Fredericton Newcomers Guide 2013

FREDERICTON • 2013
NEWCOMERS GUIDE
WWW.FREDERICTON.CA 506-460-2020

Table of Contents
Quick Reference................................................................................................................2
Welcome / Overview ..................................................................... 3
About Fredericton .......................................................................... 4
Our Population ..................................................................................................................4
Our Weather ......................................................................................................................4
Air Access ............................................................................................................................5
Local Media ........................................................................................................................5
Living in Fredericton....................................................................... 6
Housing/ Real Estate ......................................................................................................6
Transportation ..................................................................................................................8
Health Care .........................................................................................................................8
Municipal Services........................................................................................................ 10
Education ......................................................................................................................... 11
Year-Round Recreation & Fitness .......................................................................... 12
Working & Studying in Fredericton ............................................... 14
Employment.................................................................................................................... 14
Business Support .......................................................................................................... 14
Universities ..................................................................................................................... 16
Immigrating to Fredericton .......................................................... 19
New to Canada? ............................................................................................................. 19
Politics ............................................................................................................................... 21
Multiculturalism ............................................................................................................ 21
Immigration Resources .............................................................................................. 22
New Residents – Useful Information .................................................................... 23

Quick Reference
To assist with your relocation process, we are pleased to provide the following
information:

Digital Tour: www.teamfredericton.com/en/videos.asp

Community Profile: www.teamfredericton.com/en/communityprofile/

Current Relocation Information: www.teamfredericton.com/en/relocating/

2012 Fredericton Supplement: www.teamfredericton.com/en/publications/

Visitor Guide: www.tourismfredericton.ca (attractions, restaurants & shops)

2 WWW.FREDERICTON.CA

Welcome / Overview

On behalf of the City Fredericton, I extend a warm welcome to you and your
family! Fredericton is a vibrant, culturally-diverse city where you can enjoy
affordable, safe living, a balanced lifestyle with abundant recreational and
cultural amenities, short commutes, clean drinking water, healthcare and
premium educational facilities. It is no wonder the city was named "Among
Canada's Top Ten Best Places to Live" six years running by MoneySense, and
a Cultural Capital of Canada!

We hope this kit and resources contained within answer your essential
questions about life in Fredericton, and assist with your relocation process.
Welcome home!

BRAD WOODSIDE
Mayor

Social Media

City of Fredericton
www.facebook.com/CityOfFredericton

@CityFredGov twitter.com/CityFredGov


About Fredericton
Did You Know?
Fredericton is the Capital of the Situated along the scenic St. John
Province of New Brunswick River, Fredericton was originally
located in the Maritimes, which inhabited by the Maliseet and
includes the provinces of New Mi’kmaq who hunted, fished, and
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, grew crops. Intermittently for 100
and Nova Scotia. Fredericton is years, the French and English fought
within an hour’s drive to the U.S. for ownership of Nova Scotia, which
Interstate 95 - the major American included the City of Fredericton. It
north-south corridor; within a was not until 1784 that the area
day’s drive of Halifax, Toronto and north of the Bay of Fundy was
New York; less than an hour away known as New Brunswick. Early
from Saint John - the region’s busiest seaport; and just a fifteen-minute Fredericton industries included
drive from the Fredericton Airport. mills, a canoe factory, tanneries,
carriage and wagon manufacturers,
Fredericton has a high concentration of knowledge industry companies, breweries and broom factories. In
four universities and the fourth highest university-educated population in the 20th century, the city’s industries
Canada. More than 60 R&D organizations, emerging growth clusters in bio evolved to universities, reinforcing
sciences, clean technology, and aerospace & defence, and the most Fredericton’s education and cultural
engineers per capita in the entire country. As the provincial capital, centric feel.
Fredericton is also home to many government departments.

The majestic St. John River runs through the heart of downtown, providing
beauty and green space. Fredericton has more than 88km of walking trails,
and 3076 acres of parkland within city limits. You’ll find engaging history,
world-class art galleries, gourmet delights and Maritime friendliness in
perfect balance.

Our Population
There are over 322,670 (2006) people living within a 100 km radius of the
capital city including Fredericton. The Greater Fredericton Region has a
total population of 124,172 (2006), and Fredericton's Census
Agglomeration (CA) population in 2011 was 94,268.

Our Weather
Fredericton is located inland from the Atlantic
ocean. As a result of this, it has higher
summer temperatures and lower winter
temperatures than New Brunswick coastal
locations such as Saint John and Moncton.
Fredericton has a semi-continental climate
with a warm summer and a cold winter. Snow
depths of 1+ cm are seen approximately 105 days each year.


Seasons
Season Date Average Temp. Did You Know?
Spring March 21 to June 21 4 to 16°C Fredericton enjoys a delightfully
Summer June 21 to September 21 12 to 24°C sunny climate, averaging around
Fall September 21 to December 21 6 to 12°C 2,000 hours of sunshine each year.
Winter December 21 to March 21 -10 to -1°C The average rainfall for Fredericton
is around 885 millimeters annually.

Air Access
New Brunswick’s capital city airport is conveniently located only minutes
from downtown Fredericton and CFB Gagetown – the primary training
centre for Canada’s military. The Fredericton International Airport is
served by Air Canada with direct, daily flights to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa
and Halifax – connecting you to the world. Seasonal flights are also
available. th
Fredericton ranked 8 in the world
for clean air (World Health
Organization)
Local Media

Newspapers
The Daily Gleaner www.canadaeast.com
The Telegraph Journal telegraphjournal.com
Times & Transcript www.timestranscript.canadaeast.com
The Brunswickan www.thebruns.ca
The Aquinian www.theaquinian.net

Radio
Fredericton’s radio stations are a great way to stay current with news and
other information.

CBC Radio 99.5 FM www.cbc.ca
Capital 106.9 FM www.capitalfm.ca
CHSR 97.9 FM www.unb.ca/chsr
CJPN 90.5 FM @cjpnfm on Twitter
The New HOT 92.3 FM thenewhot923.com
KHJ Country 1260 AM & 95.1/103.5 FM www.khj.ca
The Fox 105.3 FM www.foxrocks.ca
Joy FM 96.5 www.joyfm.ca
CJRI Radio 104.5 www.cjrifm.com


Living in Fredericton Did You Know?
New Brunswick is the only officially
Housing/ Real Estate bilingual province in Canada with
approximately 22% of the
Temporary Housing population having knowledge of
You may require temporary housing following your arrival, while searching both French and English.
for a permanent home.
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Refer to the Yellow Pages or telephone book under Hotels, Motels or Bed &
Breakfast or visit www.tourismfredericton.ca for a list of accommodations. New Brunswick Holidays

If arriving in the summer, both the University of New Brunswick and St. New Years Day – January 1
Thomas University rent residence rooms/suites. Visit these links for
additional information: Good Friday – March 29

UNB: http://www.unb.ca Victoria Day – May 20
St Thomas: http://w3.stu.ca
Canada Day – July 1

Renting an Apartment or House New Brunswick Day – August 5
Fredericton has a variety of apartments and houses available for rent. It is
common for a lease to be required, meaning you are committing to rent for Labour Day – September 2
a specified period of time.
Thanksgiving – October 14
The government of New Brunswick has a Rentalsman, a department whose
mandate includes ensuring both landlords and tenants behave responsibly, Remembrance Day – November 11
and to mediate disputes when they arise. You can find information about
renting on their web site: http://www.snb.ca/irent Christmas Day – December 25

Boxing Day – December 26
To find houses and apartments available for rent in Fredericton:
kijiji.ca
http://nbrent.canadaeast.com/classifieds/forrent/&pub=4
capartments.com.
Classified section in local newspapers, in Fredericton the major daily is
The Daily Gleaner

Buying a House
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing
Market Outlook report released in Fall 2012, the average price for a single-
detached home in Fredericton is $258,000.
Source: www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/...

Purchasing a house is a good investment, but the process takes some time.
You may search on your own, or enlist the services of a real estate agent
who can assist with the process.


Where to search:
Classified section in local newspapers, in Fredericton the major daily is The Did You Know?
Daily Gleaner, www.mls.ca, www.kijiji.ca, www.realtor.ca, and NB Power, one of Canada’s largest
www.propertyguys.com. per capita exporters of electricity, is
Real estate agents (www.yellowpages.ca). a provincial crown corporation. Its
net generating capacity is 4006 MW
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is an excellent
at 13 generating stations and three
resource for information on buying a house in Canada. www.cmhc-
combustion turbines, and it is
schl.gc.ca/...
electrically interconnected with
neighboring states and provinces.
NB Power’s rates are very affordable
Property Tax Rates (2013) compared to New England and other
The City of Fredericton has the lowest property tax rate of all New Canadian provinces.
Brunswick cities.
Source: NB Power, Phone: 1-800-
Non-Residential (Commercial) 663-6272, www.nbpower.com.

*Inside City Rate 1.4211 x 1.5 = 2.1317
Smart Grid
Provincial Tax Rate 1.4573 x 1.5 = 2.1859 In January 2013, Siemens Canada
and NB Power announced
Provincial Tax Rate (Assessment & Collection) 0.0194 Fredericton will be the home of both
Total $4.3370 a smart grid centre of competence
(COC) and a research &
Business Improvement Area (if applicable) 0.20 development (R&D) centre.
$4.5370
What is a Smart Grid?
Residential Inside Outside An intelligent, self-monitoring,
City Rate $1.4211 $1.0658 highly automated power supply
network that can be better
Provincial Rate 1.4573 1.4573 controlled than a conventional
system.
Provincial Rate (Assessment & Collection) 0.0194 0.0194
Sub-total 2.8978 2.5425 It is equipped with innovative
information and communication
Less Provincial Tax Credit (1.4573) (1.4573)
technology, in order to enable end-
Total Tax Bill $1.4405 $1.0852 to-end data flow from the generator
Source City of Fredericton - Finance to the consumer and in the other
direction.
Notes: *City receives the revenue. The 1.5 represents the business tax rate. The property tax rates apply to all
properties (land and buildings) within City limits, per $100 of assessment. Depending on zoning, the City Whereas in a conventional supply
generally pays the $2.1229 Property Tax Rate above, or the Residential Rate of $1.4767. Non-owner occupied network generation follows the
residential properties are taxed at the residential rate of $2.8378 plus 0.05 cents Residential Tenancy pattern of consumption, a Smart
Administration Fee, for a total of $2.8878. The combined tax base assessment 2013 over 2012 was increased by
4.95%. The base used for 2013 to set the tax rate was $6,392,645,032 including Federal properties. Grid controls consumption
depending on the available of
Non-residential tax rate: electrical energy in the network.
*The Province of New Brunswick levies a property tax on non-residential property within municipal http://www.siemens.ca/web/portal/
boundaries. As you can see, a development in the downtown core pays a total rate of $4.4545. Of that total, the en/Press-Archive/Infrastructure-
City collects $2.1317, or 48% of the total tax charged. The Province of New Brunswick collects the majority of tax
in the form of the Provincial Tax Rate, i.e. $2.1035 + 0.0194 = $2.1229 per $100 of assessment. The BIA levy of Cities/Pages/Siemens-Canada-
0.20 is a tax imposed upon the downtown businesses by themselves. opens-smart-grid-centre-of-
competence-in-Fredericton-
For tax assessment or payment related tax inquiries, please contact the NewBrunswick.aspx
Province of New Brunswick - Service NB at: www.snb.ca or 1-888-762-
8600.


Heating
Homes in Fredericton are generally heated with electricity, natural gas or Phone & Internet
oil. Some homes may also have a wood-burning stove or furnace. Your real
estate agent or landlord can assist with the process to activate an account Telephone
with any of these heating providers. Major providers include: Local telephone providers include:

Electricity: NB Power a provincial crown corporation. Phone: 1-800-663- Bell Aliant: www.aliant.net or
6272, www.nbpower.com. 1-866-425-4268
Natural Gas: Enbridge Gas New Brunswick. Phone: 1-800-994-2762,
www.naturalgasnb.com. Rogers: www.rogers.com or
Oil: Numerous companies sell home heating oil, and will deliver directly to 1-888-764-3771
your home. Check the Yellow Pages or www.yellowpages.ca.
For cellular (mobile) phone service,
please refer to the Yellow Pages for
Transportation various providers.

Public Transit Internet
Fredericton’s public transit is an easy and environmentally friendly way to In New Brunswick two major
get around the city. For bus rates and schedules visit: internet providers are:
http://www.fredericton.ca/en/transportation/....
Bell Aliant: 1-866-425-4268 or
Intercity Bus www.aliant.net
Maritime Bus motorcoach company allows users to travel throughout the
Rogers: 1-888-764-3771 or
Maritimes. Visit www.maritimebus.com or call 1-800-575-1807 for rates
and schedules. www.rogers.com

Television
Taxi
Bell Aliant: 1-866-425-4268 or
There are several taxi-cab companies in Fredericton, and they can be found
www.aliant.net
listed under “Taxi” in the Yellow Pages.
Rogers: 1-888-764-3771 or
Bicycle www.rogers.com
Fredericton has more than 88 km of trails for biking (and walking), and has
designated bikes lanes on roads throughout the city. Shaw Direct Satellite: 1-888-554-
7827 www.shawdirect.ca

Health Care
Fredericton has quality health care facilities and services, operated by
Horizon Health Network, the largest health authority in Atlantic Canada.
Fredericton is home to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital,
providing a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department. There is
comprehensive medical coverage in Canada under the Medicare program.

Health Insurance (Provincial)
To apply for health insurance coverage under NB Medicare, phone:
1-888-762-8600, http://www.gnb.ca/....


Family Doctors
The Province of New Brunswick maintains a list of New Brunswick patients Fredericton Medical Clinics
without a family doctor. When a new family physician enters practice or a Walk-in, non-emergency health care
practicing physician can take on more patients, they consult this list.
Regent Street Medical Centre
To be placed on the list of New Brunswick residents without a family 1015 Regent Street
doctor, call 1-866-554-5959. Monday to Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm
Weekends & most holidays:
Other strategies for finding a family doctor: 1 pm to 5 pm
Family physician practices are listed in the yellow pages under
“Physicians and Surgeons”. Ask if they are accepting new patients Brookside Mall Medical Clinic
or if they maintain a wait list. Located inside the mall
Ask your friends and family members. Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 1:30
Watch the newspapers for announcements of new physicians
Brookside Medical Clinic
moving to the community
Located in the medical office
building in the northeast end of the
Tele-Care NB Brookside Mall parking lot.
Tele-Care is a bilingual medical information line offered by NB Department Mon- Fri 6 pm to 10 pm
of Health. Experienced nurses respond to your call 24 hours per day, 7 days
Sat & Sun 1 pm to 5 pm
a week: Call 811
New Maryland After Hours Medical
After–Hours Medical Clinics Clinic
An after-hours clinic allows you to consult with a doctor quickly for non- 636 New Maryland Highway
emergency care. They require your Medicare care card. See sidebar for Route #101
details of available walk-in, after-hours clinics. Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm.

Beaverbrook Center After Hours
Clinic
523 Dundonald Street, Suite 100
Mon-Wed: 4:30 pm until full.
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month:
12:30 pm until full.


Dentists
Fredericton has more than 40 dentists. Consult the Yellow Pages Family Friendly City
www.yellowpages.ca or contact NB Dental Society: 506-452-8575, There are so many family-friendly
www.nbdental.com. activities in Fredericton! Here are
just a few:
Optometrists
Fredericton has more than 25 eye doctors. Consult the Yellow Pages Kingswood Entertainment Centre
www.yellowpages.ca or the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists, features a fitness and gymnastics
506-458-8759, www.nbao.ca. centre, indoor playground including
the “Laser Zone”, cosmic bowling,
Elder Care and much more! Kingswoodpark.ca
Fredericton has a number of nursing homes and other facilities for the
elderly including: York Manor, Pine Grove, Stevens’ Care Home, Veterans Hartt Island offers a friendly resort
Health Unit, Windsor Court (apartments), Ste. Anne’s Court and Shannex. and park, the perfect mix of
Refer to the Yellow Pages, www.yellowpages.ca for contact information. relaxation and adventure.
www.harttisland.ca

Municipal Services

Police
Fredericton is proud of its highly trained, professional and progressive
group of men and women who put a compassionate face on police work.
The Fredericton Police Force has provided quality service to its citizens for Science East with over 150 exciting
over 150 years. hands-on science and technology
Phone: 460-2300 www.fredericton.ca/en/publicsafety/policeforce.asp exhibits for children.
www.scienceeast.nb.ca
Fire
The Fredericton Fire Department operates four fire stations including a www.Fredkid.com is a great
new state-of-the-art fire training centre and a five-member Fire Prevention resource for information on family-
Division that provides a number of community-based programs such as: oriented activities and resources.
fire inspection, fire investigation, and public education.
Phone: 460-2500 www.fredericton.ca/en/publicsafety/firedepartment.asp Empire Theatres 10 screens with
great movies! Empiretheatres.com
9-1-1 Emergency Service
The Province of New Brunswick operates a highly integrated, enhanced A Day in a Soldier’s Life Adventure
911 system. Dialing this number on the telephone connects you to offers children a chance to dress in
appropriate emergency service providers such as police, ambulance, fire the red tunic of the early 1800s
and poison control. Emergency use only. British regiment and enjoy a tour of
the Guardhouse, military office, cell
Waste Disposal block, and restored Barrack's room.
Garbage and recycling are picked up weekly curbside. For schedule of TourismFredericton.ca
garbage pickup dates visit:
www.fredericton.ca/en/environment/mapgarbagecollection.asp.

Household recycling is sorted at home into a grey or blue bin, based on the
type of material. For information on what is eligible for recycling and a
pick-up schedule, visit: www.frswc.ca


Water
The City of Fredericton prides itself on the quality and quantity of its water Cultural Capital
supply. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and The city has numerous galleries and
processes to ensure that our businesses and citizens have a first-class studios such as the famous
supply of safe, affordable water. Beaverbrook Art Gallery -- home to
the Salvador Dali’s Santiago el
All Water Distribution staff are certified by the Association of Boards of Grande
Certification for Operating Personnel. Fredericton is firmly committed to
maintaining its leadership in water quality.

The majority of properties in the City are billed at a quarterly rate,
including meter rental.

Quarterly Rate: (effective April 2013)
Water service charge - $33.05
Sewer service charge - $33.05
Cost per kilolitre (cubic metre) for water - 0.82
Cost per Kilolitre (cubic metre) for sewer - 0.82

Meter Rental: $2.00
Source: City of Fredericton Water Division,
Phone: 460-2007, www.fredericton.ca edVentures is Atlantic Canada’s
largest vacation learning program in
craft and culture.
Education

Daycare and After-School Centres

Day Cares After-school centres

For children under 5 years For children 5+ years

The Fredericton region offers many care options for your children. For a The Fredericton Playhouse is the
list of approved daycare centers in Fredericton visit: place to catch live performances by
www1.gnb.ca/0000/Daycare/index-e.asp regional, national, and international
musicians, dance companies and
theatre companies.
Public Schools
Anglophone School District West
453-5454 http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/asd-w/Pages/default.aspx
The Province of New Brunswick manages the education system. English
language education with options for French language immersion programs
are available at more than 35 schools in the Fredericton area. Schools are
generally divided into elementary: Kindergarten through Grade 5; middle:
Grades 6 through 8, and high: Grades 9 through 12.


Fredericton has numerous elementary and middle schools, and two high
schools. Fredericton High School http://frederictonhigh.nbed.nb.ca and Fabulous Festivals!
Leo Hayes High School, http://leohayeshigh.nbed.nb.ca
Shivering Songs, January 25 - 27,
2013. www.ShiveringSongs.com
District scolaire francophone Sud
École des Batisseurs (K-5) Fredericton FROSTival, January 25 –
444-3252 http://francophonesud.nbed.nb.ca February 17, 2013. Multiple venues.
Located on Priestman Street, this school provides French language www.tourismfredericton.ca
education to students from kindergarten to grade five.
Maritime CountryFest, June 8, 2013.
Officers' Square.
École Sainte-Anne (6-12) www.maritimecountryfest.com
453-3991 ecole.district1.nbed.nb.ca/ecole-sainte-anne/
Located in the Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne, the school provides Cultural Expressions
French language education to students from grade six to 12. June 21 - 22, 2013. Officers’ Square.
www.culturalexpressionsfestival.ca

NotAble Acts Summer Theatre
Year-Round Recreation & Fitness July 25 - August 4, 2013
Multiple venues. www.nbacts.com
Activities are abundant for the fitness
and outdoor enthusiasts, and the City of 31st Annual NB Highland Games
Fredericton Recreation Divsion website July 26 - 28, 2013.
Government House.
maintains a list of facilities and
www.highlandgames.ca
programs.
www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/ NB Fine Crafts
Follow Fredericton Recreation on August 30 to September 1, 2013.
Twitter:@CityFredRec Fredericton Convention Centre.
www.nbcraftscouncil.ca

Harvest Jazz & Blues
September 10 - 15, 2013.
Multiple venues.
www.harvestjazzandblues.com


Highlights include:
Fantastic golf with 7 local courses Major Attractions
Boat & yacht clubs to accommodate the boating public, The Historic Garrison District,
More than 88kms of connecting trails fantastic for walking, hiking, running, located in the heart of the
biking, roller-blading, and cross-country skiing downtown, features walking tours,
Downhill skiing at Crabbe Mountain, located just a 40-minute drive away. day adventures, music, concerts,
www.crabbemountain.com craft & artisan shops, changing of
the guard, and much more!
Fredericton has 3,076 acres of parkland and green spaces. There are two
major parks within the downtown area.
o Wilmot Park, comprising 12 acres, has a great playground and
wading pool for children, lawn bowling and tennis facility.
o Odell Park, comprising 388 acres, has an arboretum, picnic
facilities and lodge, duck pond, playground, and over 16 kms
of hiking trails.
Sports facilities include: lawn bowling fields, outdoor and indoor tennis
courts, soccer, football, baseball fields, public swimming pools, curling
arena, gymnasiums, and hockey arenas.
o Grant - Harvey Centre features an Olympic-size ice surface and an
Kings Landing Historical Settlement
NHL-size ice surface for hockey, figure skating and speed skating.
is an outdoor living history museum,
Also included is a three-lane walking/running track, a community
recreating the lives of New
events room, a multi-purpose meeting room and full kitchen Brunswickers in the 1800s. Get
facilities. The Olympic-size ice surface has 500 seats for spectators hands-on in the homes – try butter
while the NHL surface features seating for 1,500 making, dipping candles and
o Willie O'Ree Place is a fully accessible, state-of-the art facility that spinning wool. Visit the farm to see
features two NHL sized ice surfaces, 11 large dressing rooms, the horses, cows, pigs, sheep and
offices for officials and event organizers, an indoor walking track, chickens. Just 20 minutes West of
three rooms for community use, canteens operated by the Fredericton, on Route 102, or via the
Nashwaaksis Y's Men Club, the Fredericton YMCA Northside Trans Canada Highway at Exit 253.
Wellness Centre, and a seasonal youth centre and indoor
skateboard park.
o Fredericton Indoor Pool is a fully accessible recreational 25 meter
pool, featuring a waterslide, sauna and 92 degree swirl pool. Many
aquatic courses and activities for everyone to enjoy, including the
Lifesaving Society's Swim For Life instruction program, the
Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medal awards and National
Lifeguard courses.

Religious Places of Worship
Please refer to the Yellow Pages for ‘religious organizations’ and ‘churches’.
www.yellowpages.ca.


Working & Studying in Fredericton Business Services

Employment
Enterprise Fredericton
Where to Search for Jobs 10 Knowledge Park Dr.
Fredericton offers a wide variety of career opportunities for everyone’s Fredericton, NB, E3C 2M7
expertise and interests. Here are some links to assist in your job search: Ph:444-4686, Fx:444-4649
www.careerbeacon.com info@ent-fredericton.ca
www.canadaeast.com www.enterprisefredericton.ca
www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.monster.ca
www.nbjobs.ca
www.workopolis.com

Minimum Wage Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
As of April 1st, 2012, the rate is $10/hour in New Brunswick. 270 Rookwood Ave., PO Box 275
Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Y9
Ph: 458-8006, Fx: 451-111
fchamber@frederictonchamber.ca
Average New Brunswick Income www.frederictonchamber.ca
Family income is estimated at $93,485. Twitter: @Fton_Chamber
Facebook: frederictonchamber

Downtown Fredericton INC.
349 King St., Suite 1
Fredericton, NB, E3B 1E4
Ph: 458-8922, Fx: 450-8183
dfi@downtownfredericton.ca
www.downtownfredericton.ca

Business Support
www.teamfredericton.com/en/communityprofile/Immigration.asp

Biz Pal
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/BizPal.asp
North INC.
Building Permits 235 Main St.
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/buildingpermit.asp Fredericton, NB, E3A 1E1
Ph: 459-8689, Fx: 458-9672
Business Directory bfn@businessfrednorth.com
www.businessfrednorth.com
www.enterprisefredericton.ca/business-directory

Business Guide for Immigrants
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2749/sgc-13


Business Parks
www.teamfredericton.com/en/runway/Runway.asp Did You Know?
Fredericton has 2 farmer’s markets!
Business Support
www.enterprisefredericton.ca/business-support/ Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Recognized as one of Canada’s top
Bylaws 10 community markets, the
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/AllByLaws.asp Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is
the City’s traditional Saturday
morning (6am-1pm) gathering spot
Canada Business Network downtown for fresh and healthy
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/centre/sgc-13 foods, craft, creativity and
conversation. With more than 250
Commercial Real Estate indoor and outdoor local suppliers
www.investfredericton.com/real-estate/ from along the St. John River
Heritage Corridor and across the
Industrial Parks Province. The Market (as it’s known
here) is the place to discover
www.teamfredericton.com/en/runway/Runway.asp
seasonal products, cakes &
confections, breads, cheeses, New
Invest Fredericton Brunswick wines and more. Ethnic
www.investfredericton.com/index.php delicacies, from Chinese buns to
Lebanese stuffed grape leaves and
Invest Atlantic the City’s famous samosas, are also
www.investatlantic.com a big part of The Market tradition.

Links & Resources
www.enterprisefredericton.ca/content/businesssupport/215426
www.teamfredericton.com/en/communityprofile/businessservices.asp

Municipal Plan
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/MuncipalPlan.asp

Planning & Development Applications
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/dev_applications.asp
The Northside Market opened in
Wellfield Protection the summer of 2012, and provides
another location and extended
www.fredericton.ca/en/environment/learnaboutourwellfields.asp
hours to enjoy local artisans and
food vendors. Discover crafts,
Youth Entrepreneurship jewelry, furniture, baking, candy, ice
www.enterprisefredericton.ca/content/ourservices/215413 cream, meat, local produce,
clothing, skin care, art and much
Zoning Map more. Open Friday Noon-7pm,
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/zoningmap.asp Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday
11am – 4pm.


Universities
Get Involved!
Fredericton is home to four universities (2 public and 2 private on-line)
and three colleges. Greater Fredericton Volunteer
Center
The centre’s mission is to enrich our
Universities: community through volunteerism;
University of New Brunswick www.unb.ca promote and celebrate
St. Thomas University www.stu.ca volunteerism; build capacity for
University of Fredericton (on-line) www.universityfredericton.ca effective local volunteerism through
Yorkville University (on-line) www.yorkvilleu.ca education and partnership; provide
*Fredericton has the 4th highest university-educated population in the entire leadership on issues relating to
country at 31%! (2006 Census) volunteerism; and create volunteer
connections for a stronger
community. Source:
Colleges: www.volunteergreaterfredericton.ca
Maritime College of Forestry Technology (MCFT)
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Frype
New Brunswick College of Craft & Design Fredericton Region Young
Several private college institutions Professionals & Entrepreneurs
(FRYPE) for networking!
www.frype.ca 444-4686
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Ambassador Program
(UNB) Be an ‘Ambassador’ for Fredericton,
The University of New Brunswick, with and help promote the city during
two main campuses located in Fredericton your meetings and travels. Help
and Saint John, is Canada’s oldest English attract new businesses, residents,
university and one of the first universities conferences, and opportunities to
the City by sharing your knowledge
in North America. More than 10,500
and distributing our tools!
students move through the two main campuses annually and several www.teamfredericton.com/en/amb
thousand more take advantage of distance education and programs at assadors/home.asp
partner campuses around the world.
Community Calendars
UNB is known for its groundbreaking research, the depth and variety of its To view networking opportunities as
academic programs and its accomplished faculty and staff. The university is well as local events, visit:
making a significant difference in New Brunswick, playing a fundamental www.teamfredericton.com/en/fred
role in the economic, social and cultural well-being of the province. Source: erictoncalendar.asp
UNB www.unb.ca
Town Square Social Hub
Be in the know of what there is to
see and do in Fredericton!
St. Thomas University (STU) http://blog.tourismfredericton.ca/
St. Thomas is a liberal arts institution,
consistently ranking as one of the top
undergraduate universities in Canada.
According to a national survey of
graduates, St. Thomas ranked second in
Canada on overall student
recommendation and third on the quality of the learning environment. It
also consistently ranks in the top five of undergraduate universities for
quality of student services such as tutors, writing service, skills
developments, academic advisors, and employment programs. Source: St.
Thomas University www.stu.ca


Maritime College of Forestry Off-Campus Life
Technology (MCFT) There is so much for students to do
off-campus when the studying is
The College was established in 1946 as a done!
cooperative effort between the wood-
using industries and the provincial For a complete restaurant listing:
governments of New Brunswick and www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/tour
Nova Scotia. MCFT offers courses in ism/fooddrink.asp
traditional forestry through Dendrology
(study of trees and shrubs), Forest Fire Management and Wildlife Independent coffee shops abound
Management. The College’s expanded curriculum also addresses new downtown and uptown! Start with
the downtown list:
forestry issues like Urban Forestry, Forest Technology (GPS/GIS) and
www.downtownfredericton.ca/
Ethics and Environmental Issues. Each year, 50 new students are enrolled
in the program.

The College’s Department of Continuing Education provides life-long
learning for graduates and other forestry professionals. Courses such as:
Watercourse Alteration Certification, Hardwood Management, Supervisory
Development, and Forest Landscape Ecology allow graduates to specialize
and remain current in their field. Source: Maritime College of Forestry
Technology.
Nightlife includes quiet pubs,
energetic dance clubs, and several
live-music venues. A great way to
New Brunswick Community stay up to date is on the Fredericton
Tourism blog:
College (NBCC) blog.tourismfredericton.ca/
New Brunswick Community College is a
provincial crown corporation directed
by a board of governors and headed by a
President and CEO. Across six campuses,
NBCC offers more than 80 programs, as
well as apprenticeship and continuing education opportunities. NBCC’s
programs are designed to meet the needs and demands of industry,
committed to providing quality opportunities for learning to prepare
students for the workforce, while encouraging innovation and diversity to
continuously improve the educational environment. The Fredericton
campus, located on the UNB campus, has a capacity of 400 and delivers
programs in health, business administration, information technology,
engineering technology and social services. Source: NBCC www.nbcc.ca


New Brunswick College of Craft
and Design (NBCCD) Shopping Districts
The NBCCD awards a Diploma in Fine
UPTOWN SHOPPING
Craft to students who have completed
Fredericton’s uptown offers endless
the required courses in Foundation shopping opportunities! The Corbett
Studies, and have completed their major Centre is Fredericton's newest
in one of seven studios: Clay, Creative shopping and dining centre offering a
Graphics, Fashion Design, Surface Design, pedestrian friendly environment with
ample parking. Located at the top of
Metal/Jewellery Arts, Photography and Textiles. Certificate Programs
Regent Street, it’s anchored by big box
include the Certificate in Foundation Visual Arts, Certificate in Specialty stores Costco, Winners, Michaels, Pet
Photography, and Certificate in Studio Pottery. NBCCD is the only school of Smart, and Bed Bath &Beyond, Gap
its kind in Canada. Source: NBCCD www.nbccd.ca Outlet, Carters/ Oshkosh & more! For
indoor shopping experience,
Fredericton’s Regent Mall features 115
stores and services including H&M,
Bath & Body Works, Sears, Wal-Mart,
Private Sector Institutions Toys R Us, Empire Theatres 10-plex
Fredericton has a full range of private training colleges and institutes cinema, Chapters and more.
offering various programs, from computer and business skills to
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING
hairdressing and heavy equipment operation. The downtown district is home to over
30 restaurants, cafés, and one of a
kind retailers. Fredericton has more
working artisans per capita than any
other City in Canada, making it an ideal
place for discovering local treasures.
Visit our world-class galleries and artist
run boutiques filled with unique
products. From art to jewellery,
pottery and home décor, downtown
Fredericton has it all.

NORTHSIDE SHOPPING
The Northside of Fredericton is an
important residential area of
Fredericton, but also has distinct
shopping districts as well. Main Street
runs parallel to the St. John River, and
is lined with both national chains and
independent retailers and professional
service providers. Nearby at new
development, Two Nations Crossing,
shoppers will find major box stores
such as WalMart and Canadian Tire.


Immigrating to Fredericton Libraries! Libraries!
We have a lot of libraries. Here are
New to Canada? Useful Information: a few:

Public libraries:
Terms/References you should know: • Fredericton Public Library
• Nashwaaksis School-Public Library
• Bibliothèque Dr. Marguerite
Telephone Directory Michaud
Yellow Pages - Provides telephone numbers, and addresses of businesses
and services: www.yellowpages.ca.
White Pages - Consult this directory for business and residential telephone
numbers: www.whitepages.ca. Usually referred to as the Phone Book.
Canada 411 - Directory for business and residential telephone numbers
and addresses: www.canada411.ca.

Canadian Human Rights Act
The Canadian Human Rights Act ensures equal opportunity to individuals
who may be victims of discriminatory practices based on a set of prohibited
grounds such as sex, disability, or religion. It applies throughout Canada,
but only to federally regulated activities; each province and territory has its UNB:
• Harriet Irving Library
own anti-discrimination law that applies to activities that are not federally
• Science and Engineering Libraries
regulated. Do not hesitate to contact the New Brunswick Human Rights • Gerard V. La Forest Law Library
Commission if you believe you have been discriminated against: Toll free • Special collections, such as those
at 1-888-471-2233 or 506-453-2301 held by the Centre for Conflict
Website: www.gnb.ca/hrc-cdp Studies.

Special interest libraries include:
• Agricultural Research Station
Legal Services Library
If you need legal services there are many competent lawyers around the • Forestry Canada Library
Fredericton area. To find a lawyer refer to Yellow Pages. Legal aid is • Health and Community Services
available for persons with low income who are faced with criminal charges Library
or involved in a family related proceeding. For educational information • Cathedral Library
intended for the general public about laws and legal support visit: • Several privately operated and

www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca. maintained Law and Engineering
Libraries

Social Insurance Number (SIN)
A social insurance number (SIN) is a nine-digit identification number given
to you for the purposes of income tax, child tax benefit, employment
insurance, old age pension or other government programs. You must have a
social insurance number to work in Canada.

To apply, visit Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC) office. In
Fredericton, this office is located at 633 Queen Street. An application form
must be filled out and original (not photocopied) passports and/or
immigration documents must be presented.


Currency
The national currency is the Canadian Dollar. Banknotes come in Staying Active
denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 and all have their own distinct Stay active with your family! A few
colors and graphics. Coins include the one cent (called a penny); five cent (a ideas:
nickel); 10 cent (a dime); 25 cent (a quarter); one dollar (a loonie); and two
Fredericton Indoor Pool is a fully
dollar (a toonie).
accessible recreational 25 meter
pool, featuring a waterslide, sauna
Visit the following links for calculating how much your money is worth in and 92 degree swirl pool. Sign up for
Canadian currency: www.oanda.com/currency/converter & www.xe.com lessons for all ages!
www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/fr
ederictonindoorpool.asp
Financial Institutions
There are many banking institutions in the Fredericton area offering Downhill skiing at Crabbe
services like: savings and chequing accounts, debit and credit cards, Mountain, located just a 40-minute
mortgages and personal loans etc. Refer to Yellow Pages for list of banks. drive away.
www.crabbemountain.com

Driving
Swing through the trees at TreeGo
Every person who wishes to drive must have a valid driver’s license, which Mactaquac aerial adventure course -
must be carried on them at all times while driving a vehicle. Depending on no matter your age or fitness level!
your situation you may or may not have to take a driver’s test. More www.treegomactaquac.com
information can be found at:
www.gnb.ca/0276/vehicle/english/handbk_e.asp.

Income Tax
When working for an employer, a percentage of your pay cheque will be
deducted and sent to the federal government to pay your owing income tax.
This money is used to pay for government services. For more information
please visit the Canadian Revenue agencies website: www.cra-arc.gc.ca

Canada Pension Plan
A small percentage of your pay cheque is allocated to this plan. When you 88 km of trails for walking, biking,
retire, you will receive a monthly payment from the federal government. running, and rollerblading.
To find out more, visit the Human Resource and Social Development www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/tr
ailinformation.asp
Canada website: www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Employment Insurance
A percentage of your pay cheque will be deducted every month and
deposited into an Employment Insurance account. Employers also
contribute into this account. This service provides funds to you, if eligible
for a short period of time while looking for a new job or undertaking
training to learn new skills. Visit the Human Resource and Social
development Canada website for more information: www.hrsdc.gc.ca


Taxes
The Good and Services Tax (GST) is a tax that applies to most goods and Other Publications
services in Canada. The Atlantic Provinces excluding PEI, harmonized their
sales tax with the GST to create the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 13 Fredericton Visitor Guide
percent. For information on personal tax rates visit: www.tourismfredericton.ca
www.gnb.ca/0162/tax/personal-e.asp
New Brunswick Visitor Guide
www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

Fredericton Recreation & Leisure
Politics Guide
www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/r
ecreationandleisure.asp
Municipal Government
Fredericton’s municipal government is governed by an elected mayor and
12 members of City Council representing Fredericton’s 12 wards. Elections
of these representatives are held by secret ballot. It is important to exercise
your right to vote. To learn more about the municipality visit:
www.fredericton.ca.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs There is something for
In New Brunswick the law states that: everyone in Fredericton!
You must be 19 years of age to purchase, consume or possess alcohol or
cigarettes.
Drinking alcohol and driving is illegal.
Possession or consumption of drugs that have not been prescribed by a
doctor or purchased at a pharmacy is illegal.

Multiculturalism
Fredericton has a diverse multicultural community having formed the
Multi-Cultural Association of Fredericton in 1974. The association provides
a number of services to newcomers including language instruction,
settlement services, host program, health information, homework club, job
search assistance, and nutritional classes. Source: Multicultural Association
of Fredericton, Phone: 454-8292 www.mcaf.nb.ca

Francophone Community
Centre Communautaire Sainte Anne is the heart of the francophone
community providing: École Sainte-Anne, theatre, day care, the Centre de
Santé Noreen-Richard Health, a public & school library with over 30,300
French titles, meeting rooms, community events such as art exhibitions,
concerts, social evenings, church services, plus sporting facilities.
Source: Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne, Phone: 453-2731
www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca.


Newcomers Receptions
The City of Fredericton hosts semi-annual newcomer receptions at City Hall Multi-Cultural Association
featuring ethno-cultural associations. If you are new to Fredericton, please The Multi-Cultural Association of
contact us at: economicdevelopment@fredericton.ca to be added to our Fredericton offers programs and
contact database for future receptions. services to encourage and promote
the concept of diversity and
inclusion; to provide newcomers to
Canada with settlement services,
language instruction, employment
Immigration Resources services, and community
networking; to create an inclusive
and welcoming community.
Immigrating to New Brunswick (Orientation Guide for Newcomers)
www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-
epft/PDF/PopGrowth/OrientationGuideNewcomers.pdf

Citizenship & Immigration
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/

Multicultural Association of Fredericton
www.mcaf.nb.ca Program areas include:
• Settlement Programs
English Language Training • Language Training
www.mcaf.nb.ca/index.php/language/... • Computer Learning Centre
www.unb.ca/cel/english • Children and Youth Programs
• Canadian Immigrant Integration

Fredericton Business Immigrant Mentorship Program Program
• NB Employment Language Training
http://www.frederictonchamber.ca/content/249541 & Business English for Newcomers
• Transition to Employment Services
Business Guide for Immigrants for Newcomers
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2749/sgc-13/
For details:
Programs: www.mcaf.nb.ca/index.php/about/o
Employer Wage Subsidy - Workforce Expansion verview/
http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.a
sp?ServiceID1=6935&ReportType1=ALL
Equal Employment Opportunity Program www.gnb.ca/0163/eeo/eeo-
e.asp.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/
Immigrant Settlement Support Funding Program
www.gnb.ca/3100/PRO/ISSFG/

Hiring Immigrants (Foreign Workers)
www.hireimmigrants.ca
www.apec-econ.ca/docs/APEC_Employers_Guide-Hire_International-
EN.pdf


New Residents – Useful Information
Go Fred
Area Code 506 The Fred-eZone is a city-owned WiFi
network, part of its GoFred fibre
City of Fredericton Information 460-2020 or www.fredericton.ca optic network. Check your email at a
Apartment / Housing Rentals – coffee shop, or the weather forecast
http://nbrent.canadaeast.com/classifieds/forrent/&pub=4, from a park bench – we're happy to
say that the Fred e-zone is meant for
www.kijiji.ca, www.mls.ca, www.realtor.ca. public spaces. We're proud that our
Banks – www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book citizens enjoy a free wireless service,
Cable Television: marking the first of its kind in
Canada.
o Bell Aliant: 1-866-425-4268 or www.aliant.net
o Rogers: 1-888-764-3771 or www.rogers.com The free wireless network spans the
o Shaw Direct Satellite: 1-888-554-7827 www.shawdirect.ca city almost in its entirety. Hot spots
Childcare Services/ Daycare - www.yellowpages.ca, include Kings Place, parks and
arenas, hotels, the Fredericton
www1.gnb.ca/0000/Daycare/... , or see phone book. Convention Centre and the airport.
CHIMO – Help/Crisis line, 450-4357 www.teamfredericton.com/en/com
Chinese Cultural Association of NB - www.ccanb.ca munityprofile/researcheducation.as
p - fred-ezone
Churches - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book
Citizen & Immigration Canada - 495 Prospect St., 1-888-242-2100
www.cic.gc.ca
Community Calendars - www.teamfredericton.com/en/...
Community & Social Organizations -
www.fredericton.ca/en/communityculture/...
Dentists - NB Dental Society 452-8575, www.yellowpages.ca or see
phone book
Doctors (Physicians) - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book. To
obtain a new doctor: 1-866-554-5959/ Tele-Care NB 811
www.gnb.ca/0217/tele-care-e.asp
Drivers License – Service NB, 432 Queen St., 453-2410, www.snb.ca
Emergency - 911
Employment Insurance -Human Resource Centre Canada, 633 Queen
St., 1-800-206-7218
Employment Listings – www.careerbeacon.com, www.canadaeast.com
and www.kijiji.com
Human Resource Centre Canada, 633 Queen St., 453-3823
Student Employment Centre - May–July, 452-3770.
City of Fredericton
www.fredericton.ca/en/citygovernment/joblistings.asp
Food Bank – 459-7461 / Community Kitchen 457-1788
Francophone Services - Le Centre Communautaire Ste Anne, 715 rue
Priestman, 453-2731, www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca

Garbage Removal – City Public Works 460-2038, www.fredericton.ca
Grocery Stores - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book


Health Clinics – www.yellowpages.ca query “medical clinics” or see
phone book Knowledge Park
Health Insurance – NB Medicare 1-888-762-8600 or www.gnb.ca/... The Knowledge Park is designed to
grow the knowledge industry in the
Hospital -- Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, corner of Priestman/Regent Province of New Brunswick. Its
St., 452-5400 www.horizonnb.ca or Tele-Care NB 811 www.gnb.ca/... principal objective is to provide
Hydro Services - NB Power, 515 King St., 1-800-663-6272 clustering opportunities for
companies that are engaged in
www.nbpower.com
research, development and
Insurance Agents - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book application of technologies related
Laundromats - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book to such fields as information
technology (IT), biotechnology,
Library - Fredericton Public Library, 12 Carleton St., 460-2800 education, engineering, health care,
Marriage Licenses - Service NB, 432 Queen St., 453-2385, www.snb.ca forestry and agriculture. As a hub of
Movie Theaters - Empire Theatres, Regent Mall 458-9704 innovation, the Park has attracted
companies like RIM and Radian6
Multi-Cultural Association of Fredericton – 123 York St., 454-8292 with its synergistic environment for
www.mcaf.nb.ca knowledge-based companies and
Natural Gas – Enbridge Gas New Brunswick 1-800-994-2762, close proximity to the R&D
infrastructure. The Park also houses
www.naturalgasnb.com
the national Centre of Excellence in
Parks – City of Fredericton 460-2230, www.fredericton.ca (Recreation Advanced Learning and Technology
& Leisure) (CEALT) as well as an Acceleration
Centre for companies in the post-
Passport Office – TD Tower, Suite 470, 77 Westmorland St. 1-800-567-
incubation and pre-
6868 commercialization stage of
Playhouse (live theatre & music) - 458-8344, www.theplayhouse.ca development. For leasing info,
Police (non emergency) - Fredericton Police Department, Queen St., contact 1-800-200-1180,
www.knowledgepark.ca/en/
460-2300, www.fredericton.ca (public safety)
Real Estate – www.mls.ca
Recycling:
o City Public Works 460-2038, www.fredericton.ca
o Green Matters 460-2777,
www.greenmattersfredericton.com/
Religious Organizations- www.yellowpages.ca query “Religion” or see
phone book
Restaurants – www.yellowpages.ca or www.tourismfredericton.ca
Seniors - www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com 450-7849
Sports – City of Fredericton 460-2230, www.fredericton.ca (recreation
& leisure)
Taxes (property) – Service NB, 432 Queen St., 453-2404, www.snb.ca
Telephone Service:
o TELUS www.telus.com
o Rogers www.rogers.com
o Bell Aliant www.aliant.ca
Tourist Information - Fredericton Tourism, 11 Carleton St., 460-2041
www.tourismfredericton.ca/
Transportation:
o Bus Fredericton Transit, 460-2200, www.fredericton.ca
o Taxis www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book


Vehicle Registration & License – Service NB, 432 Queen St., 453-2410, Meetings Matter
www.snb.ca If you belong to a national or
international association – bring
Veterinarians - www.yellowpages.ca or see phone book your conference home!
Vital Statistics – Service NB, 432 Queen St., 453-2385, www.snb.ca
Water – Fredericton Water Meter Division 460-2136, Fredericton has premiere meeting
venues for hosting your event like
www.fredericton.ca (environment)
the new Fredericton Convention
Weather – Gov’t of Canada (Eng)451-6001/(Fr)451-6004 Centre.
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/...
Fredericton Tourism can also
Welcome Wagon – Toll Free 1-866-873-9948,
provide various assistance and tools
http://www.welcomewagon.ca/index.php/en/new-to-the-community to facilitate the process.

www.meetingsmatterfredericton.ca


Award Winning City!
American* Cities of the Future: Best FDI Strategy – Micro City Winner; Runner-up Micro City; and 6th for Quality
of Life - Micro City” 2012/2011 (fDi Magazine – Financial Times Ltd.) *North-Central-South.
“Among Canada’s Top Ten Best Places to Live for Six Consecutive Years” 2012-2007 (MoneySense)
One of the Most Cost-Competitive Places to Do Business on the Eastern Seaboard” 2012 (KPMG Competitive
Alternatives Study).
“Great Places in Canada–Queen Street Voted #1” 2012 (Canadian Institute of Planners)
“Ranked 2nd for Best Real Estate Deals in Canada” 2012 (MoneySense)
“Fredericton ranks eighth in the world for clean air” (2011 World Health Organization)
“Fredericton ranks 2nd in Canada and 22nd in the World for Housing Affordability” 2011 (7th Annual
Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey).
“Two Gold Awards – Green Matters/Green Shops, Socio-Economic Category" 2010 (International Awards for
Liveable Communities endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme).
“Milestone 5 for Fredericton’s Corporate & Community GHG Emission Reduction Programs” 2010 (Federation of
Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection Program) *only four municipalities in Canada have
achieved this high standard.
“ISO 9001 Certified Organization” 2010, 2007 & 2004 (ISO Register is QMI-SAI Global).
“One of the World’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities” 2009/2008 (Intelligent Community Forum of New York).
“Cultural Capital of Canada” 2009 (Government of Canada).
“Top Five Renovator-Friendly Cities in Canada” 2009 (Canadian Contractor Magazine).
“Fourth Best City for Families in Canada” 2009 (Who’s Your City – Richard Florida).
“Fredericton Named Second Best Walking City in Canada” 2008 (Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine).
“Fredericton Employers Among Most Optimistic in Canada” 2009(Manpower Employment Outlook).
“Third Best Place to Retire in Canada” 2008 (MoneySense).
“One of the Top Five New Technology Boomtowns” (Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine).
"One of the Best Cities for Export" (Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine).
“One of the North American Cities of the Future” 2007 (Financial Times of London).
“One of the Smart 21 Communities in the World” 2006 (Intelligent Community Forum).
‘Fred-eZone’, Fredericton’s Free Wi-Fi network, 2004 Canadian Information Productivity (CIPA) Judge’s
Innovation Award.
“Best City for Business” 2002 (Canadian Business) *Evaluation criteria was limited to census metropolitan area
cities after 2002; therefore, excluding Fredericton as a census agglomeration area.

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