About Charlo

Incorporated in 1966, Charlo is one of the older settlements in Restigouche County. The first plot of land was granted in 1799, the oldest Catholic parish in the county was established in 1853. Today, Charlo has a mixed population of 1600 English and French speaking inhabitants of Catholic and Protestant denomination. The people of Charlo have worked together over the years to establish attractions and facilities to serve visitors and redidents alike.

• André Carrier - Mayor
• Denis McIntyre - Deputy-Mayor
• Edith Morris - Councillor
• Doug Petersen - Councillor
• Roger Leclair - Councillor
• Eric Perry - Councillor
• Johanne McIntyre Levesque - Administrator
• Diane Parent - Executive Secretary

The village of Charlo, incorporated in 1966, offers a wide range of services to resi dents, enabling them to enjoy a superior quality of life in complete safety.

There is a Management plan; and municipal zoning regulations are in effect:

• Water and sewerage system servicing 70% of the population
• Village water comes from two artesian wells and is stored in a 510,000 gallon reservoir
• Since 1976, weekly water tests have shown very high quality
• There is a volunteer firefighting service, and a lifeboat service during the summer season
• We have a weekly garbage collection, and a post office
• Catholic and Protestant church services are held at
• St. François Xavier Roman Catholic Parish (bilingual services)
• St. Paul's United Church Parish (English)
• Financial services provided by La Caisse Populaire de Charlo ltée.
• Educational services include:
• Elementary school for French-speaking pupils (grade 1 to 6) in Charlo
• Secondary schools for French-speaking students (grade 7 to 12) in Dalhousie (transportation by school buses)
• Elementary and secondary schools for English-speaking students (grade 1 to 12) in Dalhousie (transportation by school buses)
• Professional adult education offered by the New Brunswick Community College in Campbellton
• The University of Moncton offers courses in the region through its extension service
• As well, health services are provided to area residents at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dalhousie (10 km from Charlo) and the Campbellton Regional Hospital (32 km from Charlo)

The great blue heron, visual symbol of the village, is one of Canada's most spec tacular birds. It aptly symbolizes the marine and aquatic milieu along the shores of the Bay of Chaleurs.

The bird can be readily observed at low tide in the small coves that are found around Charlo. There, standing perfectly still and with infinite patience, it waits for a fish or a frog to come within range. With a lightning movement of its long neck, its bill, sharp as a lance, impales its victim. The bird then resumes immobility after having eaten its victim of begins walking slowly in the shallow waters of the Eel River of the Goulette Point lagoons. When bothered by visitors, it might sound its hoarse cries and fly away gracefully while pulling its neck in and nestling its head between its shoulders.

The great blue heron is a regular visitor to Charlo, coming back year after year to roost in the same nest. The presence of this beautiful bird in the lagoons in Charlo is testimony to the area's peaceful welcoming nature.