Kennebecasis River

The Kennebecasis River is a tributary of the Saint John River in southern , Canada. The name Kennebecasis is thought to be derived from the Mi'kmaq "Kenepekachiachk", meaning "little long bay place." It runs for approximately 95 kilometres, draining an area in the Caledonia Highlands, an extension of the , inland from the .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Kennebecasis Island and Canada Games Stadium.

Island
is a small island located in the Province of at the confluence of the Saint John River and Kennebecasis River.

Stadium
is a multi-purpose, fully lit stadium in , . It was built on the campus of UNB Saint John for the 1985 Canada Summer Games and has a seating capacity of 5,000 spectators. is situated 3 km east of Kennebecasis River.

Hospital
is a Canadian in , . Operated by Horizon Health Network, opened in 1982, replacing the Saint John General Hospital and West Saint John Community Hospital facilities, creating the largest single health care facility in the province. is situated 3½ km east of Kennebecasis River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pamdenec and Fort La Tour.

Locality
was a small bedroom community located on the Saint John River, 1.85 kilometres north of Grand Bay, in Westfield Parish, , Canada. is situated 5 km west of Kennebecasis River.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 6 km southeast of Kennebecasis River.

Suburb
Saint John is a seaport city located on the in the province of , Canada. It is Canada's oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter on May 18, 1785, during the reign of George III. is situated 6 km south of Kennebecasis River.

Kennebecasis River

Latitude
45.31184° or 45° 18′ 43″ north
Longitude
-66.12748° or 66° 7′ 39″ west
Open location code
87QM8V6F+P2
Geo­Names ID
5990842
Wiki­data ID
Q3433710
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Kennebecasis River” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ragged Point and Ragged Point Cove.

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