During the American Revolution some citizens from the eastern seaboard wanted to remain loyal to the English crown and fled to Canada. So many landed in Saint John that by 1785 they were able to incorporate Canada's first city. Scots and Irish, pushed out of their homes by political pressure and potato famines, arrived in the early 1800s, and in the 1870s a few hundred Danes settled in Victoria County where their distinctive community survives to this day. But by the late 19th century, major immigration floods were replaced by a trickle of settlers from all over the world. Today, although Native, French, English, Scottish and Irish roots run deep, New Brunswick enjoys a vivid, multi-cultural and spiritual heritage.
Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and passengers.
Unleaded and diesel gas are available throughout the province and are sold by the litre. There are 3.78 litres in one U.S. gallon. In case of an accident on a highway related to the operation of a motor vehicle, the operator shall offer assistance to the injured person and is required to give his name and address. U.S. driver's licences are valid for operating a motor vehicle in New Brunswick. Time New Brunswick is on Atlantic Daylight Time.