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Fredericton and Saint
John, New Brunswick |
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New Brunswick is heavily forested, with 3
main cities, Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton. The most
appealing areas for tourists are the shores of New
Brunswick along the Bay of Fundy, and the indigenous and
Acadian influenced areas along the Northumberland
Strait. Our first post-Covid trip was an exploration of
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The New Brunswick Legislative Building in Fredericton serves as
the meeting place for the Legislative Assembly. |
The historic Garrison District is an 18th Century British army
base now home to artists' studios, an outdoor theater and a
changing of the guards ceremony.
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Fredericton is home to the Beaverbrook Art
Gallery, the designated provincial gallery and the
Maritimes' largest. |
Saint John is currently undergoing massive
redevelopment projects to revive its historical waterfront and
town center. The city serves as a starting point for the coastal
attractions of the Fundy Shore.
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Saint John is the oldest incorporated city in
Canada. It had Canada's first public market.
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Cape Enrage on the Fundy Shore is a protected
bird habitat. The nearby lighthouse also offers a zipline
experience. |
Fundy National Park
showcases a rugged coastline which rises up to the Canadian
Highlands, the highest tides in the world, and more than 25
waterfalls. |
At Hopewell Rocks, the amazing tides of the Bay
of Fundy can be observed. At low tide people can walk on the sea
floor. At high tide people kayak among the islets that are the
peaks of the rocks.
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New Brunswick has over 60 covered bridges. Hartland is famous for
having the world's longest one.
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Shediac, New Brunswick is famous for the world's largest lobster
statue.
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Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews
sponsors annual sculpture competitions displayed in its
gorgeous setting. |
The historic King Edward Memorial
Bandstand in Saint John is noted for its fine filigree. |
The Salmon Plaza monument in Campbellton
recognizes the importance of the salmon fishery.
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A unique esthetic is found in the public artworks in the various
regions of New Brunswick.
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St. Andrews by-the-Sea was founded in 1783. It is
home to 140 heritage buildings. It is also home to an impressive
aquarium, the Huntsman Fundy Marine Discovery Center.
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Stately homes from the turn of the century have
been restored or converted for commercial purposes. The building
in the upper right is the International Arts Institute.
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Ferries travel among a string of islands to
Campobello, Grand Manan and Deer Island seen here.
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St. Stephen is a historic border town. Across
the river lies Calais, Maine.
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