Beaurivage () is a town in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.
Geography The town is situated on the Richibucto River where it discharges into the Northumberland Strait.
History Beaurivage was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former town of Richibucto and the former village of Saint-Louis de Kent as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas.
Economy The downtown area, situated on the mouth of the river, has commercial fishing wharves, several restaurants, and local stores. The economy is dominated by lobster and deep sea fishing.
Attractions
St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1965. Designed by Belanger and Roy of Moncton, it was inspired by the designs of the Spanish architect, Félix Candela.John Leroux, Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History, Goose Lane, 2008, p. 216-219
Notable people
Kate McPhelim Cleary (1863–1905), novelist Murray MacLaren (1861–1942), doctor, politician George McLeod (1836–1905), James D. Phinney (November 17, 1844 – ) lawyer, judge, politician Henry Powell (1855–1930), politician Louis Robichaud (1925–2005), former Premier of New Brunswick Peter Veniot (1863–1926), former Premier of New Brunswick Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), lawyer, politician
See also List of communities in New Brunswick List of municipalities in New Brunswick
References