Kingsclear, New Brunswick

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Kingsclear (2011 population: 7,391) is a Canadian community in York County, New Brunswick.

Located on the west bank of the Saint John River, 20 kilometres west of the city of Fredericton and opposite Keswick Ridge, the community includes several cottage areas along the Mactaquac Headpond and a residential subdivision called Island View. Kingsclear was home to Kingsclear Youth Training Centre until it was closed down due to a political scandal.

History

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

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    Coordinates: 45°53′N 66°54′W / 45.883°N 66.900°W / 45.883; -66.900

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