The Chaleur region is in northeastern New Brunswick (47o 53' of latitude and 65o 49' of longitude at the port of Belledune) on the south shore of the Baie des Chaleurs. From the western border of the village of Grande-Anse to Benjamin River in Restigouche County, the region covers a land area of around 3,900 km2 in a radius of about 60 km from the city of Bathurst.

Within this radius is the Chaleur region with the city of Bathurst, the town of Beresford and the villages of Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher, Pointe-Verte and Belledune.

The Chaleur region's economy is based on various sectors including services, services to industry, forest products, the mining sector and telecommunications.

The Chaleur region offers numerous bilingual services, as well as serious and respectful partners. Economic activity in the Chaleur region is continuing to grow and to give its population an excellent quality of life.

The Chaleur region of New Brunswick is host to many vacationers who come to relax. They appreciate the panorama of the Baie des Chaleurs, whose waters are among the warmest in eastern Canada, the healthy nature in the forests, fresh seafood and seaside golf courses. Our region is full of outdoor activities. You will find beaches, excursions on the Baie des Chaleurs, walking trails, recreational-tourist centres, waterfalls and campgrounds.

In winter, white gold (snow) allows snowmobiling. Three snowmobile clubs organize rallies and other activities. Also in winter, the Québec Major Junior Hockey League club, the Acadie-Bathurst Titans, are active. Two curling clubs let curlers participate in bonspiels or play for pleasure. A five-theatre cinema runs the newest films all year long.