THINKING OF MOVING TO FREDERICTON, NB? WATCH THIS FIRST - THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF NEW BRUNSWICK

[@MrCherryJuice]

A nice city, though as with virtually all cities these days, "it ain't what it used to be". The shops are virtually all gone (replaced by eateries) and the mall, King's Place, is virtually empty. Such are the times.... There is much more in the way of shopping and services up the hill (Regent Mall, Costco, Home Depot, Marshall's, Staples, Best Buy, Canadian Tire etc.) and numerous similar (and repeat) businesses just the other side of the river (e.g., there are two Wal-Marts, two Canadian Tires....) But as a place to reside it is quiet and clean. Prices have shot up (food is particularly expensive, likely due to transportation costs). As noted in your title, Fredericton is a cultural centre, and the new Performing Arts Centre (opens 2026; will replace the Playhouse) will - along with the recently revamped and expanded Beaverbrook Art Gallery (extensively funded by the McCain family of McCain Foods renown) - certainly cement that reality. But there is much more going on with young musicians and artists, a music scene that has been (re)gaining traction, and annual festivals including the Harvest Music Festival, the Flourish Arts & Music Festival, and others. One could conclude that Fredericton is a fine place in which to reside, raise a family, and get an education. And while it is nice to get away from here on holiday, it is comforting to return.

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Wow...that was beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your love for Fredericton.👏

[@deb533]

Born in Fredericton in 61 and moved to MA in 68. Family buried in Rural Cemetery on Waterloo Rd. Two family houses, 514 Regent St which is now a business and also 223 Carleton St. Loved St John River, Grand Lake and Douglas Harbor!

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Lovely 😍

[@maryferreira1926]

Another great video! Look forward to watching your videos every week ❣️

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Awww. So sweet Mary.

[@Chrisdan25]

I was raised in Fredericton it is a beautiful city you have to go to Fredericton in the summer when there’s lots to do like the garrison market. in September there’s the harvest music festival with several venues in the downtown if you go in the off season there’s not much there to do if you ever go back to Fredericton go take a nice walk in Odell park it is one of my favorite parks in the city also have a meal at demitris it is the best Greek restaurant in town a nice hidden gem

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Right on, Chrisdan25! Thanks for sharing. It's one on NB's little gems.

[@matthewn.2277]

Great video, appreciate all the details and pricing information

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Awesome Matthew! Appreciate your comments

[@lesleypaulvj_TVPM]

Good weather; Nice views!

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Thanks Lesley

[@shirleywarr9127]

Another great tour. I remember a Lord Beaverbrook Town Hall where we signed a guest book, and why we were visiting. Funny comments.

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, Shirley... always loving hearing you thoughts and comments 🤗. What a great community we have!

[@wowlukewalker]

Fredericton is a pretty good place to live, especially for LGBT+ people. NB is not known for being the most socially progressive place, so Fredericton has sort of become the gay capital. It helps that this is a university town too, bringing lots of open minded young people to the area. We have the only gay bar in NB called the Monarch, which also doubles as a community center during the day. I moved from the outskirts into the city a bit over a year ago to escape my home environment. Now I am living on the northside and am able to get by without a car whcih is nice. The employers that I have had here are very LGBT+ positive too which makes me happy. The housing situation here is a bit rough though. It makes me really upset when I see new condos being built because we don't need those. We need buildings full of modest, accesible, dignified, and affordable housing. Affordable apartments here are usually found in sublets, attics, or basements and often times they aren't ideal for accessibility. I got lucky and ended up in a really nice little basement apartment, but to get that I am dropping $1300 a month which really bites. We also have a serious drug problem. Crystal meth production is a big thing in Fredericton that most people don't even know about.

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Thx for sharing.

[@williamharris8367]

The construction of new condos allow those of us who _can_ afford it to move out of our attics and basements, thus freeing up the space for someone else. Not everybody is poor!

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Very good point. A balanced and compassionate community is what we hope we all strive for. Thanks William.

[@wowlukewalker]

@@williamharris8367 I am not under the impression that high income earners are in any sort of struggle to access housing, maybe I am wrong about that one. A high income earner can live in affordable housing, but a minimum wage earner cannot live in a condo. That is why new housing projects should be focused on high quality affordable housing. That way we are creating spaces accessible to everybody, not just the well off.

[@ehtashamulhaq9543]

its nice place to live... If you can guide about job opportunities for HR, administration and others.. I have plans to move

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Thank you for watching. Good luck. We understand that Irving Oil is the big employer there. Best to you, in your new adventure

[@rps1689]

It is a pretty city, but isn't that senior friendly especially during the winter months. Out of the three cities in NB, it has the worst access to primary health care. Great place for jaunts on the bike though.

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Thanks for sharing and watching ☺️

[@kencarr8385]

Zombie friendly, lots of local graffiti, hard to get a good corner to set up a tim Horton cup . You don’t need healthcare because you can’t get it unless you go to public health.

[@WIImotionmasher]

As someone who lives in Fredericton Don't! Don't move here its expensive and the city (and province) wastes money on city remodeling that doesn't matter. Instead of helping the housing issues or pushing the local economy. And you will never get in to see a doctor at our hospital.

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Appreciate your thoughts