Fredericton

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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 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.

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.

Contents 1 Get in 2 By Bus 2.1 By plane 3 Get around 4 Stay 5 Hostel 6 Hotel 7 Bed and Breakfast 8 See 9 Do 10 Learn 11 Buy 12 Eat 13 Drink 14 Get out 15 External links

Get in

By Bus

• Fredericton Bus Station 101 Régent Street (506) 458-6000 [1]

By plane

• Fredericton Airport, YFC. Located in Lincoln.

Get around

• City Bus Information call: (506) 460-2200 [2]

• George's Taxi 506 459-1100

• Checker Cab 506 450-8294

• Budget Cab 506 450-1199

• A-1 Taxi 506 455-4444

Stay

Hostel

• Hostel Fredericton 621 Churchill Row 506 450-4417

Hotel

• Lord Beaverbrook Hotel 659 Queen Street (506) 455-3371

• Delta Fredericton [3] 225 Woodstock Road, (506) 457-7000

• Fredericton Inn [4] 1315 Regent Street, (506) 455-1430

• Prospect Inn 1600 Woodstock Rd, (506) 450-9911

Bed and Breakfast

• Carriage House Inn 230 University Avenue, (506) 452-9924

See

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 [5]

• Odell Park [6]

• 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 [7]

• Old Government House[8] 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 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 our city and province's past.

• Gallery 78 [9]

• 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.

Do

• Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, [10]. 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 [11] 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 [12] 331 Golf Club Road 506.458.0003

• Mactaquac Golf Course [13]

• Mactaquac Park [14] 506.363.4747

• Science East [15]

• York-Sunbury Museum 571 Queen Street

• New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame [16]

Learn

• The University of New Brunswick [17] founded in 1785.
• St. Thomas University [18] 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 [19]

Buy

• Boyce's Farmer's Market, [20]. This is the place to be Saturday morning; it is not to be missed! Get there early because by 10:30 it gets unbareably 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 [21] 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.

• Owl's Nest Bookstore [22] 390 Queen Street. Very large selection of used books.

• Westminster Books [23] 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 [24] 396 Queen Street 506.458.8286

Eat

• The Back Nine Located behind Mexicali Rosa's downtown at 546 King Street via Butternut Lane.

• Jester's Court Tavern and Restaurant [25] 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, it’s more like fine dining in a social atmosphere (Tavern on the Green).I go there every time I am in town!

• 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 [26] 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 [27] Located downtown at 546 King Street. (506) 459-0067

• El Burrito Loco [28] 304 King Street, 506 459.5626

• The Blue Door [29] 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 [30] 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

• Underground Cafe [31] 740 Charlotte Street

• 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 [32].
• The Cannon's Cross 15 Riverside Drive, (506) 455-1201.
• The Capital [33]
• The Cellar [34]

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 [35] 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 1800’s. 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.

External links

• Official website for the City of Fredericton, [36]