Saint-Antoine, a former village in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada, is a place of historical significance and natural beauty. Located 35 km north of Moncton and 18 km Southwest of Bouctouche, Saint-Antoine is easily accessible via Route 115 and Route 525. Today, it is part of the town of Champdoré, but the name Saint-Antoine remains in official use, preserving its rich history.
The village of Saint-Antoine is named in honour of Anthony the Great. Originally known as Higho Settlement, it was renamed St. Anthony in 1966, before finally adopting the name Saint-Antoine in 1969.
Saint-Antoine is also the birthplace of Louis Robichaud, Canada's first elected Acadian provincial premier, adding to its historical significance. On 1 January 2023, Saint-Antoine amalgamated with all or part of six local service districts to form the new town of Champdoré, marking a new chapter in its history.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Saint-Antoine had a population of 1,791 living in 743 of its 779 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 3.3% from its 2016 population of 1,733.
With a land area of 6.32 km2 (2.44 sq mi), Saint-Antoine had a population density of 283.4/km2 (734.0/sq mi) in 2021. These figures reflect the community's growth and development over the years, making Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick a vibrant and thriving place to visit.
