Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick

Village of Riverside-Albert
Village

Former train station in Riverside-Albert
Village of Riverside-Albert

Location of Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick

Coordinates: 45°45′5.1″N 64°43′3.6″W / 45.751417°N 64.717667°W / 45.751417; -64.717667Coordinates: 45°45′5.1″N 64°43′3.6″W / 45.751417°N 64.717667°W / 45.751417; -64.717667
Country  Canada
Province  New Brunswick
County Albert County
Parish Harvey Parish
Government
  Type Village council
  Mayor Dale Elliott
  Deputy Mayor John Lefrancois
Area
  Land 5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 320
  Density 203.3/km2 (527/sq mi)
  Change 2006-11 Decrease4.3%
Time zone Atlantic (UTC-4)
  Summer (DST) Atlantic (UTC-3)
Area code(s) Area code 506
Website http://www.riverside-albert.ca

Riverside-Albert (2006 pop.: 320) is a Canadian village in Albert County, New Brunswick.

The village is composed of two separate communities, Riverside and Albert, which were amalgamated into a single municipality in 1966.

Riverside-Albert is located on the Shepody River at the edge of the Shepody Marsh. The community of Harvey is located nearby. It is approximately halfway between two major tourist destinations: Fundy National Park and the Hopewell Rocks.

The Trans Canada Trail passes through Riverside-Albert.[1]

History

Notable people

Notable residents have included Abner Reid McClelan and Roscoe Fillmore.

See also

References

  1. Sentier NB Trails


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