Bayside, New Brunswick
45°07′41″N 67°06′18″W / 45.128°N 67.105028°W
Bayside is a designated place and dispersed rural community in Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Historically part of Saint Croix Parish, it became part of the Town of Saint Andrews on 1 January 2023 under New Brunswick’s local governance reforms.[1] It is located on the north bank of the Saint Croix River, approximately 2.27 km northwest of Wileys Corner.[2] The community lies primarily along New Brunswick Route 127.
History
In 1866, Bayside was a farming settlement consisting of approximately 15 families. By 1871, the community and its surrounding district had a population of about 300. By 1904, Bayside supported a post office, a church, and a creamery, with a population of around 200. A post office operated in the community from 1854 to 1913. The area historically included Lower Bayside.[2]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Bayside had a population of 355 living in 158 of its 213 total private dwellings, representing a 2.3% change from its 2016 population of 347. With a land area of 33.99 km2 (13.12 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.4/km2 (27.1/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation (NB Reg 2022-50)". Government of New Brunswick. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Bayside". Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- "Bayside". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Natural Resources Canada. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.