Photo by Bo. W |
Photo by Bo. W |
Fredericton, located in the Middle East of New Brunswick,
it is the capital of the province. Saint John River through the center of the
city. Saint John City in the northwest 86 km. Surrounded by mountains,
beautiful scenery. In 1785, loyalists opposed the war for independence from the
United States who moved to here. In 1955, the Canadian forces in the 19
kilometers south of the city built a pass, Fredericton has been developing
rapidly.
Unlike other cities, Fredericton no industry, about
1/5 of the people working for the government, so there is a quiet and peaceful
scene here. Walk in the city, can feel the slow passage of time.
The center of the city, is located in Saint John River of a small round peninsula,
many sites are scattered in Saint John River 's on both sides of
the river, one of the most elegant building is built in 1853, the Christ Church
Cathedral.
Old Government House
Fredericton’s Old Government House was built in 1825, it
is a sign of the city buildings.
This magnificent stone palace was built for the
British Governor in 1825, and in 1853 the governor moved out of the house
because of the government's refusal to take on the cost. In 20th Century most
of the time, here is the Headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police (RCMP). Now the governor of New Brunswick Province lives on the third
floor, his crown as the license plate number of the car often stop at the front
driveway.
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Occupy two blocks of the old military camp area,
Historic Garrison District is the heart of the city history and culture. Since
1784 nearly hundred years there has been a British soldier in the camp. Now
it's a place of museums. In the summer, every day will play funny history
plays. Other
famous places in Fredericton, both of them are concentrated in the city along
the Queen Street, is very easy for you to visit.
York Sunbury Museum,It
is located on the west side of the Officer’s Square, built in the old army
officer from 1839 to 1851, the building shows the colonial era, the design
style of the Royal engineer.
Photo by Bo. W |
Photo by Bo. W |
Photo by Bo. W |
The green lighthouse, located in the center of the
river bank of St. John's River, is located near the officers' Square. A
prominent Frederic landmark for more than 20 years.
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