Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst, New Brunswick
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| Motto: See What Awaits You | |||
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| Coordinates: 47°37′N 65°39′W / 47.62°N 65.65°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  New Brunswick |
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| County | Gloucester | ||
| Parish | Bathurst | ||
| Settled | 1600's | ||
| Town Status | 1912 | ||
| City Status | 1966 | ||
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Acadie—Bathurst |
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| Provincial | Bathurst | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | City Council | ||
| - Mayor | Stephen J. Brunet | ||
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| Area | |||
| - Land | 91.55 km2 (35.3 sq mi) | ||
| - Urban | 69.85 km2 (27 sq mi) | ||
| - Metro | 2,087.97 km2 (806.2 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 62 m (203 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| - City | 12,714 | ||
| - Density | 138.9/km2 (359.7/sq mi) | ||
| - Urban | 18,154 | ||
| - Urban density | 260/km2 (673.4/sq mi) | ||
| - Metro | 30,424 | ||
| - Metro density | 15/km2 (38.8/sq mi) | ||
| - Change 2001-06 |  1.6% |
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| - Census Ranking | 290 of 5,008 | ||
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) | ||
| Postal code(s) | E2A | ||
| Area code(s) |
506
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| Dwellings | 6,158 | ||
| Median Income* | $39,492 CDN | ||
Access Routes Route 8 Route 11 Route 134 Route 180 |
 Route 315 Route 322 Route 430 |
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| NTS Map | 021P12 | ||
| GNBC Code | DAFQX | ||
| Website | www.bathurst.ca | ||
Bathurst (2006 population; UA 12,714; CA population 13,424) is a Canadian city in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.
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History
In 1669, Nicolas Denys arrived from Ile Royal (Cape Breton Island) to establish the area, which was then part of the colony of Acadia. Following the fall of this part of Acadia to British control in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Campaign (1758), 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 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. Bathurst Airport accommodates general aviation, along with service to Montreal, Quebec via Air Canada.
In 1881, the Roman Catholic Church constructed the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral.
In 1998, the Laval Titan QMJHL franchise relocated to Bathurst, taking the name Acadie–Bathurst Titan. The games are a popular activity for residents of the city. Bathurst is one of the smallest markets in the Canadian Hockey League.
The Nepisiguit Centennial Museum/Cultural Centre (c. 1967) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. The Herman J. Good V.C Branch No.18 Royal Canadian Legion War Museum (c. 1956) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Bathurst is situated on Bathurst Harbour, an estuary at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River at the southernmost part of Chaleur Bay.
Demographics
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Education
- Bathurst High School (9 - 12)
- École secondaire Népisiguit (9 - 12)
- École Place-des-Jeunes (6 - 8)
- Superior Middle School (6 - 8)
- Académie Assomption (K - 5)
- École Cité-de-l'Amitié (K - 5)
- Coronation Park Elementary School (K - 5)
- Terry Fox Elementary School (K - 5)
- Parkwood Elementary School (K - 5)
- South Bathurst Elementary School (K - 5)
Notable people
- Joe De Grasse (1873–1940), pioneer Hollywood film director
- Sir James Dunn (1874–1956), banker, art collector, industrialist, philanthropist
- David Branch (1948-), commissioner of the Canadian Hockey League
- Lyse Doucet (1958-), BBC journalist
- Robert Frigault (1971-), author, publisher, activist
- W.J. Kent (1860-1943), businessman
- Natasha St-Pier (1981-), singer
- Cyndi Edwards (1967-), TV Personality and Host
- William "Willy" Walsh(1968-),military war hero {{ The Canadian Airborne Regiment]]
- Chad Hachey (1984-), Bathurst native who claimed has seen "sasquatch" a ape-like creature (Also know as Bigfoot or Skunkape that purportedly inhabits forests mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Hachey claimed to have seen the creature while working out in Red Deer Alberta in 2004
- Terry Aube (1983-), World known Traveling Minstrel and Fine Wine Connoisseur. Mr.Aube is also a Salmon Scout along the Nepisiguit River for North Shore Outfitters. Currently on tour with Acadian Rock Group Les Boys
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 can be seen on the city's welcome sign. Local Mariner Willy Walsh claims to have seen it several times , and on one occasion attempted to save what he claimed were the ship's crew that had jumped overboard who "suddenly vanished".
Climate
| Climate data for Bathurst | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 12 (54) |
12 (54) |
19 (66) |
29 (84) |
32.2 (90) |
34 (93) |
36.5 (97.7) |
35 (95) |
31.5 (88.7) |
26.5 (79.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
13.3 (55.9) |
36.5 |
| Average high °C (°F) | -6.1 (21) |
-4.3 (24.3) |
1.3 (34.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
24.7 (76.5) |
23.4 (74.1) |
17.8 (64) |
11.2 (52.2) |
4 (39) |
-3.3 (26.1) |
9.4 (48.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -16.1 (3) |
-14.7 (5.5) |
-8.7 (16.3) |
-2 (28) |
4.2 (39.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
7.8 (46) |
2.4 (36.3) |
-2.9 (26.8) |
-12 (10) |
-0.4 (31.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | -36.1 (-33) |
-32 (-26) |
-27.2 (-17) |
-16 (3) |
-6.1 (21) |
-1 (30) |
5 (41) |
2 (36) |
-3.3 (26.1) |
-8.3 (17.1) |
-18 (-0) |
-29.5 (-21.1) |
-36.1 |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 92.5 (3.642) |
63.3 (2.492) |
84.3 (3.319) |
90.7 (3.571) |
79.5 (3.13) |
83.5 (3.287) |
99 (3.9) |
101.6 (4) |
71.7 (2.823) |
89.5 (3.524) |
95.3 (3.752) |
107.8 (4.244) |
1,058.6 (41.677) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
See also
See main article: Boys in Red Tragedy
In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 12, 2008, a van carrying nine Bathurst High School basketball players and two teachers crashed into a transport truck on NB Route 8 near NB Route 11, claiming the lives of eight people.
The supermarket chain that owned the transport truck involved in the crash later issued a lawsuit against the driver for the damages.
- ^ Government of New Brunswick website: Bathurst
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Bathurst, New Brunswick
- ^ Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data
- ^ New Brunswick Provincial Archives - Bathurst
- ^ Canadian Register of Historic Places
- ^ Canadian Register of Historic Places.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000. Retrieved 20 July 2009.
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