Blackville, New Brunswick, is a former village nestled in Northumberland County, Canada. Today, it forms part of the rural community of Miramichi River Valley. Situated on the Southwest Miramichi River, Blackville is approximately 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Miramichi.
The history of Blackville, New Brunswick, dates back to 1842 when the first post office opened in the area under the community name "Decantillon's". This post office also serviced the area known as The Forks. By 1847, these areas collectively became known as Blackville, as it was the largest population centre in the Parish of Blackville.
The parish was created in 1830 when it was partitioned from the Parish of Ludlow. It was named in honour of William Black, the acting governor of the colony of New Brunswick from 1829 to 1831.
Blackville was first incorporated as a village in 1967, annexing the neighbouring communities of Underhill and Breadalbane later that year. On January 1, 2023, Blackville amalgamated with all or part of eight local service districts to form the new incorporated rural community of Miramichi River Valley. Despite these changes, the name Blackville remains in official use.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Blackville, New Brunswick, had a population of 914 living in 394 of its 446 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -4.6% from its 2016 population of 958.
With a land area of 20.97 km2 (8.10 sq mi), Blackville had a population density of 43.6/km2 (112.9/sq mi) in 2021. This demographic data provides a glimpse into the rural charm and close-knit community that characterizes Blackville, New Brunswick.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or a lover of rural landscapes, Blackville, New Brunswick, offers a unique blend of historical richness and rural charm that is sure to captivate you.
