About the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital city of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. With a downtown of only 16 blocks, this picturesque capital city provides the benefits of a larger city while still being affordable. Fredericton is strategically located on the Saint John River and is within a day's drive of Halifax, Toronto and New York City. Fredericton is a centre for information technology, engineering and environment industries, and is home to two universities and a variety of training colleges and institutes.
Location of Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is located on the banks of the Saint John River in central New Brunswick.
- see Fredericton Maps
Area of City of Fredericton
130.68 sq. km (50.46 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
Population of City of Fredericton
50,535 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
Date Fredericton Incorporated as a City
1848
Date Fredericton Became the Capital City of New Brunswick
1785
Government of City of Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton municipal elections are held every four years on the second Monday in May.
Date of the last Fredericton municipal election: Monday, May 12, 2008
Date of the next Fredericton municipal election: Monday, May 14, 2012
Fredericton's city council is made up of 13 elected representatives: one mayor and 12 city councillors.
Fredericton Attractions
- New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Historic Garrison District
- King's Landing Historical Settlement
- Science East
- Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Weather in Fredericton
Fredericton has a moderate climate with warm, sunny summers and cold, snowy winters.
Summer temperatures in Fredericton range from 20°C (68°F) to 30 °C (86°F). January is the coldest month in Fredericton with an average temperature of -15°C (5°F), although the temperature can dip to -20°C (-4°F). Winter storms often deliver 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) of snow.
City of Fredericton Official Site
