Explore the History of Notre-Dame (de-Kent)

Notre-Dame is a challenging place to summarize in just a few words. Its territory is comprised of twelve distinct settlements whose shared history dates back over two centuries. Together, they form the marvellous community of Notre-Dame.   Add notables such as the Union Church, Babineau Beach, parachute club airport, covered bridge, freshwater river, forests, trails, starry sky, among others features and voilà!   A peaceful tight knit community of 2,000, known for being welcoming, industrious, and kind.

Explore and enjoy! May you find the tidbit you were looking for!

Settlers from Scotland, Ireland, England, and Acadie came to farm, start businesses, work for the lumber barons, and provide services. A few generations later, settlements mushroomed to twelve distinct and busy localities. Most had their own schools, post offices, stores, etc. and they were either part of the Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Parish or the Union Church Congregation.

Dundas Parish Map

(Source: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick)
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