Fredericton

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Fredericton
Nickname : The City of Stately Elms, The Celestial City, Freddy Beach
Fredericton City Hall
Fredericton City Hall
Motto : Fredericopolis, silvae filia nobilis
State : CanadaCanada Canada
Province : New Brunswick
County: York County
Coordinates : 45 ° 57 ′  N , 66 ° 39 ′  W Coordinates: 45 ° 57 ′  N , 66 ° 39 ′  W
Height : 20  m
Area : 130.68 km²
Inhabitants :
-  Metropolitan Area : 		56,224 (as of 2011)
105,688
Population density : 430.2 inhabitants / km²
Time zone : Atlantic Time ( UTC − 4 )
Postal code : E3A, E3B, E3C
Foundation : 1785
Mayor : Brad Woodside
Website : www.fredericton.ca
New Brunswick Legislative Building
New Brunswick Legislative Building

Fredericton is the capital of the Atlantic Province of New Brunswick in eastern Canada and of York County . With 56,224 inhabitants in 2011 and 105,688 inhabitants in the greater Fredericton area, it is the third largest city in the province. Fredericton is home to two universities. The city is named after Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany the second son George III.

Location and climate

The city is located approximately 90 km northwest of Saint John and approximately 150 km southwest of Moncton . The city is divided by the Saint John River . With Oromocto there is another larger city about 20 km away.

Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Source: Meteorological Service of Canada
Monthly average temperatures and rainfall for Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Max. Temperature ( ° C ) −4.0 −2.3 3.0 9.7 17.5 22.8 25.6 24.7 19.5 12.8 5.6 −1.1 O 11.2
Min. Temperature (° C) −15.5 −14.1 −7.8 −1.1 4.7 9.6 13.0 12.1 6.7 1.2 −3.5 −11.4 O −0.4
Precipitation ( mm ) 109.6 79.2 102.7 87.4 95.9 88.6 87.1 89.8 94.5 97.7 103.2 107.8 Σ 1,143.5
Rainy days ( d ) 15.0 11.5 14.2 13.2 14.0 12.8 12.7 11.4 11.4 12.3 13.4 14.6 Σ 156.5
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Economy and Infrastructure

The largest private companies and employers in the area include: JD Irving , United Parcel Service, Maple Leaf Homes, Marriott Worldwide Reservation Center, Bell Aliant , ADI Ltd., Walmart , Omni Facility Services Canada Corporation, Hamilton-Kennedy Inc., Skillsoft , York Manor Nursing Home, Barrett Xplore Inc., Delta Fredericton.

Urban and public employers include: the Province of New Brunswick (in Fredericton), River Valley Health Corporation, NB Power , School District 18, University of New Brunswick, City of Fredericton, Mactaquac Provincial Park, and Service Canada.

The largest economic sectors include:

  • Trade,
  • Research,
  • Construction industry,
  • public facilities,
  • Health facilities,
  • Finance and Insurance

education

In Fredericton there are several basic - (Elementary) and secondary schools ( high schools ). Of the three public high schools, two are taught in English and the third predominantly in French. Fredericton High School , founded in 1785 and once one of the largest schools in the Commonwealth of Nations , is mostly attended by students who live in the southern part of the city. The high school has several sports teams in basketball , hockey , soccer, and American football .

The Leo Hayes High School , which opened in 1999, is visited mainly by students who live in the northern city. The school is run by a private provider, but through a state partnership. The main focus of the school's teaching is on the arts, sports and general education.

There are also four middle schools and fourteen elementary schools in the city area.

Universities and research

There are several colleges in the city: the University of New Brunswick , St. Thomas University, and the University of Fredericton . The University of New Brunswick was founded in 1785 and, along with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is one of the oldest universities in North America. The St. Thomas University is the only Catholic university in New Brunswick. It was founded in 1964 and offers courses in journalism , criminology , gerontology and social sciences . The university is also a leader in 2D and 3D graphics animation techniques.

Research institutions

Fredericton is home to several major agricultural , forestry and engineering research facilities . The The Hugh John Flemming Forestry Center (incl. The municipal and provincial research institutions) is home to the biggest and leading research center in central Canada. The research center cooperates with the University of New Brunswick.

Due to the growing IT sector, a research branch was established. In 2002 the National Research Council of Canada Institute for Information Technology - e-Business facility opened , which is located on the campus of the University of New Brunswick.

media

Several print media appear in Fredericton. The largest daily newspaper is the Daily Gleaner with a circulation of 16,000 copies daily. The Telegraph Journal is headquartered in Saint John , but operates a special edition for Fredericton and has an office in town.

There are no regional television stations in Fredericton. These are located in the larger city of Saint John. However, Fredericton has ten radio stations that operate broadcast studios in the city and serve the city and surrounding towns. These include u. a. CKHJ - Today's Country and The Fox 95.3FM , a rock music station.

Attractions

Christ Church Cathedral

Fredericton is a university town with an art gallery and theater. The Christ Church Cathedral is known as the first cathedral in North America.

The University of New Brunswick (originally called "King's College"), founded in 1785, is the oldest public university in North America . The St. John River divides the city into Northside and Southside.

The representative Rathaus ( City Hall ) in Victorian style dates from the 1876th

Shootout 2018

A gunman killed four people, including two police officers, in Fredericton on August 10, 2018. The alleged perpetrator was seriously injured and hospitalized. The shooter was charged with four murders.

Twin cities

traffic

Air connections

The Fredericton International Airport is located 15 km from Fredericton removed. The airport connects the city with several domestic destinations. Are approached u. a. Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax and Montreal. There are also seasonal flights to the Caribbean and Cuba.

Roads and highways

Fredericton is connected to the important Trans-Canada Highway . In addition, several country roads connect the city with other cities in the area.

Bus transport

Fredericton Transit provides urban public transport . There are several bus routes that also serve the surrounding communities. Acadian Intercity Bus Lines also operates intercity bus routes that connect the city primarily with the eastern cities of the province.

Personalities

Web links

Commons : Fredericton  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
  • http://www.city.fredericton.nb.ca/ (link not available)
  • Fredericton Tourism (English, French)

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Statistics Canada - Census 2011
  2. ↑ Fredericton shooting: Four dead including two police in Canada , bbc.co.uk, August 10, 2018
  3. ↑ Police Update on Fredericton Shooting , CBC, August 10, 2018
  4. ^ Police charge Matthew Vincent Raymond with murder in Fredericton shooting , Toronto Citynews, August 11, 2018