Balmoral, New Brunswick
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Balmoral is a community in the village of Bois-Joli in Restigouche County, New Brunswick.[1][2] It held village status prior to 2023 and is now part of the village of Bois-Joli. It is approximately 10 kilometres south of Dalhousie. Balmoral also contains the neighbourhoods of Blair Athol, Saint-Maure, Selwood, and Upper Balmoral.
History
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On 1 January 2023, Balmoral amalgamated with the neighbouring village of Eel River Crossing and all or part of five local service districts to form the new village of Bois-Joli.[3][4] The community's name remains in official use.[5]
Demographics
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| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,603 | Decrease 4.2% |
| 2016 | 1,674 | Decrease 2.6% |
| 2011 | 1,719 | Increase 0.8% |
| 2006 | 1,709 | Decrease 7.1% |
| 2001 | 1,836 | Decrease 7.0% |
| 1996 | 1,975 | Increase 1.3% |
| 1991 | 1,949 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue (2016)[2]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 1,545 | 92.51% |
| English only | 105 | 6.29% |
| Both English and French | 20 | 1.20% |
Economy
Forestry is the most important industry in the village.
Notable people
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See also
References
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External links
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