Beresford, New Brunswick

Coordinates: 47°41′42″N 65°42′06″W / 47.69500°N 65.70167°W / 47.69500; -65.70167 (Beresford)
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For the geographic parish, former local service district, and rural census subdivision, see Beresford Parish, New Brunswick.

Beresford
Former Town
Official seal of Beresford
Seal
Motto: 
"Simul Crescere"
Beresford is located in New Brunswick
Beresford
Beresford
Location within New Brunswick.
Coordinates: 47°41′42″N 65°42′06″W / 47.695°N 65.701666°W / 47.695; -65.701666
CountryCanada
ProvinceNew Brunswick
CountyGloucester
ParishBeresford
TownBelle-Baie
Founded1814
Incorporated1967
Town1984
Amalgamated1 January 2023
Electoral Districts   
Federal
Acadie—Bathurst
ProvincialNigadoo-Chaleur
Area
[1]
 • Land19.24 km2 (7.43 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Highest elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total4,294
 • Density223.2/km2 (578/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Increase 0.1%
 • Dwellings
2,225
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code
E8K
Area code506
Highways
Route 11
Route 134
Websitewww.beresford.ca

Beresford is a former town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.[3] It held town status prior to 2023 and is now part of the town of Belle-Baie as a result of amalgamation.

History[edit]

On January 1, 2023, Beresford amalgamated with three villages, seven local service districts (LSDs) and parts of three other LSDs to form the new town of Belle-Baie.[4][5] The community's name remains in use for addresses.[6]

Geography[edit]

It is on the shore of Nepisiguit Bay, part of Chaleur Bay immediately north of the city of Bathurst.

Demographics[edit]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Beresford had a population of 4,294 living in 2,013 of its 2,225 total private dwellings, a change of 0.1% from its 2016 population of 4,288. With a land area of 19.24 km2 (7.43 sq mi), it had a population density of 223.2/km2 (578.0/sq mi) in 2021.[7]

Canada census – Beresford community profile
202120162011
Population4,294 (+0.1% from 2016)4,288 (-1.4% from 2011)4,351 (+2.0% from 2006)
Land area19.24 km2 (7.43 sq mi)19.41 km2 (7.49 sq mi)19.20 km2 (7.41 sq mi)
Population density223.2/km2 (578/sq mi)220.9/km2 (572/sq mi)226.6/km2 (587/sq mi)
Median age54.4 (M: 54.0, F: 54.4)50.2 (M: 50.1, F: 50.4)46.5 (M: 46.7, F: 46.4)
Private dwellings2,225 (total)  2,013 (occupied)2,150 (total)  2,067 (total) 
Median household income$66,500$59,136$55,118
References: 2021[8] 2016[9] 2011[10] earlier[11][12]
Historical Census Data - Beresford, New Brunswick[13][14][15]
YearPop.±%
1991 3,836—    
1996 4,641+21.0%
2001 4,414−4.9%
YearPop.±%
2001A 4,439+0.6%
2006 4,264−3.9%
2011 4,351+2.0%
YearPop.±%
2016 4,288−1.4%
(A) adjustment due to boundary change

79% of the former town's residents are francophone.

Language[edit]

Canada Census Mother Tongue - Beresford, New Brunswick[13]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2021
4,275
 3,410 Decrease 2.29% 79.77% 680 Steady 0% 15.91% 135 Increase 107.69% 3.16% 50 Increase 42.86% 1.17%
2016
4,275
 3,490 Decrease 2.65% 81.64% 680 Steady 0% 15.91% 65 Increase 44.4% 1.52% 35 Increase 133.33% 0.80%
2011
4,325
 3,585 Decrease 0.3% 82.89% 680 Increase 20.4% 15.72% 45 Increase 50.0% 1.04% 15 Decrease 70.0% 0.35%
2006
4,240
 3,595 Increase 0.6% 84.79% 565 Decrease 29.4% 13.32% 30 Increase 100.0% 0.71% 50 Increase 233.3% 1.18%
2001
4,405
 3,575 Decrease 6.4% 81.16% 800 Increase 2.6% 18.16% 15 Decrease 78.6% 0.34% 15 Decrease 66.7% 0.34%
1996
4,715
 3,820 n/a 81.02% 780 n/a 16.54% 70 n/a 1.48% 45 n/a 0.95%

Attractions[edit]

One of Beresford's main attractions is its beach. Renovated in the late 1990s, the beach features an observation tower overlooking the marshes, a boardwalk and change room, restroom and shower facilities. A popular tourist attraction, it is not rare to find local musicians featuring their talents at the beach on warm summer nights.

Every year a carnival called "Carnaval du Siffleux" is held in Beresford. Sculptures made of snow collected by ploughing parking lots are presented all around town. This is one of the many activities available to Beresford residents during this carnival. However, in recent years, fewer sculptures have been seen around the time of the festival.

Notable people[edit]

Main article: List of people from Gloucester County, New Brunswick

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Census Profile of Beresford". Statistics Canada. December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Government of New Brunswick website: Beresford Archived February 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ New Brunswick Provincial Archives - Beresford
  4. ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. October 12, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "RSC 3 Chaleur Regional Service Commission". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Proposed entity names reflect strong ties to nature and history" (Press release). Irishtown, New Brunswick: Government of New Brunswick. May 25, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), New Brunswick". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  8. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
  10. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  12. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  14. ^ 2011 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Beresford, New Brunswick
  15. ^ "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Beresford, New Brunswick". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2019.

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