In this section, you will find the various organizations that contribute to enriching our municipality's life.
To make your search easier, each organization is directly linked to its Facebook page or website, when available. For those without an online presence, a phone number is provided for easy contact. Organizations are invited to send us any updated information, as needed, at the following address:
Shippagan Downtown Improvement Corporation
For over 30 years, the Shippagan Downtown Improvement Corporation has been committed to revitalizing and beautifying the heart of the municipality, from 1st to 16th Street. Its mission is to create a welcoming, prosperous, and vibrant downtown that serves the entire community. With over a million dollars invested, it constantly transforms and enhances the commercial artery, making it an attractive place to live and do business.
To learn more, visit their Facebook page:
Shippagan Chamber of Commerce
Founded on June 29, 1945, the Shippagan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization with the mission to:
« Contribute to the community, economic, and social development of the locality to promote its commercial, industrial, agricultural, and civic well-being »
We are committed to the prosperity of the business community and the growth of businesses in the region, and the Chamber believes in the unity of business people.
It also encourages the public to shop locally to stimulate our region's economy.
To learn more, visit their Facebook page:
Industrial Park
The Greater Shippagan Industrial and Commercial Commission Inc. is a non-profit organization legally incorporated under the New Brunswick Companies Act since 1998. The Commission serves as a forum for individuals and organizations in the Shippagan region and surrounding areas who are members.
The Commission's purpose is to assess and promote industrial development needs and opportunities throughout the designated territory, and to provide physical space for the installation of support infrastructure within an area exclusively reserved for this purpose.
The Commission primarily aims to launch new business ventures to consolidate and develop existing economic gains, while diversifying economic activities in the Shippagan region and surrounding areas to provide employment for local citizens.
Additional information on the three industrial parks:
Port Authorities
In the municipality of Shippagan, two port authorities manage and maintain the wharves in our territory under the jurisdiction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). They play a vital role in supporting maritime activities and the development of our community.
Incorporated in March 1994, this non-profit organization provides volunteer services for the benefit of its members and the fishing industry as a whole. It primarily serves crab, lobster, and shrimp fishers.
Officially established in March 1996, the Port Authority has since managed the port facilities used by the region's lobster fishers, overseeing their maintenance and ongoing improvements.
NBCC is a college-level educational institution located in Shippagan and Caraquet. This campus is also home to the New Brunswick School of Fisheries, founded in 1959.
Elementary school from kindergarten to grade 8e grade.
Grade 9th to grade 12th year.
UMCS is a university-level educational institution. Founded in 1963, the Université de Moncton comprises three campuses located in the three main Francophone regions of New Brunswick: the Southeast, the Northeast, and the Northwest.
VALORĒS is a coastal research institute founded in 2002. It contributes to the development of knowledge and the sustainable use of coastal resources in collaboration with various local partners.
Shippagan offers all levels of education and stands out for its research institutions that contribute to its development. A vibrant community where it's good to live, work, and visit.
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