Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick

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Baie-Sainte-Anne
Location of Baie-Sainte-Anne in New Brunswick

Baie-Sainte-Anne (2001 population: 1,600) is a Canadian rural community in Northumberland County, New Brunswick.

It is located on the southern shore of Miramichi Bay near its opening into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Peat farming and lobster processing are the area's major sources of income.

History

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

The area was founded in 1789 by both British and Acadian settlers.

Education

See also: List of schools in New Brunswick and List of school districts in New Brunswick
District School Name Grades Notes
Francophone Sud École Régionale de Baie Sainte-Anne K-12
Anglophone North

Notable people

Main article: List of people from Northumberland County, New Brunswick
  • Yvon Durelle - boxer
  • Norbert Theriault - Canadian Senator
  • Camille Theriault - Canadian Politician

See also

References

    Subdivisions of New Brunswick New Brunswick
    Subdivisions
    Cities
    • Category:New Brunswick
    • Portal:New Brunswick
    • WikiProject:New Brunswick

    Coordinates: 47°0′36.8″N 65°1′9″W / 47.010222°N 65.01917°W / 47.010222; -65.01917 (Baie-Sainte-Anne)

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