Rothesay, New Brunswick Totally Explained

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Rothesay (2001 pop.: 11,505) is a Canadian town located in Kings County, New Brunswick.

Geography

Rothesay is located 17 kilometres east of Saint John and is named after Rothesay, Scotland.
   Located along the lower Kennebecasis River valley, Rothesay borders the city of Saint John to the southwest, and the neighbouring town of Quispamsis to the northeast. It is served by a secondary mainline of the Canadian National Railway, though there's no longer any passenger service on the line.
   Rothesay is the home of the prestigious university-preparatory school, Rothesay Netherwood School.
   Regarded as a middle-upper class community, Rothesay, on a per capita basis, is among the most economically prosperous communities in Canada. It is home to several wealthy families who have resided in the community for a number of years. In 2001, average personal earnings were $55,479 compared to $36,094 for New Brunswick as a whole and $43,298 for Canada as a whole.
   Rothesay is home to the Kennebecasis Rowing Club which has been training athletes to compete at a national and international level.

History

In response to continuing growth, several municipalities in the lower Kennebecasis River valley were amalgamated on January 1, 1998 by the provincial government. Rothesay was selected as a candidate for amalgamation with several neighbouring communities, namely:

Following amalgamation, the town adopted a new coat of arms which incorporates symbols of all five amalgamated communities and bears the motto Quinque iuncta in uno ("Five united in one").
The town's population meets the requirements for "city" status under the Municipalities Act of the Province of New Brunswick, however the community has made no attempt to change its municipal status.

Notable persons

Canadian aviation pioneer Wallace Turnbull invented the variable pitch propeller in Rothesay.

Architecture

Rothesay prides itself in maintaining a manicured appearance.

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