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Visitor Services We speak Fredericton! VISITOR SERVICES
Fredericton’s three bilingually staffed Visitor Information Centres (VIC) are your complete information source for your stay in Fredericton. Brochures and details on local attractions, restaurant menus, accommodation bookings, and up-to-the minute tour and activity schedules are available. Complimentary Visitor Parking Passes – For the leisure traveler / visitor, free parking passes are available. Passes are valid at all municipal parking meters and surface parking lots. Out of province license plates valid for 3 days free parking, in province but out-of-town tourists (not business travelers) may receive a 1-day pass. License plate number required to receive a pass. Passes are available at City Hall VIC from May to October. From November to May passes are available at the Service Centre, (back entrance of City Hall, 397 Queen St.) and Fredericton Tourism office, 11 Carleton St. Limit 1 pass per year. RV Parking (FREE) – All RV’s are directed to the Upper Queen Street lot at the end of Queen St. Follow the RV parking signs on Queen St. past Westmorland St. Overnight parking is not allowed. RV parking is prohibited in the York St. Parking Lot behind City Hall. RV parks are listed in the accommodations section of this guide.
Visitor Information Centres Fredericton Tourism operates three Visitor Information Centres (VIC) from May to October at the following locations. For tourism information from November to May, drop by the Tourism office at 11 Carleton St., 506-460-2041 1-888-888-4768 facebook® twitter tourism@fredericton.ca, www.tourismfredericton.ca *Caution – Speaking with one of our knowledgeable staff could result in an extended vacation.
DATES OF OPERATION
April 30 - May 17 (Monday - Friday)
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CITY HALL 397 Queen St., 506-460-2129
IRVING BIG STOP Nevers Rd. Route 2, Exit 297 506-357-5937
KINGS LANDING VISITOR RECEPTION CENTRE 42 Prince William Road Route 2 Exit 253 Prince William, NB 506-460-2191
8:15am - 4:30pm
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May 18 - June 15 Daily
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June 16 - August 25 Daily
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August 26 - October 8 Daily
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October 9 - October 26 (Monday - Friday)
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Think Green! Fredericton Tourism is pleased to provide recycling receptacles for paper and refundable containers in the Historic Garrison District and at Lighthouse on The Green. Look for the black recycling units alongside our waste baskets in the downtown area. Throughout this guide you will see the Green Shops symbol, this indicates that participating businesses have implemented actionable items which simultaneously reduce their environmental impact, reduce their operating costs, and advance Fredericton’s movement towards being a more sustainable community.
HOW TO GET HERE
How to get to Fredericton Fredericton’s Central Location in New Brunswick makes it a perfect place to enjoy your entire stay in the province. The Fredericton International Airport is conveniently located only minutes (14 km) from downtown Fredericton and is serviced daily by Air Canada (Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto) with hundreds of flights monthly.
A Word About This Guide Une version française est disponible. This guide will provide you with detailed information on what to see and do in Fredericton. To complement this guide Fredericton Tourism also publishes a Summer Entertainment Guide. For additional information visit our website at www.tourismfredericton.ca or contact our staff at 1-888-888-4768. Printed in Canada on recycled paper using vegetable-based ink. Graphic Design by Cambridge Pen and Design. Please Note: All information is accurate at the time of printing: January 2012. On-line version available at www.TourismFredericton.ca
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MAYOR’S WELCOME
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n behalf of my Council colleagues and the citizens of Fredericton, I take pride in welcoming you to New Brunswick’s Capital City. Whether you are visiting friends or family, attending a convention, or touring our scenic countryside, I am sure you will appreciate our many historical attractions, fine craft and cultural exhibits, and special Maritime hospitality. I encourage you to drop by the Visitor Information Centre at City Hall for a guided tour of Council Chambers, where you will find “The History of Fredericton” articulated in a series of colourful, uniquely woven tapestries. Our tourism staff will be most pleased to provide you with additional information to help you get the most from your visit. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable stay in Fredericton, and a safe return home.
Brad Woodside Mayor
Fredericton’s History
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Our City of Stately Elms owes its life to the mighty St. John River. The earliest travellers on the great river were the Maliseet and Mi’kmaq who hunted, fished, and grew crops along their
Off and on for over 100 years, the French and English fought for ownership of Nova Scotia, which included the area known today as the City of Fredericton. In 1732 the French Acadians fled British forces and travelled to the area where Government House stands today. They called their community St. Anne’s Point. By 1758 the British re-gained ownership of Nova Scotia and expelled the Acadians from St. Anne’s. Although the English swept through the area and chased out most of the French, they could not successfully settle St. Anne’s Point until 1768, as they encountered resistance from the Natives. In 1783, United Empire Loyalists settled in St. Anne’s Point after the American Revolution. This year is regarded as the founding of the City of Fredericton. About 2,000 Loyalists settled in the area, including several army regiments. Surrounded by deep snow, bitter cold, canvas tents and a scarcity of supplies, many perished. Surviving Loyalists petitioned Governor Parr in Halifax to make the area north of the Bay of Fundy a separate province. In the following year, New Brunswick became a separate colony from Nova Scotia and St. Anne’s Point became the provincial capital. The founding of King’s College in 1785 coincided with the renaming of the settlement to “Frederick’s Town”, in honour of the second son of King George III of the United Kingdom. From this name came the present “Fredericton”. The British Government was quick to approve the capital town and Fredericton became home to several military regiments. The Infantry School
Corps (later the Royal Canadian Regiment) was born here in December, 1883. The Historic Garrison District downtown is a tribute to the army’s importance to early Fredericton. In 1845, although the population was not technically large enough, Queen Victoria named Fredericton a Cathedral City and a crew went to work on the Cathedral, the spire of which still dominates the Fredericton skyline. This allowed Fredericton to achieve city status and the City was officially incorporated by the provincial legislature on March 30, 1848. Meanwhile, Fredericton’s first inhabitants were established in a permanent Maliseet settlement now known as the St. Mary’s Reserve on the north side of the St. John River in 1847. Early Fredericton businesses included mills, a canoe factory, tanneries, carriage and wagon manufacturers, breweries and broom factories. In the 20th century, the city’s industries gave way to universities, reinforcing Fredericton’s education and cultural centric feel. In 1945, Gibson (presently Devon) was amalgamated into the city. In 1973, the city celebrated their 125th anniversary of incorporation; Fredericton amalgamated a number of surrounding communities, doubling its area and population. The people and the events that changed Fredericton from a settlement in the wilderness into the educational and administrative centre of New Brunswick have also shaped a unique cultural landscape. Along our tree-lined streets dwell gifted artists and artisans as well as brilliant scientists and engineers. They keep Fredericton the vibrant community it is.
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Tours & Experiences TOURS & EXPERIENCES
Need some ideas on how to experience Atlantic Canada’s Riverfront Capital? The following pages are packed with suggestions. Pick one that suits you best or do them all! Get ready to explore Fredericton.
CULTURE & HERITAGE Guided Heritage Walking Tours FREE Costumed guides entertain you with local history and folklore on a free walking tour of downtown Fredericton’s historic sites. See the Historic Garrison District, the Old Public Burial Ground, the Provincial Legislative Building, and former homes of some famous Frederictonians. Three different tours are offered: the River Route at 10am, the Capital City Circuit at 2:30pm and the Garrison Gait at 5pm. Tours are offered daily from City Hall, Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day (September 3) Tours are offered once daily in June and from Labour Day (September 3) until Thanksgiving (October 8) at 4pm. Large groups and special tours year-round may be arranged for a fee by calling the Calithumpians at 506-457-1975; www.calithumpians.com
Canoe & Kayak Tours Small Craft Aquatic Centre Located along the walking trail at the west end of the downtown just a few steps from the St. John River. June to September. Weekdays from 8am-8pm; weekends 12-6pm. 506-460-2260; www.partnersforyouth.ca facebook ®
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NATURE Pontoon Boat Ride Experience the power of nature on our 1.5hr evening boat ride touring the scenic St. John River. Evening tours pre-arranged daily from Hartt Island RV Resort, located 9 km upriver from downtown Fredericton. 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com
Aerial Tours • Air charters. Tours for 3 passengers. Capital Airways, 506-446-3588. • 15 minute helicopter tour of the city for up to 4 passengers. Minimum $400, dependant on aircraft availability. Canadian Helicopter, 506-446-6920.
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An interpretive guided walk puts you in a beautiful, pristine nature reserve featuring Mactaquac Provincial Park’s remarkable chain of beaver ponds. Join in hands-on activities introducing wetland wonders nestled in our Acadian forest. The gentle wheelchair accessible trails allow folks of all ages and abilities to enjoy the experience. Wednesdays 11am -12:30pm; May to October. Tour begins at the Mactaquac Park Administration building (1256 Route 105 ) Provided as a free public service by New Brunswick Tourism and Parks. 506-363-4747; www.nbparks.ca
edVentures Fredericton Choose from a diverse program of workshops in 11 categories including jewellery making, textiles, photography, painting, music, pottery, heritage programming and so much more. Over 120 workshops are delivered by experts, with small class sizes and personalized attention. Workshops are week long, weekend, or 1 day, offered from July 9-August 17, 2012. 1-888-850-1333; www.edVentures.ca facebook twitter ®
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Domes, Bones, Eagles & Osprey!
A Day in a Soldier’s Life
Hop on a bike and explore Fredericton’s riverside trails! With your experienced guide, cycle through a rich tapestry of natural beauty and historic landmarks. Discover a loyalist cemetery, grand Victorian architecture; hear our stories… look out for soaring eagles! • Wednesday to Sunday, 10am and 2:30pm • June 13 to September 2 • 1.5 to 2 hours long • Starting from $8 plus tax
This 1 hour historical experience is geared towards children 4 to 12 years of age. Each child dresses in the red tunic of the British regiment and is provided with a guided tour of the Guard House, military office and cell block. Each child receives a souvenir photo. • Daily, except Wednesday & Sunday. French at 11:15am and English at 1:15pm • July 2 to September 1 • $8 per child, plus tax
River Trails Rentals & Tours Regent Street Wharf, Downtown 506-476-RENT (476-7368)/1-888-888-4768 www.LighthouseOnTheGreen.ca
Fredericton Tourism Historic Garrison District, corner of Queen and Carleton Sts., Downtown 506-460-2837 /1-888-888-4768 www.HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca
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Haunted Hikes
Deep Blues Experience @ Harvest
Come explore the ghouls and goblins of old Fredericton on a lantern-lit hike through time. Often imitated but never duplicated, the hikes are a unique take on the traditional ghost walk. On this after dark walking tour of our historic haunts, you’ll encounter phantom thespians and a few chilling surprises. The hike is suitable for the whole family and promises spine-tingling frights and rib-tickling laughs. Off season & special tours can be arranged for groups. • Monday to Saturday, 9:15pm • July 2 to September 1 • 1.5 hours (2.5 km walking tour) • $14/adult; $9 /child
Experience Eastern Canada’s best International festival experience, the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. This world class event takes place over 6 days, with 23 stages, 350 artists and 125 performances. You will receive an all access pass, a volunteer festival guide, a meal with headline artist, workshop and educational opportunities and even a few special backstage “moments”. • Thursday to Saturday, September 13 to 15 • $300
Calithumpians 796-A Queen St., Downtown. 506-457-1975 www.calithumpians.com
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Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival 1-888-NBBLUES (1-888-622-5837) www.harvestjazzandblues.com ®
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SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Self Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Fredericton This five-block area is one of the city’s most historic and attractive areas, and features 26 attractions and points of interest. Guided tours are offered daily from City Hall throughout the summer at 10am, 2:30pm and 5pm. 1-hour audio tours of the city are available for download. Visit www.heritagefredericton.org or visit the Fredericton Public Library for a handheld device. 1
City Hall (Visitor Information Centre) 2 Justice Building, including “School Days” Museum 3 NB College of Craft and Design & Gallery 4 Soldiers’ Barracks / Barracks Square 5 Guard House 6 Fredericton Tourism Administration Office (Formally Militia Arms Store) 7 Fredericton Public Library 8 NB Sports Hall of Fame 9 Fredericton Region Museum 10 Officers’ Square 11 Lighthouse on The Green 11A River Trails Rentals & Tours 12 The Green 13 Fredericton Convention Centre
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The Playhouse Legislative Assembly Beaverbrook Art Gallery Gallery 78 / Crocket House/ Calithumpians Waterloo Row, including Cenotaph, Trans Canada Trail Pavilion, Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, Historic Architecture, and Loyalist Cemetery Christ Church Cathedral Science East Science Centre at the Old York County Gaol (Jail) Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market St. Dunstan’s Church Old Public Burial Ground Wilmot United Church Brunswick Street Baptist Church St-Anne’s Chapel of Ease
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City Hall, Clockworks & Bicentennial Tapestries
modern facility for civic administration in a building that retained the integrity and character that is so much a part of the city’s history. Open daily Mid-May through the end of October. Scheduled tours: English tours daily at 9:30am and 3:30pm; French tours daily at 9am and 3pm. By appointment for remainder of the year. Special events take place from time to time in the council chambers, which may result in public tours being cancelled. Groups are asked to book ahead. 506-460-2129; www.tourismfredericton.ca
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The fountain in front of City Hall was constructed in 1885. Freddie, “the little nude dude” as he is affectionately called, sits on top of the fountain. Look for the original Freddie, older than the Statue of Liberty, in City Hall. With the growing city, City Hall became crowded and plans were made for an addition. Architects carefully designed the addition to make it as compatible as possible with the original City Hall. Construction began in September 1975 and it was completed the summer of 1977. Now Fredericton had a
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ocated at the corner of Queen and York Sts., Fredericton’s City Hall is the oldest City Hall still in use in the Maritime Provinces. Visitors to the building can tour the Council Chamber to view the restored clockworks and a series of tapestries which are on permanent display. (See below for tour times). Produced in 1985 to honour Fredericton’s 200th birthday as Capital, two local artists - Mrs. Gertrude Duffie and Dr. Ivan H. Crowell created 27 colourful tapestries depicting Fredericton’s history based on Dr. W. Austin Squires’ book "The Last 200 Years". The City Hall Gallery on the main floor offers frequently changing exhibitions of local art, and is open Monday-Friday, 8:15am4:30pm. A Visitor Information Centre operates from mid-May to the end of October in the front lobby. About the building The old City Hall, which once included the city office, council chamber, magistrate’s office, jail, farmers’ market and opera house, was erected in Phoenix Square in 1876. The tower clock, its eight-foot dials, copper hands and reliable chimes have been keeping downtown businesses and customers on time ever since.
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s you walk down Queen St., from City Hall, the Justice Building is on your left at the corner of York St. Although there are no tours of the Justice Building itself, the annex to the building contains the ‘School Days’ Museum.
et back behind a wrought iron and stone fence, the Historic Garrison District originally consisted of the twoblock area bounded by Queen, York, Campbell, and Regent Sts. British troops were garrisoned here from 1784 until ‘School Days’ Museum 1869. This museum contains a collection of artifacts, archival The first buildings on this site material, books and furniture were made of wood and later used in the public schools, replaced by stone structures. teacher training, and The Historic Garrison District was declared a National Historic Department of Education in New Brunswick, dating as far Site in 1964, and in 1965 was back as the mid-19th century. designated a protected Featuring free re-enactments, Provincial Historic Site. Visitors will find a variety of attractions Wednesdays at 1:30pm throughout the summer. and activities in the Historic Garrison District including the Open mid-June to late-August, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, Changing of the Guard, tours, Saturday 1pm-4pm. Septemconcerts, artisans at work, gift ber to June, by appointment. shops, and live theatre. www.HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca
Free admission. 506-459-3738; http://museum.nbta.ca
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BARRACKS SQUARE About the building In 1827, a 34 x 37 foot Military Hospital with four six-bed wards was constructed in stone on the site now partly occupied by the Justice Building. In 1875, the hospital and accessory building were removed to permit construction of the Provincial Normal School. That building was destroyed by fire in 1929, but was rebuilt on the same site. The original annex and front entrance pillars survived the fire and can still be seen today. The annex later housed the Model School which was an integral part of teacher training. The building served as part of Fredericton High School from 1965 to 1970. It was remodeled to house law courts and reopened as the Justice Building in 1975.
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ext to the Justice Building, located on Queen St. in the Historic Garrison District is the campus of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD). A designated centre of creative and artistic
excellence, NBCCD is unique in Canada with its focus on craft and design programming. Award winning faculty, students and graduates contribute significantly to the high quality of artistic practice and creative innovation in New Brunswick and throughout Atlantic Canada. Campus studios are also home to culture and craft workshops delivered as part of the edVentures Fredericton summer program (www.edventures.ca). An exciting campus renewal initiative has already generated new evening classes, postgraduate program international partnerships – and an expansion into the historic Soldiers’ Barracks. Throughout the year the NBCCD Gallery showcases a diverse range of artwork from students, faculty and alumni. Open to the public year-round, Monday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm, and by appointment. 506-453-2305; www.nbccd.ca facebook twitter ®
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o find the 1828 Guard House, turn left on Carleton St. The restored Orderly Room in the Guard House, with its nominal rolls and leave passes, looks much as it did in 1829 when it was first occupied by the 1st Battalion of the Rifle Brigade. A disastrous fire destroyed the original Guard House, cells and 9 other buildings.
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little further down on Queen St., the old Soldiers’ Barracks sits almost on the corner of Carleton St., with its back to Queen St. The Soldiers’ Barracks is an 1827, three and a half storey stone structure built by the British Army to accommodate more than 200 British soldiers. Life was crowded - 19 soldiers to a room. They slept on iron beds, while wooden pegs and shelves held their belongings. A table and wooden benches were the only other furniture. The 22nd Cheshire Regiment was stationed here from 1866 to 1869 and all ranks say they looked back on Fredericton as an ideal station. A bronze plaque honours the 104th Regiment. Remarkably, as reinforcements for the war of 1812, six of its companies made a 1,128 km, 52-day march to Quebec and then to Kingston, Ontario, between February and April of 1813, with no loss of men. Look for special events taking place throughout the year to
commemorate the 200th anniversary of this historic march. Don’t set your watch by the sundial outside the east wall of the Soldiers’ Barracks. Although it is a faithful reconstruction of the original sundial which told the time to the citizens of Fredericton in the 19th and early 20th centuries and accurately displays local apparent solar time (LAST), this differs by up to 16 minutes from local mean solar time (LMST). The lower level of the Barracks houses several craft shops, where the artisans create and sell their wares. English and French tours available from interpreters at the adjacent Guard House in July & August. Hours vary. 506-460-2129. The Barracks Fine Craft Shops located on the lower level of the building are open daily June to September. 506-460-2837
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The Guard Room was home to the 12-man Main Guard. A private soldier in an infantry regiment of 1828-1869 could expect to be detailed for either Night Guard or Day Guard at least twice a month. When not pacing his beat, he was permitted to rest by reclining in his full kit on a Guard Bed of hard planks, covered with a thin straw pallaise (mattress). The Guard Room looks as it did in 1866, when the 15th Regiment used the muskets, uniforms and equipment on display. The cell block originally contained seven cells windowless stone and brick cubicles with an air-hole of about 10 inches diameter in the outer wall. In 1847, the cell block was modified to contain five enlarged cells, barred windows and an escape-proof ventilation system. The cell block reveals conditions as they were in 1848. English and French tours available July & August. Hours vary. Free Summer Concerts every Wednesday at 12pm and Guard House Theatre daily at 4:30pm July & August. 506-460-2129
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ext to the Guard House, on Carleton St., is what used to be the Militia Arms Store. It is presently the Administration Office for Fredericton Tourism. This is the only remaining wooden structure of the original four to be found in the Historic Garrison District. It was built in 1832 to house military weapons and ammunition for the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. In 1882, a rear addition renovated the building for use as a Military Hospital. It has also been used as a liquor warehouse, temperance hall, and caretaker’s residence for the adjacent armouries.
Tours are unavailable. Visitor Information Centre year round, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. 506-460-2041; 1-888-888-4768. A public washroom is located at the back of this building and is open daily June to September. As you cross the street to the library, you will notice the riverfront pedway. The walkway, also accessible by bicycle or wheelchair, links downtown Fredericton and the Historic Garrison District with the riverfront and trails, commonly known as The Green.
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his busy library, located in the heart of downtown, caters to visitors by offering free Internet access, friendly and knowledgeable reference services, a reading area overlooking the St. John River, a welcoming children’s department, rotating art exhibits and ongoing programs and events for adults and children. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am5pm, Wednesday & Friday 10am-9pm. Closed on Saturdays from June 23 until September 8. 506-460-2800; www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
and GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT, testing your skills in the 5-in-1 interactive virtual sports system – one of a kind in NB! Be inspired as you WALK THROUGH SPORTS HISTORY and enjoy our permanent exhibits and hallways, or Honour a Legend in our shrine area. About the building The building is an example of the 19th century influence of Second Empire style, and historically, located within the original British Military Compound. It was originally built as the Post Office and Customs House, and opened in 1881. Since 1976, it has been home to the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. Groups welcome, tours and special activities year round. Hours vary by season, please call ahead. Admission: $3/adult, $2/students, $8/family. 506-453-3747; www.NBsportshalloffame.nb.ca facebook ®
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ocated at the corner of Queen and Carleton Sts., in the heart of the Historic Garrison District, the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame is Where Legends Live! Come in and experience the latest in interactive technology within the walls of splendid 19th century architecture. A fun experience for all ages, make it a family destination
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ontinue along Queen St. to the Fredericton Region Museum. Inside the one-time Officers’ Quarters the history of the City of Fredericton and surrounding area is interpreted in an engaging manner in several exhibition spaces on two floors of the building. Exhibitions on the Aboriginal,
Acadian and Loyalist inhabitants of the area are featured. The museum is also home to the world famous 42-pound legend, The Coleman Frog. About the building The Officers’ Quarters building, with its stone arches, iron handrails and staircase (typical of the Colonial Period) faces the old Parade Square. It originally served as the quarters for the British Officers stationed in Fredericton. The original structure (circa 1786) was made of wood but it was gradually rebuilt with stone. The current structure was completed in 1853. In 1883, Fredericton was honoured to be chosen for the establishment of the first permanent and oldest Canadian military unit, the Royal Canadian Regiment. July to August, daily 10am-5pm. April to June & September to November, Tuesday to Saturday 1-4pm. November to April by appointment or by chance. Office staff available yearround, weekdays from 9am-5pm. Group Tours (French and English) can be arranged in advance. Admission: $2/students, $5/adults, $10/family. Children under 6 free. 506-455-6041; www.frederictonregionmuseum.com facebook twitter ®
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irectly in front of the museum sits Officers’ Square, one of the city’s most beautiful and historic areas. It was a centre of military activity when Fredericton was garrisoned by the British Army from 1785 to 1869, and by the Canadian Army from 1883 to 1914. During July and August, it is the site for outdoor summer concerts, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, daily outdoor theatre, and a variety of festivals and events throughout the year. Garrison Festival and Event Centre The event centre is home to our ceremonial guard and contains public washrooms. In the winter, it serves as a public change area for the Officers’ Square skating rink. For information on programming in Officers’ Square contact 506-460-2129 or visit www.tourismfredericton.ca
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buildings on the UNB campus stand as a testament to him and his family. Beaverbrook’s Canadian correspondence and many of the books from his personal collection can be found in the Harriet Irving Library.
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E Lord Beaverbrook Statue A bronze statue of Lord Beaverbrook, New Brunswick’s great benefactor, is at the centre of Officers’ Square. Unveiled on August 28, 1957, it was erected through the generous contributions of the children of the province.
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The Beaverbrook Legacy Lord Beaverbrook (1879-1964) born William Maxwell Aitken in Maple, Ontario, was raised in Newcastle, (now Miramichi) New Brunswick. In 1910, he went to England and allied himself with Andrew Bonar Law, the only Canadian who ever became Prime Minister of Great Britain. In 1916, Maxwell Aitken received the title of Lord Beaverbrook, complete with a coat of arms designed by Rudyard Kipling. Beaverbrook served Britain most notably as Minister of Aircraft Production during World War II. In addition to various political appointments, he built a publishing empire based on the Daily Express newspaper. He is best remembered in New Brunswick for his many gifts to the province and to the University of New Brunswick (UNB). In 1954, in recognition of his importance to the province, the provincial Legislature declared him “a native son of New Brunswick”. His legacy to Fredericton includes the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, The Playhouse and the Lady Beaverbrook Rink. The Lady Beaverbrook Residence, the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium, and many other
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redericton’s downtown lighthouse, on the banks of the St. John River, is fun for the whole family! Find yummy treats or lunch items, Fredericton souvenirs, visitor information, bicycle or in-line skate rentals and tickets for local adventures and special events. The St. John River Play & Learn exhibit has something for everyone. Enjoy free Friday evening and Sunday afternoon concerts on the lower deck or join a yoga class on Wednesday evenings during July and August.
xperience over 85 km of magnificent trails! You’ll find an assortment of quality adult, youth and child-sized bicycles, cabooses and in-line skates. We also have a tandem bicycle for adventurous twosomes! Your rental includes a helmet. Bike locks available for a nominal fee. Lighthouse on The Green staff, located next door, will assist you with all of your needs. Guided Bike tours about 11/2 hours long, are offered at 10am & 2:30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Bike Rentals $7/hour or $25/day, plus tax. In-line Skate Rentals $6/hour or $20/day. Guided Bike Tours start at $8 and include a free bottle of water. Credit card required to secure your rental.
Open daily, June – mid-Sept, hours vary. 506-476-RENT (7368).
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Admission to the ground level is FREE. A modest admission fee is charged to explore the Play & “The Green” Learn exhibit on the upper he Green is a 5 km riverfront levels. Tickets for A Day in a pathway system stretching Soldiers Life, Haunted Hikes or along the St. John River in the River Trails Rentals & Tours heart of downtown. It is linked available at this location. with over 85 km of trails Open daily, June - mid Sept, throughout the city.
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hours vary. 506-460-2939; www.LighthouseOnTheGreen.ca Public Washrooms. Parking is available in two nearby parking lots off Queen St.
Riverfront Walkway As beautiful and tranquil as a park, the riverfront walkway stretches along The Green.
internet access, a high-tech HD video conference room, bilingual services, media room and programmable signage, the FCC is a meeting planners dream! Opened in January 2011 and constructed to achieve LEED Silver Certification, a variety of Green Meeting options are available to meeting and event planners. The FCC is the ideal venue for meetings, conferences, cultural activities, as well as local community events. 506-460-2770 www.frederictonconventions.ca
The next section, from the Lighthouse to Morell Park at the lower end of Waterloo Row, is the original “Green”. The final segment, stretching from Morell Park, past the Loyalist Cemetery to the Princess Margaret Bridge, is known as the Salamanca Trail. Regent Street Wharf The Regent Street Wharf offers a variety of services to visitors arriving in the capital by boat. These services include a visitor dock with secure access, dumping station, electrical hook-ups to 30 Amps, and water. A Port Warden is on duty daily during June, July & August, and on weekends in May & September. For information on the wharf, contact Capital City Boat Club at info@capitalcityboatclub.com
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he Playhouse is Fredericton’s performance venue. The 709-soft-seat theatre is the place to catch live performances by regional, national, and international musicians, dance companies and theater companies. The Playhouse was given to the people of New Brunswick in 1964 by publishing baron Lord Beaverbrook (see page 26). The award-winning venue is a favourite stop for national touring artists and also serves as a venue for local professional and amateur productions.
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From The Playhouse, cross St. John St. and continue down Queen St. On your right is the majestic Provincial Legislative Assembly Building.
he Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) is a newly constructed state of the art facility. With 35,000 square feet of meeting and function space, complimentary wireless
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Beginning at the Delta Hotel, it stretches to the Princess Margaret Bridge, and boasts a spectacular view. The pathway is divided into four sections. The first stretches from the Delta Hotel to Smythe St., through the area originally settled as St. Anne’s Point. The section from Smythe St. to Lighthouse on The Green was named Limpert Lane in October 1997, in honour of Fredericton Olympic Silver Medalist, Marianne Limpert. A pedway connects downtown Fredericton and the Historic Garrison District to the pathway at the old Carleton St. Bridge piers.
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erving as the seat of government in New Brunswick since 1882, the present day building replaced the old Province Hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1880. The main entrance opens into a vestibule and hallway hung with portraits of former Lieutenant Governors. Beyond is a large self-supporting spiral staircase. The Chamber reflects the taste of the late Victorians. The wallpaper is Japanesque; the oriental-style carpet, commissioned in England, is in traditional green; and the chandeliers are made of brass with crystal prisms. Next to the Legislature is a modest stone building, the ground floor of which was built in 1816 as an office for the Provincial Secretary. The upper floors were added in 1869. It is the oldest surviving public building in Fredericton and houses offices relating to the Legislative Assembly. When the Legislature is not in session, you may visit the Assembly Chamber and take photographs. When the Legislature is in session, you may sit in the public gallery and watch the proceedings. LateJune to late-August: Free guided tours Monday-Friday (closed holidays), 9am-4:30pm (last tour at 4pm). September to late-June, Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Group tours can be arranged. 506-453-2527; www.gnb.ca/legis/index.asp
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16 The Beaverbrook Art Gallery “It may be that I am recalled chiefly as the builder and founder of an art gallery. The labour of my age may prove more lasting than the strident achievements of youth or the aggressive toil of middle life … The eyes of youth, falling upon these walls, may draw from them an impulse to create and emulate.” - Lord Beaverbrook
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he quote is an excerpt from Lord Beaverbrook’s address at the official opening of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery on September 16, 1959. As the provincial art gallery of New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery is dedicated to acquiring, exhibiting and interpreting the best in Canadian and international art. Some of the gallery favourites include works by Mary Pratt, Alex Colville, Fred Ross, James Wilson Morrice, Cornelius Krieghoff and of course the works of Salvador Dali. Make 2012 your year to visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery - check the Gallery website or local media for special exhibitions and events. The Gallery and Gallery Shop are open year-round. The Gallery offers educational art programs for adults and children.
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Confirmed exhibitions for 2012 include: Henry VIII, Act V, Scene IV, The Christening of Princess Elizabeth, C. 1787, January 22 – June 10; Ambiguous Geographies – Unearthing the Work of Tony Urquhart, January 22 – April 8; Just ‘Feel Round’ The Form – A Collection of Figure Drawings 1800-1950, January 22 – April 8; Goop, Guck and Globs – The Materiality of Paint, January 22 – April 8; Grudge Match – Graeme Patterson, January 22 – April 8; Surf and Turf – Atlantic Seascapes and Landscapes from the Permanent Collection, January 22 – April 8; Hot Pop Soup – Neo-Pop Trends in Contemporary New Brunswick Art, April 22 – June 10; Remember the Rage - Portraits of Lord Beaverbrook, April 22 – June 10; Collecting Photography, Collecting The World, April 22 – June 10; Jaret Belliveau: Dominion Street,
Monday to Saturday 9am5:30pm from May-October; closed on Mondays from October-May. Thursdays 9am-9pm; Sundays and Holidays 125:30pm. Closed Christmas Day. New Year’s Levee 12-2pm. Admission: $8/adult; $6/seniors; $3/students; $18/family (two adults and two children under 18). Thursdays after 5:30pm “Pay as you Wish”. Group tour rates available. 506-458-2028; www.beaverbrookartgallery.org facebook twitter ®
Move down Queen St. from The Beaverbrook Art Gallery to Gallery 78 and you’ll meet Robbie Burns. A statue of this famous Scottish poet was erected in 1906 by the Fredericton Society of St. Andrews, in co-operation with other Scottish societies in the province. Dunn Fountain Nearby is a marble fountain imported from the gardens of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire, England. It was placed on The Green by Lord Beaverbrook in memory of his friend Sir James Dunn, also originally from New Brunswick.
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Fredericton’s historic downtown, overlooking The Green and the St. John River, steps away from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral. Established in 1976, Gallery 78 is the oldest private art gallery in New Brunswick, representing both established and emerging artists, focusing on Atlantic Canada, with emphasis on the art of New Brunswick. The gallery presents major solo and group exhibitions throughout the year and artist David McKay maintains his studio within the gallery. The gallery space is available to rent for functions Gallery 78 is a member of the Art Dealers Association of Canada. Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 1-4pm. Group tours and individual appointments outside regular gallery hours can be arranged in advance. Services are available in English, French and German. 506-4545192; www.gallery78.com facebook twitter ®
About the building Built in 1900, the three-storey wood frame house is predominately Queen Anne Revival. The 19th century saw Fredericton house designs incorporating a blend of popular structural modes in a “picturesque eclectic” style. The Crocket house embodies these with its circular tower, bay windows and ornate interior appointments. It has been called Crocket House since the 1930’s when the Dr. William Crocket family resided there. In 1989, it was renovated for use as the gallery. The Coach House is the home of the Calithumpians and the starting point of the Haunted Hikes. Haunted Hikes take place July 2 to September 1, $14/adult & $9/child. 506-457-1975; www.calithumpians.com facebook ®
You may now continue along Waterloo Row for a short side trip or go directly to #19, Christ Church Cathedral.
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April 22 – June 10. For more information on these exhibitions and the ones taking place the remainder of the year, please visit our Calendar of Events or the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s website.
Cenotaph Across from Gallery 78, is the Fredericton Cenotaph dedicated on November 11, 1923. The cenotaph provides a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by local residents during various wars and conflicts. Trans Canada Trail Pavilion Officially opened on August 4, 1997, the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion is one of several such pavilions across Canada located along the Trans Canada Trail. Inside the pavilion are maps of the trails in the Fredericton area and the names of individuals who have made donations to help build the trail.
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge Adjacent to the pavilion is an old CN Railway bridge, which has been transformed into a trail bridge connecting the north and south sides of Fredericton. The bridge is part of the Trans Canada Trail network / NB Trail system and is 1,905 feet (0.6km) long. Historic Architecture Walking down Waterloo Row, visitors will discover a number of stately private homes. For history and architecture buffs, the Fredericton Heritage Trust produces the book “Building
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Capital” containing detailed information about homes in this area. This book can be purchased at Westminster Books on King St., Botinicals on Queen St., and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. No tours are available of these homes. Loyalist Cemetery Walk along The Green toward the river past the ball diamond and follow the gravel lane to the right into a secluded area that is the Loyalist Cemetery. A few stones remain to mark where the first Loyalists are buried. They died in impoverished shelters on the nearby flats during the harsh winter of 1783-84. If you have taken this short side trip along Waterloo Row, simply retrace your steps back to downtown Fredericton, and continue your self-guided walking tour with Attraction #19 - Christ Church Cathedral.
of woodworking and stained glass art that add depth and character to this awesome structure. Although not on public display, the Cathedral also contains the letters patent of Queen Victoria, appointing the Rev. John Medley as Bishop of Fredericton, and constituting the Town of Fredericton to be a city. It also possesses a Royal Bible, which was presented by Albert, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). Free Guided Tours. July 1 to August 31, Monday to Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 1:30-4pm. Ask us about Fall Tours. During the remainder of year visitors are welcome to visit the Cathedral on their own from Monday to Friday; 9am-4pm 506-450-8500; www.christchurchcathedral.com
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ust up Church St. from Gallery 78 / Crocket House and Coach House is Christ Church Cathedral, considered to be the first Cathedral in North America (1845 - 1853) to adhere to the exacting standards of the mid-19th century Gothic Revival in church architecture. Modeled after the medieval parish church of St. Mary’s at Snettisham, England, built according to the express wishes of Bishop John Medley, and designed by Frank Wills and William Butterfield, the Cathedral was declared a National Historic Site in 1983.
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The cathedral cornerstone was laid in 1845, construction was complete by 1853, and it was consecrated that year by Bishop John Medley, first Bishop of Fredericton under whose auspices it was built. His exquisite cenotaph is at the east end of the cathedral, surrounded by the many fine examples
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June 1 to August 31, Monday-Saturday 10am5pm, Sunday 12-4pm. September 1 to May 31, Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday closed. Admission: $5 child/student, $7/senior, $8/adult, $22/family of 4 (each additional child $3) 506-457-2340; www.scienceeast.nb.ca facebook twitter ®
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he Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market sits in the Gaol’s (Jail’s) back yard. The building fronts on George St., and the grounds stretch to Regent St. Open every Saturday morning, the market is the liveliest, most colourful spot in town! The Fredericton Farmers Market was named one of the ten best Farmers Markets in Canada (Canadian Geographic Traveller – May, 2009). The Market is a cornucopia of meats, vegetables, baked goods, maple products and ethnic foods; a treasure-trove of art, crafts jewellery and flowers. The Market pre-dates the city’s founding. In 1785, residents petitioned the governor to create a townsite - a prerequisite for holding a market. The Market building was constructed in 1951. A bequest of $40,000 from the estate of Walter W. Boyce, a prominent local businessman, got the project off the ground. The York County Council paid the rest of the construction costs. The Market houses 217 stalls. Saturdays only; 6am-1pm. 506-451-1815; www.frederictonfarmersmarket.ca facebook twitter ®
Downtown Fredericton Artist Market Featuring work from artisans both emerging and established in a wide variety of media, the Downtown Artist Market offers a unique urban experience. Weekly artisan demonstrations offer a peek behind the curtain of handmade craft, and a new musician entertains each week!
The building, erected in the mid -1840’s, was replaced in 1965 by the present modern structure. Two chapels honour The Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Mary, the Mother of Perpetual Help; its 14 stations of the cross are hand carved in linden wood. Bishop Dollard’s Episcopal chair occupies a place of honour at St. Dunstan’s, and a moving painting of “The Crucifixion”, a consecration gift to Bishop Dollard from his friends in Quebec, still hangs there too.
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The British government made a donation to the church with the understanding that British soldiers stationed in Fredericton were to have seats in the church free of charge.
Visitors are welcome to visit the church on their own. The church is open daily. 506-444-6001; www.stdunstansparish.ca
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From Wilmot Church, walk down King St. and turn left onto York St. Walk one block to Brunswick Street Baptist Church on the corner of Brunswick and York Sts.
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group of Loyalist formed the Fredericton Methodist Society in 1791. The congregation outgrew one chapel, lost another by fire, and built the church that stands today in 1852. It is one of the oldest buildings in regular use in the city, and the last of the great wooden churches, which dominated the skyline of 19th century Fredericton. From 1852 to 1974, a unique wooden hand carved by Edward Charters topped the tallest spire in Fredericton. The hand is displayed in the sanctuary. In 1925, the Fredericton Methodist Church entered the United Church of Canada and adopted the name ‘Wilmot’ in honour of its leading layman, Lemuel Allan Wilmot, who was born in Fredericton and named the Lieutenant Governor of NB. Among the church’s stained glass windows is one by the William Morris Studio installed in 1913, and in recent years re-identified by researchers and deemed to be a valuable find in Canada. Wilmot’s pipe organ is opus 2049 of Casavant Frères, dedicated in 1951, and restored in 20002001.
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his congregation is descended from the 13 members who organized the first Baptist Church in the area on January 1, 1814. By 1840, the congregation had grown large enough to need a new church. That wooden structure built on this site and dedicated in 1840, was destroyed by fire in 1882. That same year, the congregation laid the cornerstone of the fine NeoGothic church that stands today. Built of purple-blue freestone quarried in New Brunswick, it boasts a 60-foot tower with a spire that extends a further eight feet and a beautiful tracery window over the main entrance. The Gothic decoration of the semicircular sanctuary and balcony is bathed in the glow of several stained-glass windows. Self Guided Tours MondayFriday, 9am-4:30pm. No guided tours are available. 506-458-8348; www.bsbc.nb.ca
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hen Bishop John Medley came from England in 1845, he brought architect Frank Wills with him. He set this young man to work to design a church that would, in the Bishop’s words, “provide a place of worship with free seats for the poor and coloured people of the parish who lived on the outskirts of Fredericton”. Consecrated on March 18, 1847, St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease became Canada’s first free church. Tours are available June to August; Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm and 1:30-5pm. 506-451-0630; www.parishchurch.ca
About the building Bishop Medley believed that Gothic architecture and Christianity were inseparable, and that the chapel’s pointedarch design and stonework were synonymous with morality. The sandstone on the
The Lych-gate The low stone wall that surrounds the chapel is interrupted by a lych-gate. The word “lych” comes from an old English word meaning “corpse”. These roofed structures, which date back to sixteenth-century England, were designed to protect the coffin from inclement weather during funeral services. This particular gate is believed to be one of only a few such gates remaining in North America. Follow York St. toward the river, cross Queen St. and you’re back where you started your walking tour at City Hall. But don’t leave town yet! The following pages of this book are filled with more historic, educational and recreational points of interest in Fredericton.
Fredericton South Driving Tour As you leave downtown Fredericton, take Queen St. to Northumberland St. Go one block and turn right onto King St. then; drive one block to the intersection of King and Smythe Sts. Proceed through the intersection; you are now on Woodstock Road. The group of buildings on the right form the Victoria Health Centre. In behind, you will find the Small Craft Aquatic Centre. Just past the Victoria Health Centre you will see Government House on the right.
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Chapel exterior, the hardstone buttresses, and the trim came from New Brunswick; as did the butternut that was used for most of the interior woodwork. From almost 20 metres (64 feet) in the air, three bells have been calling people to worship for over a century and a half. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, England cast these bells, the largest weighing 532 pounds. In 2010, St. Anne's Chapel of Ease was added to Fredericton's local Historic Places Register.
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his National and Provincial Historic Site, built in 1828, has been gloriously restored to its earlier splendour and is again the official residence and office of the Province’s Lieutenant-Governor. Just inside the east-side entrance of the building, you will find the history and stories of the people who have shaped life in New Brunswick. The main floor presents the restored staterooms including the Breakfast, Drawing and Dining
Rooms. Discover on the second floor New Brunswick’s artistic culture in the contemporary gallery spaces, which overlook the majestic St. John River. About the building This important National and Provincial Historic site served as the official residence for 14 of New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governors, until closing in 1894. During the years leading up to Confederation, Government House was
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“centre-stage” for the frustrations, fears, and intrigues, which culminated in the union of British North America. It was here that Lieutenant Governor, Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon, worked with pro-confederation advocates in the Canada’s, as well as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to bring about our entry into Confederation. The 11-acre site was formerly the location of the 17th Century Acadian settlement known as Sainte-Anne. It was here that the trading firm of Baptiste et Martel associés was established in 1692. Located nearby is an early burial ground where both Wolastoquewiyik (Maliseet) and Acadian peoples are buried. Known as Sitansisk, the burial ground is a traditional meeting location for the Peoples of the Wolastoq. Free guided tours available from Victoria Day (May 21) to Labour Day (September 3 ), Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm. Last tour at 4pm. Labour Day (September 3) to Mid May, weekdays 10am-5pm (by appointment). 506-453-2505; www.gnb.ca/lg
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irectly across the street from Government House is Wilmot Park. Once the gardens of Government House, it is beautifully landscaped with a multitude of perennial and shrub beds. The park boasts immaculate lawns, walking trails (perimeter groomed in the winter for cross country skiing), lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, lawn bowling, Stepping Stone Senior Centre, a gazebo, children’s playground, sun shelter, wading pool, and is a perfect spot for a picnic. The title deed of the 12-acre park was originally given to City Council in 1895, by Loyalist descendant, Edward
Wilmot, as a gift for “the commonality of Fredericton.” Years before, in 1860, there was a “rush to ready the Pleasure Ground,” as it was fittingly named by the citizens, for the long-awaited arrival of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, who was the first visit of a “kingly personage” upon the shores of New Brunswick. Proceeding up Woodstock Road past Government House and Wilmot Park, take the first left onto Rookwood Avenue. Follow this street all the way to the end and you will enter the parking lot of Odell Park.
3 Odell Park & Odell Arboretum Odell Park is a 175-hectare (432-acre), year-round park within the heart of Fredericton.
The park is also home to the Odell Arboretum and New Brunswick Species Collection. Since no natural resource is more present in New Brunswick than the trees that make up our great forests, it is especially fitting that the province’s capital city features an arboretum containing all the tree species native to New Brunswick. The 2.8 km arboretum trail winds through the woods past 41 separate sites where individual tree species grow naturally. The arboretum was built in 1985 at the suggestion of Senator Muriel Ferguson, who thought the creation of the arboretum would be an appropriate way for Fredericton to mark its bicentennial as the capital city. Open daily 7am-10pm. A trail brochure and map are located in the garden parking lot, or can be picked up at the Visitor Information Centers. Guided tours can be arranged for groups. 506-460-2230
Leaving Odell Park, turn left on Waggoners Lane and proceed to Hanwell Road. Turn left onto Hanwell Road and proceed to the top of the hill. Turn left at the lights, and you will be on Prospect St. A short drive later, on your left hand side, you will find the entrance to the Prospect St. Ball Fields and the Fredericton Botanic Garden.
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he Garden entrance, through the colourful shrub plantings at the Prospect St. parking lot, leads to mature perennial beds and beyond to further shrub plantings, ponds, woodland trails and outstanding views across the river. The large rhododendron and azalea collection in the center of the Garden provides a magnificent display of colour in June and is the Garden’s major attraction. Nearby plantings of lilacs, roses and other shrubs provide interest in each season, and ponds are being developed as a water
feature. 2 km of walking trails wander through mature woods and along a creek. The origins of the landscapes and plant communities of the central St. John River Valley are described at an interpretive kiosk. Established in 1990, this developmental garden is continuing to evolve through the efforts of the members of the FBGA in cooperation with the City of Fredericton. The annual Plant Sale takes place the fourth Sunday in May. Admission to the Garden is free. Guided tours can be arranged. 506-452-9269 facebook
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Visitors will find a duck pond, barbecue pits, picnic tables, a children’s playground, and a lodge that was opened by the Queen Mother in 1967. There are also 16 km of trails winding their way through a varied forest. Some of the trees in the park are more than 400 years old! On the upper perimeter of the park, visitors can visit the Fredericton Botanic Gardens. In the winter, visitors can skate on the outdoor rink, slide down the hills and cross-country ski on groomed trails.
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Exiting the parking lot turn right and proceed back to the intersection of Prospect St. and Hanwell Road. Turn left onto Hanwell Road and proceed 3 km until you come to Kingswood Entertainment Centre on your left.
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ingswood, Fredericton’s one-stop Family Entertainment Centre, is designed to service the recreational, entertainment and competitive needs of the entire family. Kingswood offers 30 lanes of candlepin bowling, an indoor playground featuring a 21 foot high playclimber, a toddler playspace, Fitness Centre, Gymnastics Facility and “McKinleys Open Ice”, (Fredericton‘s year-round indoor skating rink).
Kingswood is also home to Pizza Hut Express and a food court offering a variety of menu items and snacks. All this combined with a 27-hole golf facility featuring an award winning 18-hole signature, a 9-hole executive golf course, a complete practice facility and full service Banquet Facilities. Be sure to stop by Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern at the Kingswood Lodge. Open year-round. Hours vary. 506-444-9500; www.kingswoodpark.com facebook twitter ®
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Turn left onto Regent St. To your right, at the first intersection, you will see the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Complex. On your left, you will see the Regent Mall, home to over 115 stores and services (see more on page 81). Continue along Regent St. and through the intersection at Regent and Prospect St., you’ll see the CBC Radio and Television Station on your right. Down Regent St., also on your right, you will see a large white building with orange coloured trim. This is the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre. As you proceed just past the intersection of Regent and Priestman Sts., to your right, you will see Le Centre Communautaire SainteAnne. This is the cultural and community centre for Francophones in Fredericton. The building houses two schools for some 1,100 students from
kindergarten to grade 12, as well as a day care centre, school/public library, an auditorium, a youth house, the Noreen Richard Health Center, the Café Olé! and a French community radio station (see more on page 52). At the intersection of Regent and Montgomery Sts., turn right and continue until you come to Duffie Drive, the third street on your left. This is the entrance to the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University campuses. Follow Duffie Drive to the traffic circle. Turn left at the circle and proceed down over the hill by St. Thomas University, which is also on your left.
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For its size, St. Thomas has some of the finest facilities in the country, including a stateof-the-art fitness centre and Fredericton’s only black box theatre. Visitors are welcome to celebrate mass on Sundays at 11am in the chapel in George Martin Hall. To arrange a campus tour, call the Admissions Office at 506-452-0532; www.stu.ca facebook ®
Just past St. Thomas University, you will look down Dineen Drive over a large portion of the University of New Brunswick Campus.
he United Empire Loyalists founded the university in 1785, making it one of the oldest public universities in North America. UNB is a leading national university that is making a significant difference in its community and around the world. The displays in the Great Hall of Sir Howard Douglas Hall, which is the oldest university building still in use in Canada, feature two famous graduates: Sir Charles G. D. Roberts, known as the Father of Canadian Literature; and Bliss Carman, hailed as Canada’s Poet Laureate. Stained glass windows depict events including that of the Loyalist fathers with their petition to found the university in 1785.
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Leaving Kingswood, turn right onto Hanwell Road. Continue for approximately 2.5 km, and turn right onto Bishop Drive. This will take you across the top of the city behind Prospect St. which offers department store shopping and restaurants. Turn right at the end of Bishop Drive, and this will take you to Regent St. The large building to your right is the headquarters for J Division of the RCMP. Directly across the street is Knowledge Park, a centre for information technology development. Also directly across the street is the Corbett Centre, a large shopping and dining area, including Costco, Winners, Michaels, Home Depot, and Montana’s.
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The Brydone Jack Observatory is located on the UNB Campus. This national historic site was built in 1851 and is Canada's oldest observatory. New this year is The Quartermain Earth Sciences Centre located in the Forestry and Geology Building on Bailey Drive. The centre includes fossilized bones and dinosaur replicas. UNB is making significant contributions in the field of research – developing the technology that will be part of NASA’s next mission to Mars, creating navigation systems that will redefine flight patterns around the world, and advancing artificial limb
technology and internet security. UNB Fredericton has over 8,000 students in its fulltime undergraduate and graduate programs. Free tours can be arranged by contacting the Office of Ufirst: Integrated Recruitment and Retention 506-4587719. Tours of the Brydone Jack Observatory can be arranged by calling the Science faculty at 506-4534586.Tours of The Quartermain Earth Science Centre can be arranged by calling 506-458-7205; www.unb.ca facebook twitter ®
Near the bottom of Dineen Drive, to the left, is the building housing the Provincial Archives.
Fredericton North Driving Tour As you leave downtown Fredericton, take Queen St. to Westmorland St. Turn right onto Westmorland and you will be on the Westmorland Street Bridge. This will take you to Fredericton North. Take the second bridge exit to Main St. / Union St. Continue straight down the ramp and you will come to Union St. Turn right on Union, and continue through the first set of lights. You will pass 8 streets on your left (1 km), and then on your right you will find the Ducks Unlimited building, which is next to Carleton Park.
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classes, family historians, environmentalists, engineers, surveyors, as well as interested individuals regularly use its documentary holdings. There is usually an exhibit of archival material on display. Open for research MondayFriday from 10am-5pm, and on Saturday from 8:30am5pm. 506-453-2122; www.archives.gnb.ca
Continue past the archives to the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto Beaverbrook St., then left onto Waterloo Row. On your left, you will see the E. John Bliss Water Treatment Plant. This state-of-the-art facility opened in May 2009. Continue along Waterloo Row go under the overpass and you are once again on Queen St. Hope you enjoyed your tour of Fredericton South.
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Next to Ducks Unlimited is Carleton Park. Continue along Union St. to the intersection of Union and Gibson Sts. Turn right and you will enter the park.
During the last quarter of the 19th Century, the site was also used as a railway yard. Leaving the park, proceed straight onto Gibson St. Follow Gibson St. until it becomes Canada St. Continue along Canada St. until you come to the intersection of Canada and Bridge Sts. (watch for the bridge on your right). You are now in the heart of Marysville.
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his 4.41 hectares (11 acres) of waterfront green space offers a spectacular view of Fredericton’s downtown and the most amazing sunsets. A public boat launch is accessible. Benches and shelters make this a wonderful picnic site. A Fort Nashwaak (NAXOAT) monument can be viewed in the grass to the left of the entrance, describing the history of the Fort erected in 1692. Carleton Park is located on the city’s trail network, North Riverfront Trail, making it an ideal destination from the Lighthouse on The Green and across the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Originally in the old Village of Gibson, the park was developed after the Town of Devon was amalgamated with the City of Fredericton in 1945. In 1888, the area was used as the site for unloading granite to build the first train bridge across the St. John River in Fredericton. Following the Gibson Fire in 1893, the area was used for 50 years by a succession of lumber mills.
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s one of Canada’s best preserved examples of a 19th-century mill town, Marysville, just 10 km from the centre of Fredericton, was designated a National Historic District by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. A big brick cotton mill dominates Marysville, now a part of Fredericton. Its streets are lined with rows of brick workers’ tenements, elegant managers’ homes, stores, and churches. Here, 19th century industrial and social structures come to life. What began as a
modest sawmill village on the Nashwaak River became a booming, prosperous town through the genius and foresight of Alexander ‘Boss’ Gibson. The cotton mill operated profitably well into the 1940’s, essentially employing most of the town’s population. However, the end of the war brought foreign competition and the mill was forced to close in 1970’s. The Cotton Mill was designated a National Historic Site in 1986 and now houses Government of New Brunswick offices. 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Alexander ‘Boss’ Gibson and the creation of what we know today as Marysville. Special events will take place throughout the year to commemorate this anniversary. Visit http://marysvilledays. webs.com for more information.
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Open year round, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Free admission. Youth education programs available: $2/youth (min 10 participants). 506-458-8848; www.ducks.ca facebook
More of the rich and colourful history of Marysville and a selfguided walking tour can be found in “A Tour of Boss Gibson’s Marysville – A Nineteenth Century Mill Town”. The booklet is available at Westminster Books on King St. Visit his new monument located at the North end of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Retrace your steps back down Canada and Gibson Sts. At the intersection of Gibson and Union, you can turn right and head back downtown. Proceed to the next set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights and this will take you back on to the Westmorland Street Bridge to downtown Fredericton.
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Fredericton West Driving Tour there are lots of opportunities to indulge in delectable NB specialties like maple fudge and autumn apples.
As you leave downtown Fredericton, take Queen St. to Northumberland St. Go one block and turn right onto King St. and drive one block to the intersection of King and Smythe Sts. Proceed through the intersection and you are on Woodstock Road. To experience the attractions of Fredericton West, simply head north of Fredericton on Route 102. After 7 km on Route 102, you will notice on the right Hartt Island RV Resort & Bucket Club Activity Park.
Just before the Dam take a right at French Village Kingsclear Residence Road, continue along and you will come upon the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility.
Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility Bucket Club Activity Park An awesome family park with brand new waterpark featuring slides, vortex sprays and a toddler pool & slide. You can also enjoy a game of minigolf. Open daily from 9am - 10pm. May 1 to October 31. 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com
Continue west on Route 102 until you reach the Mactaquac Exit, you are now in the Mactaquac area.
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onvenient Capital City location overlooking the scenic St. John River. The campground has 50 amp, full service Big Rig sites and free WiFi. Experience the power of nature on our amazing riverboat island tours, canoe/kayak rentals, or biking/walking trails.
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One of the largest conservation Atlantic salmon hatcheries in the world. In the initial planning stages of the Mactaquac hydro project, fish collection and salmon hatchery facilities were established to protect migrating fish whose path would be blocked by the dam. Salmon migrating up the St. John River are collected at the dam and transported to the hatchery. Approximately 900,000 juvenile salmon, from the St. John River and some endangered inner Bay of Fundy Rivers (iBoF) are raised at the hatchery, of which about 600,000 are released as fry, 250,000 as fall parr and about 50,000 as one-year-old smolts in the spring. In the fall, captive-reared adults are released primarily in their rivers/tributaries of origin: about 300 endangered iBoF Atlantic salmon in iBoF rivers and up to 2000 St. John River adults.
he Mactaquac area is filled with much to see. The Biodiversity Facility, the Generating Station, and the Provincial Park are just a few of the attractions. Activities range from swimming, boating and camping.
Visitors in late June and July may be able to watch hatchery staff measure, tag and vaccinate adult salmon in the sorting facility. . The life cycle of the Atlantic Salmon and activities of the facility are demonstrated through displays and signage along the tour.
But, there is more! The scenery is spectacular; the craft shops offer distinctive lines of local handcrafts; and
Guided tours are available Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 30 by appointment only. Please call 506-363-3021 ext 232.
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Mactaquac Generating Station In 1963, construction began of the large hydro dam to raise the level of the river behind it by almost 37.5m (123 feet), flooding the low-lying part of the valley for more than 80 km (50 miles). The dam was completed in 1968. Today, a fascinating tour will give you background on the massive project, and an understanding of how the largest hydroelectric generating station in the Maritimes operates. The Station produces 672 MW of electricity from six units. Free tours are available midMay to Labour Day (September 3), from 9am-4:30pm. Tours are not appropriate for toddlers, preschool-aged children or pets. No open toe shoes allowed. Group tours (6 or more) can be arranged throughout the year by calling 506-462-3886 (May to September) or 506-462-3800.
At the stop sign when leaving the Mactaquac Generating Station, turn left and go to the bottom of the hill. On route 105, turn right and continue on this route (approx. 5 km) to the Mactaquac Provincial Park.
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. This top NB attraction was named one of the 25 best campgrounds in Canada by Today’s Parenting Magazine in 2009. The park overlooks the magnificent headpond above the Mactaquac Dam on the St. John River. The Park features 303 campground sites, a variety of camping services, campers’ store, TreeGo and a recreation
Mactaquac is home to an 18hole championship golf course with a staff pro available for lessons. The park features a wonderful network of nature trails, beaver ponds and free picnic sites. See page 18 for a description of the Great Canadian Beaver Pond voyage experience. With two supervised beaches, power and sailboat marinas, swimming and boating are popular activities. For a unique getaway, Lakeway Houseboat Vacations offers houseboats for hourly cruises or multi-day rentals. www.lakewayhouseboats.com
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centre with games, organized activities and special events.
Retrace your steps back to Route 105 and turn right to cross the Mactaquac Dam. Once across, take the first right to the Mactaquac Generating Station.
Administration Office open Monday to Friday 8am4:30pm. 506-363-4747 (includes evenings and weekends). Mactaquac Golf ProShop, 506-363-4926 Mactaquac Lodge, 506-363-4145. Mactaquac Provincial Park Campground, 506-363-4916 (seasonal) www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca
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move through a series of surprises and progressively challenging tree-totree activities. With multiple activities in a course, you decide how far and how fast to exercise your agility, endurance and confidence. Mid-April to late October; 9am – 5pm. 506-363-4440; www.treegomactaquac.ca
To continue the driving tour to Kings Landing, go back across the Dam and continue north on Route 102.
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In the houses women harvest herbs, cook over an open fire, spin wool into yarn and make soap. Farmers haul hay with an ox cart, cut wood with a horse powered saw, and milk the cows by hand! Children will be delighted by a theatre performance, the many animals wandering about, and may have an opportunity to play 19th century games! Special events bring to life chapters in New Brunswick’s history, like the Pauper’s Auction, Rattle on the Stovepipe music festival, Agricultural Fair and the famous Thanksgiving Festival. The King’s Head Inn pub and dining rooms offer traditional 19th century fare served in candle-lit rooms by costumed staff. Shopping is a unique experience at The King’s Landing Gift Shop, or at the 1890 Grant Store. June 16 to October 8. Open daily 10am-5pm 506-363-4999 or Tourism New Brunswick’s toll free line 1-800-561-0123 www.kingslanding.nb.ca facebook ®
Once you have finished your visit to Kings Landing, simply get back on the Trans Canada Highway, traveling East, or take the River Valley Scenic Drive (HWY 102) and proceed to Fredericton.
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he majestic St. John River, ah, the stories it could tell. The St. John River Heritage Corridor represents communities along the St. John River, one of this country's great heritage waterways. Starting from the Frenchspeaking Republic of Madawaska near the QuebecNew Brunswick border, the great St. John runs through some of Canada's richest agricultural heartland to the historic and cultural provincial Capital of Fredericton down through the sailing paradise of the Lower Passage and into Saint John, Canada's First Incorporated City and, today, a vibrant cruise port on the natural wonder that is the Bay of Fundy. The St. John's 400km of inspiration has been traveled widely for thousands of years, first as part of the Maliseet Trail, then by Samuel de Champlain in 1604 and the first European explorers, and later as the Grand Communication Route to Upper Canada. During the War of 1812, Canada's Most Storied River played a central role as more than 500 men of the 104th Foot Regiment made an epic winter march up the frozen St. John in 1813 to defend the emerging nation. Not a man was lost during the March of the 104th Regiment. Fredericton is a perfect start to your journey along the heritage corridor. Each region is only a few hours or less away and will make for great day trips.
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he Madawaska region with its rich francophone culture and history pulses with energy and life. Completed trails, historic sites like churches and the Fortin, the provincial Botanical Garden and the iconic Grand Falls and gorge define this region. Don’t miss attractions and festivals for this region include:
Grand-Falls Falls and Gorge 25 Madawaska Rd., Grand Falls www.grandfalls.com The Grand-Falls and Gorge is the highest waterfall east of Niagara Falls and home to some famous history along the Heritage Corridor. With so many ways for you to engagewalking, ziplining, deepelling or a boat ride, all these activities ensure a legendary experience!
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The New Brunswick Botanical Gardens 15 Main Street, Edmundston www.jardinnbgarden.com The New Brunswick Botanical Garden provides an unprecedented discovery of the natural flora of New Brunswick, the World... and much more. Discover thematic gardens, the unique medicinal plants and aromatic herbs garden and the mosaicultures installed on the site to help you discover aspects of the local history and culture.
Foire Brayonne Festival August 1 – 5th, 2012 95 Victoria St., Edmundston www.foirebrayonne.com The Foire Brayonne is a leading French festival outside of Quebec and features a variety of cultural and sporting events that celebrate Acadian culture. Grand-Falls Gorge
Be sure to visit our website for more information on regional attractions and events taking place throughout the year. www.stjohnriver.ca facebook twitter ®
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he River Valley region is the French Fry Capital of the World; it has the world’s longest covered bridge in Hartland and is full of beauty and history in places like downtown Woodstock and Old Fort Meductic. Don’t miss attractions and festivals for this region include:
Shogomoc Historic Railway Site 9189 Main Street, Florenceville-Bristol www.florencevillebristol.ca This restored 1914 CP Railway Station is next to a park, trails and has a four diamond restaurant in the original railcars next door! Seasonal festivals and activities mean you can always find something fun and fascinating in Florenceville-Bristol.
Connell House Museum 128 Connell Street, Woodstock www.cchs.nb.ca The residence of the postmaster general Charles Connell, who famously put his image instead of the Queen's on a stamp! A wonderful example of 19th Century life in New Brunswick.
Capital Region (You’re already here!) The Capital Region is the historic heartland of the rivera historic meeting place for the Wolostoqiyik - people of the beautiful river, the establishment of Pointe Saint Anne, the capital of Acadie, to today where the City’s urban pulse cherishes its history. This guidebook offers you an array of information on how to experience the Capital Region. Don’t miss attractions and festivals for our region include:
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of the Canadian Army. Daily activities throughout the summer include the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Guard House Theatre, Guided Heritage Walking Tours, Classic Films Under the Stars and much more!
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The Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen St., Fredericton www.beaverbrookartgallery.org Discover a passion for art at one of Canada’s finest art galleries. Some of the gallery’s highlights include works by Mary Pratt, Alex Colville, Cornelius Krieghoff and of course the famous works of Salvador Dali.
The Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival September 11 – 16th, 2012 Downtown Fredericton www.harvestjazzandblues.com
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo August 17 – 18th, 2012 12255 Route 105 Perth-Andover www.larleecreekmusic.ca Popularly known as the “Little Festival that Could,” the Larlee Creek Hullabaloo brings together an eclectic mix of the finest East Coast musicians.
The Historic Garrison District Queen Street, Fredericton www.HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca Step back into Canada’s history. This National Historic Site tells the story of the birth
It’s the best international festival experience on Canada’s East Coast, with the best in jazz, blues and world music taking centre stage. During six incredible days in historic downtown Fredericton, the annual festival features over 350 artists and 125 performances on 23 stages, all within four city blocks. Acclaimed international
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Nestled along the banks of the Majestic St.John River, minutes from the capital city is the town of Oromocto. Discover parks, museums, a golf course, walking trails and other recreational facilities. It is home of the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, the largest military training base in the British Commonwealth. Visit www.oromocto.ca for more details
The Village of Gagetown "One of the ten prettiest towns in Canada" - Harrowsmith Country Life
Just 35 minutes from Fredericton on Hwy 2 at exit 330, the Village of Gagetown is a charming heritage community which attracts visitors of all ages for a step-back-in-time experience. The Village is a favourite place for lovers of history, arts and crafts, recreational boating or motorcycling, birding and country hospitality. Visit our National Historic Site The Tilley House, birthplace of Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, a Father of Confederation 2012 Events Celebration of Birds - April thru June 488-1888 Summer Exhibitions, Queens County Court House - June-mid Sept. 506-488-2483 Spring into Summer & 60 KM Yard Sale June 8-10 Follyfest - June 29 - July 1 Vintage in the Village - Aug. 8 Queens County Fair - Sept. 15-18 Christmas in the Village - Nov. 26 - 27 Explore and Enjoy, the Village of Gagetown welcomes you! Visit www.villageofgagetown.ca for more details.
The Lower River Passage (Approximately 1.5 hours) The Lower River Passage flows down through Oromocto to the Bay of Fundy and the City of Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated City. Rural riverside communities dot the landscape and the doors of its artisans, restaurants and museums are open for you. Don’t miss attractions and festivals for this region include:
Queens County Fair New Brunswick Highland Games Festival Government House July 27-29, 2012 www.highlandgames.ca A fun-filled family weekend on the grounds of historic Government House. Come for your annual Celtic infusion of music, bagpipes, highland dance, traditional Scottish athletics, Scottish foods, whiskies, genealogy, crafts and more. Don’t miss the Friday evening kick-off concert and party, the Saturday night Ceilidh with traditional music and dancing, special Kids Corner and Souvenir tent. Be a Scot for the weekend!
September 20 – 23rd, 2012 20 Courthouse Road, Gagetown www.queenscountyfair.com A tradition since 1939, this annual agricultural fair is packed with shows, competitions and entertainment for the whole family.
New Brunswick Museum 1 Market Square, Saint John www.nbm-mnb.ca Canada's oldest continuing museum features hands-on interactive galleries that tell the story of New Brunswick and its place in the world.
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performers and top regional acts share the stage for a music experience like no other. Expect gritty acoustic and electric blues, traditional and progressive jazz, rock, soul, Cajun/Zydeco and more. Venues include big top tents, theatres, national historic sites, closed streets, pubs and clubs.
Hampton Lighthouse River Centre 1075 Main Street, Hampton www.townofhampton.ca The Lighthouse River Centre, nested on the banks of the Kennebecassis River tributary features a lovely stroll with interpretive panels on the natural and cultural heritage of the Town of Hampton, along with an opportunity to rent canoes or kayaks or take a boat cruise to enjoy this majestic waterway. Close to historic sites, parks and lovely cafes, it is a must do in Hampton.
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony and posting of the Sentries With a flash of scarlet and a skirl of pipes, history comes to life! The Canadian Army was born in 1884, with the establishment of the Infantry School Corps, Company “A” in Fredericton. Watch as period-dressed guards re-enact a drill ceremony to the beat of a piper and drummer. Maybe you will be selected to “inspect” the guard! Ceremonies take place in Officers’ Square daily at 11am & 4pm, with additional ceremonies on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Sentry duty changes on the hour at City Hall. July & August.
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FREE Entertainment in the Historic Garrison District All Summer Long!
Outdoor Summer Theatre Come enjoy lively musical comedic theatre in Officers’ Square! Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre has been presenting free theatre performances by the Calithumpians in Theatre-In-The-Park for thirty years. Expect humorous and historical fare for which the Company is famous. Four shows are rotated in repertory through the summer season on a variety of relevant themes. The enthusiastic troupe is a mainstay Fredericton’s summer season. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and a picnic lunch, and enjoy family entertainment. Officers’ Square, Historic Garrison District. Daily; 12:15pm weekdays and 2pm on weekends, Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day (September 3)
Outdoor Summer Concerts Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring some of New Brunswick’s top performers. June to August. Tuesday & 7:30pm, Officers’ Square, Thursday Queen St. Wednesday 12pm, Guard House, Carleton St. Wednesday 7pm, Nashwaaksis Commons, Main St. Friday 7:30pm, Lighthouse on The Green, Regent Street Wharf Sunday 3pm, Lighthouse on The Green, Regent Street Wharf
Under the Stars Classic Movie Series Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Join our community for a romantic movie night under the stars in a National Historic Site. Watch classic films with stars like Bogie and Bacall outdoors on the silver screen! Sundays at dusk (approximately 9pm), July & August, Barracks Square in the Historic Garrison District, on the corner of Queen & Carleton Streets. Refreshments available on site. Need a seat? Ask about our complimentary visitor chairs available at Historic Garrison District performances. For up-to-date information on events, join the conversation on the Town Square Social Hub!
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French language concerts, events and exhibitions. Visit www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca for schedules and details. Downtown Fredericton Culture Crawl July 5, August 2, September 6, 5pm – 8pm 506-460-2411; www.fredericton.ca Visit art galleries and fine craft studios in downtown Fredericton during these festive open houses. Take in exhibitions, special tours and demonstrations. Locations are within walking distance of each other. Admission is free. Route maps are available at City Hall Visitor Information Centre and participating galleries. Horse Racing New Brunswick Fredericton Raceway 355 Smythe St. 506-459-3204; www.hrnb.ca Harness racing takes place from mid-May to midSeptember, 1pm on holidays and 7pm on Thursdays. No admission is charged and group rates are available for indoor seating/programs. Kings Landing Historical Settlement 506-363-4999; www.kingslanding.nb.ca Each day during the summer, visitors are treated to a full range of demonstrations and activities in this authentic 19th century village. Special events take place every weekend, including; Theatre in the Barn, historical re-enactments, and themed events.
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Music at the Cathedral 506-450-8500; www.christchurchcathedral.com Enjoy a noon-hour musical interlude of a variety of musical instruments. July & August at Christ Church Cathedral, a National Historic Site. Friday’s 12:10-12:50pm. Free will offering. Performances at the Playhouse 506-458-8344; www.theplayhouse.ca A season packed with a variety of performances by local, regional, national, and international artists. Enjoy music, dance, circus, comedy, and theatre performances ranging from popular to traditional and from contemporary to classical. Picaroons Traditional Ales Économusée 422 Queen St. 506-457-9082; www.picaroonspub.com facebook® twitter
See the master brewer at work at Picaroons Brewing Company, an award-winning microbrewery, specializing in traditional British-style ales. Pizza Boys Racing Car Show June to September 506-474-0266 Thursday evenings, 7pm-9pm Fredericton High School See a wide display of classic and muscle cars, street rods, drag race cars and stock cars. Speedway 660 May to September (Saturdays at 7pm) 506-454-RACE (7223); www.speedway660.com facebook® twitter
Speedway 660 is the place where Wicked Family Fun Happens. Take the family to an exciting stock car event, visit with the drivers, pick up souvenirs, or enjoy some refreshments. Special events all summer long. Speedway 660 is located 20 minutes from Fredericton in Geary.
The Bricklin: An Automotive Fantasy July-August 506-458-8344; www.bricklinmusical.ca The Fredericton Playhouse and Theatre New Brunswick present a remount of their hit disco-funk musical “The Bricklin” by Allen Cole and Paul Ledoux. Re-live the saga of the failed automobile manufacturing venture headed by American promoter Malcolm Bricklin and financed by New Brunswick’s Hatfield government in the early seventies. Together, Cole and Ledoux have created a brassy, full-length production that recalls the flamboyant premier, the controversial entrepreneur, and their shared dream of an innovative new sports car being produced in New Brunswick. UNB Music on the Hill Performance Series 506-453-4697; www.musichill.unb.ca facebook®
Series features some of the finest classical and chamber musicians from across Canada and the world. Most performances take place at Memorial Hall on the UNB campus. Tickets available at the door. University Sports Fredericton’s two universities offer a wide range of sporting activities for the spectator, including volleyball, soccer, ice hockey, football, basketball and swimming. UNB: 506447-3333, www.unb.ca; STU: 506-452-0539; www.stu.ca
Festivals and Events FEBRUARY Winterfesthiver February 4-5 Royal Road, Fredericton North www.winterfesthiver.ca facebook®
Gigantic ice slides, incredible snow mazes, sculptures, pony and horse-drawn sleigh rides, polar bear golf and more. Killarney Cup February 17-19 Kingswood Park 506-454-1103 Experience hockey the way it was intended to be played... on outdoor rinks with a 4 on 4 tournament!
Festival francophone de Fredericton May 25-27 Le Centre Communautaire 506-453-2731 www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca Francophone culture and heritage is celebrated through exhibits, concerts, dining, sports, special events and activities.
activities, adult dance with live music, variety show, barbeque, and walking tours.
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National Aboriginal Day June 21 506-458-9511; 1-888-445-6644 St. Mary's First Nation
St. Mary’s Pow Wow June 15-17 Government House 506-458-9511 Enjoy rich Maliseet heritage and culture, including a traditional fiddlehead and Salmon supper.
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MAY 13th Annual Fredericton Wine & Food Fest May 12 Delta Hotel 506-452-9009 Featuring fine wine and culinary delights. The 6th Annual fredkid Fair May 12, 9am-4pm Capital Exhibit Centre www.fredkid.com/fair Don’t miss out on a full day of exciting events for the whole family, activities and stage shows are geared towards children aged 0 -10 years old. Fredericton Marathon May 13 www.frederictonmarathon.ca facebook®
The Capital City Road Runners of Fredericton bring you the Maritime Provinces longest running marathon; halfmarathon, 10km and 5km options also available.
Maritime Countryfest A Don't Miss Getaway Event! June 7-9 www.maritimecountryfest.com facebook® twitter
This annual event entering its seventh year features some of the best multi-cultural, country music acts from across Canada and the USA. This three day festival, located in the downtown’s Historic Garrison District, has featured acts such as Dr. Hook, the Stampeders, Emerson Drive, Prairie Oyster, Little Texas and the Acadian Group 1755, along with other Maritime Country acts. Marysville Days Heritage Centre June 8-10 McGloin St. 506-472-4144; www.marysvilledays.webs.com facebook®
Activities include a breakfast, parade, “toonie tween” dance, kid’s games and
Cultural Expressions Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! June 22-24 Officers’ Square Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. in partnership with the Ethno-Cultural Associations. 506-452-0654; www.culturalexpressions festival.ca A celebration of cultural diversity. Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more. FeelsGood Follyfest June 29 - July 1 Village of Gagetown www.follyfest.com facebook Three days of music and art. ®
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evening kick-off concert and party, the Saturday night Ceilidh with traditional music and dancing, special Kids Corner and Souvenir tent. Be a Scot for the weekend!
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Should we unite? The Confederation Debates A Don't Miss Getaway Event! June 30, July 1-2 Kings Landing 506-363-4999; www.kingslanding.nb.ca It is the spring of 1865 and controversy swirls about NB. Last fall, Leonard Tilley, Charles Fisher and other politicians returned from their meetings in Charlottetown and Quebec with a scheme to squeeze the British Colonies in North America into some kind of Union or Confederation. Everyone is talking about this idea and how it will affect our businesses, our farms, our lumber markets, our children, and our future. What will transpire in 1867? Confederation: the birth of a nation!
12th Annual River Jam A Don't Miss Getaway Event! July 13 Find River jam on Facebook.com/riverjamfredericton Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to rhythm & blues and classic rock performed by local bands ending with a jam session that will bring musicians together for an all-star performance.
FredRock August 2012 506-474-1199 facebook® twitter
Two days of live performances from various rock bands.
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NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival July 25 - August 5 506-458-7406; www.nbacts.com facebook® twitter
The festival features nightly mainstage performances by acclaimed dramatists, along with free outdoor street theatre and readings by New Brunswick playwrights.
Canada Day Block Party July 1 506-476-3866(FTON); www.tourismfredericton.ca
Rattle on the Stove Pipe Music Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! August 4-6 Kings Landing 506-363-4999; www.kingslanding.nb.ca “Rattle on the stovepipe, bootjack, Jew’s harp. Rattle on the stovepipe, bootjack, Joe!” Celebrate our culture, history and heritage on this New Brunswick Day Weekend with music – concerts, workshops, dances, sing alongs, and so much more! Traditional music and party lovers will be in heaven!
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A full day of fun kicks off at noon in Officers’ Square and in Carleton Park with activities for the whole family, live entertainment on two stages and a huge fireworks display over the St. John River at dusk.
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The Maritime Writers’ Workshops July 9-13 506-458-7106; www.unb.ca/cel/mww A series of fast-paced, dynamic one-day or evening workshops to help you start writing or take you all the way to publication.
31st Annual NB Highland Games Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! July 27-29 1-888-368-4444; www.highlandgames.ca facebook® twitter
A fun-filled family weekend on the grounds of historic Government House. Come for your annual Celtic infusion of music, bagpipes, highland dance, traditional Scottish athletics, Scottish foods, whiskies, genealogy, crafts and more. Don’t miss the Friday
NB Gospel Music Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! 30th Anniversary August 10-12 506-459-7419; www.nbgmf.com facebook® twitter
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Tay Creek Folk Festival August 10-12 506-367-3133 or 506-476-4434; www.taycreekfestival.com Tay Ridge Farm, 3888 Rte 620, Tay Creek (approx. 25 minutes from Fredericton). Features folk music, country, bluegrass, Celtic and some classic rock. A BBQ and refreshments will be available on site.
selected composers played by Canada’s most talented classical musicians. Festival includes concerts, music discovery talks, free community performances, kids’ events and workshops.
entertainment, as well as an agricultural exhibition featuring hand-crafted, home-cooked and hand-picked work of the early settlers. One of Kings Landing’s favourite traditions!
New Brunswick Fine Crafts Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! August 31 - September 2 NB Crafts Council 506-450-8989; www.nbcraftscouncil.ca
Fredericton Exhibition A Don't Miss Getaway Event! September 2-8 Fredericton Exhibition Grounds, 361 Smythe St. 506-458-9819; www.frex.ca A tradition since 1827, the FREX is fun for all ages. This week-long special event features an agricultural show, draft horse show, provincial Holstein show, world class entertainment, harness racing, stage shows and commercial exhibits along with lots of carnival games and food. Including the famous “dippy dog”. Kids will love the midway rides, aerial shows, petting zoo, pony rides and more.
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Acadian Day Celebrations A Don't Miss Getaway Event! August 15 Officers’ Square 506-453-2731; www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca A variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate Acadian language, culture and joie de vivre! Music, games for kids, flag raising ceremony, and a tintamarre (parade).
The premier fine craft festival in NB held annually for more than 30 years. In the heart of downtown Fredericton, juried members of the NB Crafts Council offer the best in pottery, textiles, glass, wood, soaps, candles, jewellery, metal, wrought iron, clothing, food, baskets and much more. Don’t miss the children’s craft tent, live craft demonstrations and live entertainment.
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SEPTEMBER NB Summer Music Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! August 13-25 506-458-7836; www.nbsummermusicfestival.ca facebook® twitter
A two-week festival celebrating classical chamber music, featuring the works of
Agricultural Fair / A Favourite Tradition A Don't Miss Getaway Event! September 1-3 Kings Landing 506-363-4999; www.kingslanding.nb.ca Join in on the fun and festivities of a 19th century community fair with games, competitions and
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minutes from Fredericton. Good fun, good food, good music, good fellowship. Rough camping on site.
Vintage in the Village September 8 Village of Gagetown 506-488-3441; www.villageofgagetown.ca Step back in time and enjoy a historical wine-tasting walk through the Village of Gagetown. Feast in the Field September 9 Officers' Square 506-462-9555 facebook® twitter
Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food and drink, wonderful entertainment and beautiful scenery in support of Ability New Brunswick.
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stage for a music experience like no other. Expect gritty acoustic and electric blues, traditional and progressive jazz, rock, soul, Cajun/Zydeco and more. Venues include big top tents, theatres, national historic sites, closed streets, pubs and clubs. Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! September 11-16 1-888-622-5837(NB BLUES) www.harvestjazzandblues.com facebook® twitter
It’s the best international festival experience on Canada’s East Coast, with the best in jazz, blues and world music taking centre stage. During six incredible days in historic downtown Fredericton, the annual festival features over 350 artists and 125 performances on 23 stages, all within four city blocks. Acclaimed international performers and top regional acts share the
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67th Queen’s County Fair September 20-23 20 Court House Road Gagetown Fair Grounds www.queenscountyfair.com Midway, light horse shows, hauling matches, home cooked supper, antique tractor display, livestock exhibits, musical entertainment and much more.
New Brunswick Open Farm Day September 16 506-452-8101; www.fermenbfarm.ca Each year this program offers opportunities for the whole family to meet farmers, to view modern farm operations, and to discuss many issues related to modern food production. Stanley Community Fair 162nd Anniversary September 21-23 506-367-3151; www.stanleyfair.com Canada’s longest continuously running agricultural fair, established in 1851. Doors Open Fredericton September 23 506-460-2411; www.fredericton.ca This is your opportunity to see some of Fredericton’s most historically, and culturally interesting buildings not usually open to the public.
12th Annual Silver Wave Film Festival November 8-11 506-455-1632; www.swfilmfest.com facebook Over 80 films by local, national, and international filmmakers; workshops, panels, parties, and guest filmmakers. ®
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show November 2-4 Capital Exhibition Centre, 359 Smythe St. 506-458-8819; www.frex.ca Christmas at the Market Craft Show November 15-16 506-451-1815; www.frederictonfarmersmarket.com
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New Brunswick Spirits Festival A Don't Miss Getaway Event! November 21 – 23 506-450-2065; www.raiseyourspirits.ca facebook®
Canada’s Oldest Spirit Festival, now 3 days! Special tastings hosted by world leading authorities on whiskies & premium spirits offering appreciation techniques. The festival offers over 180 of the world’s finest Spirits, Single Malt Whiskies, Scotches, Cognacs, Rums, Gins and Liqueurs. Enjoy food samplings tables and take in informative seminars.
Christmas in the Village November 24-25, Gagetown 506-488-3567; www.villageofgagetown.ca Have fun while shopping for arts, crafts and antiques, take part in a Treasure Hunt and look out for Santa Claus and carollers.
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Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade November 24 506-453-0296 or 506-457-2127 A lighted Christmas parade to welcome Santa Claus.
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DECEMBER Festival of Lights Dec 1-26 St. Mary’s First Nation Christmas Arts & Crafts Show November 30 - December 2, Capital Exhibition Centre, 359 Smythe St. 506-458-8819; www.frex.ca
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redericton has a vibrant nightlife with a range of establishments to suit your mood. Choose from pubs and cafés with live performances including traditional rollicking Maritime music, jazz, or rock/pop, dance bars, and casual martini lounges and wine bars.
Wilser’s Room 366 Queen St. (Above The Capital) 506-459-3558 www.thecapitalcomplex.com
Legend: Regular Live Music
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THE TANNERY The Tannery is centrally located downtown and has the highest concentration of nightlife with even more entertainment located within walking distance. Located on King St. between Westmorland and York Sts. The Capital 362 Queen St. 506-459-3558 www.thecapitalcomplex.com facebook® twitter
Dolan’s Pub 349 King St. 506-45-IRISH (454-7474) www.dolanspub.ca facebook® twitter
NickyZee’s 375 King St. 506-455-6407 iRock Nightclub 339 King St. 506-444-0121 www.i-rock.ca facebook
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The Phoenix 362 Queen St. 506-459-3558 www.thecapitalcomplex.com
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boom! Nightclub 474 Queen St. 506-463-2666 www.boomnightclub.ca
Snooty Fox 66 Regent St. 506-474-1199
the blue door 100 Regent St. 506-455-blue (2583) www.thebluedoor.ca
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Up Wine Bar 426 Queen St. 506-455-2638 www.upwinebar.ca
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Corked Wine Bar 83 Regent St. 506-471-2151 www.corkedwinebar.ca
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Dooly’s Lounge & Games Room 466 Queen St.; 506-455-7665 275 Main St.; 506-455-7865 1211 Prospect St. 506-455-7765 www.doolys.ca facebook ®
Garrison District Ale House 426 Queen St. 506-455-0300 www.thegarrison.ca Isaac’s Way Restaurant 73 Carleton St. 506-472-7937 http://isaacsway.ca facebook® twitter
James Joyce Irish Pub 659 Queen St., Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook 506-450-9820 facebook® twitter
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McGinnis Landing 280 King St. 506-458-1212 www.bignight.ca
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Lunar Rogue Pub 625 King St. 506-450-2065 www.lunarrogue.com
DJ Purdy’s 225 Woodstock Rd. Delta Hotel 506-457-7000 www.deltafredericton.com Hilltop Grill & Beverage Co. 1034 Prospect St. 506-458-9057 www.hilltoppub.ca facebook® twitter
Mama’s Pub & Eatery 500 Brookside Drive, Suite 1B 506-450-4303 Speedbumps Sports Bar 102 Main St. 506-457-2111 Twenty 20 Club/ The Right Spot 403 Regent St. 506-457-9887 Wetmore Street Pub 530 New Maryland Highway 506-457-2337
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Championship Golf Kingswood Golf 506-443-3333; 1-800-423-5969; www.kingswoodpark.com facebook® twitter
31 Kingswood Park Recognized by Golf Digest as Canada’s Best New Course in 2003, Top 100 courses in the world outside the United States in 2006, and “Best Places to Play in 2008.” Kingswood features an 18 hole Signature Course (5,2277,075 yards), 9 hole Executive Course (1,448-1,990 yards), double ended practice facility and the Kingswood Lodge for all your banquet, restaurant and corporate services. Visit our website for packages and to book your tee time. Green fees: 18 hole $59-$89; 9 hole $15-$25 plus tax Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course 506-363-4925; 1-877-267-4653; www.mactaquacgolf.com 1256 Route 105, Mactaquac Park This 18 hole championship course offers a unique series of challenges for all skill levels. The 7030-yard layout features meticulously groomed fairways leading to generous sized greens, most of which are well guarded by large bunkers. Features a fully equipped pro shop and licensed restaurant, equipment rentals, driving range, putting green and practice facility. Green fees: $36-$55
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Fredericton Golf Club 506-443-7710; www.playfgc.com 331 Golf Club Rd. 18 holes, par 70, 6093 yards, driving range, putting green, pro shop and licensed. Golfers of all levels will be tested by elm-lined fairways, strategically positioned bunkers and numerous topographical changes and winding brooks. Green fees: $51plus tax. Carman Creek Golf Course & Practice Facility 506-472-PAR3 (7273); 1-866-472-PAR3 (7273); www.carmancreekgolf.com facebook® twitter
460 Riverside Dr., at Ramada Hotel, 5 minutes from downtown. Numerous environmental & accessibility awards, capital city’s chemical free riverside jewel, every hole has a view of the picturesque St. John River. Atlantic Canada’s only Single Rider Golf Cart for people with disabilities, Fredericton’s only lighted practice range and mini-golf, golf instruction, beach volleyball, washer toss and licensed lounge. “Play Environmentally Safe Golf, Play Carman Creek”. Green fees: $15-$20 Gage Golf & Curling Club 506-357-9343; www.gagegolfandcurling.com 55 Fraser Ave, Oromocto Located just outside Fredericton, Gage offers 18
holes of great golf. The course is easy to walk with many narrow fairways, small wellbunkered greens, doglegs and water hazards. 5,888 - 6,126 yards, equipment rentals, pull & power cart rentals, driving range & putting green, 18hole mini-putt, pro shop, licensed. Green fees: $40 tax included Gilridge Golf Club 506-453-1077; www.gilridgegolf.ca twitter
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. A beautiful wooded setting on Fredericton’s Northside, it is enjoyed by all levels of golfers. Green fees: $10-$30 Riverbend Golf & Fishing Club 506-452-7277; www.riverbendgolf.nb.ca 541 Route 628 HWY, Durham Bridge 18 holes, 5,188 - 6,344 yards, pull & power cart rentals, driving range & putting green, pro shop, licensed. Challenging Graham Cooke design, located just 15 minutes from Fredericton, bordering the scenic Nashwaak River. Green fees: $37, tax included Monday to Wednesday special: $28
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reathe in, breathe out, Fredericton has plenty of places for you to catch your breath. Explore our magnificent trail network with over 85 km of trails. Many of our trails follow along the beautiful St. John and Nashwaak Rivers. Our trails are ideal for walkers, runners and bikers with connection to the greater Trans Canada Trail. Many of the trails follow old railway lines, including the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge that provides one of the most spectacular views of downtown Fredericton! The trails are wide, flat, safe, and wheelchair accessible. A complete Trail Guide Map produced by the Fredericton Trails Coalition is available at the City Hall Visitor Information Centre, the Lighthouse on The Green, and at the Trail Visitor Centre located on the Northside of the trail, 300 m from the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Want a closer look at the St. John River? Rent a canoe or kayak or take a river tour. The Regent St. Wharf, Yacht Club and boat launch all cater to visitors and will facilitate your river experience. Enjoy the water and go for a dip at one of our fresh water beaches. Take a boat tour and discover the beauty of the St. John River. Ready, set, enjoy!
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River Trails Rentals & Tours (Lighthouse on The Green) Bicycle, caboose and inline skate rentals, hourly and daily rates available. 506-476-7368; www.LighthouseOnTheGreen.ca
Radical Edge 129 Westmorland St. Hourly, daily and weekly rentals available. 506-459-3478; www.radicaledge.ca
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Hartt Island RV Resort Route 102, West. 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com
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Regent St. Wharf Capital City Boat Club Services include a security gate, water, dumping station, electrical hook-up, and a Port Warden on duty daily from 10am-9pm, June, July and August (May & September, weekends only). Fees for overnight stay at $1.50/ft. Contact the Port Warden on VHF Channel 68. 506-455-1445 or 506-4616703 during the off-season; www.capitalcityboatclub.com Fredericton Yacht Club Lincoln Rd., just below the Princess Margaret Bridge. The club operates a secure boat yard with a launch, docks, moorings a crane pad for launch and retrieval and winter storage. www.fyc.ca
BOAT LAUNCHES (Free to public with vehicle parking available) Carleton Park Boat Launch, Union St. (Fredericton North) Morell Park Boat Launch, Waterloo Row (Small Craft Only)
Pontoon Boat Ride Hartt Island RV Resort 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com Houseboat Rentals Lakeway Houseboat Vacations at Mactaquac Provincial Park. A unique vacation experience on the St. John River. Lakeway Houseboat Vacations are renting three fully appointed houseboats with a sleeping capacity of 8, 10 or 14 people. Available on a weekly, half week and hourly basis. 1-888-452-5392; www.lakewayhouseboats.com
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Small Craft Aquatic Centre The Centre offers a wide variety of programs to keep the whole family water-active. Canoe, kayak and rowing shell rentals and/or lessons may be available. Guided tours may also be available. Plus, weeklong day camps for youth. Located along the walking trail at the west end of the downtown, behind the Victoria Health Centre just a few steps from the St. John River. Escaping to the wilderness is just a short paddle from downtown Fredericton. June to September. Weekdays from 8am-8pm; weekends 12-6pm 506-460-2260; www.partnersforyouth.ca
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are able to find 10 and 20 caches, with a special edition locally crafted pewter geo-coin for those who find all 30. Visit www.tourismfredericton.ca/ geocaching for more information.
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Hartt Island RV Resort Rte 102, Fredericton Experience the power of nature on our 1.5hr evening boat ride touring the scenic St. John River. Evening tours prearranged daily. June to September. 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com
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Key Cycle 218 Main St. Off-site kayak and canoe rentals. 506-458-8985
GEOCACHING
Experience Fredericton’s Geocaching Tour New for 2012, the Fredericton Geocaching Tour consists of 30 special caches hidden around the city, focused on 3 themes: nature, heritage and culture. The caches also provide the opportunity to increase awareness of things to see and do in the city, including interesting anecdotes you may not have otherwise known about certain locations. Special awards will be provided to participating geocachers who
Hyla Park Nature Preserve Canada’s First Amphibian Park! After the gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor) was discovered in this area, the land was set aside to preserve and protect the treefrog population and habitat. Visit the park and listen to the flute-like trilling sound of this tiny frog, see rare plants including; red milkwort, the purple gerardia, and the small-flowered gratiola and enjoy the serenity of meandering hiking trails right in the heart of Fredericton's north side. Located behind the Greenwood Dr. Baptist Church, Fredericton North. Watch for opportunities to download the Deep Map Eco Smartphone application! 506-457-2398, www.naturetrust.nb.ca facebook® twitter
Killarney Lake Killarney Road, off St. Mary’s St. Supervised daily, late-June to late-August. 506-460-2273; www.fredericton.ca Mactaquac Provincial Park 1256 Route 105 506-363-4747; www.nbparks.ca (Entrance fee)
TUBING Float down the Nashwaak River on an inflatable tube. An excellent way to spend a relaxing summer afternoon! Nashwaak Tubing 629 Route 8, Durham Bridge $10/adults, $5/children, luxury tubes $12. Reservations are recommended. 506-457-2300; www.nashwaaktubing.com Taymouth Tubing 959 Rte 628, Taymouth Family Fun for all ages on the Nashwaak River. Rates starting at $10/person. Reservations recommended 506-450-6020; www.taymouthventures.com
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BINGO St. Mary’s Entertainment Centre 185 Gabriel Drive 506-462-9300; 1-888-9924646; www.stmec.com
BOWLING Kingswood Lanes 31 Kingswood Park, Hanwell Rd. 506-444-9500; www.kingswoodpark.com Main Street Bowl-A-Drome 301 Main St. Pro shop, licensed lounge, wheelchair accessible. Cosmic Bowling. 506-472-2361
HORSEBACK RIDING Royal Road Equestrian Centre 506-452-0040
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Carman Creek Golf Course & Practice Facility 460 Riverside Drive, at Ramada Hotel, 5 minutes from downtown. 9 Hole mini-golf, Fredericton’s only lighted practice range, beach volleyball, Environmental Award Winning 9 hole executive golf course, golf instruction, washer toss and licensed lounge. 506-472-PAR3 (7273); 866472 PAR3 (7273); www.carmancreekgolf.com
PAINTBALL Capital City Paintball 16 Dorcas St. 506-452-2800; www.atlanticarcheryand paintball.ca
PAINT-YOUR-OWNPOTTERY-STUDIO Clay Café 356 Queen St., Open Daily 506-474-8003; www.claycafefredericton.com facebook® twitter
SWIMMING OUTDOOR Splash pads/Outdoor Pools 506-460-2273 Hartt Island RV Resort Woodstock Rd. Rt.102 West. 18-hole Mini-golf, basketball, driving range and Water Park. 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com Hartt Island RV Resort
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Hartt Island RV Resort Route 102 West 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com Henry Park (248 Medley St.), Off MacLaren Avenue
Marysville Pool 37 Harrison Court Queen’s Square (740 Aberdeen St.), Church & Aberdeen Sts. Royal Road Park (35 Royal Road), Royal Road & William Sts.
INDOOR Fredericton Indoor Pool 79 Carrington Lane, 506-460-2273 (Admission Fee) Fredericton YMCA 570 York Street (Admission Fee) 506-462-3000; www.ymcafredericton.nb.ca facebook®
Sir Max Aitken Pool UNB campus, 506-453-4579
Wading Pools (free) There are numerous wading pools in the city. Note: Parents are responsible for their own children as there is no supervision at these pools. 506-460-2230; www.fredericton.ca for a complete list.
TENNIS 37 tennis courts are open daily in the summer (some even open every night). 506-460-2230; www.fredericton.ca
WATER SLIDES Hartt Island RV Resort Rte 102 West, 506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com
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Skiing/Snowboarding
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Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. Central Hainesville, off Route 104 506-463-8311; Snow Conditions: 506-463-8311 ext. 300; www.crabbemountain.com
Fredericton has numerous outdoor and indoor skating facilities. Visit www.fredericton.ca for a complete list, or call 506-4602230 for rink locations and 506-460-2881 for rink conditions.
Hoods Sleigh Rides and Wagon Rides, Stanley area; 506-367-2531 Meals and light lunches may be provided, please call ahead to make reservations. Also catering to birthday parties.
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Home to the largest vertical descent in the Maritimes (853 ft)…offering some of the best terrain in Atlantic Canada! Quadruple chair lift, T-bar, a handle tow on the beginner hill, snow-making, night skiing, 26 trails including glades, terrain park, snow school, cafeteria and lounge. Open early December through early April.
Cross-Country Skiing Fredericton offers a magnificent Trails Network; much of the 85-plus km of the trail is groomed and perfect for cross-country skiing when conditions permit. Killarney Lake Park and Odell Park offer some of the best cross country skiing in the region. Trail Conditions: 506-4602881. Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. Central Hainesville, off Route 104 506-463-8311; Snow Conditions: 506-463-8311 ext. 300; www.crabbemountain.com
Curling Capital Winter Club, 232 Rookwood Avenue; 506-452-0020 facebook ®
Fredericton Curling Club, The Coliseum, Smythe St.; 506-459-3003; www.fcc1854.com facebook The only full time arena curling facility in the Maritimes. ®
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Outdoor Rinks Downing Street Park (Royal Field) Garden Creek School Henry Park Islandview Park (Silverwood) Killarney Lake, 506-460-2881 McAdam Avenue School Officers’ Square, Downtown Fredericton, 506-458-8922 Odell Park, 506-460-2881 Queen Square Park Skyline Boys & Girls Club
Indoor Rinks Grant Harvey Centre, 600 Knowledge Park Drive. Expected to open 2012. The centre will feature two ice surfaces, with the main surface featuring an NHL sized ice pad and seating for 1500, while the second ice pad will be an Olympic sized ice surface with seating for 250. The centre will also have a walking track constructed on the upper level of the main ice surface area. Kingswood Entertainment Centre, 31 Kingswood Park; 506-444-9500 Lady Beaverbrook Rink, 411 University Ave.; 506-460-2257 Willie O’Ree Place, 605 Cliffe St. 506-460-2700 York Arena, 891 Barker St.; 506-460-2949
Oakland Farm & Lodge, New Maryland, 506-459-5422 facebook®
Cedar log lodge available to host celebration events (weddings, reunions, birthdays, etc.) and meetings. Home style catering available. Please call for a reservation.
Sliding Odell Park, Fredericton Recreation, 506-460-2881
Snowmobiling The Fredericton area offers many kilometres of scenic, groomed snowmobile trails. Trail passes are mandatory and are available through Service New Brunswick at 1-888-7628600; www.snb.ca. Inquiries can also be made to: New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Inc: 506325-2625; www.nbfsc.com Day passes are available at the following local snowmobile clubs: The Nashwaak Valley – Fredericton North Snowmobile Club 506-453-1638 Fredericton Snowmobile Club Inc. 506-460-8086
Sugar Bush The Fredericton area offers Sugar Bush experiences in March and April. Try some taffy on the snow, a home cooked meal or purchase some fresh maple syrup. New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association; www.maple.infor.ca
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ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES
Aitkens Pewter 408 Queen St. 506-453-9474; 1-800-567-4416; www.aitkenspewter.com
Charlotte Street Art Centre 732 Charlotte St. 506-454-6952; www.fal-inc.com or www.charlottestreetarts.ca
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Hollowware, maritime collectibles, tableware, frames, Christmas ornaments, jewellery and everything in between. Every piece is hand-made in our studio just minutes from downtown.
The CSAC, in an 1884 school, houses art, dance, pottery, violin, cello, and guitar studios; and art and craft galleries. Second floor studios are now wheelchair accessible.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen St. 506-458-8545; www.beaverbrookartgallery.org One of the best permanent collections of art in Canada. After checking out the exhibitions, browse the Gallery Shop for local fine arts and crafts items to take back home. Birch Crescent Gallery by Dale Carruthers 1599 Woodstock Road 506-450-4233; www.dalecarruthersart.ca Original paintings, prints, custom framing, greeting cards & calendars. Botinicals Gift Shop, Studio & Gallery 610 Queen St. 506-454-6101; 1-877-450-6101 www.botinicalsgiftshop.com facebook®
Serving the community with fine art and crafts since 1994. A must-see collection of some of the Maritime’s best artisans. 100% handmade! Featuring the tin and copper floral arrangements of owner John Welling.
City Hall Gallery 397 Queen St. 506-460-2411; www.fredericton.ca Frequently changing exhibitions of local art. Gallery 78 Fine Art 796 Queen St. 506-454-5192; www.gallery78.com Established in 1976, Gallery 78 shows the widest selection of fine art in Eastern Canada, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photography and fine crafts by established and emerging artists. Artist’s studios within gallery. Gallery Connexion 440 York St. (Chestnut Complex) 506-454-1433; www.galleryconnexion.ca facebook® twitter
Gallery Connexion is a nonprofit artist-run centre showing contemporary and experimental art in various media. Housed in the former Chestnut Canoe Factory, Gallery Connexion also features 6 artist studios, a performance area and a bar. Admission is free. Government House Gallery 51 Woodstock Rd. 506-453-2505; www.gnb.ca/lg New Brunswick’s artistic culture first hand in the contemporary gallery spaces.
Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts 98 Regent St. 506-454-2278 www.ingridmuellerartandconc epts.com facebook twitter Featuring leading contemporary Atlantic Canadian artists. Paintings, sculpture, pottery and photography. ®
Michael Khoury Gallery 542 Pederson Crescent 506-454-5864 facebook An extensive collection of fine art by Fredericton painter Michael Khoury. Collection includes figurative, landscape, interior and still life paintings. By appointment only.
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River Valley Crafts and the Barracks Fine Craft Shops Soldiers’ Barracks, Historic Garrison District, Carleton St. 506-460-2837 Open daily, June to midSeptember. The Barracks Shops feature local artists producing & selling their wares. In addition to fine crafts, River Valley Crafts provides visitor information, tickets for programs within the Historic Garrison District, refreshments and souvenirs. Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery 550 Queen St. 506-457-2922; www.suelawrencehairspaandg allery.com A must see with brightly coloured walls filled with paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodwork & wrought iron featuring one of a kind crafted fixtures by local artists.
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The Gallery at the NB College of Craft and Design 457 Queen St. 506-457-6805; www.nbcc.ca The Gallery exhibits a diverse range of fine craft, design and visual art from faculty, students and invited artists, featuring major studio disciplines: Aboriginal visual arts, ceramics, drawing, fashion design, fibre arts, graphic design, integrated media, jewellery and metal arts, photography, and textiles. UNB Art Centre 9 Bailey Drive Memorial Hall, UNB 506-453-4623; www.cel.unb.ca facebook Open to the public, free of charge. UNB Art Centre features regional artists and touring exhibitions and maintains a collection of over 1800 artworks on display throughout the campus. ®
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rowse unique specialty boutiques or enjoy our shopping malls and big box stores. With seven days a week of shopping, Fredericton has what you are looking for. (The) Beadnik Custom Jewellery & Beading Supplies 187 Main St. 506-452-0891; www.thebeadnikonline.com facebook® twitter
Beads, findings, tools, and jewellery repairs. Country Crafts and Curtains 334 York St. 506-454-2572 Your Complete Quilting and Decorating Store. Carrying bali- pops, kits, fatt quarters, jelly rolls, and charm packs. Cultures Boutique (YMCA) 383 Mazzuca’s Lane (alley off York St. between King & Queen) 506-462-3088 Ethically traded quality crafts, clothing and jewellery from around the world. Endeavours & ThinkPlay 412 Queen St; Town Center 506-455-4278 facebook Art supplies & Toys ®
(The) Garden of Beadin’ 79 York St. 506-443-3232; www.thegardenofbeadin.ca facebook®
Your everything bead store! Glass beads, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, metals, stringing supplies, tools & classes.
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Made You Blush 59 York St. 506-452-8686; www.madeyoublush.ca facebook® twitter
Carries popular brands of makeup, makeup accessories, and body & skin care items. Old Orchard Crafts 152 King St. 506-455-GIFT (4438); www.oldorchardcrafts.com facebook®
Gifts for all occasions nestled in an historic 18th century home.
Picaroon's Brewtique 418 Queen Street www.picaroons.ca Part of the Économusée network, you can watch the microbrewery process, taste test new products, or buy your favourite hand crafted Britishstyle ale. room2remember 494 Queen St. 506-443-9016 facebook® twitter
Home Décor & Unique Giftware. room2remember kidz 88 York St. 506-472-0400
Where to shop for everything you’ll need from pre-natal to preschool! (The) Urban Almanac General Store 75 York St. 506-450-4334; www.urbanalmanac.com
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Lighthouse on The Green Gift Shop Regent St. Wharf along the riverside walking trail. 506-460-2939 Unique & fun gifts, postcards, and other great souvenirs.
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General store & home furnishings with a modern twist. Open 7 days a week! Yarns on York 72 York St. 506-458-9193 facebook® twitter
Quality hand knitting yarns and needles.
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Unique store for all things baby. OUTSIDE THE CITY Briggs & Little Woolen Savour décor Mills Ltd. Queen St. (Outlet Store) 506-472-4999 facebook 3500 Rte. 635 Hwy, Harvey Home Décor and giftware. 506-366-5438 facebook Stylin’ Mama, Baby, Visit the outlet store of & Tot Canada’s oldest woolen mill. 99 York St. Take a self guided tour of the 506-455-MAMA (6262) plant and check out our full www.stylinmama.ca line of products offered. ®
Paradise Imports 95 York St. 506-455-1711; www.nancyjon.com Local handcrafted jewellery and unique global treasures.
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Casey’s CRAFT & GIFT SHOP
❦ Featuring over 250 local NB Artisans Crafts on display ❦ Great Gift ideas ❦ Diner on Site ❦ Picnic area & dock facilities ❦ Nostalgia Museum On Site ❦ Full Service Campground 78
2511 Route 105 Sheffield, NB E3A 9K3 Summer Hours: 7 days a week 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Fall Hours: 7 days a week 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Tel.: 506 357-8592
Kings Landing Gift Shop Kings Landing 506-363-4999 Local crafts, 19th century reproductions, village-made items and country-style home and giftware. (The) Kubbyhole 12 Lake Rd, Harvey Station 506-366-2122; www.thekubbyhole.ca facebook® twitter
Selection of unique local handmade crafts in an artisanrun shop.
ANTIQUES Casey’s Route 105, Sheffield 506-357-8592 Old Tyme Collectibles and Antiques 40A Main St. Fredericton North 506-451-9218
SHOPPING DISTRICTS Downtown Fredericton www.downtownfredericton.ca facebook® twitter
The downtown district is a unique blend of modern and colonial architecture cradled by the St. John River. Downtown Fredericton has over 120 shops and 28 attractions to welcome you into the heart of the province’s capital city. The shops of downtown Fredericton offer a distinct shopping experience, with everything from the latest fashions, sporting goods, footwear, and accessories, to one of a kind gift boutiques, handmade crafts, distinctive pewter, pottery, jewellery and fibre arts. Downtown Fredericton is home to over 30 restaurants and cafés, serving food from all across the globe. From quick snacks to fine dining, you’ll find everything you’re looking for in a meal
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Up Town, Prospect St. & Bishop Dr.
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Casey’s Route 105, Sheffield 506-357-8592 Over 300 NB artisans’ work on display.
Prospect St. and surrounding area is Fredericton’s major commercial street with a wide range of shops, services, fast food and family restaurants. Anchored by Regent Mall and the Uptown Centre. Major chain stores include: Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Kent, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Fabricville, and much more. Hours vary.
Business Fredericton North www.businessfrednorth.com facebook® twitter
Cross the Westmorland St. Bridge to Fredericton North’s central business district with a community feel. Once the traditional “high street” of the former village of Nashwaaksis.
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SHOPPING CENTRES Brookside Mall 435 Brookside Dr., Fredericton North. 506-458-9038 twitter Brookside Mall is where you'll find friendly service from more than 30 businesses that serve you best including Zellers, Sobeys, Lawton’s Drug Store, and NB Liquor Store; one-of-akind shops featuring stained glass, custom leather works, wine making, framing, giftware, and jewellery. Services include fitness centre, restaurants, hair salon, seamstress, pharmacy, clinic and health services. Monday to Friday, 10am-9pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-5pm.
The Corbett Centre Fredericton's newest shopping and dining centre offering a shopping and dining experience in a pedestrian friendly environment. Includes: Costco, Winners, Michaels, PetSmart, The Shoe Co., Home Depot, Select Kitchens, Herbal Magic, Sally Beauty, Easy Home, Wicker Emporium, Dollarama, Wheaton’s, Avalon Spa, Panago Pizza, Deluxe French Fries, Yoo China Curry House, Montana’s and East Side Mario’s.
Fredericton Uptown Centre
the Fredericton Uptown Centre featuring stores such as Better Living, Psuedio, Dairy Queen, Future Shop, English Butler, Addition Elle, Reitmans, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Urban Planet, and Rogers Video, along with NB Liquor, Zellers, Sobey’s, Staples, Moores Clothing for Men, Shoppers Drug Mart, GoodLife Fitness, Pet’s Unlimited, and Boston Pizza.
Kings Place Mall 440 King St., Downtown Kings Place Mall is located in the heart of downtown hosting over 30 stores and services. It includes a bank, pharmacy, travel agency and hair salons with a distinct selection of shops and items, shoe repair, dollar store, florist, fashion, footwear, gift stores, cell phones, specialty lotions and creams, home decor; lounge, restaurant and food court.
Regent Mall 1381 Regent St. 506-452-1005; www.regentmall.com Experience more at Regent Mall with over 115 stores and services, anchored by Chapters, Empire Theatres, Sears, Sport Chek, Toys “R” Us, and Wal-Mart. Regent Mall offers a service commitment second to none and an enhanced level of comfort for the entire family. With a wide array of top calibre brands and a ten-screen movie theatre, Regent Mall is the largest shopping centre in the Greater Fredericton Region. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am– 9pm; Sunday 12–5pm.
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After all of that shopping, kick up your feet at one of our many luxurious spas. Avalon Salon Spa 318 Brunswick St., Corbett Center, 336 Main St. 506-472-1772; www.avalonspa.com
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Offering a variety of products and services from more than 240 businesses including home improvement & antiques, fashions, supermarkets, fast food & family restaurants. From locally owned stores offering unique products to national chains including Home Hardware and Shoppers Drug Mart.
Merle Norman & Day Spa Regent Mall, 1381 Regent St. 506-450-7345; 1-877-4507345; www.thedayspa.ca facebook®
Salon Synergy 1125 Smythe St. 506-455-3482 facebook
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Solaris Salon Spa 96 Edward St. 506-455-5772; www.solarissalonspa.com twitter
Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery 550 Queen St. 506-457-2922; www.suelawrencehairspaandg allery.com The Spa Club 654 Bishop Dr. 506-474-1772 facebook® twitter
Urban Soul Salon & Spa Delta Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd. 506-452-9001; www.urbansoul.ca
SmartCentres 125 Two Nations Crossing, Fredericton North Walmart, Canadian Tire and Kent Building Supplies.
1150 Prospect St, Uptown 506-458-0768 Park at the door of your favourite store when you visit
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General Information CAR RENTALS Company Telephone Avis 506-446-6006 506-454-2847 Budget 506-452-1107 506-446-6123 Discount 506-452-7620 Enterprise 506-459-4100 506-455-8280 Hertz 506-459-3444 506-446-9079 National 506-446-4105
Address Airport 551 King St. 1285 Hanwell Rd. Airport 817 Prospect St. 1270 Hanwell Rd. 105 Dundonald St. 319 King St. Airport Airport
TRUCK RENTALS Discount 506-452-7620 817 Prospect St. Trius Truck 506-457-9000 639 Bishop Dr. Center PRIVATE CAR SERVICE ABC Car Services Ltd. 506-454-LIMO (5466); www.abccarservices.com 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services. Hourly and daily rentals available. EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Calls Dial 911 (Fire, Police, Ambulance, Poison Control) Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, 700 Priestman St., 506-452-5400 Tele-health - Speak with a nurse by calling 811 After-hours clinics, drop in only: 1. Brookside Mall Walk-in Clinic 475 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North. 2. Fredericton Medical Centre Walk-in Clinic 1015 Regent Street, Fredericton South . Both of these clinics are open Monday to Friday from 6-10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm. First come - first served basis. 3. New Maryland Highway Walk-in Clinic 636 New Maryland Highway. Monday to Friday from 5-9pm 4. Dr. Paul Smith 640 Prospect Street. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30-12pm 5. Dr. E Hanson, After Hours Clinic - Brookside Mall, Fredericton North. Monday to Friday from 8am-1:30pm FISH & HUNT For information on hunting, angling and trapping licences and regulations contact the NB Department of Natural Resources Fish & Wildlife Branch. 506-453-3826, Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, 1350 Regent St., Monday to Friday 8:15am-4:30pm. For a list of outfitters, contact the NB Professional Outfitter Guide Association at www.nbpoga.com
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LAUNDROMATS Mini Mart 1853 Lincoln Rd; 506-458-9659
Norge Cleaners 525 Beaverbrook Ct; 506-458-5535 Paragon Cleaners 256 Regent St; 506-458-5852 Rainbow Car Wash and Convenience Store 939 Prospect St; 506-459-8018 20 Royal Rd.; 506-457-0591 Riverside Convenience Plus & Laundromat 79 Riverside Dr; 506-472-4429 LIQUOR STORES Liquor, wine and beer are sold only in Government stores operated by the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation. The legal drinking age in New Brunswick is 19. Liquor stores in Fredericton are located at: Prospect St., Uptown Centre 1150 Prospect St. 506-452-6820 Devon Shopping Plaza 580 Union St. 506-452-6822 Brookside Mall 435 Brookside Dr. 506-452-6821 York St. Train Station 380 York St. 506-452-6825 POPULATION (Based on 2006 Census) City Centre: Greater Fredericton Region: New Brunswick:
85,688 124,172 729,997
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SERVICES Dumping Stations Hartt Island RV Park, Rte 102 west, 506-462-9400 Mactaquac Provincial Park, Route 105 west, 506-363-4747 RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 506446-3799; www.leisurefamilyrv.com facebook ®
Repair & Rentals Global Value RV Sales and Service 1732 Hanwell Road, 506-462-6028. Sales and service. John’s RV Repairs 229 Hwy 105, 506-450-2012. Repairs. Laagland Auto Service 135 Riverside Dr.; 506-450-7171. Repairs. Patterson Sales & Services 921 Allison Blvd. 506-454-3535. Sales and service. RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 506-446-3799. www.leisurefamilyrv.com Complete inventory of parts, services and rentals. Propane filling station on site. SEAFOOD The following locations specialize in seafood sales and can package for travel. Arrangements can also be made for shipping. Peter’s Meat Market, 230 Main St.506-458-9488 facebook St. Mary's Ocean Direct, 150 Cliffe St. 506-462-9604 ®
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A&W 1018 Prospect St. 506-457-6005 Regent Mall 506-461-4113 f t
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Arom Chinese Cuisine 74 Regent St. 506-454-2177 f
Chinese food with lunch buffet on Fridays
Asia Beef Noodle 624 Queen St. 506-472-6240 f
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Baking Paradise 608 Queen St. 506-472-4873
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Pizza, pasta, salad, chicken & buffet
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Mike's Old Fashion Bakery 230 Main Street 506-459-4103
Outdoor Patio
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Pizza Twice f Pizza, salad, • 1111 Regent St. 506-457-9292 wings & poutine • 247 Canada St. 506-453-0099 Pretzelmaker and Mrs. Fields Cookies Regent Mall 506-472-5555
Soft pretzels, cookies and other baked goods
Quizno’s Sub f Oven-toasted subs, • 580 King St. 506-459-2006 salads & soup • 169 Dundonald St. 506-458-8284 Read’s Newstand & Café 435 King St. 506-454-5333 f
Coffee, muffins, pastries & sandwiches
Red Lantern Pub 182 Main St. 506-472-5011
Steak house, seafood, breakfast
Regency Room Fine dining, Fredericton Inn, buffet & seafood 1315 Regent St., 506-455-1430
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Regent Convenience Store Café & Kebab 289 Regent St. 506-458-9002
Convenience Store & Café
Relish 348 King St. 506-454-9331 f t
Gourmet hamburgers Counter service
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Pizza Hut f Pizza, pasta, salads & • 1180 Smythe St. 506-452-9988 wings, lunch buffet • 230 Main St. 506-450-9988 (Smythe St. only)
Wheelchair Access
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Ringo’s Steakhouse Steaks, chicken, 1187 Smythe St. 506-454-2337 ribs & seafood
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Saigon Noodle House 1012 Prospect St. 506-206-3494
Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai Cuisine
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Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern f t 31 Kingswood Park 506-444-9509
Made Fresh Daily, Locally Cured Oak Grill
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Second Cup Kings Place 506-455-2326
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Sun Prince Restaurant 41 Main St. 506-458-8238
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Sunshine Diner 7 Brookmount St. 506-458-8470
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Sweet Belgian Desire f t 732 Charlotte St. 506-455-2354
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Swiss Chalet f Chicken, ribs, steak, 961 Prospect St. 506-458-8278 stir-fry
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Terrace Dining Room f Canadian cuisine 659 Queen St., Crowne Plaza 506-455-3371 Tim Hortons f t Coffee, donuts, • 1160 Hanwell Rd. 462-9951 muffins, soups & • 1189 Prospect St. 462-9953 sandwiches • 612 King St. 462-9954 • 375 Smythe St. 462-9952 • 1713 Woodstock Rd. 462-9956 • 290 Main St. 462-9955 • 1050 Douglas Ave. 462-9422 • 534 Union St. 462-9958 • 245 Canada St. 462-9429
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Timothy's Coffee Regent Mall 506-459-2988
Muffins, cookies & coffee
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Subway Sandwiches f • 349 King St. 506-450-3323 Subs, sandwiches, • 1055 Prospect St. 506-444-8827 soup and salads • 1111 Regent St. 506-450-4393 • Regent Mall 506-450-2175 • Main Place 506-457-4393 • 1050 Douglas Ave 506-450-7827
Seating Capacity FC= Food Court
Type of Cuisine Meal Price Range **
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D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southsid O-Outside City
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Yassou Souvlaki & Donair f Greek, Canadian 1111 Regent St. 506-454-2200
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Zellers Neighborhood Café Family friendly & 1150 Prospect St. seniors menu 506-453-1116
Outdoor Patio
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Type of Cuisine
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RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS Blue Canoe Restaurant 415 Nevers Rd. 506-446-4441
Home-style hot sandwiches, clubhouse platters, seafood, soup & salads
Casey’s 2511, Route 105 506-357-8592
Home-style cooking and seafood dishes
King’s Head Inn Kings Landing (June – Oct) 506-363-4999
Traditional loyalist dining
Parkview Restaurant (Riverside Resort) 35 Mactaquac Rd. 506-363-5111
Soups & salads, steaks & seafood, hamburgers & wraps.
Wetmore St. Pub & Dueler’s Steaks, nachos, Pizza, 530 New Maryland Hwy salads & pub fare. 506-457-2337 Weekend breakfast.
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ombining all of the charm, intimacy, and hospitality with the modern services and facilities of a convention hotel, the Fredericton Inn is everything you thought a great inn should be. We present a unique concept in hospitality ... smart banquet and meeting rooms ... stylish and comfortable rooms, relaxing pool and recreation centre, free high speed internet ... superb dining facilities. Easy access to and from Trans Canada, through Regent Mall Parking Lot. Stay with us ... Shop with us.
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1315 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB Centrally located to serve you, 2 km from city centre, at Regent Mall
For reservations and information call: 1-800-561-8777 or (506) 455-1430 Fax: (506) 458-5448 www.frederictoninn.nb.ca
(506) 450 9911 www.Prospectinn.ca ACCOMMODATIONS
Corner of Prospect St & Woodstock Rd
Enjoy our hospitality at a reasonable price. Conveniently located where downtown meets uptown Free In-Room Tea & Coffee Playground and Picnic Area Wireless High Speed Internet Reservations: 1 800 250 4322 e-mail: ContactUs@ProspectInn.ca
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Carriage House Inn/B&B ''Historic Lodging in Downtown Fredericton''
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230 University Avenue, Fredericton, NB E3B 4H7 (506)452 9924, 1-800-267-6068 e-mail: chinn@nbnet.nb.ca www.carriagehouse-inn.net Reservations recommended.
pend the night in a three-story Victorian mansion built in 1875, featuring: • Prime location/walk to downtown • Private baths • Full homecooked breakfast • In-room cable television • Free local calls • In-room telephone • Free high speed wireless internet • Free off-street parking • Non smoking • Bilingual service • Air conditioning
THE NEW BRUNSWICK BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION
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o make it easier for you to choose where to stay while visiting in New Brunswick, we have two programs to monitor accommodations. The Canada Select Accommodations Rating Program and the NB Approved program. With Canada Select each property is rated on the range and quality of the physical facilities and services they offer. Providing cleanliness and state of repair standards are met, a rating between 1 to 5 stars is awarded. The star rating for each participating property is indicated after the property name. www.selectnb.com
The New Brunswick Approved program assures you that the property meets industry standards with no star system. Grading Descriptions: ★ Modest, clean, comfortable and safe ★★ Mid range some amenities ★★★ Above average with range of facilities and services
Bathroom Facilities
Dining Facilities
Business Centre
shower
Restaurant
Conference Room
private (in room)
Bar or Pub on site
no alcohol
shared (centrally located)
Breakfast Included
pets welcome
Laundry Facilities
other operating dates by advance reservation only
washer
Internet
dryer
air conditioning
Beach walking distance (200 m/656 ft. or less) driving distance (20 minutes or less)
telephone in rooms
supervised
Pool on Site
waterfront property (property must overlook or front water)
indoor
canteen (within walking distance, offering fast food items, may have basic grocery items)
outdoor
kitchen shelters
unsupervised
kitchenette
Television
supervised
housekeeping units
centrally located
hot tub (indoor)
dumping station for trailers
private
hot tub (outdoor)
propane refill on site
Toilets
sauna
pull-through site available
dry
whirlpool
waterview property
flush wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair Access Other no smoking
Parking
non-smoking rooms available
on street
Fitness Centre
off street
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★★★★ Exceptional quality, amenities and services ★★★★★ Luxurious, among the best in the country Rates: where applicable, minimum (winter) and maximum (summer) rates shown
The property will provide effective service to all facilities for people who are independent wheelchair users and people with stamina. The property has suitable access; however, some of the facilities within may not be accessible.
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Amsterdam Inn ★★★1/2 559 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-474-5050, 1-800-468-2828 innf@nbnet.nb.ca www.amsterdaminns.com
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Best Western Plus Fredericton Hotel & Suites★★★1/2 f 333 Bishop Dr., Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-455-8448, 1-877-455-8448 reservations@bestwesternfredericton.com www.bestwesternatlantic.com
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City Motel ★★★1/2 f S 1216 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z4 506-450-9900, 1-800-268-2858 reservations@thecitymotel.com www.thecitymotel.com
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Comfort Inn ★★1/2 797 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y4 506-453-0800, 1-800-228-5150 cn241@whg.com www.choicehotels.ca/cn241
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Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook ★★★1/2 f t 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6 506-455-3371, 1-866-444-1946 reservations@cpfredericton.com www.cpfredericton.com
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Delta Fredericton ★★★★ f t 225 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 506-457-7000, 1-888-462-8800 reservations@deltafredericton.com www.deltafredericton.com
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Fort Nashwaak Motel ★★1/2 15 Riverside Dr., Fredericton, NB E3A 3X8 506-472-4411, 1-800-684-8999, fortnash@nb.sympatico.ca, www.fortnashwaak.com
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Fredericton Inn ★★★1/2 1315 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB E3C 1A1 506-455-1430, 1-800-561-8777 reservations@frederictoninn.nb.ca www.frederictoninn.nb.ca
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Fredericton ★★★1/2 958 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 2T8 506-462-4444, 1-888-280-1122, www.hojo.com howardjohnsonfredericton@hotmail.com
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Knight’s Inn ★1/2 S 1214 Lincoln Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 8C8 506-458-8784, 1-800-613-7666, knightsinnfredericton@hotmail.com www.knightsinn.com
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Lakeview Inn & Suites ★★★1/2 665 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 6B8 506-459-0035, 1-877-355-3500 lakeviewinn-fredericton@nb.aibn.com www.lakeviewhotels.com
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D-Downtown N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room S-Southside Rooms Range
Norfolk Motel ★★1/2 f t 815 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB E3A 8R1 506-472-3278, 1-800-686-8555 norfolkmotel@gmail.com www.norfolkmotel.ca
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Prospect Inn ★★1/2 f t 1600 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 1P3 506-450-9911, 1-800-250-4322 contactus@prospectinn.ca www.prospectinn.ca
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Ramada Hotel ★★★1/2 f N 480 Riverside Dr., Route 105, Fredericton, NB E3A 8C2 506-460-5500, 1-800-596-4656 fdmanager@ramadafredericton.com www.ramadafredericton.com
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Silverwood Inn & Suites ★★★ f t S 3136 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 1K9 506-458-8676, 1-800-930-4667 silverwoodmotel@rogers.com www.silverwoodinn.ca
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Skyline Motel ★★1/2 502 Forest Hill Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 4K4 506-455-6683 Seasonal (May – Aug. Only) info@skylinecampusinn.com www.skyline-campusinn.com
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Town & Country Motel ★★1/2 967 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 7R7 506-454-4223, fdelmas@nbnet.nb.ca
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N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room S-Southside Rooms Range
Airport Inn ★★1/2 S 2251 Lincoln Rd., Hwy 102, Fredericton, NB E3B 8N9 506-458-9706, info@airportinnnb.com www.airportinnnb.com
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Days Inn ★★★1/2 60 Brayson Blvd., Oromocto, NB E2V 4T9 506-357-5657, 1-866-529-0675 hotel@daysinnoromocto.com www.daysinnoromocto.com
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Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 f O 35 Mataquac Road, French Village, NB E3E 1L2 506-363-5111, 1-800-561-5111 reservations@riversidefredericton.com www.riversidefredericton.com
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Robin’s Inn ★★1/2 42 Chaperral Rd., Waasis, NB E3B 0G9 506-446-9077 jar81@hotmail.com, www.robinsinn.ca
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Abbey Glen River Front B&B ★★1/2 102 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B 1Z1 506-454-0420, abyglnbb@nb.sympatico.ca www.bbcanada.com/4005.html
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Brennan’s B&B ★★★★ 146 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B IZI 506-455-7346, 1-800-655-7346 brenbnb@nbnet.nb.ca www.bbcanada.com/3892.html
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Carriage House Inn ★★★1/2 D 230 University Ave, Fredericton, NB E3B 4H7 506-452-9924, 1-800-267-6068, info@carriagehouse-inn.net www.carriagehouse-inn.net
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Colonel’s In (The) ★★★★ f N 843 Union Street, Fredericton, NB E3A 3P6 506-452-2802, 1-877-455-3003, the.colonels.in@rogers.com www.thecolonelsin.com
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Kilburn House B&B D 80 Northumberland Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3H8 506-455-7078, 1-866-365-5500 kilburnhouse@rogers.com, www.bbcanada.com/2282.html
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Parkview B&B ★★★1/2 236 Odell Ave, Fredericton, NB E3B 2L5 506-472-1959, cjseal@rogers.com www.bbcanada.com/10987.html
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The Very Best - A Victorian B&B ★★★★★ 806 George Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1K7 506-451-1499, samru@nb.aibn.com www.bbcanada.com/2330.html
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Chef’s Manor B&B ★★★★ f 1198 Rte 101 Hwy, Nasonworth, NB E3C 2C2 506-459-3811/470-2776, cheftp@nb.sympatico.ca www.bbcanada.com/chefsmanor.html
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Sunset on the River B&B ★★★★ 4475 Route 102, Upper Kingsclear, NB E3E 1N1 506-363-3089, spink@sunsetontheriver.com www.sunsetontheriver.com
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Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 f O 35 Mataquac Road, French Village, NB E3E 1L2 506-363-5111, 1-800-561-5111 reservations@riversidefredericton.com www.riversidefredericton.com
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Camping Fredericton
D-Downtown Sites N-Northside O-Outside city S-Southside
Hartt Island RV Resort F★★★1/2 R★★★★ 2475 Woodstock Rd, Route 102 River Valley Drive 506-462-9400, 1-866-462-9400 info@harttisland.com, www.harttisland.com
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Casey’s Campground F★★1/2 R★ 2511 Route 105, Sheffield 506-357-8592
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Mactaquac Provinical Park F★1/2 R★★★★1/2 1265 Route 105, Mactaquac, NB 506-363-4747 mactaquacpark@gnb.ca
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Woolastook Park F★★★ R★★1/2 5171 Route 102, Upper Kingsclear, NB 506-472-5584 info@woolastookpark.com www.woolastookpark.com
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Alternate Accommodations The following forms of accommodations are not included under the Canada Select Grading program, but they do provide accommodation and are members of associations which set high standards for membership. Fredericton International Hostel & Residence 621 Churchill Row 506-450-4417; hifrederictonnb@gmail.com; www.hihostels.ca/newbrunswick/166/HI-Fredericton.hostel. Features 65 Rooms, from $35 and up. Check in: 11am – 12pm and 6pm – 10pm Proud member of Hostelling International Canada and Backpackers Inn. Centrally located in the downtown area in a historic convent and recommended by Lonely Planet. Amenities include: free parking, laundry room, vending facilities, fully equipped kitchen, TV and study lounges, hi speed Internet. Special discounts and coupons for downtown pubs, clubs and restaurants. Lakeway Houseboat Vacations Mactaquac, NB 1-888-452-5392; larry@lakewayhouseboats.com; www.lakewayhouseboats.com Explore the natural beauty of the St. John River water ways. Three boats available for rent on a weekly, half-week or on an hourly basis. The Queen of the Quac sleeps 10, the Woolastook sleeps 14, with a maximum of 16 and the Pokiok sleeps 10 with a maximum of 12. St. Thomas University f 368 Forest Hill Road 506-460-0328; reservations@stu.ca; www.stu.ca/accommodations Seasonal residence room accommodations; May to Mid-August.
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University of New Brunswick f t 20 Bailey Drive 506-453-4800; stay@unb.ca; www.stay.unb.ca Residence accommodation and suite style summer hotel on the UNB Campus. May through Mid August.
A ABORIGINAL DAY CELEBRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ACADIAN DAY CELEBRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ACCOMMODATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 AERIAL TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 AITKENS PEWTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ANTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 B BEACHES/LAKES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 BEAVERBROOK ART GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 75 BIKE RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 26, 66 BILL THORPE WALKING BRIDGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BINGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 BIRCH CRESCENT GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 BOAT LAUNCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 BOSS GIBSON'S MARYSVILLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 BOTINICALS GIFT SHOP AND STUDIO . . . . . . . . 75 BOWLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 BROOKSIDE MALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 BRUNSWICK STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. . . . . . . 32 C CAMPGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 CANADA DAY BLOCK PARTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CANOE AND KAYAK RENTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 66 CAPITAL WINTER CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CARLETON PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 CAR RENTALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 CARMAN CREEK GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 68 CENOTAPH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE SAINTE–ANNE. 37, 52 CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY . . . . . 51 CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE GALLERY . . 75 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW . . . . . . . . . 61 CHRISTMAS AT THE MARKET CRAFT SHOW. . . 61 CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 CITY DRIVING TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CITY HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 21 CITY HALL GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 CORBETT CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 CRABBE MOUNTAIN SKI HILL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CROCKET HOUSE, GALLERY 78 AND COACH HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . 53 CULTURE CRAWL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 CURLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 D DAY IN A SOLDIER’S LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DEEP BLUES EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DOMES, BONES, EAGLES & OSPREY . . . . . . . . . 19 DOORS OPEN FREDERICTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 DUCKS UNLIMITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 DUNN FOUNTAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 E EDVENTURES LEARNING VACATIONS . . . . . . . . 18 EMERGENCY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
F FALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 FEAST IN THE FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FEELS GOOD FOLLY FEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FESTIVAL FRANCOPHONE DE FREDERICTON . . . 53 FESTIVALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FISH & HUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 FREDERICTON BOTANIC GARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FREDERICTON BOYCE FARMERS MARKET . . . . . 31 FREDERICTON CONVENTION CENTRE . . . . . . . . 27 FREDERICTON CURLING CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 FREDERICTON EXHIBITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FREDERICTON GOLF CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 FREDERICTON MARATHON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FREDERICTON REGION MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FREDERICTON WINE & FOOD FEST . . . . . . . . . . 53 FREDERICTON YACHT CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 FREDERICTON’S HISTORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FREDKID FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FREDROCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 G GAGE GOLF & CURLING CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 GALLERY 78 / CROCKET HOUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 GALLERY 78 FINE ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 GALLERY AT THE NB COLLEGE OF CRAFT AND DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 76 GALLERY CONNEXION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 GARRISON FESTIVAL AND EVENT CENTRE. . . . . 25 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 GEOCACHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 GILRIDGE GOLF CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 GOVERNMENT HOUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 GOVERNMENT HOUSE GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 GREAT CANADIAN BEAVER POND VOYAGE . . . 18 GREEN, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GUARD HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 GUIDED HERITAGE WALKING TOURS . . . . . . . . 18 H HARNESS RACING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 HARTT ISLAND RV RESORT & BUCKET CLUB ACTIVITY PARK 18, 40, 66, 68, 108 HARVEST JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. . . . . . . . . 60 HAUNTED HIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HISTORY OF THE CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 HORSEBACK RIDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 HOSTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 HOTELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 HOUSEBOAT RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 108 HYLA PARK NATURE PRESERVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 I INDGRID MUELLER ART + CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . 75 INDOOR RINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 J JUSTICE BUILDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 K KEY CYCLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 KILLARNEY LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 KINGS LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT. . 42, 52 KINGS PLACE MALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 KINGSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE . . . . . . 35 KINGSWOOD GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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L LAKEWAY HOUSEBOAT RENTALS . . . . . . . 66, 108 LAUNDROMATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LIGHTHOUSE ON THE GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LIQUOR STORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 LOYALIST CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 M MACTAQUAC BIODIVERSITY FACILITY. . . . . . . . 40 MACTAQUAC GENERATING STATION . . . . . . . . 41 MACTAQUAC PROVINCIAL PARK GOLF COURSE 64 MACTAQUAC PROVINCIAL PARK . . . . . . . . 41, 67 MARITIME COUNTRYFEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 MARITIME WRITERS WORKSHOP & LITERARY FESTIVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 MARYSVILLE DAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 MAYOR’S WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MICHAEL KHOURY GALLERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 MILITIA ARMS STORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MINI-GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 MUSIC AT THE CATHEDRAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MUSIC ON THE HILL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 N NATIONAL FARM DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 NASHWAAK TUBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 NB COLLEGE OF CRAFT AND DESIGN & GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 76 NB FINE CRAFTS FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 NB GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 NB HIGHLAND GAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 NB SPIRITS FESTIVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 NB SPORTS HALL OF FAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 NB SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 NIGHTLIFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 NOTABLE ACTS SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL . . 54 O ODELL PARK & ARBORETUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OFFICERS' SQUARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OLD PUBLIC BURIAL GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 OUTDOOR RINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . 51 OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 P PAINTBALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 PARKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PICAROON'S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 PIZZA BOYS RACING CAR SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PLAYHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 52 PONTOON BOAT RIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 67 POPULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 POTTERY PAINTING STUDIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 PRIVATE CAR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF NEW BRUNSWICK . 38 PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Q QUEEN’S COUNTY FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 R RADICAL EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 82 REGENT MALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 REGENT STREET WHARF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 RIVERBEND GOLF & FISHING CLUB . . . . . . . . . . 64 RIVER JAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 RIVER TRAILS RENTALS & TOURS. . . . . . 19, 26, 66 RIVER VALLEY FINE CRAFTS AND BARRACKS CRAFT SHOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 75 ROTARY POND HOCKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
S SANTA CLAUS PARADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SAVAGE’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 SCHOOL DAYS MUSEUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCIENCE EAST CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SEAFOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 SHOPPING CENTRES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SKATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SKIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SLEIGH RIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SLIDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SMALL CRAFT AQUATIC CENTRE . . . . . 18, 33, 66 SMART CENTRES FREDERICTON NORTH . . . . . . 81 SNOWBOARDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SNOWMOBILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SOLDIERS' BARRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SPAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 SPEEDWAY 660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ST. ANNE’S CHAPEL OF EASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ST. DUNSTAN'S CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ST. JOHN RIVER HERITAGE CORRIDOR . . . . . . . . 43 ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 STANLEY COMMUNITY FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SUE LAWRENCE HAIR, SPA & GALLERY. . . . 75, 81 SUGAR BUSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SWIMMING POOLS/ WATER PARKS . . . . . . . . . . 68 T TAYMOUTH TUBING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 TAY CREEK FOLK FESTIVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 TRAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 TRANS CANADA TRAIL PAVILION. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 TREEGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TUBING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 U UNB ART CENTRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 UNDER THE STARS CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES . . . . 51 UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK. . . . . . . . . . . 37 UNIVERSITY SPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 UPTOWN CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 V VINTAGE IN THE VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 W WALKING TOUR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 WATER SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 WATERLOO ROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 WHISKEY FESTIVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 WILMOT PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 WILMOT UNITED CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WINTERFEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 WINTERTIME FUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71