Chamcook, New Brunswick Explained

Chamcook is an unincorporated area in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.^{[1] [2]} It lies between the eastern bank of Chamcook Lake and the western edge of Passamaquoddy Bay.^[3]

Local governance was provided by the Chamcook Local Service District^[4] prior to the 2023 local governance reforms The LSD assessed for fire, police, zoning, emergency measures, and animal control services.^[5] The taxing authority was 513.00 Chamcook. The LSD was part of the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC).

Statistics Canada counts the population in the census division of Saint Andrews, Parish.

"Many meanings have been given, but none are certain." (Ganong). May refer to a harbour with a narrow entrance.^[6]

History

Chamcook was founded in 1785. Its location on Passamaquoddy Bay made fishing and shipbuilding two important industries to the local economy, though the community also depended on agriculture as did many surrounding villages in New Brunswick.

In terms of rail transport, Chamcook was served by the New Brunswick Railway and later the Canadian Pacific Railway.

There is a Chapel of ease in the area named St. John the Baptist.^[7]

See also

• List of communities in New Brunswick
• List of people from Charlotte County, New Brunswick

Notes and References

1. DAEWA. Chamcook. 27 March 2015 .
2. Web site: Chamcook. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. 27 March 2015 .
3. Google Maps. Chamcook, NB, Canada. 27 March 2015 .
4. Web site: New Brunswick Regulation 84-168 under the Municipalities Act (O.C. 84-582) . Government of New Brunswick . 6 February 2021.
5. Web site: 2020 Local Government Statistics for New Brunswick . Department of Environment and Local Government . 55 . 6 February 2021.
6. Book: Hamilton, William. The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Macmillan. 1978. 0-7715-9754-1. Toronto. 73.
7. Web site: St John the Baptist, Chamcook St. Andrews Anglican Diocese of Fredericton . 2022-04-19 . nb.anglican.ca.