Episode 2 of 2
First Governor and Choice of Capital
- When
- 1785
- Where
- Colony of New Brunswick
Thomas Carleton became New Brunswick's first governor and in 1785 chose the hamlet of Sainte-Anne as the provincial capital.
After the colony's creation, Thomas Carleton served as New Brunswick's first governor. In 1785 he chose the hamlet of Sainte-Anne as the provincial capital. That same year, Saint John became New Brunswick's first incorporated city, reflecting the rapid establishment of colonial institutions in the new province.
Sources
- New Brunswick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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