Derby Parish, New Brunswick facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Derby
Parish
Location within Northumberland County, New Brunswick
Country	Canada
Province	New Brunswick
County	Northumberland
Erected	1859
Area
• Land	61.00 km2 (23.55 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	938
• Density	15.4/km2 (40/sq mi)
• Change 2016-2021	3.9%
• Dwellings	450
Time zone	UTC-4 (AST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-3 (ADT)

Derby is a special kind of area in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada. It's called a "civil parish." Think of it like a local district.

Today, Derby is part of the larger community called Miramichi River Valley. This community helps manage local services and is part of the Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission. Before 2023, Derby was divided into different local service areas.

Why is it Called Derby?

Derby Parish was named to honor the Earl of Derby. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when this area was officially created. Some local stories also say it might have been named after horse races held here a long time ago!

A Look at Derby's History

Derby Parish was officially created in 1859. It was formed from a part of Nelson Parish. Specifically, it included all the land north of the Southwest Miramichi River and also Beaubears Island.

Where is Derby Located?

Derby Parish is located in New Brunswick. It has clear boundaries that define its area.

• To the north, its border runs along specific survey lines and land grants.
• To the south, it follows the Southwest Miramichi River.
• To the west, it borders Blackville Parish.
• It also includes Beaubears Island.

How Derby's Borders Changed

Over time, the exact lines of Derby's borders have been adjusted. For example, in 1920, the border with Southesk Parish was changed to follow property lines more closely. Further updates in the 1950s helped create the boundaries we see today.

Communities in Derby

Here are some of the communities you can find in or partly in Derby Parish:

• Bryenton
• Derby
• Derby Junction
• Elmtree
• Lower Derby
• Millerton
• Quarryville
• Upper Derby

Rivers and Islands

Derby Parish is home to some important bodies of water and islands:

• Northwest Miramichi River
• Southwest Miramichi River
• Beaubears Island

Special Places to Visit

There are some interesting parks and historic sites in or near Derby Parish:

• Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Site of Canada
• Boishébert National Historic Site of Canada
• Wilson's Point Wildlife Refuge

Who Lives in Derby?

Let's look at some facts about the people living in Derby.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Derby has changed over the years.

Year	Population	Change (%)
2016	976	2.2%
2011	998	6.6%
2006	1,068	4.8%
2001	1,122	6.3%
1996	1,197	2.0%
1991	1,221	N/A

Languages Spoken

This table shows the main languages people speak at home (their "mother tongue").

How to Get to Derby

Here are the main roads and highways that go through Derby Parish:

• Highways
  • Route 8
• Principal Routes
  • Route 108
• Secondary Routes:
  • Route 415

See also

• List of parishes in New Brunswick