It encompasses the suburban towns of Quispamsis and Rothesay, both situated along the lower Kennebecasis River.
[8] In 1972, the Kennebecasis Valley was described as encompassing six communities, those being Rothesay, Quispamsis, Renforth, Gondola Point, Fairvale, and East Riverside-Kinghurst.
In 1997, the first annual Kennebecasis Valley Summer Festival was held by establishments along the Old Hampton Road in Quispamsis and former village of Fairvale.
[10] The Kennebecasis Valley has its own Santa Claus parade hosted annually by both towns.
[11] The KV Santa Claus Parade is held in late November, starting at the Kennebecasis Valley High School and stretching about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) down Hampton Road.