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Context Map: Key Assets and Features in the Downtown
City Hall (1)
Built in 1876, City Hall is one of
Fredericton’s most iconic buildings. In
1984, City Hall was designated a
national historic site. Currently the
building is undergoing a restoration
project to protect and revitalize the
landmark.
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge (2)
The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, once the
city’s rail bridge, is a city landmark that
connects Fredericton’s North and South
sides. The bridge is an iconic part of the
Fredericton trail system with over 85km
of trails. These trails add to the creation
of a greener more enjoyable city and in
2009 Fredericton was named Up
Magazines “Most Walkable City in
Canada”.
Christ Church Cathedral (3)
Early settlers build this provincial
landmark after Queen Victoria made
Fredericton a “Cathedral City”. Originally
known as the Gothic Church Cathedral,
the Christ Church Cathedral is one of
Fredericton’s oldest buildings. The
building is a great example of
Fredericton’s heritage preservation.
Historic Garrison District (4)
Created when British troops were
garrisoned in the area in 1874, the
historic Garrison District is a main part of
Fredericton’ military compound and the
city’s rich military history. The District is
a Class A tourist attraction and has the
distinction of being both a National and
Provincial Historic Site. Located in the
heart of the city’s downtown, the District
is a hub for cultural activity. The
Garrison is a centre of activity with the
Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, New
Brunswick Fine Craft Festival, Outdoor
Summer Theatre, Changing of the Guard
Ceremonies, and many other events
taking place downtown.
Lighthouse on the Green (5)
The Lighthouse on the Green is one of
the major outdoor attractions in
downtown Fredericton along the St John
River. The Lighthouse provides activities
such as outdoor yoga and guided bike
tours.
Boyce Market (6)
The Boyce Farmers Market was named one of Canada’s top 10 community markets. It’s a local weekend tradition all year
long in the city. The market itself has over 250 local suppliers from across the province, selling products from fresh and
healthy food and produce to local handmade crafts.
Provincial Assembly (7)
Built in 1882, the Legislative Assembly Building is the head building for provincial government affairs in New Brunswick. The
Provincial Assembly Building holds the seat of government in New Brunswick and is architecturally beautiful.
Fredericton Convention Centre (8)
The newly erected Fredericton Convention Centre is a state of the art facility downtown boasting a 12,500 square foot
ballroom. The Convention Centre itself was opened in January 2011 and received LEED certification for energy and
environmental building design.
The Fredericton Playhouse (9)
The Fredericton Playhouse was built in 1964 and is among
the Provinces premiere centres for the performing arts. The
Playhouse has undergone certain upgrades and is a now
an ideal professional downtown venue for local and
international artists.
Science East (10)
Located near the downtown, Science East is Fredericton’s
Science Centre. Science East has over 100 exhibits and is
a popular attraction for school aged education groups. It
also represents one of the best and most recent examples
of land use redevelopment – the building was once the York
County Jail.
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (11)
Built in 1938, The New Brunswick College of Craft and
Design is dedicated entirely to fine craft and design. It
boasts an impressive teaching staff made up of awardwinning
fine craftspeople.
Kings Place (12)
Kings Place is Fredericton’s downtown mall and shopping
centre. The shopping centre has an exciting mix of
exclusive retail and service retail outlets.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery (13)
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery located near the Convention
Centre is known for its collection of British paintings. The
Art Gallery also supports First Nations, Francophone and
local artists. The museum displays many pieces by artists
that practice in New Brunswick.
Regent Street Warf (14)
The Regent Street Warf is a popular overnight destination
for Maritime boating enthusiasts. Located in the downtown
core, overnight boaters are able to tie up and enjoy the
many shops, bars and restaurants of downtown
Fredericton.
Chancery Place (15)
In 2007, the Premier of New Brunswick announced that the
Province would lease the new government office building.
The lease would be in the new office tower which was built
as part of the City of Fredericton’s downtown
redevelopment project. The development project includes a
government office tower, conference centre and parking
garage.
Fred-e-Zone
Fredericton is the first free wireless city in Canada. A city
owned network has provides many areas of the town with
free Wi-Fi services.
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