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Moncton was named for Lt. Col Stephen Monckton who expelled the French from the original settlement of Fort Beausejour in 1755, the present spelling is the result of a clerical error.
Today this city of 60,000 is a transportation hub for Atlantic Canada.
Centennial Park on the west end of town has woodlands and a lake with a man-made beach - this is a year-round centre for recreation of all kinds.
Observe the famous tidal bore from downtown's Bore Park. Don't miss Magnetic Hill where you can see your vehicle coast uphill.
Nearby is the Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Also visit the Acadian Museum,and Moncton Museum.
For families there is Magic Mountain Water Park and Crystal Palace Amusement Park. |
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Founded in 1785, Saint John is a major deep sea port and is home to 73,000 people. Its waterfront is a mixture of beautiful historic buildings with modern facilities consisting of shopping and office centres and a Convention and Trade Centre.
Saint John is famous for its Reversing Falls, which is a phenomenon that occurs when the tidal water from the Bay of Fundy reverses the flow of the Saint John river.
At The Old City Market the roof resembles an inverted ship's hull, and a variety of seafood, produce, crafts and collectables can be found here.
Be sure to visit the New Brunswick Museum one of Canada's oldest.
Every August Saint John hosts Festival by the Sea a national festival of the performing arts. |
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Founded in 1783 by Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, St. Andrews is known
as Canada's oldest seaside resort town with a population that ranges from 1,800
in winter to 2,600 in summer. Its status as a Canadian National Historic District
makes it a haven for historical sites such as The Blockhouse, circa 1812
and The Sheriff Andrews House, circa 1820.
Its location on the Atlantic Ocean allows for a multitude of oceanic activities
such as whale watching, fishing, sea-kayaking and boating.
The Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium/Museum and the Sunbury
Shores Arts and Nature Centre offer educational information on the local marine
and fishing industry and Acadian culture and arts.
The Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden and Centennial Park offer green
space and recreational sites and The Fairmont Algonquin Golf Club is one
of the premiere golf courses in New Brunswick.
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Miramichi
The City of Miramichi was formed in 1995 through the amalgamation of the regions
of Chatham, Newcastle, Douglastown, Loggieville and Nelson-Miramichi, making it
not only the newest city, but the largest city in northern New Brunswick with
a population of 20,000.
The history surrounding Miramichi's significant shipbuilding economy and architecture
is evident through areas such as Historic Rankin House Museum and Beaubears
Island.
Visit the Water Street Business District, a designated National Historic
District, which was once the centre of a bustling shipbuilding industry and now
houses local shops, restaurants and services.
Sites such as the French Fort Cove Nature Park and Ritchie Wharf offer
a multitude of activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating on the
famous Miramichi River.
Other areas of interest include the historic Beaverbrook House and the
Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre. |
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