Home to the world's largest sardine company, Connors Brother Limited. Situated on the Bay of Fundy, fishing has been a vital part of the communities existance for over 200 years. Connors Bros. is a major provincial employer with a work force of 4000 people during the peak production periods.
Blacks Harbour also provides the mainland gateway to Grand Manan Island. Grand Manan, the largest island in New Brunswick, is situated approx. 20 mile offshore. The year-round ferry service operates from Wallace Cove in Blacks Harbour to North Head on Grand Manan, a 1.5 hour ferry ride.
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We provide Fire and Rescue Services to Blacks Harbour and surrounding communities.
| Type Of Call: | 2006 |
| (As of October 31,2006) | |
| Motor Vehicle Accidents | 20 |
| Public Service | 6 |
| Chimney Fires | 5 |
| Structure Fires | 2 |
| Bush/Grass Fires | 25 |
| Trash Fires | 6 |
| Alarms(ativated and False) | 24 |
| Car Fires | 1 |
| Mutual Aid Calls | 21 |
| Other Misc. Calls | 0 |
| Total | 110 |
