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SAINT JOHNNEW BRUNSWICK > SAINT JOHN• www.saintjohn.ca• Located in south-central New Brunswick along the north

shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the St. John River

• Population: City of Saing John > 70,100 Metropolitain area > 127,760

Average Temperatures: [ º c]

Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

High -3 -2 2 8 15 20 22 22 18 12 6 0

Low -14 -13 -7 -1 4 8 12 12 8 3 -2 -10

Notable features: • First settlement established in 1604; incorporated in 1785 • Largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick • Saint John has some of the highest tides in the world, rising about 28 feet • The harbour is home to a terminal for cruise ships and container ships • Two coastal mountain ranges run along the Bay of Fundy – the St. Croix Highlands and the Caledonia Highlands • Historically and until the early 2000s, shipbuilding was a main industry. Today primary industries include: Higher Education, Health, IT Research and Development, Tourism as well as Oil Refinery and the Port of Saint John • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (Saint John Sea Dogs); National Basketball League (Saint John Mill Rats) • 90-minute drive from the US border at Calais, Maine

Main Attractions (examples): • Revsersing Falls: http://new-brunswick.net/Saint_John/reversingfalls/reversing.html • Jet Boating: jetboatrides.com • City Market: www.sjcitymarket.ca /Market Square: www.marketsquaresj.com • Fundy Trail: www.fundytrailparkway.com • Carleton Martello Tower: www.pc.gc.ca • Stonehammer Geopark: www.stonehammergeopark.com • New Brunswick Museum: www.nbm-mnb.ca • Imperial Theatre: www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca • St. Martin’s Caves: www.stmartinscanada.com

Libraries: Several public library branches Shopping Malls: Several (McAllister Place; Brunswick Square; Eastpoint, Lancaster Mall ) + downtown boutiques, department stores and more Movie theatres: 2 multiplex High Schools: several public schools in Saint John and surrounding suburbs Public transit: Public bus system servicing Saint John and surrounding areatransit to school may include: Public bus / School Bus / Walking

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City/Suburb

wHere NATurAl wONderS lIve ArOuNd every TurNSaint John is known as the “Fundy City” due to its location on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. The city and region has deep historical roots in Canada as the first incorporated city in Canada, and a major shipbuilding centre until the early 2000s. Today, the city is a thriving metropolis with growing suburban neighbourhoods. Residents are mainly English, Irish, Scottish, French, German and Dutch in origin. With charming historical streets and markets, cultural musuems, theatres and shops to the beauty of the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is a vibrant city mixed with urban adventures.

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discover: SAINT JOHN

POLEY MOUNTAIN : SKI/SNOWBOARD

FREDERICTON (Provincial Capital): 115 km

NEW BRUNSWICKMoncton

SAINT JOHN

FREDERICTON

Kouchibouguac National Park

FundyNational Park

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Poley Mountain

FUNDY PARK / TRAILS

HISTORY & CULTURE

SPORTS / RECREATION / TEEN AMENITIES

EXCELLENT SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Saint John - Urban Adventure On The Magnificent Bay Of Fundyhttp://discoversaintjohn.comWith the Bay of Fundy at its front door, natural parks and colourful streetscapes steeped in historic maritime charm, it doesn’t take much for visitors to discover why Saint John is Canada’s Original City! There is simply no other place in the Maritimes where the urban charms of a vibrant, historic city nestle up against the grand, natural allure of this world-famous Bay.

Location: south-Central New Brunswick

Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing • Cycling • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Kayaking • Roller-blading • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding

Recreation for students: Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music concerts • Movies • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts • Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational centres Why Saint John?

• Vibrant city full of urban adventure on the edge of nature• Atlantic Canadian culture and heritage• Few international students • Close to national parks• Great value - East Coast Experience • Majority of the population is Anglophone

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