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Area
73,440 sq. km or 28,354 sq. mi.
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Area
Code
506 - area code must be dialed for long-distance calls to areas
within and outside New Brunswick
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Average
High Temperatures
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June
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23°
Celsius
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73°
Fahrenheit
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July
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26°
Celsius
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79°
Fahrenheit
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August
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25°
Celsius
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77°
Fahrenheit
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September
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19°
Celsius
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66°
Fahrenheit
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Capital
City
Fredericton
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Climate
New Brunswick has a blend of climate typical of a coastal area and
that of an inland province. Summers are typically warm and comfortable
- but not too hot. Many pleasant but cooler days are experienced
in spring and autumn. Temperatures are given in Celsius rather than
Fahrenheit.
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Clothing
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May/June:
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light
shirt & pants, sweater or light jacket
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July/August:
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light
summer wear, shorts, t-shirt
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Late
Sept./Oct.:
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warmer
clothing, long pants, sweater, jacket
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Nov.–April:
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winter
clothing, heavy jacket, boots
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Customs
New Brunswick Border Customs Offices: (Area code 506)
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Destinations
Information Signage System
Watch for the blue and white standardized Destinations signs as
you travel New Brunswick. These signs feature bold, easy-to-read
universal symbols to show you the way to New Brunswick adventures,
attractions and services.
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Duty
Free Items(For American Residents)
Returning to the U.S.:
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may
declare a $200 U.S. daily purchase exemption — per
person, tax and duty free (excluding alcoholic beverages
and tobacco products.)
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may
declare $400 U.S. purchase exemption — per person,
after a 48-hour absence from the U.S., every 30 days, tax
and duty free (including alcoholic beverages and tobacco
products.)
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may
include not more than 1 litre (33.8 oz) of alcoholic beverages
in exemptions — per person, after a 48-hour absence
from the U.S., tax and duty free.
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may
include not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars in exemptions
— per person, after 48-hour absence from the U.S.,
tax and duty free.
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must
be 21 years of age to import alcoholic beverages or tobacco
products into the state of Maine.
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Goods for the personal use of the visitor, that are appropriate
for the needs of the visitor, and consistent with the purpose, nature
and duration of the intended stay in Canada. Personal gifts to the
value of $60 (Canadian funds), in any one case, exclusive of tobacco
products, alcoholic beverages or advertising material. Recreational
vehicles and equipment for personal use for the duration of the
visit.
Note: Firearms are only permitted temporary importation
for purposes of officially sanctioned hunting seasons or for organized
sporting or competition events. Under no circumstances are firearms
allowed for personal protection. Revolvers, pistols, fully-automatic
weapons or any operative firearms under 66 cm (26 in.) in overall
length are prohibited; others may require a permit. Magazine capacity
must not exceed five rounds for centre fire rifles and shotguns
and 10 rounds for semi-automatic handguns.
Returning United States residents (after more than 48 hours
in Canada): $400 worth of articles for personal use. If all or part
of this exemption has been claimed in the preceding 30 days, a limit
of $200 per individual. Duty-free items can include up to 100 cigars
(non-Cuban), one litre (33.8 ounces) of alcoholic beverage (if 21
years of age or older) and 200 cigarettes (one carton). If visit
was less than 48 hours, $200 exemption can include 50 cigarettes,
10 cigars (non-Cuban), and not more than 4 oz. of alcoholic beverages.
Duty-free shops are located at major U.S./Canada border crossings.
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Ferry
Service
On the lower reaches of the St. John River and Kennebecasis River,
there are several toll-free ferries in operation. Another free ferry
operates between Letete and Deer Island. There are toll ferries
between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec. Within the province,
ferries operate from Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan and Deer Island
to Campobello. (The latter operates only during the summer.)
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Highways
and Byways
New Brunswick has the newest, most exciting Scenic Drive/Discovery
Byway Network on the eastern seaboard. Follow the River Valley Scenic
Drive, the Fundy Coastal Drive, The Acadian Coastal Drive, Appalachian
Range Route or the Miramichi River Route. Also explore our many
Discovery Byways located throughout the province.
Speed limits are posted in kilometres and permit a maximum of 80
km/h (50 mph) on provincial highways and 50 km/h (30mph) in urban
districts unless otherwise indicated. Seat belts are mandatory for
drivers and passengers. Children under five years of age and under
18 kilograms (40 lbs) must be in an infant carrier or approved child
restraint.
The carrying (transporting) of radar detectors in vehicles is
prohibited whether the device is in use and connected or not.
U.S. driver's licences are valid for operating a motor vehicle in
New Brunswick. Unleaded and diesel gas are available throughout
the province and are sold by the litre. There are 3.78 litres in
one U.S. gallon.
Vehicle insurance is compulsory in the province, with a minimum
inclusive coverage of $200,000. U.S. motorists are advised to obtain
a Canadian Non-Resident Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle Liability
Insurance Card which is accepted as evidence of financial responsibility
anywhere in Canada. It is available only in the United States through
U.S. insurance companies. In case of an accident on a highway related
to the operation of a motor vehicle, the operator shall offer assistance
to the injured person and is required to give his name and address.
If total damage amounts to $1000 or over or has caused death or
injury to any person, particulars must be reported immediately to
the nearest police department.
The driver of a motor vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus
which is displaying red flashing lights shall stop not less than
5 m (16 ft) from the bus and shall not pass until the
bus is again in motion or the lights have stopped flashing.
Trailers are welcome and no entry permit is required. The maximum
length allowed for a trailer is 14.65 m (48 ft); for
a trailer plus the towing vehicle, 23 m (75 ft, 6 in)
including any overhanging load, and no two-or three-axle motor vehicle
may exceed 12.5 m (41 ft).
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Holidays
(2000)
- New
Year's Day (Jan. 1)
- Good
Friday (April 21)
- Easter
Monday (April 24)
- Victoria
Day (May 22)
- Canada
Day (July 1)
- New
Brunswick Day (Aug. 7)
- Labour
Day (Sept. 4)
- Thanksgiving
Day (Oct. 9)
- Remembrance
Day (Nov.11)
- Christmas
Day (Dec. 25)
- Boxing
Day (Dec. 26)
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Hospitals/Emergencies
In the event of an emergency visitors should dial 0 or 911. Medical
services are listed in the front of telephone directories and are
marked by a white H on a green background on road signs. Visitors
should check health insurance coverage before leaving home and carry
copies of current prescriptions.
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Language
New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province with
approximately 33 per cent of the population French-speaking.
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Liquor
Legal drinking age in licensed premises is 19 years. Bottled liquor
(spirits, wine, beer) is sold in government stores. There are various
private stores throughout the province that sell liquor as agencies
for the NB Liquor Corporation.
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Metric
System
The metric system is based on 10s.
- 100
degrees Celsius equals 212 Fahrenheit.
- 0
degrees Celsius equals 32 Fahrenheit.
- A
kilometre (km) is five-eighths of a mile.
- A
kilogram (kg) weighs 2.2 pounds.
- A
metre is 39.37 inches.
Gasoline,
among other products, is sold in litres. One litre equals 0.264
U.S. gallons and 0.219 Imperial gallons.
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Passports
& Visas
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States do not require
passports or visas but identification is needed — a birth certificate,
proof of citizenship, voter's certificate or other identifying papers.
If under 18 and unaccompanied by an adult, you must bring written
permission of parent or guardian to travel in Canada. If you are
a citizen of another country and a resident in the United States,
bring your Alien Registration Receipt Card.
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Pets
Domestic dogs and cats arriving from outside Canada must be accompanied
by a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, clearly identifying
each animal and certifying it has been vaccinated against rabies
within the preceding three years. When making accommodation reservations
check that pets are allowed. Be sure to keep your pet on a leash.
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Police
Officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) patrol New
Brunswick's highways and are responsible for other provincial police
duties. Municipal forces exist within most communities.
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Population
About 738,133 souls are proud to call New Brunswick home, and most
of them live along the coasts and in the river valleys. Nearly 33
per cent of them are French-speaking, and New Brunswick is Canadaís
only officially bilingual province. Saint John is the provinceís
oldest and largest city with a population of 72,494. Moncton is
home to 59,313; Fredericton, the capital, has a population of about
47,154. Bathurstís population is about 13,815; Edmundstonís is almost
17,814 and Campbelltonís is nearly 8,404. Miramichi, established
on January 1, 1995, incorporates the towns of Chatham and Newcastle
and several other communities and boasts a population of about 19,241.
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Reservations
A free, in-province reservation system is available at provincial
visitor information centres shown at major entry points on the New
Brunswick Travel Map. It allows you to make advance reservations
directly with hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, country inns,
farm vacations, outfitters and many privately owned campgrounds
throughout the province.
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Sales
Tax
On April 1, 1997, the retail sales tax in New Brunswick and the
federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) were replaced by a single,
harmonized value-added tax, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The
HST has the same basic operating rules as the GST and will apply
at a single rate of 15 per cent to the same base of goods and services.
Foreign visitors and businesses will be entitled to claim a rebate
of the HST paid on eligible goods that are subsequently exported
or taken out of Canada by the person within 60 days of purchase.
Eligible goods will include most goods except excisable items, such
as alcohol and tobacco products. In addition, a rebate of the HST
paid by foreign visitors and businesses in respect of short-term
accommodation will be available. The current dollar thresholds for
the minimum claim per invoice and application will be modified to
reflect the 15 per cent rate.
HST Rebate Forms are available at all provincial visitor information
centres and the New Brunswick Duty Free shops at Woodstock, Clair
and Saint-Léonard. For information on rebate guidelines and
exemptions please write: Revenue Canada Customs & Excise, Visitors
Rebate Program, Summerside Tax Centre, 275 Pope Road, Summerside,
Prince Edward Island, C1N 6C6 or call toll free -visit
(in Canada), (outside Canada.)
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Seasons
New Brunswick is not simply a summer destination... order
online or call for your copy of
our White Gold Rush Catalogue and the Fall Adventures on Fire brochure.
In addition, some attractions have extended summer operating hours
to allow visitors to enjoy the splendid autumn scenery, so be sure
to call the establishments directly for specifics.
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Tide
Schedules
Since tide schedules change every day and vary with location, times
of high and low tides should be obtained from a visitor information
centre or by calling
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Time
New Brunswick is on Atlantic Daylight Time. Entering New Brunswick
from Maine or Quebec, set your watch ahead one hour.
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Visitor
Information Centres
The Province maintains Visitor Information Centres at major entry
points:
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Saint-Jacques
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Route
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Woodstock
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On
U.S. Route 95
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St.
Stephen
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King Street, on highway 1 in centre of town
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Aulac
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Just
off Route 2 Trans-Canada Highway, exit 550A, 1 km from N.S.
border
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Campbellton
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In
City Centre Mall, Salmon Blvd.
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Other information centres sponsored by municipalities and service
clubs are located throughout the province.
Visitor information centres are indicated by a 
on the New Brunswick Travel Map and along provincial highways.
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Want
More Information
Online: www.tourismnbcanada.com
Write:
Tourism New Brunswick
P.O. Box 12345
Campbellton NB E3N 3T6
Canada
Telephone:
(from Canada & U.S.A.)
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Weather
Forecast
Online:
New Brunswick's weather forecasts are produced from Environment
Canada's New Brunswick Weather Services Office located in Fredericton.
Free recorded area forecast:
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Fredericton
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Moncton
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Miramichi
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Other
Publications Available
Call or order
online if you would like to receive our 2000 Outfitter Listings,
Travel Map, White Gold Rush Catalogue, or Fall Adventures on Fire
Brochure.
And once you're here, stop at any Visitor Information Centre and
pick up your copy of the Welcome to New Brunswick and five Scenic
Drive Guides as well as detailed itineraries on our many Discovery
Byways.
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