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Moncton was named for Lt. Col Stephen Monckton who expelled the French from the original settlement of Fort Beausejour in 1755, the present spelling is the result of a clerical error.
Today this city of 60,000 is a transportation hub for Atlantic Canada.
Centennial Park on the west end of town has woodlands and a lake with a man-made beach - this is a year-round centre for recreation of all kinds.
Observe the famous tidal bore from downtown's Bore Park. Don't miss Magnetic Hill where you can see your vehicle coast uphill.
Nearby is the Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Also visit the Acadian Museum,and Moncton Museum.
For families there is Magic Mountain Water Park and Crystal Palace Amusement Park. |
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This town of 8,700 located on Lake Melville is the main service centre for Labrador. Its development has been tied with its large airport, now a training centre for NATO pilots.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay holds an annual canoe regatta and in March a winter carnival. The town is the starting point for hunting and fishing expeditions into the wilderness.
Visit the Labrador Heritage and Culture Centre on the former Canadian Forces base, and the new Labrador Interpretation Centre at nearby North West River |
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Founded in 1783 by Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, St. Andrews is known
as Canada's oldest seaside resort town with a population that ranges from 1,800
in winter to 2,600 in summer. Its status as a Canadian National Historic District
makes it a haven for historical sites such as The Blockhouse, circa 1812
and The Sheriff Andrews House, circa 1820.
Its location on the Atlantic Ocean allows for a multitude of oceanic activities
such as whale watching, fishing, sea-kayaking and boating.
The Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium/Museum and the Sunbury
Shores Arts and Nature Centre offer educational information on the local marine
and fishing industry and Acadian culture and arts.
The Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden and Centennial Park offer green
space and recreational sites and The Fairmont Algonquin Golf Club is one
of the premiere golf courses in New Brunswick.
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This city of 26,000 is Nova Scotia's third largest. It was founded in 1785 and settled by Loyalists from New York State. Later on immigrants from Scotland arrived. At the turn of the 20th century, with the construction of the steel plant, Sydney boomed. This, and the nearby coal mines helped Sydney's development into a major port. The ferry to Newfoundland leaves from North Sydney.
There are several museums worth visiting. Cossit House Museum, Jost House Museum, the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, and the St. Patrick's Church Museum.
Take a stroll along the three km Boardwalk or in Wentworth Park. |
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Founded in 1785, Saint John is a major deep sea port and is home to 73,000 people. Its waterfront is a mixture of beautiful historic buildings with modern facilities consisting of shopping and office centres and a Convention and Trade Centre.
Saint John is famous for its Reversing Falls, which is a phenomenon that occurs when the tidal water from the Bay of Fundy reverses the flow of the Saint John river.
At The Old City Market the roof resembles an inverted ship's hull, and a variety of seafood, produce, crafts and collectables can be found here.
Be sure to visit the New Brunswick Museum one of Canada's oldest.
Every August Saint John hosts Festival by the Sea a national festival of the performing arts. |
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Summerside, known as Prince Edward Island's second city, is currently developing its potential as a tourist destination. With quaint shopping areas, excellent live theatre at Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre, and a growing variety of stores and restaurants, the area is rapidly earning the attention it deserves. There are excellent accommodations in the area, and several heritage and cultural sites worthy of a visit. These include both the Eptek National Exhibition Centre, one of Prince Edward Island's best museums and galleries, the heritage houses of Wyatt Heritage Properties and the College of Piping, a world-class institute focusing on training in the Celtic and Highland arts. The school is also home to Summerside's Highland Gathering, an annual event involving highland sporting events and music and dancing competitions. |
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Tiny Cavendish sees its population of 300 permanent residents spiral each summer when over 100,000 visitors come to enjoy the area's many attractions.
Situated inside Prince Edward Island National Park, Cavendish is home to the province's most famous tourist site, the Anne of Green Gables House. In Cavendish is also Anne of Green Gables authoress LM Montgomery's childhood home, grave and a interpretive centre.
Also popular is Cavendish Beach, a beautiful white sand beach that has some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. The community also boasts Avonlea, an Anne of Green Gables inspired theme park, three champion-level golf courses, the Cavendish Red Trolley, Sandspit Amusement Park and several tourist museums. |
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Corner Brook is on the west coast of Newfoundland. Its population of 22,000 makes it Newfoundland's second largest city. Corner Brook's proximity to the spectacular Gros Morne National Park make it an ideal centre for touring. The salmon fishing here is world class, and skiing at nearby Marble Mountain is considered the best east of the Canadian Rockies.
Corner Brook has one of the largest pulp and paper mills in the world. It has an active arts scene at the Arts and Cultural Centre, and recreational facilities at the downtown Margaret Bowater Park. |
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Halifax was founded in 1749 and has always been a major port. Today it is a modern city of 180,000.
Not to be missed is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which houses a maritime history collection, including
the great Halifax explosion and the RMS Titanic.
On a hill overlooking downtown Halifax is the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site a star-shaped fort where British Military life in the 1800's is re-created.
Known as "The City of Trees" Halifax has many parks, including the Halifax Public Gardens which is a classic Victorian park.
Stroll through Historic Properties - 200 year old waterfront buildings that have been restored to house a variety of boutiques, shops and restaurants.
Visit a tribute to Canada's immigrants at Pier 21.
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Miramichi
The City of Miramichi was formed in 1995 through the amalgamation of the regions
of Chatham, Newcastle, Douglastown, Loggieville and Nelson-Miramichi, making it
not only the newest city, but the largest city in northern New Brunswick with
a population of 20,000.
The history surrounding Miramichi's significant shipbuilding economy and architecture
is evident through areas such as Historic Rankin House Museum and Beaubears
Island.
Visit the Water Street Business District, a designated National Historic
District, which was once the centre of a bustling shipbuilding industry and now
houses local shops, restaurants and services.
Sites such as the French Fort Cove Nature Park and Ritchie Wharf offer
a multitude of activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating on the
famous Miramichi River.
Other areas of interest include the historic Beaverbrook House and the
Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre. |
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DesBarres Manor Inn
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