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Welcome
to Saint John
 Saint
John, the Fundy City, where it all begins. We're steeped in
history but we're primed for the future! For Saint John, it
began in 1785 when we became Canada's first incorporated city.
Two-hundred (plus) years later, we enjoy the historic architecture
and rich cultural heritage of our ancestors, the highest concentration
of arts, dining and entertainment in the Province (on our waterfront)
and a national and international reputation as a great place
to live and work. continued »
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Seafarer’s Mission |
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In the days of sail, Saint John was the third largest seaport in the British Empire. Ships sailed into our port from all over the world. full article »
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| Irving Nature Park |
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The Irving Nature Park is a special haven for wildlife and for people. Located just minutes from downtown Saint John, this 600 acre (243 hectares) site was created in 1992 by J.D. Irving Limited... full article » |
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Black History |
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Black people were in the Province of New Brunswick even before its earliest settlements. They came as Indian captives, explorers, workers in the fur trade and early industries... full article » |
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Provincial Publications Ltd. All rights reserved.
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The New Brunswick Coat of Arms
 The shield on our coat of arms, linking us with England, through the lion and celebrating our maritime location and shipbuilding prominence, was assigned by Queen Victoria in 1868. The other features were assigned by Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 25, 1984, during a visit to Fredericton.
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