Fredericton

Fredericton's predecessor, the early French settlement of Ste. Anne's Point, was established in 1642 during the reign of the French governor Joseph Robineau de Villebon, who made his headquarters at the junction of the Nashwaak and St. John rivers. Settled by Loyalists and named for Frederick, second son of George III, the city serves as the seat of government for New Brunswick's 753,000 residents. Wealthy and scholarly Loyalists set out to create a gracious and beautiful place, and even before the establishment of the University of New Brunswick, in 1785, the town served as a center for liberal arts and sciences.

Fredericton was the first city in Canada to offer free Wi-Fi in many Fredericton public areas. To learn more check out www.fred-ezone.ca.