New Richmond is an incorporated municipality in Quebec, Canada, situated on the southern coast of the Gaspé Peninsula between the municipalities of Maria and Caplan.
New Richmond | |
|---|---|
 Our Lady of the Saint Angels Church in New Richmond | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Entente et Cordialité | |
 Location within Bonaventure RCM | |
  New Richmond Location in eastern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 48°10′N 65°52′W / 48.167°N 65.867°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Bonaventure |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eric Dubé |
| • Federal riding | Gaspésie— Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| • Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area | |
| • Total | 199.48 km2 (77.02 sq mi) |
| • Land | 172.50 km2 (66.60 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 4.04 km2 (1.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
| • Total | 3,683 |
| • Density | 21.4/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,886 |
| • Urban density | 467.2/km2 (1,210/sq mi) |
| • Pop (2016-21) |  0.6% |
| • Dwellings | 1,805 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |  R-132 |
| Website | www.ville newrichmond.com |
New Richmond is bounded on the west by the Grand Cascapedia River. The Little Cascapedia runs to the east of the town proper. In addition to New Richmond itself, the town's territory also includes the communities of Black Cape and Saint-Edgar.
History
edit
The first European settlers arrived from Scotland in 1755. The first arrivals were the Duthie brothers, George and John Duthie and their families. Their descendants still reside in the area today. It is one of the very few remaining municipalities on the Gaspé which still has a relatively large English-speaking population. It was originally a centre of farming, logging, and shipbuilding.
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, New Richmond had a population of 3,683 living in 1,715 of its 1,805 total private dwellings, a change of -0.6% from its 2016 population of 3,706. With a land area of 172.5 km2 (66.6 sq mi), it had a population density of 21.4/km2 (55.3/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,683 (-0.6% from 2016) | 3,706 (-2.7% from 2011) | 3,810 (+1.7% from 2006) |
| Land area | 172.50 km2 (66.60 sq mi) | 171.34 km2 (66.15 sq mi) | 168.84 km2 (65.19 sq mi) |
| Population density | 21.4/km2 (55/sq mi) | 21.6/km2 (56/sq mi) | 22.6/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| Median age | 50.8 (M: 49.6, F: 52.0) | 50.3 (M: 49.4, F: 51.5) | 44.4 (M: 43.7, F: 45.0) |
| Private dwellings | 1,805 (total) 1,715 (occupied) | 1,774 (total) | 1,746 (total) |
| Median household income | $63,600 | $54,480 | $49,798 |
|
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source: Statistics Canada[10] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mother tongue language (2021):[3]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 3,095 | 85.1% |
| English only | 465 | 12.8% |
| Both English and French | 50 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.4% |
Economy
editThe town experienced considerable growth in the 1960s with the development of a linerboard paper mill by Bathurst paper, which became Consolidated Bathurst and after a number of name changes Smurfit Stone. Economic downturns in the region brought a reduction in mill operations and many residents left for other regions. In 2005 the mill completely shut down, leaving the town with no major industry.
There is a large wharf located to the east of the town. This was built to service cargo ships that would arrive to be loaded with kraft paper or bunker oil. It is now mainly recreational.
The town has a British Heritage Museum. There is a small shopping centre as well as an indoor swimming pool, a hockey arena, and a theatre.
Infrastructure
editRoute 132, being the longest route in Quebec, connects New Richmond to the rest of the Gaspé Peninsula and continues all the way to the United States border. Bridge Henri A. Leblanc crosses the Little Cascapédia River in the city.
Education
editThere is an English-language school (New Richmond High School) located in the centre of town which serves now grades K-11. French-speaking children have their own school (Bois Vivant) and complete high school in the town of Carleton.
Notable people
edit
- François Bourque (born 1984), alpine skier
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 142202". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 05070". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ a b c d "New Richmond, Quebec (Code 2405070) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ a b "New Richmond Quebec [Population centre] Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census