Old Government House
The first public building in Fredericton, the Governor's House was not a public building at all. Governor Carleton at first lived and met his council in the British American Coffee…
History, Landmarks
Exhibition Pavillion
The Fredericton Exhibition, as fair patrons know it today, owes its origin to the enthusiasm of Sir Howard Douglas. As Governor of New Brunswick from 1824 to 1831, he proved…
Somerville House
Landmarks, History
Somerville House
The site and manor, located at 238 Waterloo Row in Fredericton, known as "Somerville House" have gone through many changes and incarnations in their long life. The property was purchased…
Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick's office in downtown Fredericton. Photo by Larry Dickinson.
History, Landmarks
Lieutenant-Governor’s Office
Although it might be difficult to believe today, this house began soon after 1800 as a simple five-bayed house much like that of 750 Brunswick Street in Fredericton without the…
History, Landmarks
UNB Old Arts Building
The building that housed King’s College is now known as Sir Howard Douglas Hall (formerly the Old Arts Building) and is the oldest university building in Canada still functioning as…