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History of Bathurst, New Brunswick (NB) |
Early settlers from France came to the area in the 17th century in what
became part of the colony of Acadia. Following the fall of this part of Acadia
to British control in the Seven Years' War, the region saw numerous English and
Scottish settlers, particularly during the latter 18th century through the 20th
century. The community was named by the Governor, Sir Howard Douglas
(1823-1831), in honor of Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst (1762-1834),
Secretary of State for the Colonies of the British government.
The opening of the Intercolonial Railway of Canada in 1876 provided a
fast connection from the port of Bathurst to the rest of North America which was
essential for developing the region's principal industries in forestry and zinc
mining.
In 1881, the Roman Catholic Church constructed the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral.
In 1998, the Laval Titan QMJHL franchise relocated to Bathurst, taking
the name Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Bathurst is the smallest market in the Canadian
Hockey League. |
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