Saint John, New Brunswick Quiz
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General Knowledge
- What year was Saint John officially incorporated as a city?
- a) 1604
- b) 1785
- c) 1855
- d) 1900
- Saint John is located on which major river?
- a) Saint John River
- b) Miramichi River
- c) Restigouche River
- d) Kennebecasis River
- What is Saint John’s nickname?
- a) The Loyalist City
- b) The Port City
- c) The Hub City
- d) The Maritime City
History & Culture
- Which group of settlers is credited with founding Saint John?
- a) French Acadians
- b) Scottish Highlanders
- c) United Empire Loyalists
- d) Irish Immigrants
- Saint John was the first incorporated city in Canada. True or False?
- a) True
- b) False
- Which annual festival in Saint John celebrates the region’s maritime heritage?
- a) Loyalist Days
- b) Area 506 Festival
- c) Buskers on the Boardwalk
- d) Harbourfest
Geography & Landmarks
- What natural phenomenon is Saint John famous for, where the Bay of Fundy’s tides reverse the flow of the Saint John River?
- a) Reversing Falls
- b) Magnetic Hill
- c) Tidal Bore
- d) Fundy Flows
- Which famous public park in Saint John is known for its extensive walking trails and beautiful gardens?
- a) King Square
- b) Rockwood Park
- c) Irving Nature Park
- d) Centennial Park
- What is the name of the historic market in Saint John that has been in operation since 1876?
- a) Queen Square Market
- b) City Market
- c) King’s Market
- d) Loyalist Market
Economy & Industry
- Saint John is home to the largest oil refinery in Canada. What is its name?
- a) Shell Refinery
- b) Imperial Oil Refinery
- c) Irving Oil Refinery
- d) Petro-Canada Refinery
- The Port of Saint John is a major hub for which industry?
- a) Fishing
- b) Timber
- c) Shipping and Trade
- d) Mining
Education & Institutions
- Which university has a campus located in Saint John?
- a) University of New Brunswick
- b) Mount Allison University
- c) St. Thomas University
- d) Dalhousie University
Random Facts
- What is the name of the bridge that spans the Reversing Falls in Saint John?
- a) Saint John Harbour Bridge
- b) Reversing Falls Bridge
- c) Fundy Bay Bridge
- d) Loyalist Bridge
- In what year did Saint John suffer a devastating fire that destroyed much of the city?
- a) 1840
- b) 1877
- c) 1911
- d) 1932
- Which famous beer, known across Canada, originated in Saint John?
- a) Moosehead Lager
- b) Alexander Keith’s
- c) Labatt Blue
- d) Sleeman’s
Answer Key:
- b) 1785
- a) Saint John River
- a) The Loyalist City
- c) United Empire Loyalists
- a) True
- b) Area 506 Festival
- a) Reversing Falls
- b) Rockwood Park
- b) City Market
- c) Irving Oil Refinery
- c) Shipping and Trade
- a) University of New Brunswick
- b) Reversing Falls Bridge
- b) 1877
- a) Moosehead Lager
This quiz covers various aspects of Saint John, from its history and geography to its cultural events and economy.