NEW BRUNSWICK

	New Brunswick is one of the Maritime Provinces. New Brunswick borders on Quebec on its left, Nova Scotia on the right and the United States (Maine) on the left and underneath. It also touches the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The population of New Brunswick is 747 300 (2008). The capital city is Fredericton. Click here to see a clear map of New Brunswick.
At the top of New Brunswick's flag is the Golden Lion of Britain, a sign of their ties with Britain. Underneath is a ship which reminds people of the historical importance of shipbuilding in New Brunswick and that it is a Maritime Province.
New Brunswick's provincial flower is the Purple Violet. This flower grows in moist meadows and along river banks. It is a spring flower but often blooms until October. It grows throughout New Brunswick. To learn more about New Brunswick's flower symbol please click here.	Photo courtesy of New Brunswick.net.
The Black-capped Chickadee is the provincial bird that was voted in by the people of New Brunswick. It is a lively bird that stays in New Brunswick all year and makes its nests in evergreen trees. It is often heard singing through the winter. Click here to learn more about the Black-capped Chickadee.
New Brunswick's provincial tree is the Balsam Fir. The Fir has been important throughout New Brunswick's history as it was the base of the pulp and paper industry and is sold for lumber. It also makes a great Christmas tree. To learn more about the Balsam Fir please click here.
In the middle of the coat of arms is the shield which has the same symbols as the flag. It is held up up deer that are wearing native beads around their necks with the symbols of Britain and France hanging from them. This stands for Nova Scotia's historical ties to Britain and France and the Native People of Nova Scotia. At the bottom is the flower symbol, the purple violet and at the top is the Atlantic Salmon further showing that they are a Maritime Province.
The New Brunswick tartan has coloured lines and squares that each stand for something different: Forest green lines=lumber industry Meadow green lines=agriculture industry Blue lines=coastal and inland water (fishing industry) Gold lines=potential wealth Red squares=the loyalty and devotion of early Loyalist settlers Grey and gold=provincial colours. Click here to learn more about the tartan.

Please click here to learn more about the symbols of New Brunswick.

Click here to go to the government site and learn even more about New Brunswick. - This is in English or French.

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