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Located in west-central New Brunswick, York County boasts a thriving economy, lively arts scene, rich heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty. The county encompasses Fredericton – the province’s bustling capital city and economic hub - along with picturesque waterfront towns and villages, including Harvey and Nashwaak, catering to a wide variety of lifestyles as an ideal destination for a vacation home, investment property, or permanent residence.

Located in west-central New Brunswick, York County boasts a thriving economy, lively arts scene, rich heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty. The county encompasses Fredericton – the province’s bustling capital city and economic hub - along with picturesque waterfront towns and villages, including Harvey and Nashwaak, catering to a wide variety of lifestyles as an ideal destination for a vacation home, investment property, or permanent residence.

With its idyllic position along the St. John River, York County is a mecca for outdoor adventures with its lush forests, sandy beaches, sparkling lakes, and cascading waterfalls. The St. John River and its tributaries provide an idyllic setting for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and boating, while the region’s expansive trails offer hiking and biking along with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter.

Hainesville’s Crabbe Mountain boasts the province’s largest vertical drop for exhilarating skiing and snowboarding, while the 1,300-acre Mactaquac Provincial Park features a scenic beach along with wooded nature trails, over 300 campsites, and two marinas along the shores of the Saint John River. York County is also home to eight golf courses – including the award-winning course at Kingswood Resort in Hanwell – as well as multiple water parks, skate parks, and sports facilities, ensuring fun for guests of all ages.

The dynamic city of Fredericton – home to the University of New Brunswick, Canada’s oldest English-language university – is the county’s cultural and economic epicentre, featuring world-class art galleries and museums, countless heritage buildings and monuments, and lively restaurants, pubs, and breweries. With its thriving agricultural industry, York County is also home to countless orchards, farms, and farmers’ markets.

For history enthusiasts, the town of Arcadia is home to the enchanting Gagetown Island Mount house – one of Atlantic Canada’s oldest standing dwellings, dating back over 350 years – while Oromocto’s Fort Hughes Military Blockhouse dates back to the Revolutionary War.

York County also offers an action-packed calendar of festivals and events celebrating everything from its diverse culinary scene to music, theatre, visual arts, and more. Fredericton’s annual Harvest Music Festival is eastern Canada’s largest International music festival, with over 150 performances from over 400 world-renowned musicians, while the Mactaquac Craft Festival features hundreds of local artisan vendors, live music, craft beer, food, and interactive workshops.

York County’s growing population – bolstered by its appeal to both young professionals and retirees – has led to a steady demand for housing and a thriving real estate market The area's blend of urban and rural settings caters to a variety of preferences, from modern condos in Fredericton to serene waterfront properties in outlying communities. With a stable economy, unparalleled natural beauty, quality educational institutions, and a high standard of living, York County has something to offer every type of homebuyer.