Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital city is celebrated for its scenic riverfront, walkability, blend of small-town charm and urban vibe, vibrant arts/culture scene, and its role as an educational hub with two universities the University of New Brunswick and Saint Thomas University.
Welcome to Fredericton, New Brunswick’s provincial capital, and so much more. Fredericton has something for everyone whether a young professional eager for career growth, retirees looking to savour every moment of retirement, or a family seeking the perfect community.
Fredricton Boyce Farmers Market
The market is a beloved weekend tradition in Fredericton. Each Saturday, this downtown hotspot comes alive with food, friends, creativity, and community.
You can do weekly grocery shopping, have a sit-down hot breakfast, enjoy several portable snacks/meals from food alley, or take a relaxing stroll around the market to take it all in. The Boyce Farmers market is one of a kind not only in Fredericton, but in New Brunswick.
Biking, Trails, Outdoor Adventure
Fredericton boasts its trail system as one of the city’s crown jewels. A wonderfully planned scenic network of extended gravel and paved trails makes it easy to enjoy nature or navigate the city by foot or bike.
The Bill Thorpe Walking bridge crossing 581 meters of the Saint John River joins the North and South side of Fredericton for pedestrians and cyclists use year-round. You can easily enjoy boating, watersports or leisurely strolls along the Saint john River, which flows through the heart of Fredericton.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is one of Canada’s finest art museums and predominantly features a works by Canadian and British masters with a priority on contemporary New Brunswick artists.
The permanent collection has unique works from international artists include Turner and Boticelli, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, Lucian Freud, the only oil painting of his work on public display in Canada, J.M.W. Turner, Joshua Reynolds, Graham Sutherland. Visitors to the gallery are often found lying on the floor in front of Salvador Dalí's masterpiece Santiago El Grande, a four-meter-tall painting surrounded by three other of his works that are all part of the Beaverbrook’s permanent collection.
