Indigenous name
Wolastoq
Wolastoqey
"Beautiful River"
The region is the ancestral territory of the Wolastoqiyik people, centered around the Wolastoq River.
City history
The Timeless History of Fredericton
From its Wolastoqiyik roots to its establishment as a Loyalist capital, explore the rich heritage of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Chapter one
Name & etymology
Pre-1785
Wolastoq Region
Ancestral lands
The area was primarily inhabited and managed by the Wolastoqiyik people.
1785-Present
Fredericton
Named for Lord Frederick Cavendish
Established as a major settlement for United Empire Loyalists.
Chapter two
Timezone history
Current timezone
America/Moncton
- Standard
- Atlantic Standard Time
- Daylight
- Atlantic Daylight Time
1883 Standard Time Adoption
The adoption of standardized time zones across North America helped synchronize Fredericton with regional trade routes.
1986 Daylight Saving Synchronization
New Brunswick standardized its observance of Daylight Saving Time to align with Atlantic Canadian neighbors.
Chapter three
Timekeeping milestones
Loyalist Settlement Founding
The formal founding of the city as a settlement for Loyalists following the American Revolution.
University of New Brunswick Education
The founding of UNB, establishing the city as a significant center for higher learning.
Legislative Assembly Construction Government
Completion of the iconic Gothic Revival legislative building, cementing Fredericton as the provincial capital.
Industrial Expansion Economy
A period of significant growth in the timber and regional commerce sectors.