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New Brunswick Traveler
A podcast about crossing over borders and divides
Welcome to NB Traveler
For years, NB Traveler has explored the people, places, history, and experiences that make New Brunswick such an interesting destination. Now we're expanding the conversation.
Canada and the United States share much more than a border. We share history, friendships, family connections, economic interests, and a long tradition of visiting one another. Yet changing attitudes, government policies, and economic pressures are creating challenges for that relationship.
NB Traveler explores those challenges and the opportunities to build stronger connections between people on both sides of the border.
Through monthly podcasts, personal stories, interviews, and commentary, we'll examine issues that affect travel, tourism, and everyday life. Along the way, we'll ask questions, challenge assumptions, and consider perspectives that might differ from our own.
Our purpose isn't to tell you what to think. It's to provide information, encourage curiosity, and stimulate thoughtful conversation.
Whether you're Canadian, American, or simply interested in the relationships that connect us, you're invited to listen, reflect, and participate.
Because crossing divides begins with understanding what's on the other side.
Military History of Partridge Island
This interview with local historian Harold Wright deals with the military history of Partridge Island and the other sites around Saint John. Harold offers insights and humour as he shares about the establishment of a military defense in the 1790s, the War of 1812, and the wars in the 20th century.
Wild Blueberries in New Brunswick
Wild blueberries are native to Canada and grown mostly in coastal areas that have moderate temperatures and not as much possibility of frost. The majority of wild blueberry production is in Northeastern NB, but about 20% is in Southern New Brunswick where I live. Currently there are over 300 wild ...
Nothing Happened Here
Today I am interviewing Greg Marquis, the co-host of a brand new podcast about Saint John history. Greg is a local university professor and president of the New Brunswick Historical Society. His co-host is Mark Allan Greene, an Alberta university professor and the author of The Great Saint John Fire...
Lobsters in New Brunswick
This episode primarily talks about some of the history of lobster fishing in New Brunswick and the value of the lobster industry to the province. Until the development of a canning process for lobster meat in the mid 19th century, there was really no commercial value, rather lobsters were just harve...