts in New Brunswick.

Notable people

See main article: List of people from Northumberland County, New Brunswick.

• Yvon Durelle - boxer
• Norbert Thériault - Canadian Senator
• Camille Thériault - Politician

See also

• List of communities in New Brunswick

References

• History of Baie-Sainte-Anne

Notes and References

1. Web site: Statistic Canada Census Profile. 2016-09-04. Statistics Canada. 2016-09-04.
2. Book: Hamilton, William. The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Macmillan. 1978. 0-7715-9754-1. Toronto. 70.
3. Web site: New Brunswick Regulation 84-168 under the Municipalities Act (O.C. 84-582) . Government of New Brunswick . 19 July 2020.