Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, Canada. It is located
along the St. John River. Fredericton is the capital of the province of New
Brunswick, Canada. Fredericton is the cultural, artistic and educational
centre of the province. Fredericton boasts two universities - the University
of New Brunswick and the liberal arts focused St. Thomas University.
Fredericton is also home to cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook
Art Gallery, the York-Sunbury Museum and the Playhouse, the latter which
serves as a venue for local talent/writers. As well, adding to the city's
rich cultural mileu, Fredericton is home to the annual Harvest and Jazz and
Blues Festival every fall which attracts regional and international jazz and
blues artists. The city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector.
The city boasts the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary
education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.
The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province and,
along with Moncton and Saint John, is one of the main urban centres in
Southern New Brunswick. The St. John River flows in a west-east direction,
bisecting the city and providing the dominant natural feature for the
municipality.
The population of City of Fredericton is 48,000 (greater Fredericton
81,346, both per 2001 census), although unofficial reports more around
50,750 (greater Fredericton 84,523) due to the student population which is
often not counted in official censuses. The City of Fredericton comprises
Fredericton proper, and the boroughs of Silverwood, Nashwaaksis, Devon,
Barker's Point and Marysville which were incorporated into the city in 1973.
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Activities
Harvest
Jazz and Blues Festival - Usually held in the middle of
September and should not be missed. It is a very beautiful time of
year and the festival music is top notch.
Walking/biking trails. There are many to enjoy as
well.
Calithumpians
Tour & Theatre Company Established in 1979 Calithumpians
Theatre Company continues to provide the humorous and historical
theatrical entertainment that they have become known for locally and
throughout North America.
Fredericton Golf &
Curling Club 331 Golf Club Road 506.458.0003
Mactaquac Golf
Course
Mactaquac
Park 506.363.4747
Science East
York-Sunbury Museum 571 Queen Street
New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
Shopping
Boyce's
Farmer's Market - This is the place to be Saturday morning;
it is not to be missed! Get there early because by 10:30 it
gets unbearably busy. The samosas are very tasty. So much so, people
seem to push and shove to get in line for them! The German bakers,
fresh orange juice and the sausages are awesome.
Cultures Boutique An international gift store
operated by the International Department of the Fredericton YMCA.
Urban Almanac
75 York Street. This shop has a wonderful assortment of gifts that
you won't find anywhere else.
Backstreet Records 384 Queen Street. Backstreet has
a large inventory of rare and hard to find selection of disks and
records. It also has lots of used albums.
Westminster
Books 445 King Street. Westminster is the place to find
books from local authors and maritime books.
Reid's Newsstand & Cafe 435 King Street, (506) 454-5333
Tony's Music Box
396 Queen Street 506.458.8286
Education
The University of New
Brunswick founded in 1785.
St. Thomas University
is the province's only Catholic university and has been located in
Fredericton since 1964, when it moved from its Chatham, New
Brunswick campus.
New Brunswick
College of Craft and Design
Get out
Miramichi. To the north-east.
Moncton. To the south-east.
Edmundston. To the north-west.
Quebec. To the north-west.
St. Andrews. To the south-west.
United States. To the south-west.
Saint John. Due south.
Marysville. A historic mill town.
King's Landing Historical Settlement outside Fredericton
north on the Trans-Canada Highway. King's Landing is a 300 acre
(121-hectare) outdoor living history museum. The Landing recreates
the sights, sounds and feel of rural New Brunswick in the 1800s.
Staff, with authentically reproduced costumes work in the homes,
shops, school, church, and theatre. Enjoy vintage dining, and unique
gifts all in the spectacular backdrop if the St. John River valley.
Kings Landing was the winner of Attractions Canada Top International
Attraction Award in 1999.
Links
Official website
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Get in
By Bus
Fredericton Bus
Station 101 Rιgent Street (506) 458-6000
By plane
Fredericton Airport, YFC. Located in Lincoln.
Get around
City
Bus Information call: (506) 460-2200
George's Taxi 506 459-1100
Checker Cab 506 450-8294
Budget Cab 506 450-1199
A-1 Taxi 506 455-4444
The city is criss-crossed by many bicycle paths, some of which are shared
with motorists, and some are shared with pedestrians. The city provides maps
of the routes .OC Transport , the
city bus company has bicycle racks on the front of many buses. You can load
your bike on the rack and then ride the bus for the normal passenger fare.
Attractions
It is highly recommend taking an afternoon to walk around the historic
district with some historic residences dating back to the late 18th century
and the arrival of the British Empire Loyalists. The historic district is
located behind the beautiful homes fronting Waterloo Row along the Saint
John River.
Other historic and natural attractions around the city include:
Legislative Assembly
Odell Park
Historic Garrison District- Experience Fredericton's vibrant
heart, where Colonial history and dynamic modern culture meet by the
majestic St. John River. Visit this National Historic Site in the City's
downtown and spend the day discovering the colourful Changing of the Guard,
the Guard House, Soldiers Barracks, York Sunbury Historical Society Museum,
City Hall tapestries depicting the history of Fredericton, Lighthouse
Adventure Centre, museums, fine craft shops, walking tours, and outdoor
theatre.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Old Government House is where you'll enjoy a free guided tour in
the elegant surroundings where galas and balls were hosted in yesteryear.
Built in 1828, this important national and provincial historic site has been
gloriously restored to its earlier splendor, and is the official residence
and office to the Province's Lieutenant Governor. It features many antiques
original to the house, a New Brunswick art gallery, gift shop, and
interpretation centre which tells the story of our city and province's past.
Gallery 78
Great Pumpkin Sacrifice - This event takes place every year
on Halloween at the Harrison House Residence on the University of New
Brunswick campus. Event begins somewhere around 11 pm. A very strange yet
interesting ritual in Fredericton.
Dining
The Back Nine Located behind Mexicali Rosa's downtown at
546 King Street via Butternut Lane.
Jester's Court Tavern and Restaurant Located downtown at 426
Queen Street. (506) -450-9385! Fantastic Food. Great Happy Hours especially
on Friday Nights. Try their Martinis! The new menu is not your typical
Tavern menu, its more like fine dining in a social atmosphere (Tavern on
the Green).
Cabin Restaurant This place could define the term greesy spoon
restaurant. Great food, great prices! 723 Woodstock Road past the Delta
Hotel. 506.459.0094
Sunshine Diner Typical diner fare, with pancakes to die for, at
unbeatable prices! Located across from the Diplomat on Woodstock Road.
Cora's This place has
the greatest breakfast! Busy all the time despite the price. Worth every
penny! 476 Queen Street, (506) 472-2672
Preying Mantis 624 Queen Street 506.472.6240
Brewbakers Located
downtown at 546 King Street. (506) 459-0067
The Blue Door A
relatively new place, but its menu has come along way. 100 Regent Street,
506 455-2583
The Terrace Dining Room at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, 659
Queen Street, 506 455 3371. A wonderful restaurant in the summertime
due in part to its wonderful deck looking out over the river. Friday night
usually has a nice prime rib special/buffet. Saturday night is the tour of
the world where the chefs of the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel try their skills
cooking wonderful dishes from around the world. Worth checking out!
The Snooty Fox, 66 Regent Street, 506 474 1199. A
wonderful on a Friday night. Be sure to call ahead and reserve a table, it
can get very busy.
Dimitri's has really good Greek food! The prices are very
reasonable. 349 King Street, 506.452.8882
Pano's Souvlaki & Donair 1111 Regent Street, 506.459.8687
The Palate Restaurant & Cafe 462 Queen Street 506.450.7911
Mexicali Rosa's 546
King Street 506 451-0686 Best nachos in Frederiton. Don't miss Margarita
Monday's!
Luna Pizza Best Pizza in Fredericton! 168 Dundonald Street,
506.455.4020
Coffee & Company 415 King Street 506.455.4554
The Happy Baker 520 King Street, Carleton Place, 506.454.7200
Samba Brazil Famous for it's 'Brazilian Pizza' which has a cream
cheese stuffed crust. 278 King Street, 506.454.5400
Oscar's Bar and Bistro 958 Prospect Street, 506-455-6014
For fast food, head up the hill to the "uptown," which is really
just one main drag.
Drink
Dolan's Irish Pub, 349 King Street, (506) 454-7474
Snooty Fox, 66 Regent Street, (506) 474 1199
Jame's Joyce Irish Pub, 659 Queen Street, (506)
450-9820
Jester's Court
Lunar Rogue .
The Cannon's Cross 15 Riverside Drive, (506)
455-1201.
The Capital
The Cellar
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