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Fredericton (/ ˈ f r ɛ. d r ɪ k. t ən /; French pronunciation: [fʁedeʁiktœn]) is the capital city of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River , also known by its Indigenous name of Wolastoq , which flows west to east as it bisects the city.
The history of Fredericton stretches from prehistory to the modern day. Fredericton, New Brunswick was first inhabited by the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples. European settlement of the area began with the construction of Fort Nashwaak by the French in 1692.
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Fredericton, NB, incorporated as a city in 1848, population 58,220 (2016 c), 56,224 (2011 c). The city of Fredericton is the provincial capital and is located in central New Brunswick, just below the head of tide on the Saint John River, 135 km inland from the Bay of Fundy.
Life. William Bliss Carman was born on April 15, 1861, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. "Bliss" was his mother's maiden name. He was the great grandson [6] of United Empire Loyalists who fled to Nova Scotia after the American Revolution, settling in New Brunswick (then part of Nova Scotia). [7]
The City of Fredericton is New Brunswick's Capital City. It prides itself on being a smart and sustainable city offering a cost competitive business environment and balanced lifestyle with abundant recreational and cultural amenities.
Jun 20, 2019 · Fredericton’s story truly begins with the arrival of the Loyalists in October 1783. The first winter was harsh, with early and severe snowfalls. Many died during the brutal winter of 1783/84 and were buried in what became the Loyalist cemetery, still located on the south bank of the Saint John River. The Loyalists, who had fought for King ...
Fredericton . Fredericton on the Saint John River. Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Justice Building. The area of the present-day City of Fredericton was first used for seasonal farming by the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples. Corn was a primary crop they grew in the area.
