Fisheries and Oceans Canada Details Small Craft Harbour Projects in Northern New Brunswick
On October 23, 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced construction and maintenance projects for five small craft harbours in Northern New Brunswick, part of a nearly $1 billion five-year national investment under the Spring Economic Update 2026.
On October 23, 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced construction projects for Pointe-Verte Small Craft Harbour and provided status updates for four other harbours in Northern New Brunswick. The work is part of a nearly $1 billion, five-year investment to repair, maintain, and modernize Canada’s small craft harbours under the Spring Economic Update 2026.
Advanced planning for the Pointe-Verte Small Craft Harbour construction project is anticipated to begin in 2027. The planned work includes rocking over four existing wharf structures, installing new floating docks, and reconstructing the existing slipway. In 2025, commercial fishery landings from Pointe-Verte amounted to more than $3.4 million, primarily lobster and halibut.
At Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer Small Craft Harbour, which serves as homeport to roughly 26 commercial fishing vessels, reconstruction of the wharf structure and expansion of shoreline protection are ongoing. The awarded contract value is $12 million, with completion anticipated by fall 2027. Commercial fishery landings at Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer were valued at more than $10.8 million in 2025.
Le Goulet Small Craft Harbour, homeport to roughly 52 commercial fishing vessels, recorded 2025 landings valued at more than $16.7 million. Redredging of the wharf’s entrance is anticipated later in the fall of 2026, pending the closure of bids and contract award.
Miller Brook (Salmon Beach) Small Craft Harbour is homeport to roughly 18 commercial fishing vessels, with 2025 landings valued at more than $3 million. Removal of onsite dredge material at Miller Brook is anticipated to be completed by spring 2027.
Work at Grande-Anse Small Craft Harbour, homeport to roughly 7 commercial fishing vessels, was recently finished. Dredging of the basin and installation of new floating docks were completed in September 2026 under an awarded contract valued at $863,000. In 2025, commercial fishery landings at Grande-Anse were valued at more than $1.7 million.
The investments support commercial fisheries including lobster, halibut, snow crab, sea scallop, rock crab, and herring. Through wharf reconstruction, dock installation, and dredging, the Government of Canada aims to build a climate-resilient, safe, and future-ready harbour network across the country.