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New Brunswick Traveler

Mark J Brewer, Host

New Brunswick is often referred to as the "drive through" province, but that is changing. Our population continues to grow and more and more, individuals are making this a destination place, having discovered the natural wonders and fantastic tourist attractions that await. I am the NB Traveler focusing on upcoming events, information about natural and historical wonders, the journeys of past travelers, and even an occasional ghost story. It"s the place for NB travelers and resident to learn and

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00:14:29

Military History of Partridge Island

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/11/11

This interview with local historian Harold Wright deals with the military history of Partridge Island and the other sites around Saint John. Harold offers insights and humour as he shares about the establishment of a military defense in the 1790s, the War of 1812, and the wars in the 20th century.

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00:10:16

Wild Blueberries in New Brunswick

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/09/17

Wild blueberries are native to Canada and grown mostly in coastal areas that have moderate temperatures and not as much possibility of frost. The majority of wild blueberry production is in Northeastern NB, but about 20% is in Southern New Brunswick where I live. Currently there are over 300 wild blueberry producers and with good crop management over 4,000 pounds of berries are harvested per acre. The farm gate value is about 20 million dollars and the blueberry industry has contributed $81

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00:13:33

Nothing Happened Here

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/09/09

Today I am interviewing Greg Marquis, the co-host of a brand new podcast about Saint John history. Greg is a local university professor and president of the New Brunswick Historical Society. His co-host is Mark Allan Greene, an Alberta university professor and the author of The Great Saint John Fire of 1877. The podcast launches on September 17 and will be produced every two weeks. Link to the podcast is https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/saint-john-nothing-happened-here/id1766391411

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00:12:16

Lobsters in New Brunswick

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/09/04

This episode primarily talks about some of the history of lobster fishing in New Brunswick and the value of the lobster industry to the province. Until the development of a canning process for lobster meat in the mid 19th century, there was really no commercial value, rather lobsters were just harvested for feeding individuals and their families. By the 20th century, the sale of live lobsters and the processing of lobster meat made it a significant commercial product. Lobster is Canada’s most

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00:14:27

Charlotte Street Bakery at the City Market

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/08/27

Today I interviewed Loretta Landry and Maggie Bryson, co-owners of Jeremiah’s Deli and Catering located in the Saint John City Market. Maggie says that Loretta keeps to-do-lists, and that she doesn’t, which makes for a very balanced partnership. They have recently started Charlotte Street Bakery in a space next to their business at the market. In the interview, they talk about the challenges and rewards of being small business owners, the challenges of expanding into an additional business and

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00:19:02

The story a front door can tell

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/08/19

In this episode, I interview Laura Weil, who has established a fiberglass door manufacturing company, perhaps the first one in the Maritimes. Laura shares her journey of establishing a business in Saint John, a city known for its doors. She discusses the hurdles she encountered in securing a suitable location and suppliers, and her efforts in transforming a vacant space into a functional showroom and workshop. Laura also highlights her collaborations with a local artist and a contractor, and her

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00:18:40

The Great Saint John Fire

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/08/12

In this episode, Mark Greene shared the inspiration behind his book The Great Saint John Fire of 1877, which began with his childhood fascination with the event. He explained that Saint John was a significant port city, founded by Loyalists in 1783, and had grown to become the third-largest city in Canada by the mid-1800s. Despite being prone to fires due to its rapid construction and lack of fire prevention, the city was rebuilt each time after the 13 previous major fires, continuing to ignore

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00:15:22

David Goss talks about cemetery and beach walks

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/08/06

An interview with David Goss who has spent over 45 years sharing about the wonders of Saint John and the surrounding area through his walk and talks, and his books. In this episode, I talk to him about his new book on Fernhill Cemetery co-authored with Harold E. Wright, and on walks he is doing on New River Beach. The book launch will be at a huge celebration at Fernhill cemetery on August 26 in the morning. Walk and talks on New River Beach will be on August 23-24 and September 14-15.

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00:15:44

E-bike Business in St. Martins

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/07/29

This episode is an interview with Kerry Wilhelm, the owner of an e-bike business in St. Martins, New Brunswick. Kerry talks about his background, the reason for selecting St. Martins as the location for his business, some of the challenges of starting a business, and future opportunities that he is hoping can be accomplished.Kerry started by building his own e-bike, then converting bikes for friends and that grew into a business. He then began repairing e-bikes and later began doing rentals in

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00:18:05

Fundy Sea Shanty Festival

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/07/22

In this episode I discuss the upcoming Fundy Sea Shanty Festival with Gary Caines, its artistic director. Gary explains the historical significance of sea shanties, their role in maritime culture and how appropriate to have it annually in St. Martins. We also talked about the Festival, program, highlighting its diverse activities and the importance of partnerships and sponsorships. Gary expressed his interest in expanding it and appreciated the unique friendliness of New Brunswickers. The festival

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00:15:12

Sweetums in Rothesay

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/07/15

Interview with Elizabeth Case, the owner of Sweetums Artisan Patisserie, which was opened in April, 2024. Elizabeth shares her journey as a pastry chef from working with a high end restaurant on Vancouver Island to returning to New Brunswick and opening he own shop. There is good advice for individuals that would want to open their own business. The bakery is located at 83 Hampton Road in Rothesay.

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00:13:35

Partridge Island - Canada's Emerald Isle

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/07/09

In this episode I discuss the rich history of Partridge Island, a site significant for navigation aids, quarantine stations, military fortifications, and lighthouses. I highlight the role of lighthouse keepers and their duties, including the use of foghorns and the invention of the steam-powered fog alarm. I also shed light on the island's quarantine station, its use as a burial ground, and its importance in controlling the spread of diseases during the 19th century. Information for this

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00:15:23

Clyde Wray - Poet and Playwright

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/07/01

Interview with Saint John poet and playwright Clyde Wray about upcoming fundraising production titled ”Tell it on the Mountain” which will be on December 14 at 4 PM at the Old Stone Church in Saint John. It is the backstory to the Nativity and will feature local singer Debbie Ashley.Clyde shares his journey to Saint John, where he moved to be closer to his wife's family. He explained how the local community's warmth and willingness to speak surprised him, coming from a fast-paced city

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00:10:05

Fiddleheads in New Brunswick

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/06/25

This episode talks about fiddleheads and their popularity in New Brunswick. The village of Tide Head New Brunswick bills itself as the Fiddlehead Capital of the World. Perhaps it is, but Saint John has the only Fiddlehead sculpture. It was made by Jim Boyd of Sussex and sits in front of the Arts Centre. The predominant type of fiddlehead in Canada is the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). These are bright green, with tightly coiled heads, sometimes with bits of the forest floor still

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00:13:18

Sussex Drive-In and Campground

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/06/17

I have always been intrigued by drive-in theatres. There are three of them that still operate in New Brunswick and in this episode, I interview Don Monahan, the owner of the Sussex Drive-in and Campground. We look at the place of the drive-in in the current time. We also talk about Fundy Fest which will be held on July 19 and 20 with headliners Julian Austin and Tim Hicks. Information about Fundy Fest can be found at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sussex-fundy-fest-2024-tickets-781532624117

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00:12:44

Rum Running in New Brunswick

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/06/10

This week I am interviewing Andrew McClean, who tells about the backyard history of interesting things from the Maritimes. Our particular focus in this episode is on the prominence of rum in the life of people who live in New Brunswick during the early part of the 20th century. Rum was a part of the salary of some of the workers and it was common for them to take a “rum break” instead of a “coffee break”.For more information about Andrew McClean, go to his website https://backyardhistory.ca/

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00:17:53

Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/06/04

In this episode I am talking with Jenna Morton, the Executive Director of the Greater Moncton Scottish Association. Specifically, we are talking about the upcoming Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival that will be happening on June 13 to 17. More information about obtaining tickets for the event can be found on their website at https://monctonhighlandgames.com/

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00:13:48

Importance of Cruise Ships to Saint John Economy

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/05/27

In this episode, Danielle Timmons, a member of the leadership team of Aquilla – The Centre or Cruise Excellence discusses some of the 35 year history of Cruise in Saint john. Danielle noted that 2022 was a restart year after the Covid-19 pandemic, and 2023 was a successful season with the industry operating at near maximum capacity. For 2024, Aquila expects 88 ship day visits, since 12 of the 74 ships scheduled to visit Saint John will be staying overnight. There was a listing of popular tours that

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00:11:10

Place Fort La Tour

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/05/21

This episode highlights the June opening of Place Fort La Tour for the 2024 tourist season. Don LeBlanc, a historical reenactor at the fort, give information about the days and hours that the facility is open, and things that a visitor can expect to see. Visitors will observe interactive cooking and listen to the story of Charles La Tour and his young bride, who is infamously known as the Lioness of Acadia as presented by reenactors in costume of that era. These is also a discussion on the

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00:14:52

The Loyalist House

New Brunswick Traveler ·

2024/05/13

This episode focuses on the Loyalist House in Saint John that was built in 1817 by a New York loyalist, Daniel David Merritt. Five generations of the Merritt family lived in the house and it was purchase by the New Brunswick Historical Society in 1958. Society President Greg Marquis and Vice President Troy Middleton. The episode also reveals some of the interesting items that are in the Loyalist House and also highlights paranormal investigations that are done regularly at the house as a

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