Beresford, New Brunswick
Encyclopedia
Beresford is a Canadian
town in Gloucester County
, New Brunswick
.
It is situated on the shore of Chaleur Bay
immediately north of the city of Bathurst
. 81% of the town's residents are francophone
.
into two districts: one being from Neguac to Pokemouche
, the other from Caraquet
and including the whole north-east region of New Brunswick
. In 1814, this re-organisation continued and the territory was subdivided into parishes. Some examples of those were Alnwick (Neguac and Tabusintac), Saumarez (from Tracadie
to Caraquet
), and Beresford (from Nepisiguit
to Restigouche
).
Names were then given to these new civil parishes honouring naval and military men (Nelson, Wellington, and Carleton, for Thomas Carleton
). Beresford was named for the British general William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford
, who commanded the Portuguese troops that were part of Wellington's
army in the Peninsular War
from 1808 to 1814.
Mother tongue language (2006)
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.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
town in Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Brunswick
Gloucester County is located in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada. Fishing, mining and forestry are the major industries in the county...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
.
It is situated on the shore of Chaleur Bay
Chaleur Bay
frame| Satellite image of Chaleur Bay . Chaleur Bay is the large bay opening to the east;the [[Gaspé Peninsula]] appears to the north and the [[Gulf of St...
immediately north of the city of Bathurst
Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst is a Canadian city in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.Bathurst is situated on Bathurst Harbour, an estuary at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River at the southernmost part of Chaleur Bay....
. 81% of the town's residents are francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
.
History
In March 1813, the municipal council of Northumberland decided to regroup the territories north of MiramichiMiramichi, New Brunswick
Miramichi is the largest city in northern New Brunswick, Canada. It is situated at the mouth of the Miramichi River where it enters Miramichi Bay...
into two districts: one being from Neguac to Pokemouche
Pokemouche
Pokemouche is a Mi'kmaq word and may refer to:*Pokemouche River, a river in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada*Pokemouche, New Brunswick, a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, Canada....
, the other from Caraquet
Caraquet
Caraquet can refer to:* Caraquet, New Brunswick, a town in New Brunswick, Canada* Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick, a village in New Brunswick, Canada* Caraquet , a riding that elects members to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick....
and including the whole north-east region of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. In 1814, this re-organisation continued and the territory was subdivided into parishes. Some examples of those were Alnwick (Neguac and Tabusintac), Saumarez (from Tracadie
Tracadie
There are several places with this name. They are all located in Maritime Canada. The name is thought to be derived from the Míkmaq term akatiek 'place', which is pronounced "agadiek".New Brunswick* Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick...
to Caraquet
Caraquet
Caraquet can refer to:* Caraquet, New Brunswick, a town in New Brunswick, Canada* Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick, a village in New Brunswick, Canada* Caraquet , a riding that elects members to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick....
), and Beresford (from Nepisiguit
Nepisiguit
Nepisiguit may refer to:* Nepisiguit , a riding which elects members to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick* Nepisiguit River, a river in the Canadian province of New Brunswick...
to Restigouche
Restigouche
Restigouche, deriving from the Míkmaq name Listuguj , is the name of several geographic and political features in northern New Brunswick and neighbouring Quebec:* HMCS Restigouche, two naval vessels...
).
Names were then given to these new civil parishes honouring naval and military men (Nelson, Wellington, and Carleton, for Thomas Carleton
Thomas Carleton
Thomas Carleton was a British army officer who was promoted to Colonel during the American Revolutionary War after relieving the siege of Quebec in 1776. After the war, he was appointed as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, and supervised the resettlement of Loyalists from the United States in...
). Beresford was named for the British general William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford
William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford
General William Carr Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, 1st Marquis of Campo Maior, GCB, GCH, GCTE, PC , was a British soldier and politician...
, who commanded the Portuguese troops that were part of Wellington's
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS , was an Irish-born British soldier and statesman, and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century...
army in the Peninsular War
Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was a war between France and the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. The war began when French and Spanish armies crossed Spain and invaded Portugal in 1807. Then, in 1808, France turned on its...
from 1808 to 1814.
Demographics
Population trend| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4,264 | 3.9% |
| 2001Adj | 4,439 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,414 | 6.5% |
| 1996 | 4,720 | 8.1% |
| 1991 | 4,367 | N/A |
Mother tongue language (2006)
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 3,595 | 84.79% |
| English only | 565 | 13.32% |
| Other languages | 50 | 1.18% |
| Both English and French | 30 | 0.71% |
Attractions
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.