Meductic, New Brunswick

Not to be confused with the Maliseet village Meductic

Meductic is a small village located along the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Woodstock. The 2006 census data show the village to have a population of 155, making it the smallest incorporated community in the province.

History

Its name is derived from the Maliseet word "Medoctic", meaning "I ducked it"

During the Expulsion of the Acadians, the village was burned in the St. John River Campaign (1758).

Today

Today Meductic is home to a few quaint businesses including a bed and breakfast and gas station. A long time restaurant closed its doors in 2004 after the opening of the new 4-lane Trans-Canada Highway, which caused a dramatic drop in traffic on what is now Route 165.

Sabian Cymbals Limited, a Meductic business, is well known on the international music scene as a supplier of finely crafted cymbals. Sabian is a major employer in the area, creating jobs for many people.

References

• The old Meductic Fort and the Indian chapel of Saint Jean Baptiste: paper read before the New Brunswick Historical Society (1897)