Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, Canada. It is located along the St. John River. Fredericton is the cultural, artistic and educational centre of the province. Fredericton is home to 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 Fredericton Region Museum and the Playhouse, the latter which serves as a venue for local talent/writers. Adding to the city's rich cultural milieu, Fredericton is the annual Harvest and Jazz and Blues Festival every fall which attracts regional and international jazz and blues artists. The city's IT and commercial sectors are growing, and it has the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per-capita incomes.

Understand

The population of Fredericton proper was 56 000 in the 2011 census, with a Census Metropolitan Area population of 94 000.

Fredericton is located along a river bank which splits the city in two parts which the locals call the "North Side" and "South Side". The majority of hotels and tourist destinations are located 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 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.

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 tourist services in French varies considerably.

Climate

Fredericton
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Get in

By car

Fredericton is 180 km from Moncton on the Trans-Canada Highway (#2), and 120 km from Saint John on Route 7 (turn west on #2 at Oromocto).

By plane

• 1 Fredericton Airport (YFC  ^IATA), 2570 Route 102 Hwy, Lincoln, ☏ +1 506-460-0920, fax: +1 506-460-0938. Located in Lincoln, 13 km southwest of Fredricton. Air Canada Express flies to Montreal–Trudeau and Toronto–Pearson. WestJet Encore flies to Toronto–Pearson. Porter Airlines flies to Ottawa. Air Transat flies to St. John's, Newfoundland, and in winter to Cancún (Mexico), and to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana (in Dominican Republic). Sunwing Airlines flies to in winter to Varadero and Holguín (in Cuba). There is no shuttle service from the airport. Checker Cab (+1 506 450-8294) is the primary service provider - a cab costs $21 to the city centre (April 2017). Avis, Budget, National and Enterprise offer car rentals at the airport.  

By bus

• Fredericton Bus Station, 85 Hubbard Rd, ☏ +1 506 458-6000. 

Get around

By bus

• Fredericton Transit, ☏ +1 506 460-2200. Operates 9 routes M-Sa 6:15AM-11:00PM (except on holidays). $2.75, children under 6 free.. 

By taxi

• Checker Cab +1 506 450-8294
• Budget Cab +1 506 450-1199
• A-1 Taxi +1 506 455-4444
• Loyal Taxi +1 506-455-6789
• George's Sky-Cab +1 506 459-1100
• Standard Taxi +1 506 450-4444
• ABC Taxi +1 506 455-5555

See

• Historic district. Take 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. (updated Apr 2017)

Fredericton City Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada

• 1 Legislative Assembly, 706 Queen Street (across the street from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery). June 21-late August: daily 9AM-5PM. Late August-late June: M-F 8:30AM-4PM. The seat of democracy in New Brunswick since 1882, when it replaced a building that had been destroyed by fire two years earlier. It is a three-story sandstone building with mansard roof and corner towers built in the Second Empire Style. Its central octagon domed tower rises 41 m above the main roof level. Free guided tour. (updated Apr 2017)

Legislative Building

• Historic Garrison District. 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. 
• 2 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. 
• 3 Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen Street, ☏ +1 506 458-2028. M-Sa 10AM-5PM (Th to 9PM); Su noon-5PM. Oct-Apr: closed Mondays. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is New Brunswick's provincial art gallery. It is named after William Maxwell "Max" Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, who funded the building of the gallery and assembled the original collection. It has over 300 works, including paintings by J.M.W. Turner and Salvador Dalí. Adult $10, 60 & over $8, student $5, child 6 & under free. (updated Apr 2017)
• 4 Old Government House, 51 Woodstock Road, ☏ +1 506 453-2505. From mid-May to the end of August, free bilingual tours (45 min) are offered M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. Elegant manor where galas and balls were hosted in yesteryear. Built in 1828, this important national and provincial historic site has been restored to its earlier splendour, 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 the city and province's past. Free. (updated Apr 2017)
• 5 Christ Church Cathedral, 168 Church Street. The cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. Construction began in 1845 and it was consecrated in 1853. The Gothic Revival cathedral is modelled after St. Mary's Church, Snettisham, Norfolk, and has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. There are organizing recitals (by donation) every Friday at 12:10PM. (updated Apr 2017)

Christ Church Cathedral

• 6 Science East, 668 Brunswick Street. Sep 1-May 31: M-F noon-5PM; Sa 10AM–5PM; Su and holidays noon-4PM (closed Dec 25-26). June 1-Aug 31 M-Sa 10AM–5PM; Su & holidays noon-4PM. Interactive science museum that uses innovative, interactive science exhibits to demonstrate basic science concepts, prompt curiosity and foster interest and understanding of science. The museum also features travelling exhibits. It is housed in the former York County jail. Constructed in 1842, the jail is a tourist attraction itself. Adult (18+) $10; Senior (60+) $8; Youth/Student (3-17 or college/university with ID) $6.50. (updated Apr 2017)
• 7 Fredericton Botanic Garden, 694 Prospect Street (main entrance) (at the west end of Odell Park), ☏ +1 506 452-9269. year-round from dawn to dusk. Free. (updated Apr 2017)
• Fredericton Region Museum (formerly York-Sunbury Museum), 571 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 455-6041. Apr–June and Sep-Nov: Tu-Sa 1-4PM; July–Sept: daily 10AM-5PM; other times by appointment.. Focuses on preserving the history of the York and Sunbury region and of central New Brunswick. The museum possesses a large and diverse collection of artefacts, displaying a 100-year-old cake, the Coleman Frog, Victorian gowns, and a 10,000-year-old Clovis Point. The museum has displays include the Acadians, Loyalists, New Brunswick's Aboriginals, and a First World War trench. Adults $6; Students $3; Family $15 (two adults and children under 18 years); Children under 6 free. (updated Apr 2017)
• 8 New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, John Thurston Clark Memorial Building, 503 Queen Street (in the Historic Garrison District). Jun-Aug: Tu-F noon-5PM, Sa 10AM–5PM. Sep-May: by appointment only. Play your favourite game in the Sports Simulator, experience the stories of the inducted members in the Virtual Locker Room and see the science behind sports in the Biomechanics and Sports Discovery Centre.  

Do

• Odell Park (southwest of the city centre). Large preserved forest area. Its trails and wooded areas are a favourite for hiking, jogging, dog walking, and cross-country skiing for city residents. (updated Apr 2017)
• 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. 
• 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 Rd, ☏ +1 506 458-0003. 
• 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 11PM. A very strange yet interesting ritual in Fredericton. 
• Mactaquac Golf Course, ☏ +1 506 363-4747. Championship golf course on Mactaquac Provincial Park, a year-round recreational facility with a 300-site campground, two beaches, a pair of marinas, nature trails and York Centennial Park, a day-use area. 

Buy

• Backstreet Records, 384 Queen St. Backstreet has a large inventory of rare and hard-to-find selection of discs and records. It also has lots of used albums. 
• Boyce Farmers Market. This is the place to be Saturday morning; it is not to be missed! Get there early because by 10:30AM it gets unbearably busy. The market opens at 6:30AM every Saturday. 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, 383 Mazzuca's Lane, ☏ +1 506 462-3088. M-Sa 10AM-5PM (F to 8PM). An international gift store operated by the International Department of the Fredericton YMCA. (updated Apr 2017)
• Gallery 78, 796 Queen Street (one block east of the Beaverbrook Gallery), ☏ +1 506 454-5192, toll-free: +1-888-883-8322 (in Canada), art@gallery78.com. Tu-F 10AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-3PM; Su 1PM-4PM. Gallery 78 presents major solo and group exhibitions every month throughout the year in seven exhibition areas. (updated Apr 2017)
• Owl's Nest Bookstore, 390 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 458-5509. A bizarre and eclectic selection of 300,000 used books contained in a building half a block long and two stories high. 
• Reid's Newsstand & Cafe, 435 King St, ☏ +1 506 454-5333. 
• Tony's Music Box, 396 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 458-8286. 
• Urban Almanac, 75 York St. This shop has a wonderful assortment of gifts that you won't find anywhere else. 
• Westminster Books, 445 King St. Westminster is the place to find books from local authors and maritime books. 

Eat

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

Budget

Downtown

• Coffee & Friends, 415 King St, ☏ +1 506 455-4554. M-F 9AM–6PM; Sa 10AM–6PM. (updated Apr 2017)
• Jack's Pizza & Donairs, 379 King St (near York St), ☏ +1 506 443-9000. M 11AM–11PM; Tu-W 11AM– midnight; Th-Sa 11AM–3AM; Su noon–11PM. Slices, pies and donairs. Open late. (updated Apr 2017)
• Luna Pizza, York St, ☏ +1 506 455-4020. M 11AM–10:30PM; Tu-W 11AM–11PM; Th-F 11AM–3AM; Sa 11:30AM–3AM; Su 11:30AM–11PM. Traditional stone-baked Montreal-style pizza, steaks, wings, ribs, chicken, donairs, salads or other Italian dishes. Eat-in, take-out or delivery. Fully licensed dining room. (updated Apr 2017)
• The Happy Baker, 520 King St., HSBC Place (and three other locations), ☏ +1 506 454-7200. M-F 7AM–5PM; Sa 7AM–2PM. German bakery selling Vietnamese bread. Lunch only. Their soups are good and there is generally a vegetarian choice. (updated Apr 2017)

Outside of downtown

• Cabin Restaurant, 723 Woodstock Rd (West of the downtown, past the Delta Hotel), ☏ +1 506-459-0094. M-F 8AM–8PM; Sa 7:30AM–8PM; Su 8:30AM–3PM. This place could define the term greasy spoon restaurant. Typical diner. (updated Apr 2017)
• Sunshine Diner, 7 Brookmount St, off Woodstock Rd (West of the downtown, across from the Diplomat). M-F 7AM–7PM; Sa 7AM–4PM; Su 9AM–3PM. Typical diner fare. (updated Apr 2017)
• Fadi's Pizza, 312 Main St (North Side), ☏ +1 506 454-9888. M-W 11AM–11PM, Th-F 11AM–midnight, Sa 4PM–midnight. Good quality and tasty. The fatoush salad is great! Authentic, very garlicky, large portion, and possibly vegan. (updated Apr 2017)
• The Blue Canoe, 415 Nevers Rd (Waasis). Daily 6AM-11PM. A restaurant located at the Irving gas station on the Trans-Canada Highway en route to Oromocto. Truckers' stick-to-your ribs meals. Also a free wireless internet wifi hotspot. (updated Apr 2017)

Mid-range

Downtown

• Dimitri's, 349 King St, ☏ +1 506 452-8882. Tu-Th Sa 11AM-9PM; F 11AM-10PM. Really good Greek food! The prices are very reasonable. Moussaka, souvlaki, and of course the usual hummus, salads, etc. Wraps $5-9, dinners $14-24. (updated Apr 2017)
• 1 Cafe Loka, 343 York St (cnr of York and Aberdeen), ☏ +1 506 206-2239. M-F 8AM-4:30PM; Sa 10AM-2PM. Cafe offering fair trade coffee espresso drinks, all day breakfast menu (eggs, wraps) lunch menu (paninis, soup & salad, rice dishes). Daily specials are unique and many use family Italian recipes. All items are made to order or homemade and prepared in their kitchen using fresh ingredients, locally sourced in NB if possible. $6-12. (updated Apr 2017)
• Cora's, 476 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 472-2672. Chain restaurant. Breakfast and lunch only. (updated Apr 2017)
• Brewbakers, 546 King St, ☏ +1 506 459-0067. Sun 5PM-9PM; Mon 11:30AM-9PM; Tu-Th 11:30AM-10PM; F 11:30AM-11PM; Sa 5PM-11PM. Seasonal dishes, focusing on fresh, local ingredients. Their sommelier has created an extensive wine list around their food style. Appetizers, pastas, salads, flatbreads $14-15. (updated Apr 2017)
• The Snooty Fox, 66 Regent St, ☏ +1 506 474-1199. Tu-Sa 11AM–2AM; Su-M 11AM–2AM. Pub Fare is prepared in traditional fashion, fries are cut fresh daily, burgers are made by hand, and very good beer. Lunch combos $11. (updated Apr 2017)
• Caribbean Flavas, 123 York St, ☏ +1 506 459-1230. Tu-F 11:30AM–2:30PM and 4:30PM-8:30PM; Sa 4:30PM–8:30PM. Brightly-coloured dining room serving Caribbean food, with very friendly service. Locally-raised, grass-fed, organic and halal meat. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Lunches $10-12. Dinners $16-27.50. (updated Apr 2017)
• Arom Chinese Cuisine, 74 Regent St (downtown). M-F 11AM–9PM; Sa-Su 3PM–9PM. Authentic Chinese restaurant. They make their own tofu and offer a few vegetarian dishes. Many of their meat dishes can be made vegetarian if you ask (like the potstickers). (updated Apr 2017)

Outside of downtown

• The Diplomat, 253 Woodstock Rd (next to the Delta), ☏ +1 506-454-2400. Daily 24 hours. Family restaurant. Lunch ($13-17) and dinner ($15-26) Canadian-Chinese buffet (heavy on meat and deep fried items). (updated Apr 2017)
• Misu, 435 Brookside Dr (Brookside Mall (drive around to the back entrance)). Tu-F 11AM–9PM; Sa-Su noon–9PM. One of Fredericton's better Chinese buffet restaurants. (updated Apr 2017)

Splurge

• Isaac's Way, 649 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 47-47-222. M-W 11:30AM–9PM; Th-F 11:30AM–10PM; Sa 10AM–10PM; Su 10AM–9PM. All dishes are made from scratch. Focus on local ingredients; wide selection of local beers; even New Brunswick wines are highlighted. Excellent desserts. On-going silent art auction. Gluten-free options are available - ask for their GF menu. Burgers $13-15. Mains $18-27. Vegetarian and chicken dishes $13-15.. (updated Apr 2017)
• The Terrace Dining Room at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, 659 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 455-3371. A wonderful deck looking out over the river. Friday night usually has a nice prime rib special and buffet. (updated Apr 2017)
• The Palate Restaurant & Cafe, 462 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 450-7911. (updated Apr 2017)
• Damda Vietnamese Restaurant, 526 Queen St.. Tu-F 11AM–10PM; Sa 4–10PM. Upscale decor for Vietnamese and Thai dining. Great service and drinks menu. The food is alright, but not up to the standards of Vietnamese food in larger cities. Not a bad choice, though. Mains $12-25. (updated Apr 2017)
• Catch Urban Grill, 225 Woodstock Rd (wrst of downtown in the Delta Hotel), ☏ +1 506-451-7935. Seafood, steaks, vegan and gluten-free options, pasta buffet, an extensive wine list. Waterfront location. (updated Apr 2017)

Drink

• Dolan's Irish Pub, 349 King St, ☏ +1 506 454-7474. 
• The Cannon's Cross, 15 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 506 455-1201. 
• The Capital. 
• The Cellar, Student Union building, University of New Brunswick. The Cellar serves a full menu from 11:30AM to midnight and hosts live music, comedians and entertainers. 
• James Joyce Irish Pub, 659 Queen St (in the Lord Beaverbrook (Crowne Plaza) Hotel), ☏ +1 506 450-9820. 
• Lunar Rogue. Excellent selection of whiskies and scotches. 
• McGinnis Landing, King St. 
• Picaroons Traditional Ales, 422 Queen Street, ☏ +1 506-472-9082. 10AM-10PM. (updated Feb 2015)
• Snooty Fox, 66 Regent St, ☏ +1 506 474-1199. 

Sleep

Hotel

• 1 Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, 659 Queen St, ☏ +1 506 455-3371. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 
• 2 Delta Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd, ☏ +1 506 457-7000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 
• 3 Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent St, ☏ +1 506 455-1430. 
• 4 Prospect Inn, 1600 Woodstock Rd, ☏ +1 506 450-9911. 
• UNB Residence, 20 Bailey Dr, ☏ +1 506 453-4800. UNB Campus. Offers reasonable rates for tourists & students. Walk-ins welcome! 
• Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Fredericton (Wandlyn Inn), 958 Prospect St, ☏ +1 506 462-4444, toll-free: +1-800-561-0000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11PM. $85. 
• St. Thomas University Summer Hotel, 368 Forest Hill Rd, ☏ +1 506 460-0329. Check-in: $45 for a single, $60 for a double, $90 for a suite, weekly & monthly rates also available. Offers 200 rooms from May-August 

Bed and Breakfast

• 5 Carriage House Inn, 230 University Ave, ☏ +1 506 452-9924. 
• 6 Brennan's Bed and Breakfast, 146 Waterloo Row, ☏ +1 506 455-7346. 
• 7 Parkview Bed and Breakfast, 236 Odell Av, ☏ +1 506 472-1959. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Three rooms with private bath. 15 min walk to city centre. Quiet, nicely furnished. Friendly hosts and dog. From $100 including breakfast and taxes. (updated Apr 2017)

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.

Routes through Fredericton

Woodstock ← Nackawic ←	W  E	→ Gagetown → Moncton
END ←	N  S	→ Jct N → Saint John
Bathurst ← Miramichi ←	N  S	→ END
END ←	W  E	→ Jct → Sussex