🌎 Overview

New Brunswick, located in eastern Canada, is a bilingual province known for its coastal landscapes, forests, and rivers. Nicknamed the "Canada’s Coastal Gem", it has a strong maritime culture, thriving fisheries, and a growing economy centered on energy, forestry, and tourism.

• Capital: Fredericton
• Largest City: Moncton
• Other Major Cities: Saint John, Bathurst, Miramichi
• Founded: July 1, 1867 (Confederation)
• Province: New Brunswick
• Country: Canada
• Time Zone: Atlantic Time (AT/ADT)
• Population: ~800,000 (2025 est.)
• Area: 72,908 km² (28,150 sq mi)
• Bordering Provinces & States: Quebec (northwest), Nova Scotia (east), Maine, USA (west), Gulf of St. Lawrence & Bay of Fundy (south)

🏔️ Geography & Nature

New Brunswick is rich in forests, rivers, and coastline. The Bay of Fundy, known for its dramatic tides, is a major natural attraction. The province offers hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and scenic drives along the coast and through national parks.

🏭 Economy & Industry

New Brunswick’s economy is driven by forestry, fisheries, energy, and manufacturing. Moncton is a hub for transportation and business, while the province invests in technology and tourism growth.

🌆 Culture & Cities

New Brunswick is officially bilingual, with both English and French widely spoken. Cultural highlights include Acadian heritage, music festivals, and maritime traditions. Fredericton is known for its universities and arts scene.

🏞️ Tourism & Attractions

• Bay of Fundy: World-famous tides and whale watching.
• Fundy National Park: Hiking, camping, waterfalls.
• Hopewell Rocks: Iconic flowerpot rock formations.
• Reversing Falls: Unique tidal phenomenon in Saint John.
• Magnetic Hill: Gravity hill optical illusion in Moncton.

🎓 Education & Innovation

New Brunswick hosts universities like University of New Brunswick (Fredericton & Saint John) and Mount Allison University, supporting research in marine sciences, forestry, and technology.

🍁 Tagline

“New Brunswick — Canada’s Coastal Gem.”

🎵 Culture & Cuisine

New Brunswick blends Acadian, Indigenous, and English-speaking Canadian cultures. Festivals, arts, and local cuisine are widely celebrated.

Music & Arts

• Acadian Festivals & Music
• Fredericton Arts & Cultural Events
• Saint John Theatre & Galleries

Cuisine & Food

• Seafood specialties (lobster, scallops, salmon)
• Traditional Acadian dishes
• Local craft breweries and bakeries