Cambridge-Narrows, a former village in Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, is a place rich in history and natural beauty. Once a standalone village, it held its status until 2023 before becoming part of the village of Arcadia. The village is nestled around Washedemoak Lake, a widening of the Canaan River, several kilometres upstream of the Saint John River. Cambridge-Narrows is accessible via three main arteries: Route 695, Route 715, and Route 710.
The history of Cambridge-Narrows is a tale of two settlements. Originally, Cambridge and The Narrows were separate entities on either side of the river. However, in 1966, they were merged under one municipal government. The village underwent another significant change on 1 January 2023, when it amalgamated with the village of Gagetown and parts of five local service districts to form the new village of Arcadia. Despite these changes, the community's name, Cambridge-Narrows, remains in official use.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Cambridge-Narrows had a population of 715. These residents were living in 345 of its 629 total private dwellings, marking a significant change of 27.2% from its 2016 population of 562. With a land area of 106.79 km2 (41.23 sq mi), the population density of Cambridge-Narrows was 6.7/km2 (17.3/sq mi) in 2021.
Cambridge-Narrows is surrounded by several communities, each with its unique charm and history. These include Hampton, Big Cove, McDonald Corner, Jemseg, Hatfield Point, and Springfield in Kings County. These neighboring communities add to the rich tapestry of life in and around Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick.
