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115+ Fun and Interesting Facts About New Brunswick That You May Not Know


Interesting Facts About New Brunswick

Are you ready to discover some fascinating and interesting facts about New Brunswick? Whether you’re a born-and-bred New Brunswicker, a Canadian explorer, or an international traveller, this province has something to offer everyone.

From interesting cultural traditions to jaw-dropping natural wonders, New Brunswick is a treasure trove of fascinating facts and fun anecdotes.

During our trip through this incredible province, we learned a lot from the places we visited, as well as from talking to the locals. But some of the facts we learned from writing this post still surprised us!

We hope that you enjoy all the fun and sometimes quirky facts that we have gathered for this informative post about New Brunswick.

🦞 Fun and Interesting Facts About New Brunswick

New Brunswick is a Canadian province that is often overlooked when it comes to tourist destinations, but it is full of hidden gems and fascinating facts. In this section, we’ll take a closer look at some of the fun and interesting facts about New Brunswick that will make you want to pack your bags and start exploring this beautiful province.

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🦞 Official Fun Facts About New Brunswick

From population to the capital city to the official tree, many of these fun facts about New Brunswick really surprised us!

1. New Brunswick is one of Canada’s four original provinces.

New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, all joined Confederation in 1867.

2. New Brunswick is one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces.

New Brunswick is considered one of the four Atlantic Provinces. These include Nova ScotiaPrince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

3. New Brunswick is also considered one of Canada’s Maritime provinces.

New Brunswick is considered one of the three Maritime Provinces. These include Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

4. New Brunswick is the 3rd smallest province in Canada.

New Brunswick only accounts for 0.7% of Canada’s total area. At 72,908 square kilometres (28,150 square miles), the province is only larger than Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

5. New Brunswick is Canada’s ONLY officially bilingual province.

Both English and French have been the province’s official languages since 1969. In fact, 34% of people in New Brunswick can speak both French and English.

In comparison, approximately 8.5% of people in New Brunswick speak French only.

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6. The population of New Brunswick is smaller than some cities in Canada.

In fact, six cities in Canada have more people than the entire province of New Brunswick. These include Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa, Vancouver.

7. New Brunswick has the second lowest population of any province in Canada.

With approximately 794,000 people living in New Brunswick, the population is second lowest only after Prince Edward Island. The province’s population is also greater than any of the territories.

8. New Brunswick has the 4th highest population density in Canada.

New Brunswick is a relatively small province in terms of landmass. As a result, its population density is quite high at approximately 10.5 people per square kilometre.

9. New Brunswick has the third-lowest GDP of any province.

These numbers, however, do not include the territories. As a result, New Brunswick is the recipient of equalization payments.

10. New Brunswick’s Official Motto is Spem reduxit.

Spem reduxit, which is Latin for “Hope Restored,” refers to the fact that the province acted as a haven for Loyalist refugees who fled there after the American Revolution.

11. New Brunswick’s Official Flag reflects its shipbuilding past.

New Brunswick’s flag depicts a golden lion on a red background at the top and a masted ship with oars, or lymphad, on a blue and white wavy sea.

The ship represents the fact that New Brunswick was once known for its shipbuilding. It also represents the many Loyalists who arrived in the province from the US by ship.

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12. The Official Provincial Bird of New Brunswick is the black-capped chickadee.

The black-capped chickadee is also the official bird of both the US states of Maine and Massachusetts.

13. The Official Flower of New Brunswick is the purple violet.

The purple violet is a perennial which flowers from May through July.

14. The Official Tree of New Brunswick is the Balsam Fir.

The balsam fir was proclaimed to be an official symbol of New Brunswick on May 1, 1987.

15. New Brunswick is a very accessible province.

In fact, it is one of the few provinces that are accessible by all major forms of transportation. This includes major airports, major highways, cruise ships, ferries and by rail.

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16. New Brunswick is considered a North American leader in forest management.

No surprise considering forestry, as well as manufacturing and mining, are New Brunswick’s main industries.

17. The Irving Group of Companies is important to New Brunswick.

A large number of companies in New Brunswick, including most newspapers, are owned by the Irving Group of Companies

18. New Brunswick is the homeland of the Acadians.

Acadians, who originated in southwestern France, have a different history and French dialect than the Quebecois.

19. Acadians share the same roots as the Cajun people of Louisiana.

Acadians, who were expelled from the province by the British, fled to the US. In Louisiana, they were later referred to as Cajuns. May later returned to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

20. People from New Brunswick are called New Brunswickers.

They also have the unfortunate nickname “herringchokers.” This name possibly comes from the women working in fish packing plants who used to pinch off the heads of sardines. It could also come from the fact that locals “choke down,” or eat, lots of fish.   

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21. Only four percent of New Brunswick’s population are First Nations.

The First Nations population in New Brunswick belongs to the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Wolastoqiyik tribes, as well as to the Métis.

22. New Brunswick was named after King George III.

King George III was also Duke and Prince-elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg in the Holy Roman Empire, which is now modern-day Germany.

🦞 New Brunswick Facts About Geography

New Brunswick really has a rich and varied landscape. From beaches to lush forests, and everything in between, visitors are often surprised by how incredible New Brunswick’s geography really is.

23. New Brunswick is the largest of Canada’s three Maritime Provinces.

With a total area of approximately 73,440 square kilometres (28,354 square miles), New Brunswick is larger than either Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island.

24. New Brunswick is roughly the same size geographically as Panama in Central America.

Although New Brunswick is roughly the same size as Panama, their populations couldn’t be more different! The population of New Brunswick in 2021 was about 775,610 people. In comparison, Panama’s was an astounding 4.351 million for the same year!

25. New Brunswick borders both Canada and the US.

New Brunswick borders Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula to the north, the Bay of Fundy to the south, the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the east, and the US state of Maine to the west.

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26. New Brunswick has three distinct coastlines.

Together, the three coastlines span approximately 2,250 km (1,398 miles).

27. The Appalachian Range runs through New Brunswick.

The Appalachian Range is actually one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth.

28. New Brunswick is home to the highest peak in the Maritimes.

Mount Carleton Provincial Park has the highest peak in the Maritimes, measuring 820 metres (2,690 feet) in height.

29. The rocks that make up New Brunswick originated at the South Pole.

While the Canadian Shield covers a huge area of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, the rocks that make up New Brunswick and the other Maritime provinces come from somewhere completely different. They actually originate in microcontinents that once lay near the South Pole.

30. The Saint John River system is the second largest on North America’s Atlantic coastline.

The Saint John River system extends from the northwest point of New Brunswick to the southern coast. It then empties into the Bay of Fundy in Saint John.

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31. New Brunswick is joined to Nova Scotia by the narrow Chignecto Isthmus.

New Brunswick is also separated from Prince Edward Island by the Northumberland Strait. In fact, New Brunswick forms a land bridge which links the maritime region to continental North America.

🦞 New Brunswick History Facts

New Brunswick has a rich history steeped in culture. From Indigenous beginnings to European settlement, New Brunswick’s museums and cultural centres have incredible exhibitions filled with our storied past.

32. Before the Europeans, New Brunswick was inhabited by several First Nations peoples.

Before the Europeans first arrived, the area was inhabited by the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy.

33. The European to see New Brunswick was Jacques Cartier.

In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier was the first European to see New Brunswick.

34. Samuel de Champlain arrived in New Brunswick in 1604.

French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, reached New Brunswick by way of the mouth of the Saint John River. Today, the area is known as the City of Saint John.

35. New Brunswick became a part of Acadia in the early 1700s.

The settlements in New Brunswick became a part of Acadia (Acadie), which was an official colony of New France.

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36. Acadia was taken over by the British in 1713.

The British took over Acadia during Queen Anne’s War in 1713.

37. In 1751, the French built Fort Beauséjour in order to reclaim the territory.

Today, Fort Beauséjour is preserved as a National Historic Site. The site is a popular tourist attraction that is close to Moncton.

38. The “Great Expulsion” of Acadians occurred in 1755.

The Fort was taken over by the British in 1755 and the Acadians were expelled. Between 11,000 to 14,000 Acadians were forcefully deported, mostly to Louisiana. 5000 Acadians lost their lives during the expulsion.

39. New Brunswick became a part of the British colony in 1763.

New Brunswick became a part of the British colony of Nova Scotia after the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763.

40. New Brunswick’s first newspaper was published in 1783.

The Royal Saint John Gazette and Nova Scotian Intelligencer was published by William Lewis and John Ryan at Parrtown.

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41. Saint John was Canada’s first incorporated city.

Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city In 1785.

42. New Brunswick became its own district in 1784.

New Brunswick became its own district, separate from Nova Scotia, in 1784.

43. Many Loyalists fled to New Brunswick after the American Revolution.

Approximately 10,000 Loyalists fled the US and settled in the port of Saint John after the American Revolution (1775 – 1783). Most of today’s English-speaking New Brunswickers are descended from those Loyalists.

44. New Brunswick’s population exploded from 1800 to 1850.

With New Brunswick becoming a centre of woodwork and shipbuilding, the area prospered. As a result, the population grew by more than 10 times from 1800 to 1850, with many people immigrating to New Brunswick from Ireland and Scotland.

45. New Brunswick experienced an economic downturn in the late 1800s.

The decline of the wooden shipbuilding industry in the late 1800s caused an economic downturn in New Brunswick. The turn of events was so bad, that the effects lasted well into the 1900s.

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🦞 Fun Facts About New Brunswick Nature

New Brunswick is a gorgeous province filled with a multitude of varied landscapes, vistas, and nature. So we would be remiss if we did not have a section of our fun facts about New Brunswick dedicated to nature.

46. New Brunswick is mostly covered in lush forests.

In fact, 83% of the province is covered in forest. The northern portion of New Brunswick is also home to the Appalachian Mountains.

47. New Brunswick is coveted for its incredible forests.

In regard to North America’s eastern seaboard, New Brunswick has some of the last pure coastal wilderness.

48. New Brunswick has the warmest saltwater beaches in Canada.

Not only are the beaches the warmest in Canada, but New Brunswick is actually home to the warmest saltwater beaches north of the Carolinas.

49. The Bay of Fundy is a popular feeding ground for whales.

The Bay of Fundy is actually a feeding ground for 15 different species of whales, including Finbacks, Humpbacks, Pilot whales, and more. One of the significant species that come to the Bay of Fundy, is the North Atlantic Right Whale, which is currently on the endangered list.

50. The biodiversity of the Bay of Fundy is comparable to the rainforest.

This fact actually blew my mind! The Marine Biodiversity of the Bay of Fundy is so incredible, that it is actually comparable to that of the Amazon rainforest.

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51. The Bay of Fundy is home to a ton of microscopic mud shrimp.

In fact, these mudflats are a popular feeding ground for 95 percent of the world’s semipalmated sandpipers. The Bay of Fundy is an important stop in the birds’ migration from the Arctic to South America for the winter.

52. The Bay of Fundy has been warming up due to climate change.

Due to climate change, the two fastest-warming bodies of water in the world are the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Mexico.

53. New Brunswick has a blend of climates.

New Brunswick has a blend of both a coastal area climate and an inland climate. January is generally the coldest month in New Brunswick and July is the warmest.

However, the moist Atlantic air also produces mild spells in the winter and some periods of pretty cool weather in the summer.

54. Summer weather in New Brunswick is warm and comfortable.

Along the Bay of Fundy coast, you can expect an average daytime high between 20° and 22° C (68° and 72° F) in the summer. Of course, the more you move inland, the warmer the temperature gets.

55. New Brunswick has two national parks.

Fundy National Park is located on the Bay of Fundy, and Kouchibouguac National Park is on the Gulf of St. Lawrence coast, facing Prince Edward Island.

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56. New Brunswick is home to one of the top birding spots in North America.

Grand Manan Island is located in the Fundy Isles and is considered one of the top birding spots in North America. Up to 300 species of birds have been observed there.

57. Grand Manan Island is the Dulse Capital of the World.

Dulse is an edible dried seaweed. Not only does it have many healthy properties, it also contains many vitamins and minerals.

58. The Bay of Fundy is a pristine sanctuary for a variety of wild creatures.

Aside from the whales that feed in the Bay of Funday, it is also home to immense blooms of plankton, harbour porpoises, white-sided dolphins and a wide variety of seabirds.

59. New Brunswick is home to the largest ocean tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere.

Located off the coast of Deer Island, the ‘Old Sow’, as it is nicknamed, is also the second largest whirlpool in the world, after one in Norway.

🦞 Cool Facts About New Brunswick Cities and Towns

New Brunswick is filled with incredible cities and towns that are picturesque and fun to explore. But some of them really stand out for their unique reputations! While some places have fun attributes, others are just plain weird to think about!

60. Shediac is home to a huge lobster statue.

The town of Shediac is home to the World’s Largest Lobster statue. If you love roadside attractions, then add this one to your list for sure!

The lobster is a whopping 10.5 m (34 ft.) long and 4.5 m (15 ft.) high, and weighs in at an incredible 90 tonnes!

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61. New Brunswick is home to only 8 cities.

The eight cities include Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Dieppe, Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst and Miramichi.

62. Fredericton is the capital city of New Brunswick.

With a population of 58,200, Fredericton is only the 55th largest city in Canada.

63. Moncton is the largest city in New Brunswick.

Moncton has a population of approximately 108,000 people.

64. St. Martins has two UNESCO designations.

St. Martins is a small fishing village on the Bay of Fundy. The village is home to both the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve and the UNESCO Stonehammer Global Geopark.

65. St. Martins is also a very scenic village.

It is the only place in the world where you can include two covered bridges and a lighthouse, all in the same photo.

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66. Half of all people in New Brunswick live in rural areas.

This is one of the highest rates of any province in Canada.

🦞 More Fun, Interesting or Just Plain Weird Facts About New Brunswick

This is one of my favourite categories in our list of fun facts about New Brunswick! It’s a mash-up of miscellaneous tidbits of cool and sometimes weird information we gathered while researching New Brunswick.

67. New Brunswick is known as “The Picture Province.”

With its incredible scenery and friendly people, New Brunswick is often called the “The Picture Province.” It is also referred to as the “The Loyalist Province” because many of the province’s English People are descendants of Loyalists.

68. New Brunswick licence plates do not have a slogan on them.

The only time that New Brunswick has had a slogan on its plates, is from 2009 to 2011. At the time, it read – “Be…in this place / Être… ici on le peut”.

69. The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides on earth.

Sitting between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the sea level can rise to 56 feet between high and low tide.

70. The Bay of Fundy has two tide changes per day.

Each tide change brings more than 160 billion tons of water into the Bay of Fundy. The amount of water that comes into the bay for one tide change is not only more than the combined volume of all the rivers in the world, but it is also enough to fill the Grand Canyon twice.

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71. The Roosevelt family once had a home in New Brunswick.

Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt’s family used to have a summer cottage on Campobello Island, NB, which is just off the coast of Maine. The property is now preserved as the Roosevelt Campobello International Park and is actually owned by both the governments of Canada and the US.

72. A resident of Sussex, New Brunswick is thought to have invented the ice cream cone.

Unofficially known as the dairy capital of Canada, Sussex, NB is believed to be the birthplace of the ice cream cone. As the tale goes, a baker overcooked some dough and went to the ice cream parlour next door to fill it.

However, this story is vehemently disputed. Most sources claim that Italians in New York City invented the first ice cream cone in 1902.

73. The first French settlement is believed to have been in 1604.

The settlement was thought to be on Saint Croix Island, near Saint Andrews.

74. An intact shark fossil was found in New Brunswick.

The world’s oldest intact shark fossil was discovered near Atholville, in the Appalachian Mountains. The fossil was over 409 million years old!

75. The University of New Brunswick was the first English university in Canada.

The University of New Brunswick is also tied with the University of Georgia for being the oldest University in North America.

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76. The University of New Brunswick also has the oldest university building in Canada.

Located on the Fredericton Campus of the University of New Brunswick, the oldest “still in use” university building in Canada is the Old Arts Building.

77. The fastest ship in the world was built in New Brunswick.

Built in 1851, the Marco Polo ship earned the title “fastest ship in the world.”

78. New Brunswick is connected to PEI by an epic bridge.

The province of Prince Edward Island is connected to New Brunswick by the 12.9 km (8 miles) Confederation Bridge. The Confederation Bridge is not only the longest bridge in Canada, but it is also the world’s longest bridge that goes over ice-covered water.

79. The Saint John River flows backwards twice per day.

One of the most popular natural attractions in Saint John is the Reversing Rapids. The rapids are caused by the high tides that cause the Saint John River to flow backward two times per day.

80. Fiddleheads are a New Brunswick delicacy.

Fiddleheads are tightly coiled ferns that resemble the spiral end of a violin or fiddle. These edible greens are a New Brunswick delicacy.

Fiddleheads are freshly picked from the riverbanks in the spring, and you will often find them on local menus served with Atlantic salmon.

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81. The first Congrès Mondial Acadien was held in New Brunswick.

The first Congrès Mondial Acadien (World Acadia Congress) was held in Moncton, NB in 1994.

82. One-third of the world’s frozen French fries come from New Brunswick.

Frozen fries are mainly made by McCain frozen foods, which was founded in New Brunswick in 1957.

83. The scuba tank was invented in New Brunswick.

In 1839, the Scuba tank was invented by James Elliot and Alexander McAvity in Saint John, New Brunswick.

84. The Compound Steam Engine was also invented in New Brunswick.

In 1845, the Compound Steam Engine was invented in Fredericton by Benjamin F. Tibbets.

85. In 2021 a poor potato crop in New Brunswick resulted in a French fry shortage.

In 2021, a poor potato crop in New Brunswick and other Canadian provinces caused there to be a shortage of French fries around the world.

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86. The snowblower was invented in New Brunswick.

In 1870, the snowblower was invented by Robert Carr Harris in Dalhousie, New Brunswick.

87. Sardine cans were invented in New Brunswick.

In 1932, Henry T. Austin of Blacks Harbour, NB invented the pull tabs on sardine cans.

88. The original washing machine was invented in New Brunswick.

In 1843, John E. Turnbull from Saint John invented the original clothes washer with a roller wringer.

89. Hot showers wouldn’t be the same without this invention from New Brunswick.

In 1880, Thomas Campbell from Saint John, NB invented combined hot and cold-water faucets.

90. New Brunswick is also where the crossword puzzle was invented.

In 1926, the Crossword game was invented by Edward R. MacDonald, in Shediac, NB.

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91. The dump box for trucks was invented in New Brunswick.

In 1920, the dump box for Trucks was invented by Robert T. Mawhinney in Saint John, NB.

92. New Brunswick is home to Ganong Brothers Ltd.

In 1895, Ganong Brothers Ltd. was the first in Canada to produce lollipops. This iconic company later went on to be the first to use cellophane packaging in 1920, the first to make peppermint rolls in 1926, and the first to sell Valentine’s candy in heart-shaped boxes in 1932.

93. Irving Oil Limited was established in Bouctouche in 1924.

In 1977, Irving Oil became the first Canadian oil company to offer unleaded gasoline at its retail stations. Then, in the 1990s, Irving Oil also became the first oil company in Canada, and one of the first in North America, to offer gasoline with very low sulphur content.

94. New Brunswick is home to one of the first cymbal-manufacturing companies in North America.

Sabian Cymbals in Meductic, NB opened in 1981.

95. Canada’s first independent brewery was founded in Saint John.

Moosehead Brewery was founded in Saint John in 1867.

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96. Greco Pizza was founded in Moncton, NB.

Greco Pizza is an iconic pizza chain in Atlantic Canada.

🦞 Fun Facts About Famous New Brunswick People

New Brunswick is home to many famous people who have left their mark on the world. In this section, we’ll explore some fun and interesting facts about these notable New Brunswickers, from musicians and actors to politicians and inventors.

97. Acadians are descendants of French settlers who arrived in the area in the 17th and 18th centuries.

As a result, Acadian culture is an important part of New Brunswick. This is also why French and English are both spoken in New Brunswick.

98. New Brunswick has helped produce a number of famous people.

From actor Donald Sutherland to Acadian author France Daigle, Acadian musician Cayouche, folk musician Stompin’ Tom Connors, and fiddler Don Messer, there have been quite a few famous Canadians to come out of New Brunswick.

The list also includes the 11th Canadian Prime Minister R. B. Bennett, hockey players and coaches Rick Bowness and Randy Jones, and Ultimate Fighter Ryan Jimmo.

99. The 25th lieutenant governor of New Brunswick also designed the Canadian flag.

George Stanley was born in Calgary but spent much of his life in New Brunswick. Not only did he design Canada’s flag, but he also went on to become the 25th lieutenant governor of New Brunswick.

100. Louis J. Robichaud was the first Acadian premier of New Brunswick.

He became the first Acadian premier in 1960.

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101. Sandra Lovelace Nicholas of New Brunswick was the first indigenous female member of the Senate.

She became the first indigenous female member of the Senate in 2005.

102. Graydon Nicholas was the first Indigenous lieutenant governor of New Brunswick.

He became the first Indigenous lieutenant governor in 2009.

103. Molly Kool was one of North America’s first female sea captains.

She was born and raised in New Brunswick.

104. Sir Charles G.D. Roberts was the first Canadian poet to be knighted.

He was a New Brunswicker.

105. The co-founder of MGM was raised in Saint John, NB.

Louis B. Mayer was born in Russia but grew up in New Brunswick.

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106. Willie O’Ree is from Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Entering the league in 1958, he was the first black hockey player in the NHL.

107. Winnifred Blair of Saint John was the first Miss Canada.

She earned the title in 1923. However, that competition is actually unrelated to the current Miss Canada pageant, which started in 1946.

🦞 Fun Facts About New Brunswick Landmarks and Attractions

New Brunswick is home to several notable landmarks and attractions. There are a ton of fun facts about New Brunswick tied to these sites, so we chose some of the best ones for this post.

108. Hopewell Rocks are New Brunswick’s most famous attraction.

Located on the coast of the Bay of Fundy, the Hopewell Rocks are a group of rock towers standing 12 to 21 metres in height (40 to 70 feet). The iconic “flowerpot” rock formations are caused by erosion from the bay’s famously high tides.

109. Hopewell Rocks lost an iconic formation in 2022.

In February of 2022, one of New Brunswick’s iconic Flowerpot Rocks on Fundy Trail toppled into the sea in a storm.

110. New Brunswick is home to a lot of Lighthouses.

I absolutely LOVE lighthouses! And New Brunswick is home to more than 60 of these iconic structures. In fact, New Brunswick is famous for its inland lighthouse system covering its many inland rivers.

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111. Magnetic Hill in New Brunswick is mind-boggling.

Due to a very convincing optical illusion, if you put your car in neutral on Magnetic Hill in Moncton, it will appear to run uphill. This apparently works with water running uphill as well!

112. New Brunswick is home to the world’s largest axe.

New Brunswick is also home to the world’s largest axe. Located in Nackawic, this roadside attraction stands 15 m (49 ft) tall.

113. New Brunswick is home to the Covered Bridge Capital of Atlantic Canada.

Kings County is considered the Covered Bridge Capital of Atlantic Canada. In fact, New Brunswick has more than 55 remaining covered bridges. The bridges are not only incredible to look at but display pride in craftsmanship, heritage, engineering and design from a bygone era.

114. The Longest Covered Bridge in the World is located in Hartland, New Brunswick.

The bridge measures 390 metres (1,282 feet) long and is quite scenic. During our visit, the town was having a concert in the park next to the bridge, which was quite the treat!

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115. New Brunswick has the oldest operating museum in Canada.

Located in Saint John, the New Brunswick Museum is Canada’s oldest still-operating museum. One of the museum’s claims to fame is that it houses the world’s oldest intact shark fossil.

116. You can visit a living history museum in New Brunswick.

The Village Historique Acadien is a living history museum demonstrating what life was like for Acadians in New Brunswick from 1770 to 1949.

117. New Brunswick is home to 2 of Canada’s 3 Trappist monasteries.

While Trappists eat what they can grow themselves and drink what they can collect on their own, the monks in New Brunswick do not brew their own beer.

Fun Facts About New Brunswick Canada – Final Thoughts


And that concludes our tour of the amazing province of New Brunswick! We hope you enjoyed learning about some of the fun and interesting facts that make this province such a unique and special place.

From the world’s highest tides to where lollipops were invented, New Brunswick is a place full of fascinating history, breathtaking natural beauty, and friendly people.

So if you’re looking for your next adventure, consider adding New Brunswick to your Canadian travel bucket list – we promise it won’t disappoint!

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