City guide · Updated June 2026
North AmericaCanada46° · -66.6°
Fredericton,Canada.
Canada's charming riverside capital with historic architecture and Atlantic outdoor adventures.
Fredericton · CA
FrederictonCanada
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Fredericton International Airport (YFC)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
57,910.7
Total residents
Global rank
#735
Wanderlust index
Best time
Late spring through early fall…
Peak window
Time zone
America/Halifax
Local time
Currency
CAD
Money in use
Language
English
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Fredericton
Canada's charming riverside capital with historic architecture and Atlantic outdoor adventures.
Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, a historic riverside city known for its tree-lined streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant cultural institutions. The city offers a quieter pace than larger Canadian centers while providing access to Acadian culture, maritime heritage, and natural attractions of the Atlantic region. It serves as a gateway to outdoor activities along the Saint John River and nearby provincial parks.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Fredericton scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
2.3
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
2
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
17
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
4.2
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2.5
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.6
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Fredericton
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
Best months Either side Other months
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Dec
Sweet spot: Late spring through early fall offers pleasant weather and excellent outdoor activities..
More cities for these months: Where to go in May · Where to go in June · Where to go in July · Where to go in August · Where to go in September
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Fredericton
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
York Sunbury Museum
Top sight
Top sight
Provincial Legislature Building
Top sight
Top sight
Odell Park
Top sight
Top sight
Officers' Square
Top sight
Top sight
Saint John River scenic walks
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Fredericton
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$2,100
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$2,550
+21%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$2,100
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$4,249.5
+102%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$1,100.9
-48%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
17
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Fredericton
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Downtown
Woodstock Road
North Side
South Side
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
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08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Fredericton
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
02
Money
- Currency — CAD
- Affordability — 2.3/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 17 Mbps
- Internet score — 4.4/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 4.2/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — English
06
Timing
- Best window — Late spring through early fall offers pleasant weather and excellent outdoor activities.
- Time zone — America/Halifax
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Fredericton safe for travelers?+
Fredericton has a safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Fredericton?+
The best time to visit Fredericton is Late spring through early fall offers pleasant weather and excellent outdoor activities..
How expensive is Fredericton?+
Fredericton has an affordability score of 2.3 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Fredericton?+
Fredericton has an average internet speed of 17 Mbps.
What currency does Fredericton use?+
The currency used in Fredericton is CAD.
What language is spoken in Fredericton?+
The primary language spoken in Fredericton is English.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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