Rothesay, New Brunswick

C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ROTHESAY , NEW BRUNSWI CK stores, a jewelry store, churches, banks, all kinds of professional services, doctors’ offices, three spas, and two gyms. It’s a well-defined downtown, which is one of the features that makes our community very special.” Rothesay’s motto is Quinque Iuncta In Uno (‘Five United In One’), paying homage to its more recent history in commemoration of the joining of its five founding communities. On January 1, 1998, the former villages of East Riverside-Kingshurst, Fairvale, Renforth, the Town of Rothesay, and the community of Wells were amalgamated to form the Rothesay of today. At the time of amalgamation, the town council decided to create a new coat of arms, in consultation with the Heraldic Authority of Canada. The Armorial Bearings Committee ultimately chose heraldic symbols in honor of the area’s nautical legacy: a red apple signifying Appleby’s Wharf, two oars exemplifying Renforth’s rowing history, a wavy band representing the Kennebecasis River, a square knot symbolizing Fairvale’s shipbuilding industry, and two discs that stand for fountains, representing water and the community of Wells. The ostrich feather at the bottom of the crest recognizes the Prince of Wales, who named the municipality “Rothesay” in 1860. “Unlike many suburban communities, we do have our own history, culture, and charm,” Grant explains. “Because Rothesay is a very old town dating back to the 19th century, we have several institutions that are over 100 years old. Our tennis club, as well as our Riverside Country Club – the only private golf club in New Brunswick – are over 100 years old. We have a beautiful old inn and fine dining restaurant, Shadow Lawn, that’s over 100 years old. And a wonderful independent school, Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS), a co-educational day and boarding school for Grades 6-12 that attracts students from around the world.”