Indigenous name
Wolastoq
Wolastoqey
"Beautiful River"
The Wolastoqiyik people have a deep ancestral connection to the Wolastoq River and the surrounding landscape.
City history
Saint John: A Maritime Legacy
Explore the historic coastal city of Saint John, New Brunswick, where the tides of the Bay of Fundy meet a rich Loyalist heritage.
Chapter one
Name & etymology
Pre-colonial
Wolastoq
Beautiful River
The original name for the river and region used by the Wolastoqiyik people.
1785-present
Saint John
Named after the Saint John River
Formalized by British settlers and Loyalists during the late 18th century.
Chapter two
Timezone history
Current timezone
America/Moncton
- Standard
- Atlantic Standard Time
- Daylight
- Atlantic Daylight Time
1918 Standard Time Adoption
Canada officially adopted standard time, bringing the region into Atlantic Standard Time.
1971 Daylight Saving Alignment
New Brunswick standardized its observance of daylight saving time to coordinate with neighboring provinces.
Chapter three
Timekeeping milestones
Loyalist Settlement Foundation
A wave of United Empire Loyalists settled the area, establishing the city's modern social and political foundations.
The Great Fire Reconstruction
A devastating fire destroyed much of the downtown area, leading to a period of massive urban rebuilding.
Railroad Expansion Industry
The arrival of major rail lines connected the port to the rest of North America.
Port Modernization Commerce
Significant infrastructure upgrades enhanced the city's capacity as a leading Atlantic trade hub.