Fredericton, New Brunswick, the provincial capital, is located in the south central part of the province on the St. John River. Oromocto, New Brunswick is located on the west bank of the St. John River at the Oromocto River southeast of Fredericton.
Two centuries of history are reflected in Fredericton's eclectic mix of buildings, which range from Victorian to modern, and a broad selection of international cuisine is offered at its restaurants. A regional cultural centre, Fredericton has art galleries, museums and theatres. Enjoy the nightlife and live music of the Tannery Entertainment District or tour the local pubs. With a festival or celebration nearly every month and diverse performances at The Playhouse, Fredericton is an entertainment paradise.
Bisected by the Saint John River, Frederiction has two distinct regions refered to as the ”Northside" and the "Southside". The Southside holds the provincial government, historical buildings, business establishments, banks, and law firms. The Southside also has many of the city's cultural attractions such as The Playhouse, the York-Sunbury Museum, and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The Northside, though largely suburban, has businesses close to the river, the Brookside Mall, and a new multi-million dollar sports complex.
Oromocto is nestled along the St. John River minutes from Fredericton. It is home to Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, the largest military training base in the British Commonwealth. Oromocto Marina is the largest full service marina along the St. John river and Oromocto Shopping Mall offers a variety of stores. Oromocto offers parks, museums, a golf course, walking trails and other recreational facilities to enjoy.
As a provincial capital, Fredericton’s economy is tied to the public sector which includes the government and universities. Frederiction also has a growing IT and commercial sector.
Fredericton has three degree granting universities: Yorkville University, St. Thomas University and the University of New Brunswick which is the oldest public university in Canada. University of New Brunswick also houses Renaissance College, a leadership training institution. The New Brunswick Community College and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, with programs in photography and visual arts, are also found in Fredericton.
Fredericton’s climate offers summer days with average temperatures between 16 C and 19 C. Winter is mild with average temperatures between 1.5 C and -10 C.
Fredericton’s universities and provincial government have kept it a vital and growing community. If you want to know more about real estate in Fredericton and Oromocto or look for houses or condos for sale, a good place to start is to see which homes are on the market. Use the forms on this page to get updates on MLS listings and to find out more about real estate in Fredericton and Oromocto. Customize your search to find exactly what you want.
