The New Brunswick Naval Memorial was unveiled on 24 June 2022 and commemorates the long and storied history of New Brunswick’s significant role in the naval and maritime heritage of Canada. It provides a constant reminder of all those who lost their lives while serving their country at sea in the cause of peace. The memorial was erected by HMCS Brunswicker and the New Brunswick Royal United Services Institute.
The main monument resting on Plaza Maris recalls the bow of HMCS Saint John adorned with anchors. The imprint of waves in the pavement indicates the “waves over wave” that are their “crosses row upon row.” Embedded in the pavement, port side and aft of the monument, is the shadow of a Canso aircraft, such as those which flew escort over the convoys. At starboard, is a silhouette of a Cyclone helicopter, mindful of the loss of this aircraft o the Saint John-built frigate, HMCS Fredericton.
Stone benches shaped in the format of nautical bollards have been installed around the site. A nautical staff flag pole crowns the site.