Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick

Riverside-Albert (2016 pop.: 350) is a Canadian village in Albert County, New Brunswick.

Riverside-Albert
Village
Former train station in Riverside-Albert
Riverside-Albert
Location of Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick
Coordinates: 45°45′5.1″N 64°43′3.6″W
Country Canada
Province New Brunswick
CountyAlbert County
ParishHopewell Parish
Incorporated1966
Government
  TypeVillage council
  MayorJim Campbell
  Deputy MayorArnold Morrissey
  CouncillorPeter Murphy
  CouncillorKelly Wright
Area
  Land5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total350
  Density203.3/km2 (527/sq mi)
  Change 2006-11
4.3%
Electoral districts
  FederalFundy Royal
  ProvincialAlbert
Time zoneUTC-4 (Atlantic (AST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (Atlantic (ADT))
Canadian Postal code
E4H
Area code(s)506, 428
Telephone Exchange882
Highway Route 114
Route 915
Websitehttp://www.riverside-albert.ca

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.

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