~Fun Facts~
The first ice cream cone was invented by Walter Donelly a baker who lived in New Brunswick.
Musicians from New Brunswick were the first to accompany silent movie pictures in North America.
New Brunswick is also home to the world's longest covered bridge.
The world's biggest lobster also calls New Brunswick home. He is 10.5 meters long and 4.5 meters high and weighs 90 tons.
The largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere is located off the coast of Deer Island in New Brunswick.
Sibian Cymbals are manufactured in New Brunswick. Drummers for Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Billy Joel as well as percussionists with the Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Cleveland and New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestras all use Sibian Cymbals.
The first chocolate bar was also invented in New Brunswick by Arthur Ganong.
The world's largest axe is located in New Brunswick. It stands 15 meters high.
Saint John has the steepest main street in all of Canada. Over the distance of 2 city blocks, the street rises 80 feet (that's roughly the height of an 80-storey building!!).
French Fries were also first eaten on the streets of New Brunswick.
New Brunswick is also home to the highest peak in the Maritimes- Mount Carleton which stands 2,680 feet.
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