Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, Canada. It is located along the St. John River. Fredericton is the cultural, artistic and educational centre of the province. Fredericton boasts two universities the University of New Brunswick and the liberal arts focused St. Thomas University. Fredericton is also home to cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the YorkSunbury Museum and the Playhouse, the latter which serves as a venue for local talent/writers. As well, adding to the city's rich cultural milieu, Fredericton is home to the annual Harvest and Jazz and Blues Festival every fall which attracts regional and international jazz and blues artists. The city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city boasts the highest percentage of residents with a postsecondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.

The population of City of Fredericton is 56,224 (per 2011 census), although the population varies due to the influx of students during the school year which is not counted in official censuses. The City of Fredericton comprises Fredericton proper, and the boroughs of Silverwood, Nashwaaksis, Devon, Barker's Point and Marysville which were incorporated into the city in 1973.

The city is situated in the westcentral portion of the province and, along with Moncton and Saint John, is one of the main urban centres in New Brunswick. The St. John River flows in a westeast direction, bisecting the city and providing the dominant natural feature for the municipality.