Riverview, New Brunswick, is a charming town nestled on the south side of the Petitcodiac River. With a population of 20,584 in 2021, it is the largest town in New Brunswick and the fifth-largest municipality in the province. Despite its size, Riverview maintains a small-town charm with its slogan, "A Great Place To Grow."
The Petitcodiac River, where Riverview is located, was a regular transportation corridor for aboriginal peoples. The first known settlements were three Acadian villages, which were abandoned in 1758 during the Grand Derangement. The resettlement of what would become Riverview began around 1783 when settlers from Yorkshire, England, started farming in the area.
Riverview was officially formed on July 9, 1973, through the amalgamation of the three villages of Bridgedale, Gunningsville, and Riverview Heights. Harold Findlay became the first mayor, serving a population of 14,177. Riverview's first female mayor was Anne Seamans, who served until her retirement in 2021.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Riverview had a population of 20,584. The town's linguistic majority is English, with 90.6% speaking English as a first language and only 7.8% speaking French as a first language. About 27% of the town population is bilingual, understanding both English and French.
Riverview is composed of six main neighbourhoods, each with several smaller subdivisions:
Riverview Sunfest is an annual festival of events that celebrates the incorporation of Riverview as a town and Canada Day.
Riverview boasts several urban parks, including Caseley Park, Riverfront Park, Mill Creek Nature Park, Bridgedale Centre Play Area, Dobson Trail, Gunningsville Boulevard, Hawthorne Play Area, and Riverview Lions Community Park.
Riverview is home to one of seven Nav Canada area control centres, the Moncton Area Control Centre. This centre monitors over 430,000 flights a year, 80% of which are either entering or leaving North American airspace.
For information on transportation, see Greater Moncton Transportation.
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