Imagine the trade and export possibilities in the Chaleur Region, where opportunities are within easy reach.

Imagine Chaleur


With its regional airport, deepwater seaport, and national rail line, the region offers vital connections for businesses seeking to export their products to world markets. The Port of Belledune is recognized internationally as a green energy hub, opening the door to international trade markets.

The Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) completes this ecosystem by providing training and professional development opportunities for workers, thereby ensuring a qualified workforce adapted to the needs of businesses.

The Chaleur Region offers industrial lands and buildings at affordable prices, creating an environment conducive to the establishment and growth of businesses. The region also boasts an abundance of natural resources, such as forestry products, minerals, peat, highbush blueberries, potatoes, maple syrup, crabs, and seafood, creating business opportunities in various sectors.


Imagine Chaleur
Imagine Chaleur

With its expertise in modular fabrication, mining, and forestry products, and thanks to a workforce qualified for international markets, the Chaleur Region is a global leader in several industries.

The region’s qualified technical workforce has expertise in the construction, operation, and maintenance of industrial infrastructure, thereby supporting the growth of industry. Warehouses and industrial facilities are also available, which help reduce investment costs for businesses.


On the energy front, the region has the potential to produce natural gas and generate wind power and solar power. A solid water and wastewater treatment facility also supports industrial activities.

The Chaleur Region benefits from an efficient transportation network, thanks to road access to the major Canadian markets and its proximity to the American market, which is less than a day’s drive away. Its rail services and port facilities also offer flexible transportation options for businesses.


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Distance Chart

Bathurst to:

Distance Travel Time
Moncton 222 km 2 hrs 21 mins drive
St John 355 km 3 hrs 40 mins drive
Fredericton 252 km 3 hrs drive
Halifax 469 km 4 hrs 45 mins drive
Montreal 876 km 8 hrs
Toronto 1,415 km 13 hrs drive
Boston 904 km 9 hrs drive
New York 1,261 km 12 hrs 20 mins drive
Labrador 959 km 13 hrs drive

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