Fredericton which sits on the banks of the Saint John river, is the capital city of the Province of New Brunswick which is located in Eastern Canada or more familiarly known as the Maritime Provinces. With a population of approximately 50,000 people, Fredericton is one of the larger cities in the Maritime Provinces.
Fredericton boasts many events and attractions that are normally only found in larger city centers, and is home to breath-taking views and scenery along the Saint John river, that are usually only found in rural areas.
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Each year Fredericton hosts the popular Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival which attracts world renowned artists and music fans from all over North America.The Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival is one of the most popular music events in the Maritime Provinces.
Fredericton is a very clean city with friendly people and a rich culture featuring: The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, The York Sunbury Museum, The Fredericton Playhouse, and the newly added Fredericton Convention Center.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is one of the more popular art galleries in the Maritime Provinces and is famous for its Salvador Dalí painting and a collection of 19th and 20th century Canadian artists such as The Group of Seven.
Fredericton has the Saint Thomas University, the University of New Brunswick and numerous colleges and schools. The 2 historic Universities, The University of New Brunswick & Saint Thomas University sit quaintly on the on the hillside of downtown Fredericton, overlooking the beautiful picturesque view of the Saint John River.
Saint Thomas is a public Roman Catholic liberal arts university offering degrees in: humanities, liberal arts, education, journalism & social work. Saint Thomas has approximately 3000 enrolled students. Saint Thomas university was established in 1910.
The University of New Brunswick or more commonly known as UNB is the oldest English language University in Canada. UNB offers more then 75 degree programs in both the graduate & undergraduate levels between the Fredericton and the Saint John campuses. UNB is also home to the UNB Varsity Reds, which have dominated CIS hockey program winning 4 National titles in: 1998, 2007, 2009, & 2011. UNB has an approximate enrollment of 11,400 students.
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The city of Fredericton is a very popular travel destination in the Maritime Provinces for the whole family and features many different events and attractions for every season.
There are many beautiful hotels and bed & breakfasts located centrally within the historic city or in the outlying rural areas of Fredericton that are dotted with breathtaking scenic passages through the famous Saint John river valley.
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- Downtown Fredericton in autumn featuring the walking trail bridge that crosses the beautiful Saint John River.
