Campbellton, New Brunswick
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Campbellton population 7,384 (Statistics Canada, 2006), is one of the eight officially incorporated cities in New Brunswick, Canada. It is situated on the north-central shore of the province along the Restigouche River.
Campbellton was officially incorporated in 1889 and became a city in 1958. Although most of the town was destroyed in a fire in 1910, the city was quickly rebuilt.
Forestry is the major industry in Campbellton, and the salmon-rich waters of the Restigouche River bring much needed tourists to the city.
Campbellton is well known as a retail and service centre to Restigouche County, and to neighbours in Quebec.
Annual special events include Promotion Plus, [1] in the winter as well as the Festival in late June. Other efforts to increase tourism include an 8.5 metre (27.88 feet) salmon statue made entirely of stainless steel. Restigouche Sam, as the statue was christened, was donated to the city to honour Campbellton's historical connection to the salmon rich Restigouche River. Several murals have also been created to beautify the city.
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[edit] Geography
Campbellton is perfectly situated. It is 4 hours from Moncton, 1 hour from Bathurst, 20 minutes from Dalhousie, 15 minutes to Flatlands, and 3.2 minutes from Mcleods. Much to the delight of the 18 year old population, Campbellton is just a short drive over the bridge from Quebec, where they may legally purchase alcohol a whole year earlier than their peers living elsewhere in the province.
[edit] History
The area around the site of the present city was settled by non-First Nations people circa 1700 with a non-permanent trading post based on fishing and fur trading with the Mi'gmaq.
It was here that the Battle of the Restigouche, the final naval battle between the English and French for the possession of North America, was waged in 1760, marking a turning point for the settlement.
[edit] Demographics
Racial Profile
- 89% White
- 10% Aboriginal
- 1% other
[edit] Educational institutions
Campbellton is home to two high schools: one catering to the francophone (Polyvalente Roland-Pépin) community and the other to anglophones (Sugarloaf Senior High School). The other grade schools are Lord Beaverbrook and Campbellton Middle School for the English, while École Apollo XI accommodates the young french students. The New Brunswick Community College - Campbellton campus teaches various trades, including wood-working and secretarial studies.
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