Richibucto River

Richibucto River, view from the boyhood home of Bonar Law

The Richibucto River is a river in eastern New Brunswick, Canada which empties into the Northumberland Strait north of Richibucto. It is 80 kilometres long.[1]

The river's name means "river of fire" in the Mi'kmaq language.

Other villages situated along the river include Rexton and Elsipogtog First Nation. Bonar Law, the British Prime Minister, was raised along the river.

Tributaries

River Communities

River Crossings

See also

References

  1. Columbia Gazetteer, Archived February 23, 2005, at the Wayback Machine.

Coordinates: 46°37′16″N 64°55′03″W / 46.621089°N 64.91744°W / 46.621089; -64.91744


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