fredericton

Many international students are surprised to discover how small the city of Fredericton is. Although Fredericton is the capital city of New Brunswick, it is a very quiet city of approximately 55,000 people. Most business offices in Fredericton close at 5pm (Monday-Friday) and shops are generally only open until 9pm.

How easily you adjust to living in the small city of Fredericton may depend on whether you are from a large city or small town in your home country. Although some students initially find Fredericton too small, over time the majority of international students discover that it is the ideal place to study - safe, clean, easy to get around, and with the limited number of distractions students find it easier to focus on their studies.

There are four definite seasons in Fredericton. If you arrive in September, Autumn will be in progress. The days are starting to get cooler. A sweater will be needed in September and a light-weight coat or jacket for the months of October and November, with a hat and gloves. During December, January and February a heavy wind-proof jacket, hat, scarf, gloves and winter boots are needed. The temperatures vary from -3° C to -25° C with cold winds and much snow.

If you arrive during the winter months you will need a very heavy jacket. In March, April, and May a lighter jacket, hat, and waterproof boots will be required.

SHOPPING

Clothing & household items:

Regent Mall – 1381 Regent Street
King’s Place – King Street (downtown)
Fredericton Mall – 1150 Prospect Street

Secondhand Stores (gently used items):

Salvation Army – 410 Aberdeen Street
Value Village - 371 Bishop Drive
Jinglers – 924 Prospect Street

EATING OUT

Cultural Restaurants:

Diplomat Restaurant (Chinese & Canadian dishes) – 253 Woodstock Road
Mexicali Rosa’s (Mexican) – 546 King Street
Mandarin Palace (Chinese & Canadian) – 502 Forest Hill Road
Caribbean Flavas (Caribbean) – 123 York Street
Chez Riz (Indian & Pakistani) – 366 Queen Street
Dimitri’s Souvlaki (Greek) – 349 King Street
Pano’s Souvlaki & Donair (Greek) – 527 Union Street
Cedar Resturant & Catering (Lebanese) – 343 York Street
Luna Pizza (Italian) – 91 York Street

For more listings check the Yellow Pages of the phonebook.

Grocery Stores:

Atlantic Superstore – 471 Smythe Street
Victory Meat Market – 334 King Street
Sobeys – Fredericton Mall / 407 Regent Street

Ethnic Goods:

Bulk Barn – 105 Prospect Street
Scoop & Save – 934 Prospect Street
Friendship Convenience – 606 Albert Street (Chinese)
Boyce Farmer’s Market – 665 George Street
Mail N Mart India’s Groceries – 111 Regent Street
Saigon Groceries – Wilsey Road (Asian)
Riverside QuikMart - 79 Riverside Drive (Northside; Korean)

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