Grande-Anse, New Brunswick

Grande-Anse (2011 pop.: 738) is a Canadian village in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. It is near the community of Pokeshaw.

Grande-Anse
Village
The village of Grande-Anse, on Chaleur Bay.
Grande-Anse
Coordinates: 47°48′44″N 65°11′07″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceNew Brunswick
CountyGloucester
Founded1808
Incorporated1968
Electoral Districts
Federal

Acadie—Bathurst
ProvincialCaraquet
Government
  TypeVillage Council
  MayorGilles Thériault
  MLAHédard Albert (Lib.)
  MPSerge Cormier (Liberal)
Area
  Total24.42 km2 (9.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total738
  Density30.2/km2 (78/sq mi)
  Change 2006-11
2.6%
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (EDT)
Area code(s)+1-506-732
WebsiteGrande-Anse

The village is located on the shore of Chaleur Bay in the Acadian Peninsula region, 25 km northwest of Caraquet and 45 kilometres east of Bathurst.

Grande-Anse's tourist attractions include the Grande-Anse beach, and the Popes' Museum.

History

The village was first settled by Acadian Simon Landry in 1808, and was incorporated in 1968.

Notable people

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