Meductic, New Brunswick

Meductic is a small village located along the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Woodstock. Meductic's mayor is Lance Royden Graham.[2]

Not to be confused with Meductic Indian Village / Fort Meductic.
Meductic
Village
Meductic
Location of McAdam within New Brunswick.
Meductic
Meductic (Canada)
Coordinates: 46°00′00″N 67°28′00″W
CountryCanada
Province New Brunswick
CountyYork County
ParishCanterbury Parish
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • MayorLance Royden Graham
Area
 • Land6.67 km2 (2.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total173
 • Density25.9/km2 (67/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Meductite
Time zoneUTC−4 (Atlantic (AST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT))
Canadian Postal code
E6H
Area code(s)506
NTS Map021G11
GNBC CodeDBAQZ

History
See also: History of New Brunswick and List of historic places in York County, New Brunswick

During the Expulsion of the Acadians, the village was burned in the St. John River Campaign (1758). Until the 18th century, Meductic was the largest settlement of the Wolastoqiyik people. [3]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census, Statistics Canada reported that the Village of Meductic had a population of 173 living in 68 of its 78 total dwellings,[1] a 24.1% decrease from its adjusted 2011 population of 228.[4] With a land area of 6.67 km2 (2.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 25.94/km2 (67.18/sq mi) in 2016.[1]

Today

Today Meductic is home to a few quaint businesses including a bed and breakfast and gas station. A long time restaurant closed its doors in 2004 after the opening of the new 4-lane Trans-Canada Highway, which caused a dramatic drop in traffic on what is now Route 165. Sabian Cymbals Limited, a Meductic business, is well known on the international music scene as a supplier of finely crafted cymbals. Sabian is a major employer in the area, creating jobs for many people.

Notable people
Main article: List of people from York County, New Brunswick

See also

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Meductic, Village [Census subdivision], New Brunswick". Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  2. "Municipal Election Results". cj104.com. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  3. "Fredericton | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  4. "Corrections and updates". Statistics Canada. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2012-10-11.


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