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.

Cities	Distance KM	Distance Mi
Bangor, Maine	276 km	172 mi
Boston, Massachusetts	652 km	407 mi
Charlottetown, PEI	373 km	233 mi
Quebec City, Quebec	500 km	312 mi
Halifax, Nova Scotia	415 km	259 mi
Montreal, Quebec	834 km	521 mi
New York, New York	1,009 km	631 mi
Toronto, Ontario	1,373 km	858 mi

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

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 International 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 capital city airport is conveniently located only minutes from downtown Fredericton and CFB Gagetown - the largest military training base in the Commonwealth. The Fredericton International Airport is serviced by Air Canada with direct, daily flights to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax - connecting you to the world. Seasonal flights are also available.

Serving one of the world's most intelligent communities, the Airport provides services to make travel easier and more convenient. The Air Terminal Building is fully equipped with free wireless Internet, and offers a business centre in the modern Departures Lounge for the office on the go. Using the Airport's website, travellers can access SMS messages via their mobile device, keep up-to-date on the latest flight information and follow YFC using various social media like Twitter.

The Fredericton International Airport served 263,521 passengers in 2009, and has seen passenger traffic grow by more than 30% in the last six years. Whether for business or leisure, the Fredericton International Airport can meet your travel requirements.

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