Our Story
The world is waking up to what’s happening in Fredericton: we were twice listed as one of the world’s Top Seven Intelligent Communities, named Canada’s Best Micro-City to do business, and took the crown in 2016 as Canada’s #1 cost-competitive business location.
Our people set us apart. With seven post-secondary institutions within our region, it’s no surprise we have Canada’s fourth most university-educated population. But even more impactful? Our people have the longest average job tenure in Canada, saving employers millions in recruitment, training, and lost productivity.
Our Innovation District, a 2 km radius with 60+ research institutions and labs, produces more than 75% of New Brunswick’s publicly-funded and academic research.
We are located in GMT-4.0, North America’s most convenient and cost-effective time zone for doing business in North America and Europe. And we’re within a short flight or a day’s drive of over 100 million consumers.
World class companies choose to locate here and even our smaller companies consistently punch above their weight class.
Our region attracts young families, urbanites, entrepreneurs and those who value a cleaner, greener life. Here, we leave our doors and arrive at work in 15 minutes or less, no matter what mode of transportation we choose. With all that extra time, our families enjoy world-class cultural assets like the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival.
Fredericton is a region of the future – sustainable, sophisticated and globally focused.