Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Situated on the Saint John River, Fredericton is the cultural, political, and economic centre of the province. It is home to the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University. The city has a population of 58,238 as of 2016.
Fredericton is one of the oldest European-founded settlements in Canada. It was founded by the British in 1783, along with the city of Saint John, and was named in honour of Prince Frederick, son of King George III. The location of the city was strategically important during the American Revolution, as it was located on the border between the British colonies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Fredericton was captured by American forces in the Battle of Fredericton, but was later recaptured by British forces.
The city is home to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, which is the largest art gallery in New Brunswick. The gallery
