Canadian Citizenship Test —
New Brunswick
Canada's only officially bilingual province. The Discover Canada guide covers New Brunswick's history, capital, and key facts — all testable on the IRCC citizenship test.
What New Brunswick facts appear on the Canadian citizenship test?
The Discover Canada guide — the official study material for the IRCC citizenship test — covers all provinces and territories including New Brunswick. Testable facts include the capital city (Fredericton), when New Brunswick joined Confederation (1867), the name of the provincial legislature (Legislative Assembly), and key regional history. Practising these facts helps you prepare for Canada's Regions questions on the real test.
What Are the Key Facts About New Brunswick for the Citizenship Test?
New Brunswick was one of the four original provinces at Confederation on July 1, 1867.
Fredericton is the provincial capital; Moncton and Saint John are the largest cities.
New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province (English and French).
About one-third of New Brunswickers speak French as their first language.
The province is known for the Bay of Fundy, which has the world's highest tidal range.
The Acadians, a French-speaking people, have lived in New Brunswick since the 1600s.
Saint John is the largest city and the location of the Reversing Falls.
Sample New Brunswick Practice Questions
These are real practice questions from our New Brunswick question bank.
Q1. What three industries are important to New Brunswick's economy today?
Q2. Which political party is in power in New Brunswick?
Q3. What is the name of the Premier of New Brunswick?
Q4. What is the capital city of New Brunswick?
Frequently Asked Questions About New Brunswick
What makes New Brunswick unique among Canadian provinces?
New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province, with both English and French as official languages. About one-third of the population speaks French as their first language, primarily the Acadian community.
When did New Brunswick join Confederation?
New Brunswick was one of the four original provinces that formed Canada at Confederation on July 1, 1867.
What is the capital of New Brunswick?
Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick. Saint John is the largest city and Moncton is the commercial hub.
What is the Bay of Fundy known for?
The Bay of Fundy, bordering New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has the highest tidal range in the world — tides can rise and fall up to 16 metres (53 feet).
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