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Discover New Brunswick: History, News, Travel, and Stories
Explore the events, newspaper stories, people, and moments that shaped New Brunswick through the years.
1749--French population of the Acadian Mainland (New Brunswick) : 1,000.
1755—Before the proscription of September. French population of the Acadian Mainland (New Brunswick) 4,300
After the proscription.
French population of the Acadian Mainland (New Brunswick) 4,800
(1756 - 1763) Seven Years' War - British extended control to include all of N.B.
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1763 - N.B. absorbed into colony of Nova Scotia
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1784 - New Brunswick established as a separate colony from Nova Scotia
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1806--Population of New Brunswick, about 35,000.
1834--Population of New Brunswick : 119,457.
1839 - Aroostook War - N.B. and Maine Lumbermen clashed over undefined border
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1842 - Boundary between Maine and New Brunswick settled by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty.
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1848 - N.B. granted self-government
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1862 - Mount Allison University accepts the first woman student in Sackville, N.B.
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1867 - New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined Ontario and Quebec in the new Dominion of Canada; Honourable Sir Narcisse-Fortunat Belleau appointed first lieutenant-governor; Pierre-Joseph-Oliver Chauveau became first premier
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1867 - British North America Act joined Nova Scotia and N.B. in one federal union; became one of four original provinces of Dominion of Canada
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1869 - It is said that 121 vessels were sunk or beached on the coat of new Brunswick and Nova Scotia by the recent tidal wave.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
October 30, 1869
1871--Population of New Brunswick 285,594
1873
NEW BRUNSWICK, a province of the Dominion of Canada, bounded on the N. W. by the province of Quebec, from which it is separated by the River Restigouche; N. by Baie Ghaleurs; E. by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait, the latter separating it from Prince Edward Island; S. by the Bay of Fundy and part of Nova Scotia; and on the W. by the State of Maine, from which it is separated by the St. Croix and St. John rivers; extending from lat. 45° 5 to 48° 40' N., lon. 63° 50' to 68° W.; greatest length from N. to S. 230 miles; breadth 190 miles; area 27,322 square miles, equal to 17,480,230 acres. Its coast line is about 500 miles in length, interrupted only at the, point of junction with Nova Scotia, where an isthmus of not more than 11 miles in breadth connects the two territories and separates the waters of Northumberland Strait from those of the Bay of Fundy, and which it is proposed to unite by means of a canal, called the Bay Verte Canal.
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1895 - New Brunswick
New Bruns' wick, a province of the Dominion of Canada, bounded on the N.W. by the province of Quebec, from which it is separated by the river Restigouche, N. by the Bay of Chaleurs, E. by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait, the latter separating it from Prince Edward Island, S. by the Bay of Fundy and £ of Nova Scotia, and on the W. by the state of Maine, from which it is separated by the St. Croix and St. John Rivers, extending from lat. 45° 5' to 48° 40' N., lon. 63° 50' to 68° W. Greatest length, from N. to S., 230 miles; breadth, 190 miles; area, 28,200 square miles. Its coast-line is about 500 miles in length, interrupted only at the point of junction with Nova Scotia, where an isthmus of not more than 11 miles in breadth connects the two territories and separates Northumberland Strait from the Bay of Fundy. The surface of the country is generally flat or undulating, with some hills skirting the Bay of Fundy and the rivers St. John and Restigouche. The shores of...
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1899 - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, one of the provinces of the Dominion of Canada, is smaller than either Quebec or Ontario, and larger than either Nova Scotia or the little province of Prince Edward Island. It is shaped like the state of Maine, and has the same rocky, indented coast. The northern and northwestern part of New Brunswick is quite mountainous, and many rivers, taking their start amongst these mountains, flow in a southerly or southeasterly direction.
The largest river is the St. John, which empties into the Bay of Fundy. At its mouth is the city of St. John, which is five times as large as any other city in the province.
The World and Its People, Book IV, Our American Neighbors by Fanny E Coe, 1899, Page 30
1910 - Chocolate bar invented by Ganong brothers in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
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1919 - New Brunswick women win the right to vote in provincial elections.
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1922 - Hartland Bridge covered - longest covered bridge in world
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1932 - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police assume the policing of New Brunswick.
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1955 - N.B.recorded low temperature of -47.2° C measured at Sisson Dam
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1974 - N.B. became first province to draft statutes in both official languages
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New Brunswick has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in New Brunswick:
1. Fundy National Park: Explore the stunning landscapes of Fundy National Park, known for its dramatic tides, extensive hiking trails, and beautiful waterfalls. Don't miss the chance to witness the famous Hopewell Rocks at low tide, where you can walk on the ocean floor.
2. Hopewell Rocks: These iconic rock formations on the Bay of Fundy shoreline are a must-see. Depending on the tides, you can either walk among the towering flowerpot-like rocks or kayak around them.
3. Saint John: Visit the historic port city of Saint John. Take a stroll along the picturesque waterfront, explore the vibrant uptown district, and check out the New Brunswick Museum to learn about the province's history.
4. Irving Nature Park: Enjoy nature walks and birdwatching in this serene park near Saint John. The park features various trails that lead to beautiful coastal vistas and diverse ecosystems.
5. Kouchibouguac National Park: This park on the Acadian coast offers a mix of sandy beaches, salt...
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