Province's first national park opened in July 1950
CBC NewsJordan GillNew Brunswick was one of the first provinces to ask for a national park, and 75 years ago, the province got its wish.
Fundy National Park officially opened to the public on July 29, 1950.
In what was described by the Saint John Times-Globe as "perfect weather," thousands of people gathered just inside the park on a Saturday to watch the opening ceremony, attend brass band concerts and watch a softball game and a women''s golf tournament.
The park was announced in 1948 but had been in the works in …
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