Resources in Fredericton
Becoming a Canadian citizen:
- Citizenship information
- Study Guide – Discover Canada – The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
“Preparation for Canadian Citizenship Test Workshops” are available. Contact us at citizenship@mcaf.nb.ca to find out more.
Government Information
Daycares
Driver Training
Service NB
Faith Communities
Ethnocultural Organizations in Fredericton
Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne (CCSA)
– Dites-le à vos amis… (CCSA newsletters)
Emergency Services
Waste Disposal
Heating
Federal Government Websites:
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Canada Post
- Canada Child Tax Benefit
New Brunswick Government Websites:
Grocery Stores
Local Markets
Organic Food Stores
Ethno-Cultural Stores
The MCAF Settlement Health Worker facilitates newcomers’ healthcare needs assessment, as well as orientation and referrals to appropriate healthcare services in the community.
We support newcomers to access:
- NB Medicare, GNB health card, Interim Federal Health (IFH) program,
- Dentists, Optometrists,
- Horizon Health Services including: Fredericton Downtown Community Health Center, Hospital, Emergency, Public Health, Mental Health and Addiction, Specialized health services in the community and region etc.
The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital provides a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department. We also have a community Health Centre downtown available for newcomers. There is comprehensive medical coverage in Canada under the NB Medicare program.
Dial 811 (TeleCare) for 24 hour free health care information. A registered nurse will call you back.
- Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital
- Oromocto Hospital
- Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre
- Register for a Family Doctor
After Hours Clinics
Dental Care
Vision care
Housing and Apartments
- Kijiji
- A&R Rentals
- Cowperthwaite Apartment Rentals
- Creighton Executive Suites
- Fredericton Rentals Ltd
- Killam Properties Inc.
- Princess Place apts.
- Vanwart Management Ltd.
- Rentdonkey
Rental information
Legal Information
Consumer and Non-Profit Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Going to Court
Housing & Property
Planning Ahead
Self-Help Guides
You & Your Rights
Youth & the Law
There are many family friendly activities in Fredericton. Here are a few:
Places to visit
- Beaverbrook Art Gallery
- Cineplex
- Hartt Island
- Kings Landing
- Kingswood Entertainment Centre
- NB Sports Hall of Fame
- Science East
- The Fredericton Playhouse
- Senior’s Centre
Festivals
- Festivals in Fredericton
- Cultural Expressions Festival
- Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
- NB Highland Games
- New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition
Websites
Please visit our directory of ethnocultural organizations for more information on events in Fredericton.
Shopping
Used Clothing
Transportation
Car Rental
TV and Internet Service Providers
Cell Phone Providers
Training provided by the Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. and partners includes:
- Food Safety – contact WES@mcaf.nb.ca
- Babysitter Training
- Sewing
- Wood Working
- Preparation for Canadian Citizenship Test Workshops – contact Canadiancitizenship@mcaf.nb.ca
- Resources of the Language Portal of Canada
- Cultural Brokers Training
- Cultural Competency Training
- CPR & First Aid