Strategic Location & Transportation Links

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Strategic LocationFredericton's central geographic proximity is within a day's drive to major centres like Toronto, New York and Halifax. Fredericton also holds the distinction of being closer to the markets of Quebec and Ontario than any other major Atlantic Canadian city.

Translation: Access to 100 million consumers within an 8-hour drive or 1-hour flight!

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Transportation Links

A highly developed infrastructure offers both cost and logistical benefits to businesses locating operations in New Brunswick.

• Within an hour's drive to the U.S. Interstate 95 -- the major American north-south corridor. 
• Within a day's drive of Halifax, Toronto and New York. 
• Less than an hour away from Saint John - the region's busiest seaport
• And just a fifteen-minute drive from city centre to the Fredericton Airport.

Highway

Fredericton is situated on the Trans Canada Highway, a one-hour drive from Saint John—Atlantic Canada's major seaport, with direct access to Europe and the eastern seaboard of the United States. As well, Fredericton is the closest Atlantic Canadian city to the U.S. Interstate 95, with direct, quality access to major American markets. Moreover, the provincial upgrade of Trans Canada Highway sections has enhanced Fredericton's locational advantage.

Air

New Brunswick's business airport is conveniently located only minutes from downtown Fredericton. The Airport is serviced daily by Air Canada with direct, daily connections to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax - connecting you to the world. 

Serving more business travelers than any airport in New Brunswick, the Fredericton International Airport is providing services to make travel easier and more convenient. In 2006, the airport served more than 244,000 passengers, and in the first eleven months of 2007, enplaned and deplaned passengers numbers have increased more than 11% each respectively, over the same period last year.

The Fredericton International Airport offers a business centre with complimentary high-speed Internet and wireless Internet, and continues to provide specialty services to passengers, with a brand new passenger pavilion.  Whether your travel is for business or leisure, your destination can be reached from the Fredericton Airport.

Fredericton Airport Highlights

• Serviced by Air Canada
• Located next to CFB Gagetown
• Longest Runway in New Brunswick
• Fixed Based Operators on site
• On site maintenance
• Storage space & fuel service
• 24-7 Flight service
• ILS
• Best weather in the Province (fewest diversions)
• Fire Fighters on site
• Ground transportation
• Flight school on site
• On-site meeting facilities
• Business Centre
• Free high-speed and free wireless Internet