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The Village of Hillsborough is located in southeastern New Brunswick, on the banks of the Petitcodiac river, approximately 30 kilometers south of the city of Moncton, close to Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park. We are situated on route 114, which is a major tourist route to the Hopewell Rocks Park, Fundy National Park and the Fundy Scenic Drive. We are proud to promote ourselves as the “Eastern Gateway to the Fundy Tidal Zone”.
Taking pride in our rural character, Hillsborough is a prime destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Our marshes and wetlands offer excellent birdwatching opportunities. Trail systems throughout the wetlands and abandoned quarry properties provide residents and visitors a natural setting for a leisurely walk. The young at heart can enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced mountain bike tour through diverse and picturesque trails.
Our Village is full of eastern hospitality and community pride. Hundreds of volunteers from the community make it possible to provide fire service, minor hockey and figure skating programs, annual festivals and celebrations and many other services that make the Village of Hillsborough one of the best communities to live in. Service clubs continue to volunteer their time to upgrade municipal facilities so that our residents have all the opportunities of the large urban areas.
Many of the fine heritage homes in Hillsborough are open to visitors as Craft and Gift shops, Inns or Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
There is much to do and see in Hillsborough—be sure to make this a long stop along your journey.
Hillsborough is a small rural municipality with a population of 1,288 people as of the 2001 census. Since our incorporation in 1966, our population of 693 has grown by 84%. In the early to mid 1970's several sub-divisions were developed and in spite of the closure of a gypsum manufacturing plant in 1980, our residential development continued to grow.
The tax base for Hillsborough as of January 1, 2003 is $ 39,363,350.00 The tax rate for 2003 is $1.3178 per one hundred dollars of assessment and our combined water & sewer user fee is $408.00 per annum.
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