Located on the east coast of Canada, New Brunswick is one of Canada’s Maritime Provinces, covering an area of approximately 72,908 km². Surrounding New Brunswick’s borders are Quebec in the north, Maine in the southwest, Nova Scotia, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Interesting facts about New Brunswick
· New Brunswick is the largest of the three Maritime Provinces of Canada.
· The legendary Bay of Bundy has the highest tides in the world and it is the home of a great variety of sharks.
· New Brunswick has the warmest saltwater beaches in all Canada.
· This is the only Canadian province that constitutionally accepts both English and French as official languages.
· The Old Sow, located off the coast of Deer Island, is the name of New Brunswick’s biggest ocean tidal whirlpool.
Main Cities of New Brunswick
Moncton
Also known as Hub City, it is the biggest city of New Brunswick. Because of its strategic geographical location, Moncton acts as a transportation center to the Maritime Provinces. This privileged setting has hoisted the province’s industries, such as distribution, retail, and transport. Other activities contributing to the city’s economic development lie within the insurance, healthcare, and education segments. About 32% of Moncton’s residents speak French, while 66% speak English.
Saint John
The second-largest city of New Brunswick and the third-biggest port city of Canada. Saint John is the home of important shipbuilding and fishing industries.
Fredericton
The capital and third most populous city of New Brunswick, Fredericton serves as home to the government and other commercial sectors, such as Information Technology and Infrastructure.