Saint John, New Brunswick

Saint John is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick and the oldest incorporated city in Canada. In 2001 it had a population of 69,661 (metropolitan population/conurbation 122,678).

Quick Saint John facts

• The mayor of Saint John is Norm McFarlane, first elected in 2004.
• "Saint" in Saint John is never abbreviated - in this way the city cannot be confused with St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The city has a booming cruise ship industry. An estimated 142,000 passengers visited in 2004.
• Saint John is the industrial centre of the province.