Fredericton: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Mostly positive about Fredericton as a safe, clean, pretty small city, but commenters push back hard on the affordability claim and warn about rent, seasonal hardship and homelessness.
- safety
- cleanliness
- natural beauty
- small-city charm
- outdoor winter life
- rent costs
- homelessness
- low wages
- harsh construction season
- weak affordability claims
- Locals are proud of the city and see it as underrated
- Rents are high for the size of the city, despite the affordability pitch
- Safe and clean but not especially cheap to live in
- Summers are pleasant but the construction season is rough
- Winter hockey and outdoor rinks are a real draw
Read from 6 videos, 21 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Is Fredericton The Most Affordable Capital City In Canada? | Downtown City Tour
Alina Mcleod · 42K views · 2023
What viewers said
“the titled made me laugh when places in fredericton want 2250 for a single bedroom apartments yeah most afforible is very wrong”
♥ 14 likes
“You just made me appreciate my home town so much. Seeing it through your eyes really made me realize that Fredericton is gorgeous, and that I've been taking it for granted. Thank you”
♥ 20 likes
“Safe and clean city yes, however it is far from cheap, has a homeless problem along with low wages and summer/construction season is a nightmare.”
♥ 7 likes
“When I lived in Fredericton in 2016, I paid 900$ for a big one-bedroom beside the capital complex. 900$ was considered "insanely expensive" by my friends whose rents were in the 600-700$ range. Crazy times we're living in. You're right abou”
♥ 17 likes
“As someone who has lived in Fredericton the majority of my life (and currently do), I can confirm that a lot of what was said in this video is very accurate. Fredericton is an excellent city, and it's definitely a hidden gem in Canada. Howe”
♥ 8 likes
“Fredericton was made the capital back in 1785. Saint John was the capital at first (and also the oldest incorporated city in Canada), but it was thought that it best to relocate the capital inland, instead of on the ocean, so as to make it ”
♥ 3 likes
“Quebec City is by far the most affordable capital city. You can spend as little as $700/month for a decent one bedroom that still has some access to public transport, or $1100 for something closer to the city center which is walkable enough”
♥ 9 likes
“But, this is the city of my dreams! Thanks, Alina.”
♥ 1 likes
“Good video, i am brazilian and i want to live in Canadá in the Future and i am studing English very much, i saw your video and understood some words about this city, i saw this city in Google Maps and i loved this city there are beautiful t”
♥ 2 likes
“I lived in Fredericton my whole life it’s a beautiful place and I recognized every place you showed in your video”
♥ 1 likes
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