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Downtown Fredericton - courtesy Chris Campbell - CC-BY

Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick.

Fredericton area was first permanently settled in 1732 by Acadians fleeing the British in Nova Scotia. When New Brunswick became a separate colony from Nova Scotia in 1784, Ste. Anne’s Point became the provincial capital was later renamed “Frederick’s Town,” in honor of Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of York.

In the capital of Canada’s only bilingual province, there’s history on every street corner and natural wonders on the doorstep. History, elegance, natural beauty, and a sophisticated downtown draw visitors. Alongside the St. John River, Fredericton is Atlantic Canada’s Riverfront Capital. The city has a friendly small town feel but affords visitors with the choices and tastes of a much larger city. Fredericton is home to several cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the York-Sunbury Museum and The Playhouse which serves as a venue for theater, concerts and other entertainments. Fredericton has summer outdoor concerts, theater, films and storytelling. Fredericton is also home to Atlantic Canada’s finest festivals, world class art, fine crafts and amazing architecture. It also hosts the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz and blues artists. And you can hear the sounds and ceremony of summer at the New Brunswick Highland Games and Scottish Festival in July. Fredericton has several shopping complexes, plus a few “Plazas” at major intersections. Fredericton is far more cosmopolitan than many other cities its size. This is reflected in cuisine offered by local restaurants (which include Caribbean, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, and others). However, don’t come to Fredericton for the food. Restaurants are generally poor and over priced.

The average January low temperature is -15 C (5 F), while the average high in July and August is 26 C (78 F).

Fredericton is served by Fredericton International Airport. Public transportation is by bus and taxi.

Fredericton population is 50,535 (2006).

1 is the international calling code for Canada
506 is the area code for Fredericton.

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