Bathurst, New Brunswick
| Bathurst | ||
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Bathurst waterfront | ||
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| Motto: See What Awaits You | ||
  Bathurst Location within New Brunswick. | ||
| Coordinates: 47°37′N 65°39′W / 47.62°N 65.65°W | ||
| Country |
 Canada | |
| Province |
 New Brunswick | |
| County | Gloucester | |
| Parish | Bathurst | |
| Settled | 1600's | |
| Town Status | 1912 | |
| City Status | 1966 | |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Acadie—Bathurst | |
| Provincial | Bathurst | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Type | City Council | |
| • Mayor | Stephen J. Brunet | |
| • Councillors |
List of Members
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| Area[2] | ||
| • Land | 91.86 km2 (35.47 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 69.85 km2 (26.97 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 2,087.97 km2 (806.17 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 62 m (203 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • City | 12,275 | |
| • Density | 133.6/km2 (346/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 18,154 | |
| • Urban density | 260/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 30,424 | |
| • Metro density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) | |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |
 3.5% | |
| • Dwellings | 6,257 | |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) | |
| Postal code(s) | E2A | |
| Area code(s) |
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Highways  Route 8  Route 11  Route 134  Route 180 |
 Route 315  Route 322  Route 430 | |
| NTS Map | 021P12 | |
| GNBC Code | DAFQX | |
| Website | www.bathurst.ca | |
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Bathurst (2011 population; UA 12,275; CA population 13,424) is the County seat for Gloucester County, New Brunswick.[3]
History
Bathurst had been the location of the annual Mi'kmaq summer coastal community of Nepisiguit prior to European settlement.[4] Early settlers from France came to the area in the 17th century in what became part of the colony of Acadia. Following the fall of this part of Acadia to British control in the Seven Years' War, the region saw the arrival of numerous English and Scottish settlers, particularly during the latter 18th century through to the 20th century. The community was named by the Governor, Sir Howard Douglas (1823–1831), in honor of Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst (1762–1834), Secretary of State for the Colonies of the British government.
The Annual Report of the Department of Fisheries for 1868 lists a so-called "Marine Hospital" located in Bathurst, and the place of work for a Fisheries Officer. Bathurst once had a fish processing plant. Navigation in this County consisted of the carrying of wood, fish and grindstones from Bathurst to Britain, ports of the Dominion, Newfoundland, Miquelon, the United States, South America and Italy. In the wood trade, Bathurst employed in 1868 vessels of from 50 to 1,200 tons. The beacons at that time were unlit, a cause of some concern.[5]
In 1871 Bathurst had a population of 600.[6]
The opening of the Intercolonial Railway of Canada in 1876 provided a fast connection from the port of Bathurst to the rest of North America which was essential for developing the region's principal industries in forestry and zinc mining.
In 1881, the Roman Catholic Church constructed the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral.
In 1904 Bathurst was a seaport, a port of entry on the Intercolonial Railway and the Caraquet and Gulf Shore Railway and a town with 1 post office, 35 stores, 6 hotels, 1 steam sawmill, 1 shingle mill, 1 flour mill, 3 fish freezers, 2 carriage factories, 1 printing shop, 3 churches and a population of 3,000.[6]
Bathurst was incorporated as a town in 1912.[6]
The Bathurst Power and Paper Company Ltd. built a mill in Bathurst, New Brunswick in 1914. Majority control of the company was obtained in the late 1930s by Arthur J. Nesbitt and his partner Peter A. T. Thomson through their holding company, Power Corporation of Canada. In the early 1960s, Power Corporation bought the Consolidated Paper Company. When Paul Desmarais acquired control of Power Corporation in 1968, the two companies were merged to become Consolidated-Bathurst Inc. In 1989, the company was sold to Stone Container Corporation of Chicago, Illinois who renamed it Stone Consolidated Inc.
Bathurst was incorporated as a city in 1966.[6]
In 1972 The Bathurst Alpine Papermakers won The Hardy Cup defeating The Rosetown Red Wings 3-0 at the old Bathurst Arena. The Hardy cup was the Canadian national Intermediate "A" ice hockey championship from 1967 until 1984. From 1985 until 1990, the Hardy Cup was the Canadian national senior championship for Senior "AA" after senior and intermediate hockey were merged by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. The trophy was retired to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990
In 1998, the Laval Titan QMJHL franchise relocated to Bathurst, taking the name Acadie–Bathurst Titan. They play at the K.C Irving center in Bathurst
The Nepisiguit Centennial Museum/Cultural Centre (c. 1967) is designated a local historic place under the provincial Community Planning Act.[7] The Herman J. Good V.C Branch No.18 Royal Canadian Legion War Museum (c. 1956) is also designated a local historic place.[8]
Economy
Bathurst is located, and has a station, on the Canadian National railway line. Via Rail provides a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday passenger service in both directions. The economy is primarily focused on mining, fishing and forestry. Other sectors include: tourism, phone call centres, manufacturing, and provincial and federal government. The service sector is the city's largest employer. The city is serviced by one health care facility, Chaleur Regional Hospital.
A Transport Canada Marine Safety Service centre is located downtown. Bathurst Marina is listed as an official Port of Entry for small vessels.[9][10][11] It is listed as a non-compulsory pilotage zone.[12] The port authority was transferred in February 2003 to a private consortium.[13] Bathurst is located 50 km South of the deep-water Port of Belledune, where a petroleum tank farm and a coal-fired electrical generating station are located.[14]
On December 17, 2010, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to an expansion of a sawmill project because the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency considered providing financial assistance to the proponent. The project consists of building an expansion of approximately 297 square meters (m2) that will be added to the existing building of approximately 372 m2.[15]
Bathurst is one of four airports in the province with regularly-scheduled flights. Bathurst Airport accommodates general aviation, along with service to Montreal, Quebec via Air Canada.
The Smurfit-Stone paper mill (formerly part of the Power Corporation of Canada empire) ceased operations in 2009, and the plant was demolished. The 225ac of industrial wasteland was sold on in January 2010 to the Green Investment Group partners. Their goal is to create innovative, alternative energy projects that enhance the Bathurst region and Northern New Brunswick. The plan anticipates attracting companies that utilize technologies focusing on energy generation, alternative fuels and waste-to-energy conversion.[16] GDF Suez operates the inland Caribou Wind Park energy farm approximately 70 km West of Bathurst under a Power Purchase Agreement scheme contracted with NB Power, with a nominal power output of 100MW.[17]
Geography
Bathurst is situated on Bathurst Harbour, an estuary at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River at the southernmost part of Chaleur Bay. Barthurst is located 90 km South of Dalhousie, and 90 km North of Miramichi.
Demographics
Bathurst is officially bilingual with French, Irish, Scottish and English heritage. The city is also home to Míkmaq natives, with the Papineau First Nations (Kekwapskuk) community located on the outskirts of the city. Recent immigration to Bathurst has brought new residents from countries such as the Philippines and Korea.
Population
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Language
| Canada Census Mother Tongue - Bathurst, New Brunswick[20] | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Census | Total | French |
English |
French & English |
Other | |||||||||||||
| Year | Responses | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | |||||
| 2011 |
11,865 |
5,860 | 6.5% |
49.39% | 5,585 | 2.6% |
47.07% | 230 | 4.2% |
1.94% | 190 |  31.0% |
1.60% | |||||
| 2006 |
12,385 |
6,265 | 1.0% |
50.58% | 5,735 | 4.7% |
46.31% | 240 | 28.4% |
1.94% | 145 | 107.1% |
1.17% | |||||
| 2001 |
12,625 |
6,205 | 6.3% |
49.15% | 6,015 | 8.7% |
47.64% | 335 | 19.6% |
2.65% | 70 | 12.5% |
0.55% | |||||
| 1996 |
13,570 |
6,625 | n/a | 48.82% | 6,585 | n/a | 48.53% | 280 | n/a | 2.06% | 80 | n/a | 0.59% | |||||
Education
- Bathurst High School (9 - 12) BHS
- École Secondaire Népisiguit (9 - 12) ESN
- École Place-des-Jeunes (6 - 8)
- Superior Middle School (6 - 8)
- Académie Assomption (K - 5)
- École Cité-de-l'Amitié (K - 5)
- Terry Fox Elementary School (K - 5)
- Parkwood Heights Elementary School (K - 5)
- College communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick Campus Bathurst (CCNB-NBCC) (Post Secondary)
Attractions
La Promenade Waterfront is cluster of shops, art, boutiques, a visitor information center, and an outdoor pavilion that hosts a variety of activities throughout the year. There are boardwalks with views of the Bay of Chaleur.
Youghall Beach Park offers swimming, volleyball, and windsurfing. Bathurst Marina is located next to the beach.
Bathurst Hospitality Days is a week-long festival with many activities for young and old. It includes four nights of concerts, featuring a mix of classic rock, Acadian and maritime music.
Notable people
Sir James Dunn of Algoma Steel and Canadian Steamship Lines was born in West Bathurst[21]
Organizations
Synergies Chaleur[22]
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 18
New Brunswick Association for Community Living[23]
AMDHHA[24]
Churches
Anglican[25]
Baptist[26]
Catholic[27]
United[28]
Pentacostal[29]
Mormon[30]
Phantom ship legend
The Bay of Chaleur is known for its phantom ship legend, which dates back more than two centuries. The story (and witnesses) claim that a sailing ship burned in the waters north of the city, possibly from the Battle of the Restigouche, and is visible in certain weather and light conditions. A drawing of a ghost wielding an anchor and menacing two sailors could be seen on the city's old welcome sign.[31]
Climate
| Climate data for Bathurst Airport (1981−2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 14.2 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.1 | 34.8 | 45.0 | 43.3 | 42.8 | 40.6 | 32.5 | 24.1 | 14.9 | 45.0 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.1 (55.6) |
14.5 (58.1) |
19.6 (67.3) |
26.1 (79) |
31.9 (89.4) |
37.4 (99.3) |
34.8 (94.6) |
36.2 (97.2) |
35.4 (95.7) |
30.0 (86) |
22.6 (72.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
37.4 (99.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −5.5 (22.1) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
1.5 (34.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
22.2 (72) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.3 (75.7) |
19.6 (67.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
4.9 (40.8) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
10.2 (50.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −10.8 (12.6) |
−9.4 (15.1) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
3.2 (37.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
13.5 (56.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
0.8 (33.4) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
4.8 (40.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −16.2 (2.8) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
3.6 (38.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.1 (53.8) |
7.4 (45.3) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −35.6 (−32.1) |
−33.4 (−28.1) |
−29.3 (−20.7) |
−19.6 (−3.3) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−7.8 (18) |
−20.0 (−4) |
−28.1 (−18.6) |
−35.6 (−32.1) |
| Record low wind chill | −42.4 | −40.7 | −34.3 | −25.2 | −7.9 | −3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −4.7 | −11.8 | −24.5 | −38.0 | −42.4 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 85.1 (3.35) |
66.5 (2.618) |
88.8 (3.496) |
77.7 (3.059) |
103.1 (4.059) |
96.9 (3.815) |
100.8 (3.969) |
82.0 (3.228) |
84.2 (3.315) |
122.9 (4.839) |
103.8 (4.087) |
98.4 (3.874) |
1,110.1 (43.705) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 19.8 (0.78) |
11.6 (0.457) |
20.3 (0.799) |
48.0 (1.89) |
101.1 (3.98) |
96.9 (3.815) |
100.8 (3.969) |
82.0 (3.228) |
84.2 (3.315) |
115.6 (4.551) |
80.6 (3.173) |
34.5 (1.358) |
795.4 (31.315) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 72.3 (28.46) |
60.3 (23.74) |
70.9 (27.91) |
29.2 (11.5) |
2.0 (0.79) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
7.3 (2.87) |
24.4 (9.61) |
67.2 (26.46) |
333.5 (131.3) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 13.0 | 10.0 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 13.9 | 13.5 | 14.0 | 157.0 |
| Avg. rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 10.2 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 13.8 | 9.9 | 5.3 | 116.5 |
| Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 11.8 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 5.5 | 0.47 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.82 | 5.8 | 10.9 | 54.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 68.9 | 64.2 | 62.8 | 58.4 | 55.4 | 55.9 | 61.0 | 56.7 | 59.3 | 62.5 | 69.1 | 72.8 | 62.2 |
| Source: Environment Canada[32][33] | |||||||||||||
See also
References
- ↑ Government of New Brunswick website: Bathurst
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2011 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Bathurst, New Brunswick
- ↑ New Brunswick Provincial Archives - Bathurst
- ↑ "Micmac Locations". Micmac Tribe. Access Genealogy. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ↑ dfo-mpo.gc.ca: "Annual Report, Department of Fisheries"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 archives.gnb.ca: "Where is Home? New Brunswick Communities Past and Present - Bathurst"
- ↑ Nepisiguit Centennial Museum/Cultural Centre. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ↑ Herman J. Good V.C Branch No.18 Royal Canadian Legion War Museum. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ↑ Canadian Customs - Ports of Entry (TRS/M’s)
- ↑ "Canadian Border Services: Bathurst"
- ↑ marinas.com: "Bathurst Marina"
- ↑ "Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996 (SOR/95-586) - SCHEDULE 1: PORT AND HARBOUR AREAS"
- ↑ tc.gc.ca: "Transport Canada - Deproclamation Notice Subsection 2(1)"
- ↑ Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency: "Archived - Reactivation of the former Shell Canada Petroleum Products Bulk (Designated) Oil Handling Facility at Belledune, NB, now owned by the Belledune Port Authority."
- ↑ Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency: "Archived - Expansion of a Sawmill"
- ↑ "Projects - Brunswick North Industrial Park – Bathurst, New Brunswick"
- ↑ nbpower.com: "Annual Report 2009/10"
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
- ↑ Sir James Dunn
- ↑ http://www.synergieschaleur.com/about.php
- ↑ http://nbacl.nb.ca/en/contact-us
- ↑ http://www.doucethennessyhouse.com
- ↑ http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=5969
- ↑ http://www.bayviewubc.com/index.html
- ↑ http://www.holyfamilychurchbathurst.com/
- ↑ http://www.firstunited-bathurst.ca/links.php
- ↑ http://bathurstevangelchurch.com/
- ↑ http://www.n49.ca/biz/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/nb/bathurst/1960-palmer-dr/
- ↑ City Hall of Bathurst
- ↑ "Bathurst A, new Brunswick". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ "Bathurst A, New Brunswick". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
External links
Media related to Bathurst, New Brunswick at Wikimedia Commons
- City of Bathurst Website
- Bathurst Homepage and Search
- Map of Bathurst
- Bathurst business directory and local information
- St. Georges Anglican early burials.
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Coordinates: 47°37′12″N 65°39′00″W / 47.62000°N 65.65000°W