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Fredericton has everything from history to art to live theatre.
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This provincial capital lies in the southern central part of the province. The city's Southside with downtown and 2 universities are on the opposite bank of the St. John River from the city's Northside with its suburban neighbourhoods, retail outlets and businesses. The area is home to around 85,688 people.
Fredericton is home to the comprehensive, multi-campus University of New Brunswick and the smaller Catholic St. Thomas University. Higher culture can also be found at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery which features Group of Seven and other Canadian artists' works. The Playhouse in the Tannery Entertainment District serves as a theatre, concert and other entertainment venue, alongside the District's local pubs presenting live music.
The city's joie de vivre can be witnessed at the almost monthly variety of major festivals, including a Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival held every Fall. The town is also a scenic showcase of Victorian architecture with elm tree-lined streets. Former Officers Quarters in the Garrison District now form the York-Sunbury Museum. For outdoors enthusiasts there are 70 kms (43.5 mi.) of trails for walking or biking along the St. John River shores, and boat tours or canoes/kayaks on the river. Nearby Mactaquac Provincial Park, 15 km (9.3 mi.) west of Fredericton, offers two beaches, hiking trails, a campground, and a golf course.
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