Quality of Life

Fredericton can be summed up in one sentence…

A beautiful city with big city services boasting a small town ambience!

Situated along the scenic St. John River in the very heart of the province, Atlantic Canada's Riverfront Capital is graced with tree-lined streets and Victorian homes -- Greater Fredericton is a fantastic place to live, work and play. 

In Fredericton you can enjoy:

A Short Commute

• Whether you reside in the downtown core within a five-minute walk to work, or reside in the many suburbia areas just within a five-minute drive - traffic jams are non-existent!

Central Proximity

Fredericton, the Capital of New Brunswick, is centrally located:

• 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 -- serviced daily by Air Canada.

Low Crime Rate

• In Fredericton, you can feel safe walking the streets alone at night, and driving without having to lock yourself in your car. 
• The City of Fredericton has a low rate of crime making it a peaceful place to live and work. The 2006 Crime Rate was 8,002, per 100,000 occurrences.

Recreation & Fitness Activities

Activities are abundant for the fitness and outdoor enthusiasts such as:

• Fantastic golf with 7 local courses -- a local businessperson was once quoted as saying "I don't know of many other cities where I can be at my office at 4:45p.m and on the first tee at 5:00p.m."  For more information on golfing visit www.golfnb.com.
• Boat & yacht clubs to accommodate the boating public, plus cruises on the river, canoeing and kayaking.
• Salmon fishing, and hunting.
• Several health clubs in close proximity to the business district so you can grab a quick workout over the lunch hour, or even a jog on the riverfront Green.
• Outdoor / indoor tennis facilities.
• Over 70 kms of connecting trails fantastic for walking, hiking, running, biking and cross-country skiing!  You can also downhill ski at Crabbe Mountain, located at the city's doorstep just a 40-minute drive away.
• Miles of groomed snowmobile trails that connect to the provincial system. 
• Two parks within the downtown area. Wilmot Park, comprising 12 acres, has a great playground and wading pool for children, lawn bowling and tennis facility. Odell Park, comprising 388 acres, has an arboretum, picnic facilities and lodge, duck pond, playground, and over 16 kms of hiking trails.

Mecca of Art, Culture & History

• The city boasts a colorful art, craft & cultural community renowned for its status as the Craft Capital of NB, and Pewtersmith Capital of Canada.
• The city has numerous galleries and studios such as the famous Beaverbrook Art Gallery -- home to the Salvador Dali's Santiago el Grande.
• The Playhouse sets the stage for live theatre -- Theatre New Brunswick (TNB), the province's only professional English-speaking theatre company. In addition to live theatre, The Playhouse also features a regular program of ballet, music concerts and classical performances.
• A centre for numerous festivals like the internationally renown NB Highland Games/Scottish Festival, and Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival.
• The Historic Garrison District, located in the heart of the downtown, features walking tours, day adventures, music, craft & artisan shops, changing of the guard, and much more…
• Music for all tastes including Symphony New Brunswick, NB Country Showcase, concerts and everything from Irish to jazz n' blues performances at local establishments weekly.  During the summer, one can enjoy the outdoor Summer Music Series with free, live performances.

Vibrant Nightlife & Restaurants Community

• Fredericton has a vibrant nightlife including dance clubs, unique cafes, and pubs. 
• Restaurants feature various cuisine such as: Asian, Greek, Indian, Mexican, Caribbean, and of course some of the best maritime seafood.

Shopping & Specialty Boutiques

• There are four primary shopping malls, and numerous specialty gift boutiques scattered throughout the city.

Family Oriented Activities

In addition to all the previously mentioned amenities, Fredericton has many other great forms of family entertainment:

• Movie Theatres - 10 cinema complex at the Regent Mall.
• A number of bowling facilities.
• Skating, sliding, sleigh rides.
• Swimming at the Fredericton Indoor Pool.
• Kingswood Entertainment Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, features a fitness and gymnastics centre, indoor playground including the "Laser Zone", cosmic bowling, and much more!

Saturday Farmers Market

• A Saturday morning ritual consists of a trip to the Boyce Farmers' Market!
• You can enjoy the enticing aroma of ethnic food, find unique crafts & gifts, and buy your fresh produce, meat and flowers.

Kings Landing

• Just 20 minutes west of Fredericton, you can step back in time by visiting the Kings Landing Historical Settlement.
• One can experience the sights, sounds and feel of rural New Brunswick in the 1800s at this recreated 300-acre outdoor living history museum.

Fred-eZone

The City of Fredericton introduced Fred-eZone to the community in November of 2003 making it Canada's 1st Free Wireless City!  Fred-eZone is a computer network that makes use of integrated traditional and wireless technologies to provide residents, visitors and businesses with mobile high-speed internet access in public areas. These networks are commonly called wi-fi networks.  www.fred-ezone.com