Kennebecasis Valley
Kennebecasis Valley | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| Counties | Saint John County, Kings County |
| Boroughs | List |
| Area | |
• Total | 91.56 km2 (35.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 30,745 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (ADT) |
| Website | kennebecasis |
The Kennebecasis Valley, also known as simply Kennebecasis (/kɛnəbəˈkeɪsɪs/ ken-ə-bə-KAY-sis), its abbreviated term KV, as well as "The Valley," is a region of Greater Saint John. Situated along the Kennebecasis River, it encompasses the bedroom communities of Quispamsis and Rothesay, suburbs of Saint John, New Brunswick. The Kennebecasis Valley also includes the neighbourhood of Millidgeville, located within the city limits of Saint John.
The Kennebecasis Valley has its own regional police force and fire department, the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, which has two stations, one in each town. Both of these departments overlook both Quispamsis and Rothesay. The Kennebecasis Valley is known for its large deer population, with the area having its own Nuisance Deer Management Assistance Program.