The Port of Saint John is one of the most important Eastern Ports of North America.

The Port of Saint John is located at the mouth of the Saint John River, on New Brunswick's southern coast. The Saint John River was originally named by the Maliseet people as Woolastook, which means "goodly river." On June 24, 1604, Pierre du Gua de Monts arrived on its shores during the feast of Saint John the Baptist, and thereby gave it the name Saint John River. This section involves the birth, growth, and the workings of the port today. To view a complete list of topics proceed to the Section Index ...