Chamcook, New Brunswick
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45.126389°N 67.071667°W / 45.126389; -67.071667
Chamcook (/ʃæmˈkʊk/ sham-KUUK)[1] is an unincorporated area in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.[2][3] It lies between the eastern bank of Chamcook Lake and the western edge of Passamaquoddy Bay.[4]
Local governance is provided by the Chamcook Local Service District,[5]. The LSD assesses for fire, police, zoning, emergency measures, and animal control services.[6] The taxing authority is 513.00 Chamcook. The LSD is part of the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC).[7]
Statistics Canada counts the population in the census division of Saint Andrews, Parish.
"Many meanings have been given, but none are certain." (Ganong). May refer to a harbour with a narrow entrance.[8]