31-597: Quispamsis ( / k w ɪ s . p æ m . s ɪ s / , sometimes shortened to Quispam / k w ɪ s ˈ p æ m / ) is a suburban town located in Kings County , New Brunswick , Canada. Located within Saint John 's metropolitan area , it borders the town of Rothesay to form the Kennebecasis Valley and is located along the lower Kennebecasis River . As of 2021, the population of Quispamsis
62-618: A baseball field, tennis courts, an arena, a swimming pool and a playground as well as many varied walking trails. Gondola Point Beach - Gondola Point Beach is a supervised freshwater beach with changing rooms and picnic areas. It is situated on a sandbar overlooking the Kennebecasis River at the entrance to the Gondola Point Cable Ferry service in Quispamsis. In the summer of 2014 there was a section on
93-519: A change of 2.7% from its 2016 population of 11,659 . With a land area of 34.59 km (13.36 sq mi), it had a population density of 346.3/km (896.8/sq mi) in 2021. Following the December 1992 release of a government discussion paper entitled "Strengthening Municipal Government in New Brunswick's Urban Centres", a series of localized feasibility studies were commissioned by
124-717: A famous voyage when a 20-year-old woman named Bessie Hall took command of the fever-stricken ship and sailed it from Florida to Liverpool, England. Many historical landmarks are located in the town of Rothesay, such as the Rothesay Common, the Rothesay Yacht Club, the former train station (one of the last remaining examples of early railway architecture in Canada), many homes that pre-date Confederation , public parks and modern amenities. The community provides numerous places of worship and recreation, along with
155-601: A panel composed of local representatives and expert consulting staff made specific recommendations for each urban-centred region. The report for the Greater Saint John area, "A Community of Communities: Creating a stronger future" - often referred to simply as the Cormier Report - offered two potential solutions to the Province for consolidating the many municipalities in Greater Saint John, neither of which
186-541: A population of 71,184 living in 28,464 of its 30,283 total private dwellings, a change of 3.3% from its 2016 population of 68,941 . With a land area of 3,482.35 km (1,344.54 sq mi), it had a population density of 20.4/km (52.9/sq mi) in 2021. Population trend Mother tongue (2016) Although not everyone in this list was born in Kings County, they all live or have lived in Kings County and have had significant connections to
217-585: A shipbuilding centre and later as a summer home community for Saint John's wealthy elite with the arrival of the European and North American Railway in 1853. There is a commonly known story that the new town was named in honour of the visiting Prince of Wales , later King Edward VII , in 1860 because the area was said to have reminded him of Rothesay , on the Isle of Bute , in Scotland. However, an entry made in
248-524: Is located along the lower Kennebecasis River . As of 2021, the population of Rothesay was 11,977. Located along the lower Kennebecasis River valley, Rothesay borders the city of Saint John to the southwest, and the neighbouring town of Quispamsis to the northeast. It is served by a secondary mainline of the Canadian National Railway , though there is no longer any passenger service on the line. The town of Rothesay developed first as
279-595: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Quispamsis had a population of 18,768 living in 6,855 of its 6,985 total private dwellings, a change of 2.9% from its 2016 population of 18,245 . With a land area of 56.97 km (22.00 sq mi), it had a population density of 329.4/km (853.2/sq mi) in 2021. There are a number of recreational parks in the area. Parks open at dawn and closed at dusk. Parks include: Arts and Culture Park ( 12 Landing Court ) – includes walking trails, WiFi, picnic/chess tables, benches, stage and mezzanine. During
310-498: The Frank McKenna Liberals targeting six geographic areas: Edmunston , Campbellton , Dalhousie , Miramichi , Moncton , and Saint John . In each instance, a panel composed of local representatives and expert consulting staff made specific recommendations for each urban-centred region. The report for the Greater Saint John area, "A Community of Communities: Creating a stronger future" - often referred to simply as
341-472: The Hammond River along its northeastern boundary. Occasional discussion about the possibility of further amalgamating Rothesay with Quispamsis has not proceeded beyond the discussion phase, though the two municipalities do collaborate extensively to share services and facilities. Notably, both towns' boundaries were also left largely unaltered by the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reform . In
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#1732787220681372-634: The local service district of the Parish of Rothesay would be consolidated into one new municipality. The Town of Grand Bay and various unincorporated areas around Saint John would also be consolidated into the City of Saint John to form the second new municipality. The third municipality in this scenario would be Westfield, which would remain separate because it was more rural and less populated. In this scenario, many services including water and sewerage, planning, and economic development would be regionalized across
403-421: The City of Saint John to form the second new municipality. The third municipality in this scenario would be Westfield, which would remain separate because it was more rural and less populated. In this scenario, many services including water and sewerage, planning, and economic development would be regionalized across the three municipalities. The second option offered by Cormier was a full consolidation of eight of
434-469: The Cormier Report - offered two potential solutions to the Province for consolidating the many municipalities in Greater Saint John, neither of which was ultimately adopted by government. Option one offered by the Cormier Report was to create three communities with regionalization of some services. Under this option, the six Kennebecasis Valley communities ( East Riverside-Kinghurst , Fairvale , Gondola Point , Quispamsis , Renforth , and Rothesay) plus
465-679: The Kennebecasis and Hammond Rivers. In December 1982, Quispamsis' application for town status was accepted by the province; it was New Brunswick's largest village at the time. Following the December 1992 release of a government discussion paper entitled "Strengthening Municipal Government in New Brunswick's Urban Centres", a series of localized feasibility studies were commissioned by the Frank McKenna 's Liberals targeting six geographic areas: Edmunston , Campbellton , Dalhousie , Miramichi , Moncton , and Saint John . In each instance,
496-606: The beach fenced off for a "dog beach". The Gondola Point Ferry , linking Quispamsis with the Kingston Peninsula , was originally installed by William Pitt and is the first underwater cable ferry in the world. The COMEX bus service run by Saint John Transit runs through the Kennebecasis Valley and shuttles commuters from Quispamsis to Saint John every day, Mondays to Fridays. There are a few "park and ride" locations for commuters to leave their car for
527-424: The communities. 45°39′37.5″N 65°47′23.4″W / 45.660417°N 65.789833°W / 45.660417; -65.789833 Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay ( / ˈ r ɒ ( θ ) s eɪ / ) is a suburban town located in Kings County , New Brunswick , Canada. Located within Saint John 's metropolitan area , it borders the town of Quispamsis to form the Kennebecasis Valley and
558-667: The convenience of local retail and large-scale commercial developments in the nearby city of Saint John . According to a 2015 Canadian Business article, the top five richest neighbourhoods in the Province of New Brunswick all lie within the Town of Rothesay. Police services are provided by Kennebecasis Regional Police Force . Rothesay lies in the Anglophone South School District . Schools include Rothesay Park School , Rothesay High School , Rothesay Netherwood School , and Fairvale Elementary School. Rothesay
589-413: The county. Approximately half of the Kings County population of 68,941 (as of 2016) lives in suburbs of the nearby city of Saint John . There are seven municipalities within Kings County (listed by 2016 population): The county is subdivided into fifteen parishes (listed by 2016 population): As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Kings County had
620-503: The day to take the bus into Saint John and along with other standing bus stops along the way. Quispamsis has a number of schools from grades K-12, these schools are: Kings County, New Brunswick Kings County is located in southern New Brunswick , Canada. Its historical shire town is Hampton and it was named as an expression of loyalty to the British Crown. Both the Saint John and Kennebecasis rivers pass through
651-520: The diary of William Franklin Bunting, of Saint John, during the same visit refers to the Rothesay train station . It is unlikely that the name would have taken hold less than a day after the prince's passage through the settlement and so it likely predates the visit or was specifically bestowed on the town in the prince's honour as Duke of Rothesay . In 1870, a Saint John-owned ship named Rothesay made
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#1732787220681682-607: The existing communities into one new city. In this scenario, only Westfield would remain a separate municipality. Full consolidation was unpopular among residents outside the City of Saint John. Suburban residents stated generally that they were pleased with their communities as they were and that they liked their lower tax rates. As Cormier summarized it, residents "perceive Saint John as an expensive, poorly managed bureaucracy that does not serve its citizens well. They fear loss of control, loss of services, and loss of neighbourhood friendliness and sense of community." Ultimately, neither of
713-458: The questionnaire Commissioner Cormier had circulated to residents that asked them to rank their order of preference for his five reorganization schemes because it meant that the worst that full amalgamation could do is fifth place. As the resident put it, "full amalgamation into one city would come about three million, nine hundred and fifty-sixth on anybody's choice. That would come just above amalgamation with Red China." Ultimately, neither of
744-743: The summer months there are outdoor movies and music free of charge and ice skating during the winter months. Hammond River Park ( 28 Reynar Drive ) – includes 40 acres, a fire pit, barbecue, picnic tables, hiking trails and a log cabin which is available for rent. Off Leash Park ( 222 Vincent Road ) – fenced-in area, trails and benches. This is an area for dog owners to let their dog run free. Meenan's Cove Park ( 199 Model Farm Road ) – includes picnic tables, barbecues, beach, boat dock, playground, ball field, walking trails and beach volleyball courts. Ritchie Lake Park ( Cedar Grove Drive ) – includes picnic tables, beach and walking trails. Quispamsis Qplex (20 Randy Jones Way) - includes two soccer fields,
775-809: The three municipalities. The second option offered by Cormier was a full consolidation of eight of the existing communities into one new city. In this scenario, only Westfield would remain a separate municipality. Full consolidation was unpopular among residents outside the City of Saint John. Suburban residents stated generally that they were pleased with their communities as they were and that they liked their lower tax rates. As Cormier summarized it, residents "perceive Saint John as an expensive, poorly managed bureaucracy that does not serve its citizens well. They fear loss of control, loss of services, and loss of neighbourhood friendliness and sense of community." Suburban residents' comments at public meetings support this description. One Fairvale resident stated that he resented
806-454: The town of Rothesay. The town motto, Quinque luncta In Uno (Five United In One), represents the joining together of the five founding communities. Occasional discussion about the possibility of further amalgamating Rothesay with Quispamsis has not proceeded beyond the discussion phase, though the two municipalities do collaborate extensively to share services and facilities. Notably, both towns' boundaries were also left largely unaltered by
837-502: The two options was implemented. Rather, the provincial government chose to proceed with partial consolidations and opted to legislate cost sharing for five specific regional facilities. On January 1, 1998, the former incorporated villages of East Riverside-Kinghurst , Fairvale , and Renforth ; the town of Rothesay; and part of the community of Wells in the local service district of the Rothesay Parish were amalgamated to form
868-403: The two options was implemented. Rather, the provincial government chose to proceed with partial consolidations and opted to legislate cost sharing for five specific regional facilities. Quispamsis amalgamated on January 1, 1998 with the nearby communities of Gondola Point and Wells to form the present town, covering an area of 60 km and bordering the town of Rothesay to the southwest with
899-627: Was 18,768. The region was initially inhabited by the Maliseet First Nation , who were members of the Wabanaki Confederacy . The name "Quispamsis" was derived from the Maliseet language , signifying "little lake in the woods," possibly referring specifically to the present-day Ritchie Lake. Around 1783, Acadians, British pre-Loyalists and Loyalists settled in the area, with many individuals receiving land grants along
930-403: Was formerly the headquarters of New Brunswick School District 06 ; both New Brunswick Route 100 and New Brunswick Route 111 run through the town and connect with New Brunswick Route 1 . The city is served by Saint John Transit . In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Rothesay had a population of 11,977 living in 4,873 of its 5,007 total private dwellings,
961-524: Was ultimately adopted by government. Option one offered by the Cormier Report was to create three communities with regionalization of some services. Under this option, the six Kennebecasis Valley communities ( East Riverside-Kinghurst , Fairvale , Gondola Point , Quispamsis, Renforth , and Rothesay ) plus the local service district of the Parish of Rothesay would be consolidated into one new municipality. The Town of Grand Bay and various unincorporated areas around Saint John would also be consolidated into