Rothesay Draft Municipal Plan 2009
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Rothesay is a Community Stop for the
Olympic Torch Relay
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Rothesay is pleased to announce on November 24, 2009, the Rothesay Arena will play host to the Olympic Torch Relay!  The Olympic Torch and torch relay convoy will be stationed in the Arena parking lot between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. before the torch continues its journey to Saint John. Mayor Bill Bishop will be on hand to greet the torchbearers and supporting crew and the public is encouraged to attend and show their support as the Torch continues its 45,000 km journey through this great country of ours!
 
Be sure to arrive early and wear RED to show your support for Canadian athletes!
The Olympic Torch will arrive in Quispamsis at approximately 3:40 p.m. and find its way down Hampton Road to the Rothesay Arena.  Rothesay Regional Police will be escorting the convoy through the Kennebecasis Valley and street intersections will be blocked as needed.

Canadian hand held flags, pins and tattoos are available at the town hall for those who might want them to cheer on the torchbearers on Nov 24th.

To see where the torch is now CLICK HERE
 
 
Rothesay
An elegant, historic, small town, Rothesay has the advantages of a suburban community and proximity to a larger urban core. Located 10 minutes from the City of Saint John, Rothesay is nestled in the majestic Kennebecasis Valley alongside the Kennebecasis River. A family-oriented community, Rothesay offers a variety of housing options based on lifestyle and need, including a balance of economic growth, environ­ment, recreation and heritage.  More...
 
Once inhabited by Maliseet and Mi`kmaq First Nations, French colonists and English settlers, Rothesay embraces a diverse, culturally rich history. Named in 1860 at the request of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, the area was said to have reminded him of Rothesay, Bute, in Scotland.

On January 1, 1998, the former communities of East Riverside Kingshurst, Fairvale, Renforth, Rothesay and Wells were amalgamated to form the town of Rothesay. The town motto, "Quinque luncta In Uno (Five United In One)", represents the strength and unity of the municipality and the joining together of the five founding communities.

  
Rothesay is truly a "community of communities" with heritage character (some structures predate Confederation), natural parks and green areas, and modern amenities. The community is family oriented, and provides numerous schools, places of worship, and recreation areas, along with the convenience of local commercial retail and large-scale commercial.
  
Rothesay has experienced over 14,864 square metres (160,000 square feet) of commercial growth within the last two years, including small and large scale development. Current proposed developments have the potential to add an additional 10,458 square metres (112,580 square feet) of commercial development. The area has a highly educated, rapidly growing workforce.