The City of Fredericton in New Brunswick, Canada
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is an important cultural, artistic and educational centre for the province and boasts two universities: the University of New Brunswick and the liberal arts focused St. Thomas University.
Fredericton is also home to cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the York-Sunbury Museum and The Playhouse, the latter which serves as a venue for local talent/writers.
As well, adding to the city's rich cultural milieu, Fredericton is home to the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival every fall which attracts regional and international jazz and blues artists.
The city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city boasts the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.
Population 47,560 people
Average age 37 years
English spoken as a first language by 88% of the population
Percentage of Immigrants 7.1%
Population between the ages of 20 to 34 with a university degree or diploma is 35.6%
Population between the ages of 35 to 44 with a university degree or diploma is 33.9%
Average earnings of all people is $ 28,278.00
Average earnings of people working full time is $ 39,214.00 Unemployment rate is 7.9%
Average family income is $ 55,971.00
Average household income is $ 44,225.00
There are 21,987 houses
Average value of a house is $ 124,066.00
Newcomers and veteran green thumbs will all enjoy discovering the secrets of gardening with a tour of the 23-hectare Fredericton Botanical Gardens
Its colourful entrance leads to mature perennial beds and beyond to further scrub plantings, ponds, woodland trails and outstanding views across the river.
Visit the Exhibition Grounds, conduct business meetings or enjoy the thrill of Harness Racing while staying at the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Hotel on the banks of the majestic St. John River or stay at the gorgeous and conveniently located Wandlyn Inn
