Welcome to Hillsborough

WELCOME TO HILLSBOROUGH

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 bird watching 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.

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 1,350 people as of the 2011 census. Since our incorporation in 1966, our population of 693 has grown by 95%. 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, 2014 is $72,055,150. The tax rate for 2014 is $1.3460 per one hundred dollars of assessment and our combined water and sewer user fee is $587 per annum. Water rates are $296 per annum and sewer rates are $291 per annum.

HILLSBOROUGH HOMECOMING DAYS

The 2011 Hillsborough Homecoming Days will be July 11th to 17th.

Mayor and Council would like to congratulate the organizing committee for their efforts in putting together a great celebration in 2010.


Listed below is the schedule of events for 2011. If you have ideas of new events for future Homecoming Days, or if you are interested in being on the committee, please contact the Village Office at 734-3733 or Lois Snider at 734-2117.


There are previous years Homecoming Days Pins available at the Village Office for $5.00 each.

2011 Schedule of Events:

  • Saturday July 9th- Golf Tournament at Hillsborough Golf Club
  • Monday July 11th – Garden Party and Official Opening at 6:00pm at the WH Steeves House- Outhouse Race in the Arena Parking Lot at 8:00pm
  • Tuesday July 12th – Go Kart Race on Academy Street at 6:30pm
  • Show and Tell at the WH Steeves House Museum at 8:00pm
  • Wednesday July 13th- 3 on 3 Ball Hockey at the Arena from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. $25.00 per team of 5 players- Bingo at Hank Braam Kiwanis Center at 7:00pm
  • Thursday July 14th – The Edgett’s Landing Women’s Institute is holding a Salad and Dessert Take Outat the Hillsborough Fire Department from 11:00am to 1:00pm, cost is $7.00Doll Display at 2792 Main Street (Glendine Snider) from 2:00pm to 4:00pmDoll Carriage and Bicycle Parade on Main Street at 6:30pm$2.00 Movie Night at the Hank Braam Kiwanis Center. Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 7:00 pm and Insidious at 9:00pm
  • Friday July 15th – Fun Evening of Basketball in the Arena Parking Lot from 6:00pm to 9:00pmJames Godfrey Memorial Men’s Softball Tournament starts at 6:30pm Blue Side of Lonesome will be performing at the Hank Braam Kiwanis Center at 7:00pm
  • Saturday July 16th – Buffet Breakfast at the Hank Braam Kiwanis Center 7:00am to 10:30am. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 ages 6-12Anglican Church Women’s Bazaar 9:00am to 12:00pmFlea Market at Peace Park 9:00am. To 2:00pmLego Sam will be at the WH Steeves House Museum from 10:00 to 4:00pmParade on Main Street at 12:00pmJames Godfrey Memorial Men’s Softball Tournament – All DayACAT will be having children’s games at the WH Steeves House Museum from 1:00pm to 2:00pmLego Contest at the WH Steeves House Museum at 2:00pm – bring your own Lego and no kits allowedThe Men’s Hillbilly Hockey Team will be holding a dance at Patty’s Place from 10:00pm to 2:00am
  • Sunday July 17th – Pig Roast at the Hank Braam Kiwanis Center from 4:00pm to 6:00pm; cost is $15.00

CONTACT US

Please drop by to see us at the Village Office. Our business Hours are:
Monday to Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
** Please note – due to unforeseen circumstances, meetings, etc. the Village Office hours may not
always be as listed. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. The office is closed on weekends.