Charlotte County is located in southwestern New Brunswick and borders the State of Maine, which makes it the closet entry point to markets in New England and the eastern seaboard of the United States.
More than 70 million people are within a day’s drive, while more than 120 million live within a two days drive.
Charlotte County is steeped in history and is known for its high quality small town life. Its location beside the Bay of Fundy, which enters into the Atlantic Ocean, only adds to the beauty and charm of Charlotte County, making it a great place to live and do business.
Charlotte County is a rural area which has 5 municipalities: the Town of St. Stephen, the Town of St. Andrews, the Town of St. George, the Village of Grand Manan and the Village of Blacks Harbour. The islands of Charlotte County are called the Fundy isles, and consist of Deer Island, Campobello Island and Grand Manan. These 5 municipalities help to fund the annual operations of Enterprise Charlotte.
The town of St. Stephen is known as “Canada’s Chocolate Town” and is home to the first chocolate nut bar and the chicken bone. If chocolate is a passion of yours, stop by the only Ganong Chocolatier to sample uniquely Charlotte County chocolates and candy, or visit St. Stephen in the summer to take in the festivities of the yearly Chocolate Festival. St. Stephen also borders the city of Calais, Maine, separated only by the St. Croix River. This unique relationship is celebrated yearly during the International Homecoming Festival.
The town of St. Andrews By-the-Sea is known as a “must-visit” tourist destination and is located on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Whether you want to go whale watching, go shopping in unique Charlotte County shops or spend a day at the spa at the Fairmont Algonquin – the elegance and grace of St. Andrews By-the-Sea awaits you!
The town of St. George is known as the “Gateway to the Fundy Isles” and is home to the aquaculture industry in Charlotte County. If you love seafood, St. George is the perfect stopover while visiting Charlotte County.
The Village of Grand Manan is situated at the head of the Bay of Fundy. Grand Manan is known for its rich natural wonders. If you enjoy bird watching, hiking, whale watching or are an artist that needs some inspiration, the rural beauty of Grand Manan is perfect for you.
The Village of Blacks Harbour is known as the home of Connors Bros., the largest canner of sardines in the world and is also home to the Heritage Salmon headquarters, which is the largest supplier of fresh Atlantic Salmon in North America. Blacks Harbour is also the departure point for those coming and going to Grand Manan.
The total population for Charlotte County is 26,898 (2006). Population by municipalities is as follows:
St. Stephen 4,780
St. Andrews 1,798
St. George 1,309
Grand Manan 2,460
Black Harbour 952
Rest of Charlotte County 15,599
TOTAL 26,898
Charlotte County’s Provincial Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is located on King Street in St. Stephen. If you plan to visit Charlotte County, the knowledgeable staff at the VIC can help you plan your vacation, so you are able to enjoy the beauty and wonders of Charlotte County.
For more information on Charlotte County, check out these links:
Where to Stay
Secret Places to Visit
Think of Moving to Charlotte County
Complete details on the communities, industries and business climate of the region
For more information on major destinations in Charlotte County check out the following links:
Town of St. Stephen
Town of St. Andrews
Town of St. George
Village of Grand Manan
Village of Blacks Harbour
Campobello Island
Deer Island
