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CANADA: St. John

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Saint John's history is intertwined with the American Revolution. Although the area had already been discovered in 1604 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Saint John was just a river and barren land until 4,000 British loyalists fled from the colonies and landed here in 1783. They formed two small communities, Parrtown and Carleton, before deciding to merge in 1785, thus incorporating the oldest city in Canada, Saint John. The city celebrates its Loyalist past with monuments and museums strewn all over downtown. Besides being Canada's oldest city, Saint John is also home to the country's oldest museum. The New Brunswick Museum has been around since 1842.

During the War of 1812, Saint John feared an American attack. So they built the Carleton Martello Tower, a remote outpost that surveyed the entire area and warned of coming attacks. Today, the tower makes for a great place to view the sunset.

Of course, there is more to Saint John than the past. Today, Saint John's population has grown to over 72,000, covering about one hundred and fifty square miles. One of nature's most peculiar irregularities, the Reversing Falls, is found here. Every day at high and low tide, the falls reverse flow, making for an interesting sight! There is also an excellent nature park, as well as a huge outdoor complex just outside of town, replete with a golf course, hiking trails, and a small zoo.

St. John Facts
	Currency	Canadian Dollar
	Language	English and French
	Area Code	506

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