Fredericton

Also known as Fredericton, New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB

Fredericton (; ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River, also known by its Indigenous name of Wolastoq, which flows west to east as it bisects the city. The river is the dominant natural feature of the area. One of the main urban centres in New Brunswick, as of 2026, according to the city's update on building development, it has a population of approximately 79,000 with the metropolitan population in 2025 estimated at 125,303. It is the third-largest city in the province, after M

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Fredericton is a city in New Brunswick, Canada, serving as the province's capital. Established in 1785 by Acadians, the city is named after Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. It is situated along the Saint John River and shares a border with Hanwell. The population of Fredericton is 63,116, and its residents are known as Frederictonians or Frédérictonnais.

The city covers an area of 130,680,000 square units and has an elevation above sea level of 20 meters. It operates in the UTC−04:00 time zone, also identified as America/Moncton. Fredericton is twinned with Gangnam District and Saltillo.

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Place details

Locality: Fredericton
Region: New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick
Country: Canada
Population: 63,116
Timezone: America/Moncton

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Fredericton
Settlement.official_name: The City of Fredericton
Settlement.settlement_type: City and provincial capital
Settlement.image_caption: From top to bottom; left to right: Fredericton skyline, Pedestrian bridge of the Nashwaak River, Christ Church Cathedral, New Brunswick Legislative Building
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Fredericton.png
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: Fredericton, New Brunswick, City Logo.png
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Logo
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Fredericton, New Brunswick.svg
Settlement.nicknames: Freddy, Freddy Beach
Settlement.named_for: Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
Settlement.motto: "Fredericopolis, silvae filia nobilis"(Latin)"Fredericton, noble daughter of the forest"
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 10
Settlement.mapframe point: none
Settlement.pushpin_map: New Brunswick#Canada
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within New Brunswick##Location within Canada
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country

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Travel guide

Understand

The population of Fredericton proper was 63,116 in 2021, with a metropolitan area population of 109,000.

Fredericton is along the banks of the Saint John River, which flows in a west-east direction and splits the city in two parts, which the locals call the "North Side" and "South Side". The majority of hotels and tourist destinations are on the South Side, while you can find some hidden gem restaurants in the North Side. 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.

The city is in the west-central portion of the province and, along with Moncton and Saint John, is one of the main urban centres in New Brunswick. The St. John River, about 600 m wide, provides the dominant natural feature for the municipality.

As the capital city of New Brunswick, Fredericton benefits from the presence of the Provincial Legislature, and many organizations operating at a provincial level. Although New Brunswick is officially bilingual, a rule which also applies to City services, the vast majority of Fredericton residents are Anglophone (native English speakers), and the availability of services in French varies considerably outside the main tourist attractions.

See

thumb|240px|Fredericton City Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada

Eat

Most major fast food chains can be found on Prospect Street on the south side and Main Street on the north side.

Stay safe

Bike theft has been rising in the region, be careful if you are going around the city in a bike.

Also vehicle theft continue to rise in Fredericton.

Go next

Woodstock – About an hour by car to the north-west. 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.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Ethnicity
Language
Religion
Economy
Downtown Fredericton
Arts and culture
Architecture
Museums and historic buildings
Sports
Parks and recreation
Trail system
Government
Emergency services and police
Education and research
Transportation
Gallery
Notes
References
Further reading
See also
External links

An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities, The University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, as well as the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, New Brunswick Community College and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Fredericton Region Museum, and The Playhouse, a performing arts venue. The city hosts the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz, blues, rock, and world artists. The city also hosts the Garrison Night Market during the summer months which showcases many local vendors, artists, and musicians. Fredericton is also an important and vibrant centre for the region's top visual artists with artists such as Goodridge Roberts, and Molly and Bruno Bobak having lived and worked here.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Fredericton” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.