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
Жыл бұрын
Wow...that was beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your love for Fredericton.👏
@deb533
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
Lovely 😍
@wowlukewalker
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing.
@williamharris8367
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Very good point. A balanced and compassionate community is what we hope we all strive for. Thanks William.
@wowlukewalker
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maryferreira1926
Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Look forward to watching your videos every week ❣️
@JavaWalkerWorld
Жыл бұрын
Awww. So sweet Mary.
@shirleywarr9127
Жыл бұрын
Another great tour. I remember a Lord Beaverbrook Town Hall where we signed a guest book, and why we were visiting. Funny comments.
@JavaWalkerWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Shirley... always loving hearing you thoughts and comments 🤗. What a great community we have!
@matthewn.2277
Жыл бұрын
Great video, appreciate all the details and pricing information
@JavaWalkerWorld
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Matthew! Appreciate your comments
@lesleypaulvj_TVPM
Жыл бұрын
Good weather; Nice views!
@JavaWalkerWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lesley
@ehtashamulhaq9543
Жыл бұрын
its nice place to live... If you can guide about job opportunities for HR, administration and others.. I have plans to move
@JavaWalkerWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Good luck. We understand that Irving Oil is the big employer there. Best to you, in your new adventure
@kencarr8385
Жыл бұрын
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.
@rps1689
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and watching ☺️
@WIImotionmasher
Жыл бұрын
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.
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