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Capital City:
Fredericton
New Brunswick is a seaside province in eastern Canada with a
diverse and fascinating cultural heritage. It borders Nova
Scotia, Québec and the American state of Maine. It is also
bordered on most of three sides by water, including the Gulf
of St. Lawrence, the Northumberland Strait, and the Bay of
Fundy.
Almost rectangular in shape, it extends about 322 kilometres
from north to south, and 242 kilometres from east to west. The
eastern coast boasts sandy beaches and warm, salt waters. The
Bay of Fundy features the highest and wildest tides in the
world – up to 54 feet – which have helped to carve a
spectacular coastline. Twice a day, 200 billion tonnes of
water enter and leave the Bay, which is equal to the water in
all the rivers on the planet.
About 750,000 people live in New Brunswick, 35 per cent of
which is French-speaking. This is due largely to the
500,000-strong Acadian community. Acadia was originally a
French colony dating back to the 1500s.
In New Brunswick, you can participate in coastal activities
such as swimming and whale watching, enjoy extensive trails
and campgrounds, watch for wildlife, and take in a range of
festivals, galleries, and cultural events.
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