Richibucto River
Richibucto River, view from the boyhood home of Andrew Bonar Law
The Richibucto River is a river in eastern New Brunswick, Canada which empties into the Northumberland Strait north of Richibucto. It is 80 kilometres long.[1]
The river's name means "river of fire" in the Mi'kmaq language.
Other villages situated along the river include Rexton and Elsipogtog First Nation. Andrew Bonar Law, the British Prime Minister, was raised along the river.
Tributaries
- Bass River, Weldford Parish, New Brunswick
- Coal Branch River
- Molus River
- St. Nicholas River
- East Branch St. Nicholas River
- South Branch St. Nicholas River
- West Branch St. Nicholas River
- St. Charles River
River Communities
- Browns Yard
- Elsipogtog First Nation
- Jardineville
- Jerrys Island
- Lower Main River
- Rexton
- Richibucto
- Upper Rexton
River Crossings
See also
References
Coordinates: 46°37′16″N 64°55′03″W / 46.621089°N 64.91744°W
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