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A community rooted in heritage and faith
Point de Bute is a rural community defined by its deep agricultural roots and enduring sense of place. Surrounded by open fields, salt marshes, and winding waterways, the landscape has sustained generations and continues to reflect the hard work and resilience of those who call it home.
The community holds a special place in Canadian religious history. When Yorkshire settlers arrived in 1772, they brought with them the Methodist faith. A few years later, Reverend William Black—one of the first Methodist ministers in Canada—began his ministry here, helping to establish a strong foundation for Methodism across the Maritimes. By 1788, Point de Bute became the site of the first Methodist church in Canada, located beside what is now the historic Point de Bute Cemetery, where many of the region’s earliest settlers rest.
Agriculture remains central to life in Point de Bute, with many family farms still operating on land that has been worked for centuries. Its proximity to larger service centres offers convenience while preserving the quiet pace and strong community ties that define rural Tantramar.
Today, Point de Bute stands as a place of history and continuity—where faith, perseverance, and a deep respect for the land continue to shape the community’s identity.