Stanley Parish, New Brunswick facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stanley
Parish
Stanley village
Location within York County, New Brunswick.
Country	Canada
Province	New Brunswick
County	York
Erected	1837
Dissolved	1838
Reërected	1847
Area
• Land	1,218.38 km2 (470.42 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	920
• Density	0.8/km2 (2/sq mi)
• Change 2016-2021	10.6%
• Dwellings	433
Time zone	UTC-4 (AST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-3 (ADT)
Figures do not include portions within the village of Stanley and the rural community of Upper Miramichi

Stanley is a special area in York County, New Brunswick, Canada. It's like a big neighborhood or district.

Before 2023, Stanley was managed in a few different ways. Part of it was the village of Stanley. Another part was the rural community of Upper Miramichi. There was also a local service district. These areas worked with different regional groups to manage things.

Why is it Called Stanley?

This area is named after the settlement of Stanley. The settlement itself was named after Lord Stanley. He was an important government official at the time. Lord Stanley helped a company called the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Land Company. This company encouraged people to move to and settle in the area.

A Brief History of Stanley

Stanley has been created and recreated a few times.

• 1837: The first version of Stanley was set up. It was formed from parts of Douglas and Saint Marys areas.
• 1838: Stanley was then officially closed down.
• 1847: The Stanley we know today was created again. It was formed from Douglas and Saint Marys areas. This new Stanley was much bigger, covering the northern part of the county.

Communities in Stanley Parish

Many communities are found within Stanley Parish. Some are fully inside, and some are partly inside.

• Centreville
• Cross Creek
• Cross Creek Station
• English Settlement
• Giants Glen (once called The Glen)
• Green Hill
• Limekiln
• Maple Grove
• Maple Grove Station
• Mavis Mills
• Red Rock
• South Portage
• Stanley (an official village)
• Sutherland Siding
• Tay Falls
• Tay Valley
• Ward Settlement
• Williamsburg
• Woodlands
• Rural community of Upper Miramichi (an official rural community)
  • Astle
  • Bloomfield Ridge
  • Clearwater
  • Gordon Vale
  • Hayesville
  • McGivney
  • North Cains
  • Parker Ridge
  • Taxis River
  • Tugtown

Rivers and Lakes in Stanley

Stanley Parish is home to many rivers and lakes. These are important for nature and local life.

• Cains River
• Dungarvon River
• Little Dungarvon River
• Nashwaak River
• Southwest Miramichi River
• Taxis River
• Tay River
• Tuadook River
• Hinman Branch
• Dunbar Stream
• Cathle Creek
• Cross Creek
• More than thirty officially named lakes

Islands in Stanley Parish

There are also several islands located within the parish.

• Clearwater Island
• Gaspereau Island
• Grassy Island
• Lower Birch Island
• Palmer Island
• Slate Island
• Strongbow Island
• Upper Birch Island
• Hayes Bar

Other Interesting Places

Stanley Parish has some notable spots, including wildlife areas and airstrips.

• Bantalor Wildlife Management Area
• Clearwater Aerodrome (a small airport)
• Plaster Rock-Renous Wildlife Management Area
• Push and Be Damned Rapids (a section of river)
• Taxis Airstrip (another small airport)
• Tay River Protected Natural Area

Population and Language

The population numbers for Stanley Parish do not include the village of Stanley or the Upper Miramichi area.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the population of Stanley Parish has changed.

Year	Population	Change (%)
2016	832	7.9%
2011	903	7.0%
2006 (after boundary change)	971	N/A
2006	1,817	5.1%
2001	1,915	9.3%
1996	2,111	5.9%
1991	1,993	N/A

Main Languages Spoken (2016)

This table shows the main languages people speak at home in Stanley Parish.

See Also

• List of parishes in New Brunswick