Fredericton meeting planners guidebook 2017 by Fredericton Tourism

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www.rendezvousfredericton.ca last updated: April 2017

This partnership between Fredericton Tourism and the city’s hospitality industry helps you bring your group to New Brunswick’s capital city and assist you with your planning. We live here, and we have contacts with entertainers, destination management companies, transportation operators and caterers just to name a few. If there is something your event needs, the Rendez-Vous Fredericton team will put its resources into action and solve your challenge. 2 ● Big city amenities, and small town advantages In Fredericton, you have big city conveniences with delightful small town advantages. With a population of 101760 (2016 census) Fredericton is the hub of the Greater Fredericton Region. We offer just about everything, including four-star accommodations and meeting facilities including our new downtown convention centre, without big city prices and large urban logistical challenges. 3 ● Fredericton Convention Centre In the heart of historic and vibrant downtown, Fredericton’s new convention centre is just a stone's throw from riverfront trails, the Historic Garrison District, the Legislature and the Playhouse (700 tiered theatre). The hi-tech, green centre includes a main room that can host 1000 2 2 banquet-style or 1200 for a reception. The main ballroom is 12480 ft and 12 breakout rooms range in size from 212 to 1066 ft . 4 ● Geographic Location The Fredericton International Airport welcomes frequent daily connections from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax, so it’s always easy to get here. If required, Rendez-Vous Fredericton will work with Air Canada to increase air-lift capacity for your event. Downtown Fredericton is a 15 minute drive from the airport, and that’s at rush hour. A day’s drive from Montreal or Boston, and one hour from US I-95, delegates arriving by car will have a scenic and enjoyable drive to Fredericton. 5 ● Strategic Location Fredericton is headquarters for the federal and provincial government, a centre for knowledge-based companies and information technology research, the provincial academic centre and home to most provincial associations. As the capital of the only officially bilingual province in Canada, Fredericton offers meeting planners unparalleled service in English or French. 6 ● Accommodating Hotels & Facilities Fredericton offers 1700 +high-quality guest rooms within the City’s business and cultural district-from modern hotels to charming Victorian B&Bs in graceful downtown mansions. Fredericton’s array of facilities makes for a tailored, imaginative and inspired event. Combined with award-winning banquet teams, experienced bilingual staff, a range of menus and themed event concepts, and our hotels, Convention Centre and campuses that offer free wifi. 7 ● Unique off Site Venues Cultural and inventive off-site experiences are what set one conference apart from another for delegates. Fredericton’s stellar collection of genuine, unforgettable attractions, events and festivals allow planners to offer immersive experiences often too expensive or too complicated in other destinations. Rustic down- home fun with a lobster-cracking Maritime Kitchen Party at the Market, Drinks with Dalí at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, one of Canada’s bes or the regal elegance at Government House. 8 ● Smart and Sustainable Fredericton was the first city in Canada to offer a free, community-wide wireless internet network, the GoFred ezone so from the airport to your taxi to a riverside park bench, and in your hotel room you will stay connected . Green Matters is our award winning suite of sustainability programs, Fredericton is a global leader in greenhouse gas emission reduction and environmental sustainability and happy to help you to reach your event’s carbon reduction targets. 9 ● Affordable Fredericton offers an affordable east coast meeting destination with lower than average room rates, complimentary internet and parking at nearly all hotels. 10. Activities & Adventure Add the unique flavour of Fredericton to your meeting by including some of our many entertainers, attractions, tour and activity options. Memorable experiences will leave a lasting impression in delegates’ minds. Fredericton is rich in history, dynamic culture and natural beauty. Within a five-block section of the historic downtown you’ll find the world-class Beaverbrook Art Gallery, National Historic Sites and some of the finest Victorian architecture in the country – along with some stunning gardens, an idyllic riverfront trail, live theatre, fine dining, fabulous festivals, excellent evening entertainment and unique shopping. 11 ● Pre & Post tours With Fredericton’s central location, the rest of New Brunswick is a vacationer’s paradise. You can enjoy fabulous and affordable adventures while spending your nights in the capital city. Whether you’re nature lovers, adventure seekers, sightseers, history buffs, hoppers or dining aficionados, there is something for you in the city and the region. 12 ● Personal Touches Fredericton is a vibrant riverside city rich in heritage, culture and natural beauty offering you warm Maritime hospitality. Your event is noticed in a city of our size and we offer thoughtful little touches like; welcome message at airport arrival,staffed info Kiosk at your event, visitor information kits, including Mayor’s Welcome letter, Welcome posters in the downtown shops & restaurants, listings in city events calendar and discount coupons for downtown dining.

Thank you for considering Fredericton, New Brunswick for your next meeting or event ! Fredericton provides a great meeting experience enhanced with live entertainment, local culinary delights, and is a city committed to advanced technology, offering free wireless & wired connectivity in all meeting venues. The downtown is alive with history and culture; there’s a true sense of place that leaves a lasting impression on planners and delegates alike. Delegates are continually surprised with the beauty, charm, meeting venues and convenience of Fredericton. The City of Fredericton Tourism Division (Fredericton Tourism) and the hospitality industry have a solid partnership- Rendez-Vous Fredericton. Rendez-Vous Fredericton can help you bring your group to New Brunswick’s Capital and assist you with your planning. You need reliable, efficient and comprehensive support on the ground—especially when planning an event from afar. Rendez-Vous Fredericton has the contacts, the training, and the customer focus to deliver the support you need, when you need it.I’ll be glad to help you with your plans to meet in our beautiful city, so whether you need help with venues, hotel suggestions, unique off site reception spaces, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Wendy Bradley

Members of

Fredericton Tourism is the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the city of Fredericton. We recognize that planning an event is an exercise in big-picture thinking and detailed execution. We will be your eyes and ears in Fredericton, and provide support both in the planning stages and when your event is underway. A strategic advantage of Fredericton’s size is that your business is personal to us. We know each other in this city, and soon we will know you too. We live here, and we have contacts with entertainers, transportation operators and caterers, just to name a few. As the capital city of Canada’s only officially bilingual province, Fredericton is uniquely capable of delivering a fresh Maritime experience filled with noteworthy celebrations and a little “je ne sais quoi” that your delegates will long remember. A great maritime meeting experience enhanced with live entertainment, local culinary delights, and a city committed to advanced technology, offering free wireless & wired connectivity in all meeting venues. Book your next meeting or event with Fredericton Tourism and we will connect you to our local industry suppliers and offer a complete one-stop service. We focus on making your event the one that nobody wants to miss. Our bid presentation material gives decision makers a comprehensive view of what Fredericton has to offer. Our goal is to provide you with the right tools during the planning process and to connect you with a team of professionals that will create an unforgettable group experience for your delegates. Fredericton Tourism and RVF services include: Pre-Event Services • Coordination of site visits • Research availability and rates of facilities and accommodations • Assistance with procuring entertainment • Assistance with companion programs, pre/post tour suggestions, & unique venues • Assistance with promotion & building attendance • Assistance with bid preparation • Provide promotional material: video, tourism literature, power point presentation • Images: www.flickr.com/photos/frederictontourism Delegate welcoming/orientation services • Customized welcome message on airport signage • Portable information kiosk at your event • Delegate info kits, including Mayor’s welcome letter • Welcome posters in downtown shops & restaurants • Access to bilingual tourism counselors • Dining coupons

LOCATION

With convenient highway links, we are within a day’s drive to Halifax, Charlottetown, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Boston. This proximity puts Fredericton a step ahead in marketing to potential delegates. Fredericton's International Airport (YFC) is Greater Fredericton Airport, only 15 minutes from downtown, is serviced by Air Canada and WestJet and receives multiple direct daily flights: Toronto (6), Ottawa (1), Montreal (3) and Halifax (4). Toronto is the major hub connecting Fredericton to the rest of the world. A taxi agent is available at the airport to assist passengers and arrange for ground transportation. Fredericton has most national taxi chains in the city. Fees are approximately $25 to downtown.

Central & Strategic Location • Free city-wide high-speed Internet • Convention Centre, in the heart of downtown • Abundance of unique off-site venues • Capital City and seat of the New Brunswick government since 1785 • Home to 80% of provincial associations and 70% of province’s knowledge-based industries • Over 50 research & development affiliations like NRC • Provincial academic centre (four universities) • Bilingual services – NB is Canada’s only officially bilingual province • Population: Greater Fredericton: 101,760 • Located along the majestic Saint John River

MILEAGE CHART to Fredericton from:

Saint John, NB Moncton, NB St. Andrews, NB Charlottetown, PEI Halifax, NS Quebec City, PQ Montreal, PQ Ottawa, ON Toronto,ON Bangor, ME Boston, MA

105 km 174 km 133 km 362 km 462 km 593 km 823 km 1008 km 1366 km 311 km 699 km

VENUES & CONFERENCE HOTELS Fredericton Convention Centre 670 Queen Street  Rendezvous Fredericton member

Contact: Erin Blanchard, Director of Sales Tel: 506.460.2775 | C 506.292.2381 Email: erin.blanchard@frederictonconventions.ca www.frederictonconventions.ca

Located in the heart of downtown, the Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) is New Brunswick’s premier meeting destination. Enjoy a warm Maritime experience in a modern, chic building filled with natural light and the most advanced connectivity on the East Coast. Located across the street from the Crowne Plaza Fredericton and attached to East End garage with 500+ parking spots, and a new 110 room hotel currently under construction (opening fall 2017).

FCC offers 36,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space, including a 12,480 square foot ballroom, accommodating 1,200 delegates or 100 trade show booths with flexibility to create up to four smaller spaces.on the second floor. The ballroom is surrounded by a spectacular, spacious pre-function area with floor to ceiling windows, bench seating and stunning local artwork lining the walls. With a house PA system in all rooms, remote lighting controls, sound boards for superior acoustics, touch button control for mic volumes, background music if you choose; your meeting will be customized for you. The main floor provides 12 meeting rooms accommodating groups of 2-200 people, totaling over 8,600 square feet of flexible meeting space. Our LEED® Silver Certification proves that FCC respects the earth while wowing your delegates.

Trust the FCC team to anticipate your needs, and to be genuinely happy to deliver a great Maritime-flavoured experience. With locally inspired menus, a dynamic location and a customer-first attitude, let us deliver your best event ever.

University of New Brunswick (UNB)  Rendezvous Fredericton member

Contact: Julia McDevitt (Clarke) Business Development Manager • Conference Services UNB Conference Services Tel: 506.458.7298 Email: julia.mcdevitt@unb.ca www.unb.ca/meet UNB Conference Services offers exceptional value, service and flexibility in a unique setting. Whether you are holding a small meeting for 10 or need a facility for 1,000, you will appreciate the convenience and flexibility of our meeting facilities and our one-stop shop, centralized approach to customer service. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you every step of the way to ensure your event is a success!

Meeting Facilities:

The Wu Conference Centre is a full- service meeting facility with 12,500 square feet of professional meeting, training and special event space. Rental of this facility includes all audio-visual equipment, on-site technical support, complimentary wireless internet and free parking. Wu Conference Centre

Theatre

Boardroom

UShaped

Meeting Rounds

Classroom

Banquet Rounds

Chancellor’s Room

200

130

Kent Auditorium Room 100A

200

n/a

Room 201

n/a

Room 203

36-48

Room 204 Room 206 Room 208 Room 209

60 8 70 30

18 n/a 22-24 14-16

22 n/a 24 14

36-48 n/a 26-48 n/a

28 n/a 32 12

56 n/a 56 32

Room 210

18-24

Aitken Room

30-32

n/a

Student Union Building Cafeteria and Atrium

500

250

320

Ballroom

300

175

100

200

Richard J. Currie Center - state-of-the-art wellness facility converts in an elegant and functional meeting and exhibit space Long Hall

100

n/a

25-30

50-75

Performance Hall

2000

150

750

650

1100

Academic Meeting Space Classrooms Auditoria

Over 100 classrooms – Capacity of 20-150 Over 10 Auditoria – Capacity of 100-350

Unique Off Site Venues We offer an array of historic and modern venues to accommodate guest lists of varying sizes. From our flexible, value-added venues to our breath-taking photo opportunities, professional staff and delectable food service, we have everything you need to create a memorable event!

Delta Fredericton Hotel

225 Woodstock Road, Southside, Riverfront  Rendezvous Fredericton member Canada Select Rating:  ½ / 4 Diamond Number of rooms: 222, 7 floors, 100% non-smoking Contact: Kathryn Sprott 506.451.7957 kathryn.sprott@deltahotels.com

www.deltafredericton.com

With breathtaking views of the St. John River, the Delta offers a luxurious and sophisticated newly renovated property, which is Atlantic Canada’s only urban resort. Enjoy the heated indoor mineral water , seasonal outdoor pool overlooking the Saint John River, 24-hour fitness facility, salon spa, complimentary Business Center, complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, ample free parking and a beautiful gift shop off the lobby. Less than a mile a mile away is Government House, Historic Garrison District, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and Odell Park. Directly linked to walking and cycling trails, the hotel is an oasis for active travellers who will appreciate yoga on the lawn in warm weather and snowshoeing in winter. From the hotel, take a waterfront boat tour or try tubing, kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding. Guests will also appreciate the local art featured in the hotel, which reflects a sense of calm throughout the property. Dining/Lounge: four restaurants to choose from: Lounge, DJ Purdy’s, fine dining restaurant, [catch] URBAN GRILL, [catch] 2GO and seasonally, the outdoor pool bar and grill, The DIP. Meeting Facilities: Room

Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom A Grand Ballroom B Grand Ballroom C Grand Ballroom D Grand Ballroom E Foyer Governor’s Ballroom Governor’s Ballroom A Governor’s Ballroom B Foyer Victoria Hampstead Aberdeen Carleton Woodside Conference Office Side Lawn/Gazebo

Dimensions Size Sq. Ft 116x60 7540 29x65 1885 29x65 1885 29x65 1885 29x32 940 29x32 940 114x19 2360 67x30 2010 34x30 1020 33x30 990 19x62 1050 40x21 1029 25x17 425 24x17 408 24x17 408 21x12 245 35x12 420 -

Height

Boardroom

Theatre

16’ 16’ 16’ 16’ 16’ 16’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ -

120 40 40 40 20 20 40 20 20 30 12 12 12 12 10 -

580 130 130 130 50 50 120 50 50 50 25 25 25 150

Banquet (8) 456 96 96 96 48 48 96 48 48 80 32 32 32 16 -

Reception 1200 175 175 175 75 75 -

Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Fredericton

659 Queen Street, downtown  Rendezvous Fredericton member Canada Select Rating:  4 Green Key Eco Rating Number of rooms: 168 rooms, 7 floors, 100% non-smoking

Contact: Cyndy Jewett, Crowne Meetings Director Tel: 506.451.8976 TF 1.866.444.1946 Ext. 8976 cyndy.jewett@cpfredericton.com www.cpfredericton.com This charming riverside hotel in the heart of the city has rich history in our city, dating back to 1948 pffers stunning views of Fredericton. Located just steps from the Convention Centre, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Playhouse, Officers’ Square, boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Enjoy an upscale hotel featuring quality service, fine dining to pub grub and local craft beer, indoor salt water pool, hot tub and steam room, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre and business centre. Just outside the back door is the riverfront walking trail, part of Fredericton’s 88 km trail network. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, heated saltwater pool, hot tub and steam room. Dining/Lounge: The Terrace known for its “Farm to Table” dining concept supporting local farmers with a remarkable view of the Saint John River, and two privte rooms for small groups to enjoy a more intimate fine dining setting. The James Joyce Pub features the most local craft beer in all of New Brunswick and local valley farm menu features that our regulars love. Special group tour menus are also available in a private function room. Meeting Facilities and Service: • 11 Meeting Rooms totaling over 10,000 square feet • Crowne Meetings Director with CMP certification • 3 Time Meeting Service Excellence International Award Winner Room Ballroom St. John Miramichi Restigouche Jr Ballroom Petitcodiac St. Croix Garrison Oromocto mawew & #2 Bdrm Bdrms #3 & 4

Dimensions Size Sq. Ft 60 x 79 4740 36 x 60 2160 25x39 975 18x39 702 40x60 2400 34x40 1360 25x26 650 25x35 875 14x20 280 15x22 330 16x20 320

Height

Boardroom

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

13’ 13’ 13’ 13’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’

N/A 40 30 30 N/A 40 20 30 20 15 12

500 225 90 50 200 120 40 100 30 30 30

375 150 50 36 200 100 40 64 20 15 12

500 250 100 50 250 150 50 100 30 25 25

Fredericton Inn

1315 Regent Street, Uptown Canada Select Rating :  ½ 3 floors , 100 % non-smoking Number of rooms: 200 rooms | 91 Rooms With Two Beds Contact: John Waite, Director of Sales T-F: 800-561-8777 Tel: (506) 455-1430 Email: jwwaite@frederictoninn.nb.ca www.frederictoninn.nb.ca The Fredericton Inn is a full service hotel and convention center with 200 modern guest rooms featuring Standard, Deluxe and Executive rooms. All guest rooms and conference rooms are equipped with complimentary high speed internet, both wired and wireless, LCD TV's with digital cable and HD package. There is an Indoor pool, hot tub and health and exercise facilities on site as well as ample free parking. Right next door is the Regent Mall and within walking distance, other shopping centers, movie theatre and several restaurants. Dining/Lounge: Brass Rail restaurant (120 seats) features breakfast specials and noon buffet. The Regency Dining Room (90 seats) and adjoining lounge offers fine dining specializing in steaks and seafood, with a popular evening buffet. Meeting Facilities: Room

Height

Bi-Centennial Ballroom

Dimensions Size Sq. Ft 60 x 79 7800

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

14'

Board room 500

650+

9450

4800

14'

325

900

Royal Stewart

60 X 80

550

350

450

Bicentennial

50 X 60

3000

14'

175

250

300

53 X 40

2120

9'10"

120

350

Salon A

140

125

190

100

125

100

125

Salon B

53 X 30

1590

9'10"

Salon C

50 X 36

1800

9'10"

Salon D

23 X 50

1150

Salon E

30 X 30

900

Salon F

35 X 42

1470

Crystal (Boardroom)

14X 28

392

10'

90 -

Emerald (Boardroom)

12 X 16

192

10'

Exec #2 (Boardroom}

14 X 28

392

Prince Edward

36 X 40

1440

10'

Rooms 244/344

20 X 26

520

Mtg. #1, 2, 3

24 X 26

624

Ramada Fredericton Hotel

480 Riverside Drive, Northside Canada Select Rating :  ½ Number of rooms 114 rooms | 2 floors , 100 % non-smoking Contact: Lori Walls, Sales & Marketing Manager Toll-Free 1-800-596-4656 Tel: (506) 460-5500, Tel: 506-460-5506 Email: lwalls@ramadafredericton.com www.ramadafrederictoncom The Ramada Fredericton is only 5 minutes to downtown and uptown shopping. 2 Many guestrooms have balconies overlooking a 10,000 ft Mediterranean indoor courtyard with waterfalls and tropical fish pond, indoor pool, hot tub and games area. All rooms have 37 inch flat screen TV’s, pillow top Queen beds and complimentary Wi-Fi. Fitness centre, business centre and guest laundry available. Complimentary shuttle to downtown. Carman Creek a 9-hole Executive golf course, foot golf, driving range and beach volleyball courts is located directly behind our hotel. Ramada guests receive complimentary club rentals.

Meeting rooms

Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Class Room

BALLROOM MAJESTIC ADMIRAL VICTORIA CARLTON DJ PURDY ABERDEEN MAY QUEEN

25 X 83 25 X 20 25 X 19 25 X 25 25 X 19 18 X 24 18 X 26 18 X 26

2075 480 475 625 475 432 468 468

10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 7.2' 7.2' 7.2'

175 30 30 40 40 12 15 15

Board Room

80 20 20 20 20 15 15 12

Theatre

Banquet

250 40 40 50 50 30 30 30

175 25 20 25 20 12 -

Reception

300 50 30 50 30 15 20 20

Dining/lounge: 120 seat Courtyard @ Ramada Restaurant features evening weekend buffets, Sunday brunch, full menu and seniors menu and are open from 7am -9pm daily. Pier 23 Pub features nightly specials and an outdoor patio and is open until 11pm.

Riverside Resort

Mactaquac (10-15 minute drive to city centre) Canada Select Rating :  ½ Number of rooms; 81 rooms | 42 rooms with 2 beds 3 floors , 100 % non-smoking Contact: Tracee Northrup / Cathy Yerxa Tel: 506 -363-5111 Fax: 506- 363-3000 Email: t.northrup@riversidefredericton.com c.yerxa@riversidefredericton.com www.riversidefredericton.com Sitting on the banks of the scenic Saint John River with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a refreshment or chat with fellow travellers. The Hotel is on 35 acres and has a boat launch & dock, selfguided nature walks, verandah dining room overlooking the river, onsite tennis courts, horseshoes, and other lawn activities can be arranged. There is an indoor heated pool & whirlpool, free wifi, and computer access. Complimentary and on site parking is also available. Dining/Lounge: Full service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special group tour menus are also available in a private function room

Meeting rooms Mactaquac I

Dimensions 30 x 26

Mactaquac II Mactaquac I & II Woolas took Nashwaak

30 x 26 52 X 30 29 X 19 15 x 20

Pokiok

24 x 22

Ceiling Height 12 ½

Theatre 60

12 ½ 12 ½ 10' 7½ peak-9 ½ 8

60 120 30

Classroom 30

Boardroom

U-Shape 20-25

30 60 20

20 20 20 10

20-25 40-50 20-25

Banquet 50 50 110 30

St. Thomas University Conference Services 51 Dineen Drive Contact: Nancy Collett (506)460-0329 Email: collett@stu.ca www.stu.ca St. Thomas University is a national leader in liberal arts education and is an ideal location for your next meeting, conference, or special occasion. This picturesque campus, considered one of the best in Canada, offers lush lawns, flowering trees, red brick buildings, cobblestone walkways, and an amazing view of the Saint John River that make St. Thomas feel like home. Enjoy excellent food prepared by an executive chef, a wide variety of meeting spaces, and top of the line technology. Choose from a variety of ballrooms, boardrooms, classrooms, theatres, unique meeting spaces and seasonal accommodations to make your next event a success! Equipment: Top of the line technology including, LCD projectors,screens, sound systems, lighting, podiums, staging, TVs, VCRs, DVDs, flip charts, high speed wireless internet Noel Kinsella Auditorium Margaret Norrie McCain Hall Facilities: Stage, lighting, audio visual system Seating: 400 plush seat theatre-style seating Reception Space: Reception area with box office and coat check STU Black Box Theatre, James Dunn Hall Technical Specifications: A 55’ x 55’ square with corners cut off at 135 degrees; floor to grid is 22’x 6” x 6”; all one level; floor is flat, black painted plywood (can be screwed into); walls are flat, black painted plywood up to 20’; after 20’ panels to 22’6”; there are two audience entrances with double (fire) doors at each. Seating: The possibility of three tier seating exists; carpeted riser units with folding legs make many configurations possible; seating riser units can be placed in any way in the Theatre; number of chairs is 135; chairs are sturdy and noiseless. Ted Daigle Auditorium, Edmund Casey Hall Facilities: 16 mm projector, wide-screen projection, computer,DVD, audio tape, VHS, LAN, Internet, podium, various lighting settings (preprogrammed), whiteboards and chalkboards, piano; all seats wired for local area network, allowing laptops access to the Internet; slide projector, computer, DVD, audio tape, VHS and lights can be operated from podium area. Seating: Auditorium seats 175 plush seat theatre-style chairs. Each seat has a moveable sidearm for note taking. Forest Hill Conference Centre, 368 Forest Hill Road The Forest Hill Conference Centre is co-located at 368 Forest Hill Road with Chatham and Rigby Halls. The facility has beautiful views of the St John River, 4 ballrooms (6336 sq/ft), audio visual equipment and wireless internet, a reception area, a dining hall, and a picturesque court yard. Accommodations: Forest Hill (available from May through mid August) ; 207 guest rooms (350 beds with private baths) and on the Upper Campus, 472 guest rooms(828 beds dormitory style, common washrooms)

SMALL MEETING HOTELS Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites 333 Bishop Drive, uptown Contact: Cindy Leclerc Meeting/Group Coordinator Tel: 506 455-8448/TF: 877 455 - 8448

Boardroom /Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

125

Email:

meetings@bestwesternfredericton.com www.bestwestern.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fredericton 470 Bishop Drive, uptown Contact: Lourdes Aparicio, Director of Sales & Marketing Tel: 506-300-1821 Email: Lourdes.AparicioMijares@Hilton.com www.fredericton.hamptonbyhilton.com Howard Johnson 958 Prospect Street Contact: Mostofa Kamal, 506-462-4444 howardjohnsonfredericton@hotmail.com www.hojo.com

Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton 659 Queen Street, connected to the Fredericton Convention Centre * Opening fall of 2017 * Contact: Amy McPherson, Sales Manager Email: sales@hgifredericton.com www.hgifredericton.com Radisson Fredericton at Kingswood * Opening Fall 2017 * Kingswood Resort, 41 Kingswood Way 1-877-895-7666 jsquires@pacrimhospitality.com www.pacrimhospitality.com/frederictonhot el/

Quality Inn and Suites Amsterdam 559 Bishop Drive, uptown Contact: Marcia Gosselin, Manager Tel: 506-474-5050, toll-free: 1-800-4682828 Email: innf@nbnet.nb.ca; fredericton.mgr@amsterdaminns.com www.amsterdaminns.com

Hampton Rm

Hospitality Rm

25-30

100

200

Features 143 rooms , 4 meeting rooms The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness centre, business centre, and flat-screen LCD TV’s in all rooms, free high-speed internet and complimentary parking on site Free continental hot breakfast, No restaurant on site 103 rooms, meeting space for groups from 10-50. state of the art AV equipment, catering services available. Iindoor pool with a water slide, fitness centre, business centre, and flat-screen LCD TV’s, free high-speed internet, free parking on site. no restaurant. Free hot breakfast.

180

200

102 rooms, 2000 square feet of event space, 2 meeting rooms Hotel offers free Rise & Dine continental breakfast, free WiFi , heated indoor pool , hot tub and sauna or seasonal outdoor pool, exercise facility and free parking. 110 rooms , 1 boardroom fitness centre, business centre, lobby lounge, complimentary in room high speed wifi, onsite parking, 24 hour business centre, same day dry cleaning, Full service restaurant and bar on site 2

1 room 2 (1200ft ) divides into 2

140

120

140

Boardoom – seats 10

1200 ft of meeting space, 121 rooms/ suites with chaise day bed, 47" smart HDTV,large work station, spa-like baths, refrigerators. Lobby seating with “convenience” outlets for laptops and devices. Free wifi, free parking, 24 hour convenient store, coffee service and grabn-go food case. Fitness centre and next door to a full gym at Kingswood Park. Full service restaurant and lounge. 1 meeting room water, flip chart, Wi-Fi, Coffee & tea available. 50 spacious contemporary guest rooms and suites. No restaurant on site

● Unique off Site Venues ● Cultural and inventive off-site experiences are what set one conference apart from another for delegates. Fredericton’s stellar collection of genuine, unforgettable attractions, events and festivals allow planners to offer immersive experiences often too expensive or too complicated in other destinations. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen St The modernist space of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery showcases artworks from one of Canada’s major art collections, which features Atlantic, Canadian, and international artworks and gives special focus to the art and artists of the region. Exhibitions showing stunning artworks drawn from the collection, offer an elegant and inspiring venue for luncheons, cocktail receptions, meetings or seminars. A variety of spaces provide ideal environments for small and large events alike. The gallery spaces available for rent include: Marion McCain Atlantic Gallery Atrium Gallery Orientation Gallery Canadian Gallery Harriet IrvingGallery Joseph and Fanny Oppenheimer Gallery (The East Wing galleries are not available for rental purposes.) Jean E. Irving River Gallery (from fall 2017) Elizabeth A. Currie Gallery on the Green (from fall 2017) * Gallery spaces normally available for rent outside of opening hours. Other available spaces include: Education Centre RBC Learning Centre (from fall 2017) Washroom facilities and cloakroom available. Bar service available. Contact for catering options Contact: Jeremy Elder-Jubelin visitorservices@beaverbrookartgallery.org (506) 458-2039, www.beaverbrookartgallery.org

Kings Landing Route 2, Exit 253 Prince William, NB (25 min. from downtown Fredericton) Kings Landing is a special place to host a unique and truly memorable leisure program for your next meeting or convention. Nestled in a picturesque setting along the Saint John River, Kings Landing depicts the one hundred year transformation of a young colony into a vibrant nation. With so many activities available for your group, there is sure to be something for everyone. From educational programming to hands-on experiences – Kings Landing makes history awesome. Kings Landing’s tours kick the myth that museums are old and stuffy and our workshops are designed to intrigue, teach, and have your team walk away with memories for years to come. The team at Kings Landing will work with planners to develop the best program, culinary experience or workshop to suit your group’s interests and appetite. Meeting Rooms at the Kings Head Inn: •Simeon Jones Room, capacity- 125 ppl •Double Parlour, capacity- 35 ppl •Victorian Room, capacity- 15 ppl. Dining Facilities: At the King’s Head Inn, your delegates will travel back in time to 1855. Our wait staff, dressed in period clothing, will serve th up delicious, 19 century or modern fare in a candle-lit ambiance. The Inn boasts an historic, English-style pub, a variety of private rooms, as well as an outdoor space. Wheelchair accessible, modern washroom on site. Contact:: Karen Price Tel: (506) 363-4999 Email: info@kingslanding@gnb.ca www. kingslanding.nb.ca

Boyce Farmers’ Market 665 George Street For more casual affairs, the Boyce Farmers’ Market, one of Canada’s finest traditional markets, offers a 4,300 square foot meeting space with a charm and flavor that reflects the unique essence of Fredericton. The Market makes a great spot for a Maritime Kitchen Party, with lots of room for a live band on stage, buffet, bar area and seating at rounds or long tables. The “Market”, as locals call it, is the Saturday morning gathering place for regional farmers, craftspeople, and gourmet chefs to hawk their wares. The rest of the week, the Market provides rental space for concerts, wedding receptions, large casual parties, and public meetings. Handicap access, Restroom facilities. Small restaurant on-site available for food service for events Available: evenings: Saturday - Thursday , Daytime : Sunday - Thursday Dimensions: 30' x 84' (new section) Facilities: Stage area, electrical entrance Capacity: 855 standing / 210 seated , rounds of 10 (new section) , 192 church supper style Contact: Leslie Morell Tel: (506) 451-1815, Email: bycfrmmk@nbnet.nb.ca www.boycefarmersmarket.com

Government House 51 Woodstock Road Built in 1828 and restored in 1999, Government House is New Brunswick’s ’Ceremonial Home’. History lives in this official residence and place of work for New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor, with period furnishings, art and décor on the main floor, a modern public gallery on the second floor, and a colourful Interpretive space on the lower level. The buildings is located on the banks of the beautiful St. John River, is accessible by Fredericton’s walking trails and is surrounded by 11 acres of public green space. Catering is provided by one of New Brunswick’s finest chefs, with a focus on local. Meeting Rooms: Interpretive Centre – lower level – seats up to 50 Gallery space - 2nd floor - seats – up to 60 Conference Room – 2nd floor – seats up to 50 Reception Facilities: Main Floor Public Rooms - maximum 300 (standing) Gallery Space - maximum 100 (standing) Other Facilities: • Guided tours available • Bilingual Service • Catering available, in-house chef with an emphasis on New Brunswick products, tailored to individual needs • Interpretation and educational programs • Full wheelchair accessibility • Within walking distance of hotel accommodations, convention services and downtown. Contact Tim Richardson, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of NB and Chief of Staff Tel: 506-453-2505 E-mail: ltgov@gnb.ca www.gnb.ca/lg

UNIQUE VENUES The Armouries Carleton Street Contact: Commanding Officer RNB Regiment, 506 460-7425 george.mckillop@forces.gc.ca Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen Street Contact: Jeremy Elder-Jubelin 506 458-2039 visitorservices@beaverbrookart gallery.org www.beaverbrookartgallery.org -see page 15 Boyce Farmers’ Market 665 George Street Contact: Leslie Morrell, 506 451-1815 bycfrmmk@nbnet.nb.ca www.boycefarmersmarket.com - see page 16 Charlotte Street Art Centre 732 Charlotte Street Contact: 506 454-6952 info@charlottestreetarts.ca www.charlottestreetarts.ca Ducks Unlimted 752 Union Street Contact: Tiffini McCartney Tel: 506 458-8848 t_mccartney@ducks.ca Fredericton Region Museum Queen Street Ruth Murgatroyd, E.D. Tel: 506 455-6041 yorksunbury@nb.aibn.com Gallery 78 796 Queen Street Contact: Germaine PatakiThériault 506 454-5192 art@gallery78.com www.gallery78.com Gallery on Queen 406 Queen St Nadia Khoury Tel: 506 206-1904 galleryonqueen@gmail.com www.galleryonqueen.com Kings Landing - see page 15Route 2, Exit 253 Contact Karen Price Tel: 506 363-4999 info.kingslanding@gnb.ca www.kingslanding@gnb.ca Government House 51 Woodstock Road Contact: Tim Richardson (506) 453-2505 ltgov@gnb.ca - see page 16.

Meeting Room

Boardroom/ Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

Features

500

5000 ft exhibiit space

Main gallery and several small galleries and in 2017, a new muliti purpose theatre

N/A

150

600

An elegant venue for meetings, receptions or seminar events. The 3 main gallery spaces are linked to a large centre hall and new space available late 2017 with expansion project

4277 ft space

n/a

210

700

855

rustic space for conference offsite social events, concerts, wedding receptions & community events. Stage area

175

320

Auditorium has stage lighting and professional sound system recording-quality acoustics, grand piano, a digital projector, and chairs / tables. Tech support available Day time meetings, workshops only *No after hours events wifi, screen, great view of the river and unqiue exhibits on our wetlands. Rent the entire Museum , a room or the balcony. Unique space for luncheons, receptions or a presentation.

Auditorium

Boardroom

n/a

Classroom

n/a

Balcony

2 gallery spaces connected with entrance hallway

n/a

stately 19 century Queen Anne Revival style mansion suitable for small concerts or lectures, corporate receptions, special events.

200

Located in a modern space in historic downtown this is a bright, and airy space for meetings, bridal events, reception & office gatherings

Open gallery space

Kings Head Inn: Simeon Jones Double Parlour Victorian Room

65 n/a n/a

Interpretive Ctre Gallery space Conference Rm Main Floor Rms

30 30 30 50

125 35 15 50 50 30 70

40 40 n/a 50

125?

80 100 30 300

Unique meeting space nestled in a majestic setting. This award-winning living history village vibrantly recreates New Brunswick’s past. National historic site with large ballrooms, smaller meeting rooms. Food service and bar services available.

UNIQUE VENUES Kingswood Lodge 1700 Hanwell Road Contact: Patti Mullholland tel: 506 450-450-1234 ext. 235

ecreservations@kingswoodpark.ca

www.kingswoodpark.ca NB Sports Hall of Fame 503 Queen Street Contact: (506) 453-3747 nbsportshalloffame@gnb.ca www.nbsportshalloffame.nb.ca Picaroons Roundhouse 880 Union St Contact Kim Lawrence 506 457 9082 kim@picaoons.ca

Meeting Room

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

Features

Greenbrier

Boardroom/ Classroom 30

200

160

200

Fedora

Legends

n/a

unique venue that can accommodate 2 to 200, multiple layout options. Full range of catering services, ample free parking , free WIFI

Main Gallery

30-60

n/a

100

Boardroom

10-12

n/a

150

300

n/a

2350 ft 42' x 56'

The Playhouse 686 Queen Street Contact: Della Shepherd, Operations Manager 506 459 6200 della@theplayhouse.ca www.theplayhouse.ca

Theatre

The Station adjacent to the York Street Liquor Store 380 York Street Contact: Lauren Arnold 506 452-6524 tstation@anbl.com STU Black Box Theatre STU Campus, Sir James Dunn Hall Contact: Robin Whittaker 506 460 1381 rwhit@stu.ca Student Union Building UNB Campus, 21 Pacey Drive Contact: Becky Sullivan, 506 458-7086 bsulliva@unb.ca

meeting room : 2 1000 ft (40 x 25')

The Ville 241 Canada Street, Marysville Contact: Jeff MacFarlane 506 472-7799 info@theville.ca www.theville.ca Wilmot Church 473 King St. Contact: Marlene Phillips 506 458 1066 wilmotuc@nb.sympatico.ca www.wilmotuc.nb.ca

n/a

Stage/ Back Stage East Gallery West Gallery

709 150

350 50

100

135

A memorable and fun venuesurrounded by be the stories of New Brunswick’s sport legends. Food prep area Located in an historic building, the Gibson Roundhouse, and home of local craft brewery. Food service by Locavore, promoting locally grown foods. soft-seat theatre (473 orchestra /236 balcony) several wheelchair accessible seats, hearing devices available for hearing-impaired. State of the art sound, lighting, video, and fly technology. Technical and patron services teams th 19 century former train st station with 21 century technology . latest AV equipment & technology, state- of-the-art kitchen. Performance Art Theatre-55’ x 55’ with black floors /walls Seating: many configurations possible

Cafeteria & Atrium

50-200

500

320

500

Ballroom

50- 100

300

150

250

Classroom

MPR

200

150

Gym

550

900

Community Rm Sanctuary Gymnasium Meeting Room

250

375

n/a

100

floor to ceiling windows offer beautiful natural light and the building’s location in the core of campus provides an easy and accessible location. A former school now community centre. Wide variety of multi-purpose spaces available for long- and shortterm rentals Pprojectors, smart boards available, Free wifi, podium, tables & chairs An historic downtown church built in 1852 Kitchen facilities available

ARENAS/ AUDITORIUMS/ MULTI USE FACILITIES Aitken Centre UNB Campus, 20 MacKay Drive Contact: David Saad 506 453-4876 dsaad@unb.ca www.unb.ca/fredericton/kinesiology /facilities/auc Capital Exhibit Centre Exhibition Grounds, Smythe Street Contact: Mike Vokey 506 452-1819 mvokey@frex.ca www.frex.ca Richard J. Currie Centre UNB Campus, 15 Peter Kelly Drive Contact: Julia Devitt (506) 458-7298 julia.mcdevitt@unb.ca www.unb.ca/meet Grant Harvey Centre 600 Knowledge Park Drive Contact: 506 460.2020 recreation@fredericton.ca www.fredericton.ca/en/recreation/r ecreation-facilities Willie O’Ree Place 605 Cliffe St, Northside Tel: 506 460.2020 recreation@fredericton.ca

Meeting Room

Boardroom /Classroom

Rink / Auditorium

Theatre 4,666

Banquet

Reception

1500

2500

Colter Room

Exhibition Centre : 2 17,575 f Coliseum: 2 15,775 f

800

1200

900

1500

150 650 classroom

2000

1100

2000

100

50-75

25 25

n/a n/a

60 60 60 180

40 40 40 120

Performance Hall Long Hall

Community Rm 1 OR 2 Community Rooms 1-2 Meeting Rm Hosting Room

Community Rms:

1 2 3 1-2-3 together

Ted Daigle Auditorium Edmund Casey Hall STU Campus, 51 Dineen Dr. Contact Nancy Collet, Conference Manager 506-460-0329 collett@stu.ca

Auditorium

175

Memorial Hall , UNB Campus 9 Bailey Drive Contact: Mike Johnston 506 447-3078 mjohnsto@unb.ca Théâtre Bernard-Poirier, Sainte Anne Community Cente 715 Priestman St Contact : 506 453-2731 gperron@centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca Theatre New Brunswick Studio Theatre 55 Whiting Rd. Contact: Office Administrator 506 460-1381 ext 103 accounting@tnb.nb.ca www.tnb.nb.ca/rentals-2

Auditorium

200

small meeting room Auditorium

theatre

410

Features Seating Capacity; 3278 for on ice event 2 17,000 ft of floor space 60' x 40' Portable Stage, Concession & Bar Service. Colter Rm overlook s arena area 2 40,000 ft free parking for 1000 cars Liquor licenced, food service on site, digital video sign on site, fibre optic internet. Room for: 90/100 10’ x 10’ booths Performance Hall - ideal space crowdcapacity events, like concerts, conferences, trade shows, weddings, & receptions. Long Hall - floor to ceiling indows spanning its entire length, overlooking outdoor patio & view of city. Ideal for dinners, receptions, & weddings, 2 37000 ft exhibiit space Features 2 ice surfaces; 1500 seat, NHL size pad & 560 seat Olympic sized pad surface, 10 dressing rooms, built in projector /screen 1 meeting room and an event hositing rooms, canteen & walking track. 2 34000 ft exhibiit space 2 NHL size ice surfaces (200x85’), 11 dressing rooms, 3 community rooms, 2 canteens, YMCA wellness centre & walking track.

Amenities :classroom space, rehearsal space, props/costume shop, and a well-equipped dressing room, on site technician, piano, stage sound system, lighting and AV support, and lobby several rooms available for venue rental in addition to the (including the BernardPoirier Theater. Venue for training sessions, meetings, conferences, workshops, physical activities and entertainment, etc. Wwheelchair accessible, state-of-the-art technology

2000 square-foot studio theatre Ideal for readings, workshops rehearsals and small performance

ARENAS/ AUDITORIUMS/ MULTI USE Wu Conference Centre

Duffie Drive, University of New Brunswick campus Tel.: 506 458-7298 Contact: Julia McDevitt Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre/ Maritime Forestry Complex 1350 Regent Street Contact: 506 452-5960 faye.baisley@gnb.ca

Meeting Room Kent Auditorium 11 Meeting Rooms

Boardroom /Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

n/a

200

n/a

50-75

200

150

200-250

K.C. Irving Theatre

Reception

Features

AV equipement, on iste tech support, free wifi, free ample parking

250

Meeting Room

Boardroom /Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

Features

Kingswood Lodge 1700 Hanwell Road Contact: Patti Mullholland 506 450-450-1234 ext. 235 ecreservations@kingswoodpark.ca www.kingswoodpark.ca

Greenbrier Fedora Legends

30 24 12

200 50 n/a

160 56 15

200 50 15

unique venue that can accommodate 2 to 200, multiple layout designs to customize your meeting. Fill range of catering services, ample free parking, free WIFI

Killarney Lake Rotary Centennial Lodge, Killarney Lake Park, 1600 St. Mary’s St. Contact: Ashley Belding 506 460-2020 recreation@fredericton.ca www.fredericton.ca Mactaquac Lodge (MoCo Kitchen @ Mactaquac) Mactaquac Provincial Park 1265 Rte 105 tel: 506 363-4928 catering@mocokitchen.ca

Rotary Room

110

Salon A

20-30

n/a

Salon B

n/a

Rotary Rm has a balcony facing lake with tables, chairs, fireplace and fully stocked kitchen. Salon A has kitchenette with microwave, bar fridge and dishes. Free wifi, Flip Charts, Markers, Projector and screens.

130?

150?

Up to 80

Up to 100

Rustic cedar log lodge tucked away on the natural surroundings of a century farm. two main rooms , front room has a fully equipped kitchen area. The back room has a fireplace, couches, bar area & large banquet table. wheelchair accessible.

LODGES

Oakland Farm & Lodge 65 Oakland Farm Lane, New Maryland Contact: Scott Rynax, 506 459-5422 oakfrmldg@nb.aibn.com, Info@oaklandfarmlodge.com www.oaklandfarmandlodge.com Odell Lodge Odell Park, Odell Avenue Contact: Ashley Belding 506 460-2020 recreation@fredericton.ca www.fredericton.ca

150?

A cozy, rustic spot for meetings, lectures, or social gatherings. Fireplace, wheelchair-accessible washroom, kitchen, projector screen, podium.

25-30

Rustic lodge in country setting

Bilijk Lodge, Riverside Resort 35 Mactaquac Road, 506 363.5111

kitchenette, 2 rooms, enclosed porches private parking, and direct access to hiking trails. (sleeps up to six.)

reservations@riversidefredericton.com

www.riversidefredericton.com Schools / Institutions

Le Centre Communautaire SainteAnne

Meeting Room 11 rooms plus Théâtre Bernard-

Boardroom /Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

Reception

Features

410

450

648

All rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology

715 Priestman Street Contact: Sarah Laflamme (506) 453-2731 slaflamme@centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca

Leo Hayes High School 499 Cliffe Street, (506) 457-6898 Contact: Keith Innis, building supervisor Keith.Innis@nbed.nb.ca Maritime Forestry Complex Corp. 1350 Regent Street Contact: 506 452-5960 faye.baisley@gnb.ca

Fredericton High School 300 Priestman Street Contact: Mike Barrett, (506) 4535219 mike.barrett@nbed.nb.ca NB Teachers Federation 650 Montgomery Street Contact: Liette Savoy (506) 452-8921 liette.savoy@nbtffenb.ca

Clubs

Poirier (see

page 19)

Gym capacity: 1311 and cafetorium: 348

KC Irving Theatre Boardroom Main Lobby Dining Room

204 ABC

n/a 25

250 -

100

599

150

n/a

200

350 200

1200

Proejector, screen, podium, flip chart, microphone available.

216

Meeting Room

Boardroom /Classroom

Theatre

Banquet

Capital Winter Club 232 Rookwood Avenue Contact: Ann Grant, (506) 452-0020/21 capitalwinterclub@rogers.com www.capitalwinterclub.ca Fredericton Golf Club 331 Golf Club Road Contact: Aggie Heins, (506) 459 2535 aggiesfood@hotmail.com www.playfgc.com Kinsmen Club of Fredericton 303 Waggoners Lane Contact: Paul Lawson, (506) 455-5262

230

150

Kinsmen Club of Nashwaaksis 141 School Street Contact: Al Carson, (506) 472-7397 nasiskin@nb.aibn.com

250

300

Knight of Columbus 170 Regent Street Contact: Vic Badeau, (506) 440-2840

A venue with a beautiful view of its natural surroundings, nearby shopping, university and downtown . audio visual equipment, catering, a full bar service

Seating: 80

Reception

150

100

Features

SUPPLIERS & SERVICES

ENTERTAINMENT Dinner Theatre, Maritime Kitchen Party

BUS & SHUTTLE SERVICE

Calithumpians Revue-style entertainment at its best with a combination of lively humour, music and local colour, guaranteed to add style and flare to your event. The theatre troupe comes to your dinner venue and shows vary from 30 to 90 minutes. Enjoy themes like a virtual tour of New Brunswick, the Maritimes or Atlantic Canada, and learn the ways of the wily Maritimers.

Trius Charters Fredericton, NB 506-459-2045, 1-800-561-0024 charters@triusgroup.com www.triusgroup.com Fredericton Transit 506-460-2200 transit@fredericton.ca Excellence Charter & Tours Ste-Anne de Madawaska NB 506-739-7676 | 1-866-735-8687 Info@excellencecharter.com www.autocarexcellence.com Coach Atlantic Group Charlottetown, PEI 902-566-5664 tanya@coachatlanticgroup.com www.coachatlanticgroup.com Ambassatours Grayline Halifax, NS 902-423-6242, 1-800-565-9662 reception@ambassatours.com www.ambassatours.com Silvers Limousine 506-472-9956 Sunbury Limo Rick Hudson, Owner/Operator (506) 208-5466, rick@sunburylimousine.com www.sunburylimousine.com Civic Representation at Events If you would like the Mayor of Fredericton to bring greetings to your convention or event delegates, we’d be pleased to help with these arrangements. Ceremonial Guard Add some unique flavour to your event! Regiment members from Fredericton’s ceremonial guard add some drama, colour and that special touch to your special event. Contact: Fredericton Tourism to assist you in booking this “unique to Fredericton” option. 506 460.2041

Frantically Atlantic Entetainment packages run from authentic Celtic / East Coast style music , Ambient Music and Strolling Musicians, Concerts to an Interactive Kitchen Party or something custom desined for your event Contact: Michelle Daigle / Don Rigley Tel: 454-1542 Email: actor@nbnet.nb.ca Musicians Fredericton has a lot of musical talent- with nnumerous bands, musicians. Contact Fredericton Tourism for a current list of local bands. Tel: 506 460 2087 / Debbie.perry@fredericton.ca City Tours The Calithumpians Tour & Theatre Company offer unique adventures and fun activities for group tours. Step on tours, walking tours, and haunted hikes with costumed guides. Step on guides, available in English and French, are costumed, and provide humorous and interesting tours that always have a bit of song , poetry and funny stories. Contact: The Calithumpians Tour & Theatre Co. Peter Pacey,Tel: 506-4571975, pacey@nbnet.nb.ca www.calithumpians.com Target Tours takes great pride in sharing the breathtaking beauty of New Brunswick’s Capital City, and providing your group with many memorable Maritime experiences. From the comfort of your coach, visit historic, cultural, and interesting highlights. Tours vary in length from 90 minutes– 6 hours , designed to inform, educate and entertain your group. Contact : Target Tours, Katie Durgan, Tel: 902.739.3501 Email: steponguides@targettours.ca

Wolastoq Tour Boat & Charter The 47 (plus 2 crew) passenger tour boat is available for charter. The tour boat is licensed, and offers catering options Location: Regent Street Wharf (in front of the Lighthouse on the Green) Contact : The Wolastoq’ Tour Boat & Charter, Hubert Paul , tel: 506 471-8680, email: hubertpaul@hotmail.com

Come Early or Stay Late Day trips from Fredericton, NB

St. Andrews by the Sea

In addition to our many city attractions, there are countless pre and post convention options and packages available for your delegates.

Popular for its whale watching, kayaking, and first class golf course, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea offers unique waterfront shops in a quaint downtown setting. Nearby visit Canada's Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, home of the inventor of the chocolate bar, Ganong.

Explore the Majestic Saint John River Valley If you want a change from the hustle and bustle of city life, visit Kings Landing Historical Settlement, where costumed interpreters bring th the 19 century to life, or visit the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest covered bridge in Hartland. Venture to Grand Falls and discover the majesty of New Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest waterfall. Almost any route you choose to follow on either side of the river will offer rewarding views. The City of Saint John is a busy seaport steeped in history. Check out the Hall of Whales at the New Brunswick Museum, which features full size models.

Bay of Fundy Stop at the fishing harbour and see fishing boats lodged on the harbour floor during low tide. Sample excellent seafood chowder nearby before hiking or driving on a beautiful cliffside trail overlooking the coast. Explore the sea caves of St. Martins. Offering panoramic vistas, the Fundy Trail is a hiker's paradise.

Hopewell Rocks – The Highest Tides in the World Few places on Earth are as awe-inspiring as New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy. A visit to this special place will reward you with magnificent tides, breathtaking coastline and endless adventure. Hike coastal paths, walk on the ocean floor at low tide, kayak, rappel, visit small rural art studios, enjoy quality seafood cuisine, or simply sightsee. Nearby Cape Enrage offers rappelling, rock climbing, kayaking, and beachcombing for fossils. The Miramichi If fishing is your game, the Miramichi River is for you. The Atlantic salmon is king of the river: see for yourself at the Atlantic Salmon Museum in Doaktown. The city of Miramichi is also home to several annual celebrations and festivals – Folksong, Irish, Fiddle, Agricultural, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Acadian, Scots – and all of them include music. Acadian Experience From the Acadian Peninsula to the Acadia of the Southeast, the Acadian lifestyle has been shaped by the sea, and a blissful backdrop of coastal islands, lighthouses and seaside cottages provides an idyllic setting for a beach vacation enriched with culture. Head to Shediac, the Lobster Capital of the World, for lunch. While you’re there, dip into the warmest salt water north of Virginia at Parlee Beach, Atlantic Canada’s most popular shoreline. To sample a different type of Acadian lifestyle, travel into the hearty woods and farming lands of northwestern New Brunswick. Here you’ll meet the Brayons, whose distinct language, cuisine and way of life can be experienced throughout the legendary Republic of Madawaska.

Attractions and Activities Kings Landing Historical Settlement Location: 25 min west of Fredericton, Exit 253, TC Hwy Open daily, from early June to mid-October. At this bustling living history village guests will be immersed in the sights, sounds, colours, and personalities that transformed a young colony into a vibrant nation, beginning with the arrival of the Loyalists and continuing to the Victorian era and the turn of the 20th century. Visitors are encouraged to roam the rooms, become part of stories playing out among villagers and get their hands dirty- literally. Visitors can truly experience the 1800s - creaking wagons pulled by work horses, the whooshing of hoop skirts, and the distant melodies from fiddlers and dancing townsfolk. Learn first-hand how ordinary people lived and worked in the 19th century. There are over 70 historic buildings on the 100 acre site and 100+costumed staff trained to provide visitors with an authentic visit to New Brunswick in the 1800s. Group Tour Offerings Make history even more awesome and try something new at Kings Landing! Your guests are invited to explore some of the most creative and adventurous guided tours we’ve ever offered. If exploring on their own, we’ve added forty individual and unique exhibits in our Museum Experience, each with a different story to tell. For the more adventurous in your group, try out the new Horseback Riding Experience or any one of our Hands-on History Experiences. With a little sense of adventure and exploration…History has something for everyone! Dining The 1855 King’s Head Inn offers offer hearty meals and light lunches, complete with costumed service, flickering candlelight and strolling minstrels and storytellers. A garden and English-style pub enhance the authentic atmosphere. Max group size for dinner is 125. Contact: Jan Rowinski – (506) 363-4975 Email: Jan.Rowinski@gnb.ca Info: www.kingslanding.nb.ca

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Location:703 Queen Street, downtown

This world class gallery is one of several gifts to the people of New Brunswick in the City of Fredericton by the late Max Aitken (Lord Beaverbrook).The permanent collection was established in 1959 by Lord Beaverbrook with his generous donation of British and Canadian works of art.

As the provincial art gallery of New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery presents a rotating schedule of contemporary and historical exhibitions that give focus to the art and visual culture of New Brunswick and the Atlantic region, as well as of Canada, Britain, and other regions of the globe, as reflective of the

particular nature and strengths of the permanent collection. The Gallery’s permanent collection includes approximately 5,000 works. Some of Atlantic Canada’s finest artists are represented within it, including Molly Lamb Bobak, Mary Pratt, Alex Colville, Tom Forestall and Yvon Gallant. Other notable holdings include international artworks by Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, Lucian Freud, the only oil painting of his work on public display in Canada, J.M.W. Turner, Joshua Reynolds, Graham Sutherland and Salvador Dalí's masterpiece Santiago El Grande. The Gallery also hosts temporary and touring exhibitions from across Canada and around the world. Please note that only a small selection of works can be displayed at any given time, and that 75 of the Gallery’s Masterworks are currently on tour through 2017. How about Dinner at the Gallery? Imagine sitting down to a beautiful meal in full view of one of Atlantic Canada’s premier public art collections in the midcentury modern Beaverbrook Art Gallery? Works from the collection set the stage for an elegant and memorable feast your tour group will talk about forever. Include a guided tour, art workshop or lecture. Contact: Jeremy Elder Jubelin, Tel: 506 458-2039 | Email: visitorservices@beaverbrookartgallery.org www.beaverbrookartgallery.org

Historic Garrison District , National Historic Site

Location: the 2-block area on Queen Street between Regent and York Streets Set behind a wrought iron and stone fence, Fredericton’s Historic Garrison District recalls the drama and glory of our military past. Originally established as a British Military Garrison in 1784, the Historic Garrison District is now a National Historic Site and a very important part of Fredericton’s downtown landscape. The Soldiers’ Barracks is where over 200 British soldiers lived in the 1800’s. The original Guard House (built in 1828), Soldiers’ Barracks and Officers’ Quarters buildings are open for tours and have interpretive exhibits. Officers’ Square, once a British parade square and recreation area for soldiers and officers is now a venue for festivals, concerts, theatre, and a parade square for the City Guard. Changing of the Guard Ceremony - Officers’ Square in July and August A colourful ceremony with bagpipes and drums and a parade of the City Guard dressed in bright red tunics of the New Brunswick Regiment. Daily at 11 am and 4pm, with additional ceremonies at 7pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Guards are also posted in front of the Fredericton Museum and City Hall, which change hourly. The Guard wear scarlet tunics, blue trousers and white pith helmets, which is the dress uniform representative of the 1883 Infantry School Corps (ISC), considered to be the birth of the Canadian Military. Outdoor Summer Theatre: Daily in Officers’ Square. The Calithumpians Theatre troupe presents humorous and historical fare, with a repertoire of alternating shows, a popular lunch time activity for locals. Weekdays at 12:30 and weekends at 2 pm Free Outdoor Concerts- Join the local community and tap your toes to fine New Brunswick talent during free hour long concerts on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Saturdays at 7:30pm in Officers’ Square. Chairs available. “Under the Stars” Classic Film Night: Sunday evenings at dusk, July to September Watch favourite movie classics in Barracks Square. You’ll also see short films by New Brunswick filmmakers. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a romantic evening in front of the silver screen. New for 2016: We will also present a Saturday evening film series at dusk, featuring modern Hollywood favourites. Chairs available. The Fredericton Region Museum 571 Queen Street, Officers’ Square The museum originally served as the quarters for the British Officers stationed in Fredericton after the American Revolution. Today it is place to discover the history and diverse heritage of central New Brunswick as a meeting place for Aboriginals, Loyalists, Acadian, and other European settlers. There is 4,000 ft2 of exhibit space and a collection of over

30,000 artefacts. Group rate: $1/pp Tel: 506 455-6041 ruth@frederictonregionmuseum.com www.frederictonregionmuseum.com The Barracks Fine Crafts Shops (Corner of Queen & Carleton Sts. in the Old Soldiers’ Barracks) are open for browsing a fine selection of local hand crafted wares. Local artists craft and set up shop in the lower level of the three-storey stone & wooden structure built by the British Army in 1827. Open daily, June-September, Tel: 506-460-2837 | Info: http://www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/HistoricGarrisonDistrict.asp# City Hall Council Chambers- Free Guided Tour Location: corner of York/Queen Streets. Inside the Chambers is a series of 27 hand-woven colorful tapestries depicting the history of Fredericton. A tour guide will explain how the tapestries were made and the story each piece is displaying. Contact: Fredericton Tourism. 506. 460. 2043 or maryellen.hudson@fredericton.ca Free guided tours in English/French

Government House, National Historic Site

Location: 51 Woodstock Road Government House, the restored 19th century stone mansion that serves as the residence of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, welcomes guests into the mansion’s public spaces. Magnificently restored, Government House is furnished with elegant and historically appropriate New Brunswick and British antiques, many original to the house. Upstairs an art gallery features New Brunswick artists and the interpretation centre tells the story of the building, the city and province’s past. Free Admission, free guided tours in English/French. Contact: sarah.cross@gnb.ca 506 453-2505, www.gnb.ca/lg/ogh/index-e.asp

Christ Church Cathedral, National Historic Site Free guided tours in English/French

Location: 168 Church St (corner of Brunswick and Church Streets) Reputed to be one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in North America, the Christ Church Cathedral is modeled after the 14th Century St. Mary's Church at Snettisham in Norfolk from St. Mary’s at Snettisham, England. The cornerstone was laid in 1853. The Cathedral was erected through the efforts of Bishop John Medley, the first bishop of Fredericton whose cenotaph is at the east end of the Cathedral. The Cathedral presents a Music at the Cathedral Summer Recital Series at noon hour on Fridays in summer. Free will offering. Contact: 506-450-8500 www.christchurchcathedral.com

New Brunswick Legislative Assembly - Free guided tours in English/French. Location: 716 Queen Street The seat of government in New Brunswick since 1882 and a Provincial Historic Site. Items of interest : portraits of New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governors, a self-supporting spiral staircase, and a complete 4- volume set of 435 handcoloured copper engravings of the Birds of America by John James Audubon painted in the 1830's - one of only five in Canada from a total of 200 sets ever produced (temporarily housed at the NB Archives). Contact: 506.453.2527, diane.mercier-allain@gnb.ca, www.gnb.ca/legis/index.asp

Outdoor Recreation Golfing in Fredericton Kingswood Golf kingswoodpark.com 1700 Hanwell Rd. New Brunswick’s most recognized golf course & Fredericton’s top instructional facility. Kingswood features an 18 hole signature course (5,227–7,075 yards), 9 hole executive course (1,448–1,990 yards), and a double ended practice facility. After your round, stop into Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern where you can feast on your passion for the game. Roam from room to room, savoring the memorabilia collected by Sam himself as he made his way into golf history. Green fees: 18 hole $39 – $89; 9 hole $15 – $25 plus tax. Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course mactaquacgolf.com 1965 Route 105, Mactaquac Park This 18 hole championship course offers a unique series of challenges for all skill levels, 7030–yards. Features a fully equipped pro shop and licensed restaurant, equipment rentals, driving range, putting green and practice facility. Green fees: $38 – $60 tax included. Fredericton Golf Club playfgc.com 331 Golf Club Rd. 18 holes, par 70, 6093 yards, driving range, putting green, pro shop and licensed. Green fees: $55 - $70 plus tax. Carman Creek GOLF/FootGOLF Course & Practice Facility carmancreekgolf.com 460 Riverside Dr. (Ramada Hotel) Environmental Award Winning Chemical FREE 9 Hole GOLF course, first certified FootGOLF course in Canada, Fredericton’s only lighted practice range, 9 hole MiniGOLF, washer toss and licensed lounge. Green fees: $10 – $20 Gage Golf & Curling Club gagegolfandcurling.com 55 Fraser Ave, Oromocto Located just outside Fredericton, Gage offers 18 holes of great golf. 5,888 – 6,126 yards, equipment rentals, pull & power cart rentals, driving range & putting green, pro shop,licensed.

Gilridge Golf Club gilridgegolf.ca 550 Claudie Rd 9 holes, 1832 yards, golf club rentals: clubs, pull carts & power carts, putting green and driving nets, licensed. Longest executive length golf course in Fredericton. Green fees: $10 – $30 Riverbend Golf Club riverbendgolf.nb.ca 541 Route 628 HWY, Durham Bridge (15 minutes from Fredericton) 18 holes, 5,188 – 6,344 yards, pull & power cart rentals, driving range & putting green, pro shop, licensed. Challenging Graham Cooke design, bordering the scenic Nashwaak River. Green fees: $34.50, Monday to Wednesday special: $29. West Hills Golf Club westhillsgolf.com 200 Summerhill Row Conveniently located just 5 minutes from downtown Fredericton, within the peaceful West Hills Residential Community, the WHGC is Fredericton’s newest signature course. West Hills is a Huxham Golf design par 72 championship caliber golf course. This parkland setting includes spacious, receptive fairways, accommodating greens and numerous aesthetic brooks and ponds. West Hills also offers an elaborate practice facility with real target landing zones and both practice chipping and putting greens. The front nine opened August 2015, while the back nine is slated for summer 2017. Green Fees: Monday Thursday: $30; Friday - Sunday: $35, plus tax.

Explore the majestic Saint John River Enjoy the hidden treasures of Fredericton's river systems The Saint John and Nashwaak rivers offer a unique ecology in both history and biology and are home to some incredible birds, fish and mammals. These rivers are also significant because of the Aboriginal, French and early British settlements who established themselves here as far back as more than 300 years ago. Voyager Canoe Tour Journey down the Saint John River in a 13 seat voyager canoe. Your adventure starts at the Hartt Island Resort and ends and the Small Craft Aquatic Center in downtown Fredericton. Led by a qualified guides, the 2-3 hour tour meanders through the islands of the Saint John River. $35pp includes shuttle and non alcoholic beverages. Kayak and Canoe Tours (Guided or self guided) Embark on a canoe or kayak excursion and explore the stretch of river that winds through our scenic capital region. Meander along at your pace and take in the city views from the Saint John River or venture into one of the smaller waterways. Rentals of bikes, single kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, and fishing kayaks available with prices ranging from $15-$20 per hour. Group rates available. Contact: Second Nature Outdoors tel: 506-460-2260 www.secondnatureoutdoors.com

Mactaquac Provincial Park

Just 30 minutes north west of Fredericton is a beautiful area called Mactaquac Country, situated on both sides of the Mactaquac headpond on the St. John River. With great swimming beaches and stunning fall colours, Mactaquac Provincial Park is New Brunswick’s largest recreation park at 525 hectares (1,200 acres) of open land and forest. Overlooking the magnificent headpond above the Mactaquac Dam on the Saint John River, the Park features 300 campground sites, a variety of camping services, campers’ store, minigolf, and a recreation centre with games, organized activities and special events. Mactaquac is popular for both water-based and landbased activities. It is home to an 18- hole championship golf course set in the spectacular rolling hills of the St. John River Valley. The park features a wonderful network of nature trails and free picnic sites. With two supervised beaches, power and sailboat marinas, swimming and boating are popular activities. Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage at Mactaquac Provincial Park An interpretive guided walk puts you in a beautiful, pristine nature reserve featuring the Park’s remarkable chain of beaver ponds. See the architectural marvels that are beaver dams and lodges, while the air is filled with dragonfly pirouettes and songs of red-winged blackbirds. The gentle wheelchair accessible trails allow folks of all ages and abilities to enjoy the experience. Arrange for a free guided tour from May to October and enjoy hands-on activities introducing wetland wonders nestled in our Acadian forest. Info: www.nbparks.ca; 506-363-4747 TreeGo Mactaquac, set in the treetops of Mactaquac Provincial Park This aerial adventure course offers a diverse and exciting experience within the comfort of knowing that you’re attached to continuous safety cables. TreeGo is a tree top adventure in a unique outdoor environment with self-managed courses for children (7-13 yr old), teens and adults which allow you to move through a series of surprises and progressively challenging tree-to-tree activities. With multiple activities in a course, you decide how far and how fast to exercise your agility, endurance and confidence. Info: www.treegomactaquac.com Group rates available.

Lakeway Houseboat Vacations in Mactaquac Provincial Park offers a unique vacation experience on the St. John River. Renting 6 fully appointed houseboats with a capacity to tour up to 22 people (sleeping capacity up to 14) Available on a weekly, 4 day midweek or 3 day weekend basis. Also available to book for a scenic river cruise and Lakeway can offer the services of an on-board captain. Bring your own beverages on board, use the on board BBQ or arrange catering for a meal. Cost: $180 /hr, $540 (3 hrs). Contact: lakewayhouseboats@gmail.com tel; 1-888-452-5392; www.lakewayhouseboats.com Rock the River Boat Adventures – for small groups Personalize your River experience just the way you want it! Day and night tours available and you can also be conveniently picked up at the Delta hotel waterfront, Carleton Park Boat Launch, and the Morrell Park Boat Launch. ° Capital City Waterfront Tour, 30-40 minutes (max 12 passengers) $20/adults, $15/child (under 12) ° Private Tour-$200/hour (if 2 hours or less), $150/hour (if 3 hours or more) ° Banana Boat- $10 per person (8 persons) Info: 506-292-5217 \ www.rocktheboat.ca

UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES IN FREDERICTON How about a hearty, traditional 19th century loyalist feast at the historic Kings Head Inn at Kings Landing Historical Settlement? Complete with costumed service, flickering candlelight and strolling minstrels and storytellers, the Kings Head Inn offers a warm 1855 atmosphere, delicious gourmet meals, a pint in the pub or perhaps a cup of old-fashioned tea and a mouthwatering dessert! The Inn is nestled in the heart of the Village, a restoration of life in New Brunswick in the 1800s with 70 historic buildings and 100 costumed residents, performing authentic trades and handicrafts. Fine Dining – Fine Art at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery? Imagine sitting down to a beautiful meal in full view of one of Atlantic Canada’s premier public art collections in the midcentury modern Beaverbrook Art Gallery? Works from the collection set the stage for an elegant and memorable feast your delegation will talk about forever. Include a guided tour to see Salvador Dalí’s towering 13’ X 10’ canvas masterpiece -“Santiago el Grande” or plan an art workshop or lecture.

Current list of all restaurants in Fredericton at this link: http://www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/tourism/fooddrink.asp There is something to please the palate of everyone in Fredericton’s restaurants. From independently owned cafes to popular franchises, food ranges from Asian to gourmet burgers, East Indian to gourmet delis, Lebanese, Caribbean, Canadian-fusion, hearty pub fare and, of course, plenty of seafood and lobster dinners

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Through our Downtown Fredericton Inc. merchants association, we are happy to provide (upon advance request) downtown dining coupons for convention groups. This card provides a 15% discount on about 20 participating restaurants in downtown Fredericton.

SHOPPING

Fredericton offers a wide range of shopping- from designer shops and boutiques, unique one-of-a-kind shops, antiques and a wide- range of local, hand crafted merchandise. From local markets to shopping malls and department stores. Most retailers in Fredericton feature year round Sunday shopping. UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES IN FREDERICTON If your group’s in town on a Saturdays be sure to stop at the FREDERICTON BOYCE FARMERS' MARKET (665 George Street). Fredericton's original market since 1951 is open every Saturday, 6 am to 1 pm with over 200 vendors. It was named one of the top 8 Farmers' Markets to visit in Canada (Harrowsmith Magazine). Farmers, artisans and craftspeople offer a tempting variety of handcrafts, jewelry, maple syrup, home baked goods, flowers, fresh meat, garden vegetables and more. Have a home cooked breakfast in the small café area or a snack from the many unique ethnic food vendors. www.boycefarmersmarket.com There is also a Cultural Market held every Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm at 28 Saunders Street in the Cultural Centre which features food from around the world, international crafts, and local delicacies. This small yet vibrant market brings different cultures from around the world under one roof. Fine Craft Shopping Fredericton is New Brunswick’s craft capital with the highest per capita number of professional craftspeople in Canada! Our potters, sculptors, painters, weavers, jewellers, ironworkers and fabric artists are among the finest anywhere, many graduates of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design- specializing in education in fine craft and design and the applied and visual arts. Make your Own hand-crafted Treasure with Edventures Fredericton This summer program provides an exceptional, hands-on learning opportunity from experienced instructors in an easygoing atmosphere. Just over 60 summer workshops varying from 1 day, 2 day weekend and week long. Workshop disciplines include: Fashion & Sewing, Jewellery & Metalwork, Photography & Digital Media, Pottery, Textiles, Visual Arts, Mixed Media & Design, Heritage & Traditional Craft , and Culinary. Discounted rates for travel trade and some flexibility in scheduling for groups. Info: 506-460-2233 Toll Free:888-850-1333 Email edventures@fredericton.ca www.Edventures.ca

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