2014 Fredericton Visitor Guide

FREDERICTON, N.B.

VISITOR

GUIDE – 2014 –

www.TourismFredericton.ca

Atlantic Canada’s

Finest Festivals

HARVEST JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER

Fredericton will give you plenty of reasons to celebrate!!

Les Éloizes: April 30 – May 4 (Page 51) Maritime Countryfest: June 13 & 14 (Page 51) Cultural Expressions Festival: June 27 & 28 (Page 52) NB Highland Games Festival: July 25 – 27 (Page 52) - JULY FESTIVAL D GAMES FredRock: August (Page 53) HIGHLAN NB Summer Music Festival: August 11 – 23 (Page 53) Acadian Day Celebrations: August 15 (Page 53) NB Fine Crafts Festival: August 30 & 31 (Page 53) Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival: September 9 – 14 (Page 53) Silver Wave Film Festival: November 6 – 9 (Page 55) FREDR OCK AUGU NB Spirits Festival: November 19 – 21 (Page 55) ST For a complete list of festivals flip to page 51 or visit TourismFredericton.ca cton.ca

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Tell us on the Town Square what festival you’re most excited for!

Shop For Your One-of-a-kind Unique Treasure

Fredericton is a shopper’s paradise!

Fredericton is known for our local artisan community. Find the perfect gift at one of our Artisan Studios or Galleries (Page 76) or our local Markets, where you will not only find produce, but unique, handcrafted items.

Fredericton is a shopping mecca with shops open 7 days a week! Browse our speciality boutiques (Page 77) or enjoy our shopping malls and big box stores (Page 82).

Looking for shopping suggestions? Or maybe be our you found the perfect gift or souvenir on your visit? Share it on the Town Square!

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Discover A Canadian Art Icon

WORLD-CLASS BEAVERBROOK ART GALLERY

With the most working artisans per capita in Canada, Fredericton offers you the chance to connect with our local artisans. Find a one-of-a-kind piece of art at one of our Artisan Studios or Galleries (Page 76).

Or visit a Canadian art icon – The Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Page 28) and gaze upon some of the finest works of art in the country.

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Live, Laugh,

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Experience a vacation like no other!

Enjoy one of the many fine fine craft workshops offered by edVentures Fredericton, Atlantic Canada’s largest learning vacation program.

Learn a new skill, challenge yourself, have fun and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure - created by you!

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Step Back into Canada’s History

CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY 7 DAYS A WEEK, THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST

Fredericton has many places that will make you forget about modern life. Experience the Historic Garrison District – a National Historic Site with a free Heritage Walking Tour (Page 18), or watch history come to life at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony (Page 49). Stroll past the historic architecture on Waterloo Row (Page 29), or visit the award-winning living history museum – Kings Landing Historical Settlement (Page 42).

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Where did you step back in time?

Let us know on the Town Square!

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Famous Frederictonians

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TONY LEPAGE SINGER/ACTOR

“Growing up in Fredericton was a real

“A great day in Fredericton for me...

A walk along the St. John River trail with my wife Natalie, happy I always make a trip to the Fredericton hour at The Lunar Rogue with Boyce Farmers Market for some a pint of Picaroons Irish Red beer, of the best food you will eat and the and then catch a Theatre New Brunswick show. There truly is no friendliest people you will meet. Taking a walk along the river and on the walking place like home!” bridge with friends is another part of dream! Whenever I go back to visit I am

always reminded of why it is such a gem.

being home for me. And of course visiting the campus where I went to school:

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NATALIE ROY, ACTRESS/AUTHOR

Fredericton in April 2011 and the ceremony was in the beautiful Beaverbrook

Art Gallery. Friends and family came from

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was their FIrst time visiting Fredericton.

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They still talk about its beauty, its charm,

ORANGE JUICE! FROM THERE I LOVE

and its warmth.”

TO EXPLORE THE ARCHITECTURE AND

all over the world and for most of them it

ART OF DOWNTOWN, CATCH SOME GREAT MATT STAIRS, FORMER MLB PLAYER

“I have played at many golf courses throughout my travels, and

Kingswood Golf course is by

OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATRE

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DAY WITH THE AMAZING FOOD AT THE

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far the nicest and friendliest course I have ever played at.”

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Create Family Memories SCIENCE EAST - NEW BRUNSWICK’S SCIENCE CENTRE

Fredericton has plenty of activities for the young – and the young at heart. Little ones can dress as the British Regiment did in the 1800’s by participating in A Day in a Soldier’s Life (Page 19). There is no better way to cool off on a sunny day than on the exciting waterslides at Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park (Page 40). Don’t miss New Brunswick’s Science Centre – Science East (Page 30). Discover more than 150 hands-on exhibits, daily science shows, and an outdoor playground! Bowling, lazer tag or arcade games more your style? You can’t miss Kingswood Entertainment Centre (Page 35).

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Capital City on the

Edge of Nature

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Breathe in, breathe out. Fredericton has many places for you to catch your breath – or maybe take your breath away! Explore the St. John River by a guided boat tour, bike, canoe, or kayak (Page 64). Zipline through the forest at TreeGo (Page 41).

Try out Fredericton’s internationally recognized Geocaching Tour (Page 65), or take a peaceful walk along more than 88 km of magnificent trails, just one of the reasons why Fredericton has been named “one of the most walkable cities in Canada” and “one of the best trails to run on in the world” by Outpost Magazine!

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Did you find the perfect photo spot? Let us know on the Town Square (and don’t forget to enter our Photo Contest – page 17)

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VISITOR SERVICES

VISITOR SERVICES

We speak Fredericton!

Fredericton’s two 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 are valid for 3 days free parking, in province but out-of-town tourists (not business travelers) may receive a 1-day pass. License plate and drivers license numbers are required to receive a pass.

Passes are available at City Hall VIC from May to October.

From November to May passes are available at Parking Services, (back entrance of City Hall, 397 Queen St.) and

at the Fredericton Tourism office, 11 Carleton St. Limit 1 pass per license plate, per year.

RV Parking (FREE) – RV’s are welcome to park for free in the Upper Queen Street lot at the end of Queen St. (one-way street). 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 (Page 107).

Have a question? Ask our Twisitor Centre at @SeeFredericton!

It’s our virtual information centre on Twitter! Open June 23 – September 1.

Visitor Information Centres

Fredericton Tourism operates two 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 tourism@fredericton.ca; TourismFredericton.ca *Caution – Speaking with one of our knowledgeable staff could result in an extended vacation!

DATES OF OPERATION

April 28 – May 16 (Monday to Friday) May 17 – June 13 (Daily) June 14 – June 21 (Daily) June 22 – August 23 (Daily) August 24 – October 13 (Daily) October 14 – 24 (Monday to Friday)

DOWNTOWN CITY HALL 397 Queen St., 506-460-2129

WEST OF CITY KINGS LANDING Visitor Reception Centre 42 Prince William Road Route 2 Exit 253 Prince William, NB 506-460-2191

8:15am – 4:30pm 8am – 5pm 8am – 5pm 9am – 8pm 8am – 5pm 8:15am – 4:30pm

Closed Closed 10:30am – 5:30pm* 10:30am – 5:30pm* 10:30am – 5:30pm ** Closed

*Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays | **Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

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Think Green! Fredericton Tourism is pleased to provide recycling receptacles for paper and refundable containers in the Historic Garrison District. Throughout this guide you will see the Green Shops symbol, this indicates that businesses have implemented actionable items which advance Fredericton’s movement towards being a more sustainable community.

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.

By Air: 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. 506-460-0950; frederictonairport.ca

By Bus: Maritime Bus runs 7 days a week in Fredericton and has a convenient downtown location.

1-800-575-1807; maritimebus.com

By Car: Refer to the map below!

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Edmunston, NB Border: Travel the Trans Canada Highway Route 2 and arrive in Fredericton in 3 hrs. Exit 280 or 285A, Scenic Route Exit 258.

Entering at Houlton, Maine / Woodstock, NB Border: Travel along the TCH and arrive in Fredericton in 1 hr. Exit 280, 285, Scenic Route Exit 258.

Entering at Calais, Maine / St. Stephen, NB Border: Travel along Route 3 and arrive in Fredericton in 1 1/2 hrs.

Entering from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Moncton, Saint John, NB on TCH Route 2, Exit 294, 285B, Scenic Route 333.

About This Guide Une version française est disponible.

To complement this guide Fredericton Tourism also publishes a Summer Entertainment Guide.

For additional information, or an on-line version, visit our website at TourismFredericton.ca or contact us 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 2014.

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FREDERICTON’S HISTORY

Kingdom. From this name came the present “Fredericton”.

Welcome to Fredericton On 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

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Fredericton’s History 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 “Woolastook” river.

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

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

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Guided Boat Cruise The Wolastoq’ Tour Boat & Charter A scenic cruise on the majestic St. John River is a relaxing way to see the city. Public and private tours are available. Capacity of 47, licensed and catering available, prices are per person.

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Experience the power of nature on a 1.5 hour 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; harttisland.ca

Rock the Boat River Adventures

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 and the Capital City Circuit at 2:30pm, which leave from City Hall. The Garrison Gait, a tour of the Historic Garrison District, leaves at 5pm at the Guard House immediately following the 4:30pm Guard House Theatre. Tours are offered daily from Canada Day (July 1) until September 1 (Labour Day). Tours are offered once daily at 4pm from June 18 until June 30 and from September 2 until October 13 (Thanksgiving) departing from City Hall.

Large groups and special tours may be arranged year-round for a fee by calling The Calithumpians at 506-457-1975; calithumpians.com

Public Boat Cruises

Pontoon Boat Ride Hartt Island RV Resort

Monday to Friday, between 2 – 4pm and 6 – 8pm. (Weather permitting, cruise departure times vary during season, please call for details). Adults: $19; Children Under 12: $14 Private Boat Cruises available; please contact for details.

Regent Street Wharf 506-471-8680; 506-472-9956

Daytime or night, nature, tubing, cruising or plan a dinner cruise! Rock the Boat has an experience for everyone and all ages. Call to build your own custom adventure and for rates. 506-292-5217

Aerial Tours Capital Airways

Air charters. Tours for 3 passengers.

506-446-3588.

Canadian Helicopter

15 minute helicopter tour of the city for up to 5 passengers. Minimum $400, dependant on aircraft availability. 506-446-6920.

FREE

Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage

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. Contact the park for bookings.

Available June, July & August. Tour begins at the Mactaquac Park Administration building (1256 Route 105). Provided as a free public service by New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage, and Culture.

506-363-4747; nbparks.ca

Canoe & Kayak Tours Small Craft Aquatic Centre Second Nature Outdoors

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 12 – 8pm; weekends: 12 – 6pm. 506-460-2260; secondnatureoutdoors.com

Nashwaak Tubing

629 Route 8, Durham Bridge Kayaks $50/day Reservations are recommended.

506-457-2300; nashwaaktubing.com

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edVentures Fredericton Learning Vacations Choose from a diverse program of workshops in numerous categories including jewellery making, textiles, photography, painting, pottery, heritage programming and so much more!

Workshops are delivered by experts, with small class sizes and personalized attention. Learn a new skill, challenge yourself, have fun and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure – created by you!

July 7 – August 8, 2014 edVentures Fredericton Carleton St., Downtown 506-460-2233 / 1-888-850-1333 edVentures.ca

A Day in a Soldier’s Life This 1 hour historical and entertaining 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 Sunday.

French at 11:15am and English at 1:15pm • July 2 to September 1 (Labour Day) • $9 per child, plus tax Fredericton Tourism Historic Garrison District, corner of Queen and Carleton Sts., Downtown 506-460-2837 /1-888-888-4768 HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca

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 and special tours can be arranged for groups.

• Monday to Saturday, 9pm (arrive at 8:45pm) • July 2 – August 30 • 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 27 stages, 400 artists and 150 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”.

• Wednesday to Saturday, September 10 – 14 • Cost TBA

Calithumpians 796-A Queen St., Downtown. 506-457-1975; calithumpians.com

Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival 1-888-NBBLUES (1-888-622-5837) harvestjazzandblues.com

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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, and 2:30pm. The 5pm walking tour leaves from the Guard House, in Barracks Square, directly after the 4:30pm Guard House Theatre. 1-hour audio tours of the city are available for download.

Visit heritagefredericton.org or visit the Fredericton Public Library for a handheld device.

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City Hall (Visitor Information Centre) Justice Building, including ‘School Days’ Museum NB College of Craft and Design & Gallery Soldiers’ Barracks / Barracks Square Guard House Fredericton Tourism Administration Office (Formerly Militia Arms Store) Fredericton Public Library NB Sports Hall of Fame Fredericton Region Museum Officers’ Square The Lighthouse The Green 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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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”.

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City Hall, Clockworks & Bicentennial Tapestries (397 Queen St.) National Historic Site Located 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

About the building The old City Hall, which was erected in Phoenix Square in 1876, once included the city office, council chamber, magistrate’s office, jail, farmers’ market and opera house. The tower clock, its eight-foot dials, copper hands and reliable chimes have been keeping downtown businesses and customers on time ever since. The fountain in front of City Hall was constructed in 1885. Freddy, “the little nude dude” as he is affectionately called, sits on top of the fountain. Look for the original Freddy, older than the Statue of Liberty, in City Hall. In 2013,

the fountain was restored to its original 3-tier design and surrounding Phoenix Square was re-designed to make for a more inviting place for our visitors and community to visit and enjoy.

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 in 1977.

A Visitor Information Centre, in the front lobby, is open daily Mid–May through the end of October. See hours on Page 14 of this guide. Scheduled tours of the Tapestries are available May 19 (Victoria Day) until October 13 (Thanksgiving): English tours daily at 9:30am and 3:30pm; French tours daily at 9am and 3pm. By appointment for remainder of the year. Groups are asked to book ahead. 506-460-2129; TourismFredericton.ca

Attractions #2 through #10 form the Historic Garrison District.

BARRACKS SQUARE (497 Queen St.) National Historic Site Set back behind a wrought iron and stone fence, the Historic Garrison District originally consisted of the two-block area bounded by Queen, York, Campbell, and Regent Sts. The first buildings on this site were made of wood and later replaced by stone structures.

The Historic Garrison District was declared a National Historic Site in 1964, and in 1965 was designated a protected Provincial Historic Site. Visitors will find a variety of attractions and activities in the Historic Garrison District

including the Changing of the Guard, tours, concerts, artisans at work, gift shops, and live theatre.

corner of York St. Although there are no tours of the Justice Building itself, the annex to the building contains the ‘School Days’ Museum.

‘School Days’ Museum (427 Queen St.)

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The Justice Building (427 Queen St.) As you walk down Queen St., from City Hall, the Justice Building is on your left at the

Located in the former Teachers College. Access via the lower York St. parking lot. This museum contains a collection of artifacts, archival material, books and furniture used in the public schools, teacher training, and Department of Education in New Brunswick, dating as far back as the mid19th century. Featuring free re-enactments, Wednesdays at 1:30pm throughout the summer.

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BARRACKS SQUARE Open mid-June to late– August, Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, Saturday 1pm – 4pm. September to June, by appointment. Free admission.

506-459-3738; http://museum.nbta.ca

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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.

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remodeled to house law courts and reopened as the Justice Building in 1975.

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The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) and the College’s Gallery (457 Queen St.) Celebrating 75 Years!

Next to the Justice Building is the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD).

The College is unique in Canada with its focus on Fine Craft and Design. Creativity

lives at the College with award winning faculty and small class sizes. Building and creating students and graduates who contribute significantly to the high quality of artistic practice and creative innovation in New Brunswick and throughout Atlantic Canada. Beyond the academic year, the College studios are also home to culture and craft workshops delivered as part of the edVentures Fredericton summer program (edVentures.ca). An exciting campus renewal initiative has already generated new evening classes, post-graduate program international partnerships – and an expansion into the historic Soldiers’ Barracks.

Throughout the year the College’s 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; nbccd.ca

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Soldiers’ Barracks & The Barracks Fine Craft Shops (463 Queen St.) A little further down, 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 said 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.

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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 between the hours of 10am – 6pm, daily.

506-460-2129. The Barracks Fine Craft Shops located on the lower level of the building are open daily 10am – 5pm June to mid-September. 506-460-2837

To 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.

The Guard Room was home to the 12-man Main Guard. A private soldier in an infantry regiment of 1828 to 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 7 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 5 enlarged cells, barred windows and an escape-proof ventilation system. The cell block reveals conditions as they were in 1848.

Don’t miss the Fredericton Fencibles as they take to the porch of the Guard House with lively theatre and song, daily at 4:30pm during July & August.

English and French tours available July & August. Hours vary. 506-460-2129

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BARRACKS SQUARE 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.

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Militia Arms Store

Fredericton Public Library

(11 Carleton St.) Next 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 4 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.

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Tours are unavailable. Visitor Information Centre year round, Monday to 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.

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As you cross the street to the library, you will notice the riverfront pedway. This pedway was officially named the “The 104th Regiment of Foot Bridge” in 2013. 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.

(12 Carleton St.) This busy library, located in the heart of downtown, caters to visitors by offering free Internet access, WiFi, 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 teens, adults and children.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 9pm. Closed on Saturdays from June 28 until September 13.

506-460-2800; gnb.ca/publiclibraries

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; nbsportshalloffame.com

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NB Sports Hall of Fame (503 Queen St.) Located at the corner of Queen and Carleton Sts., 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 and GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT, testing your skills in the

Fredericton Region Museum (571 Queen St.) Continue 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 year-round, weekdays from 9am – 5pm. Group Tours (French and English) can be arranged in advance. First floor wheelchair accessible.

Admission: $2/students, $5/ adults, $10/family. Children under 6 free. 506-455-6041; frederictonregionmuseum.com

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Officers’ Square (575 Queen St.) Named One of the Top 10 Public Spaces in Canada (2012) and a Provincial Heritage Place Directly 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 TourismFredericton.ca

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.

The Beaverbrook Legacy Lord Beaverbrook (1879 – 1964) born William Maxwell

Aitken, was raised in Newcastle, (now Miramichi) New Brunswick. In 1910, he went to England and became the only Canadian to ever become 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 was Minister of Aircraft Production during World War II, held various political appointments, and 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, the provincial Legislature declared him “a native son of New Brunswick”.

His legacy to Fredericton includes the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, The Playhouse, the Lady Beaverbrook Rink, the Lady Beaverbrook Residence, the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium, and many other buildings on the UNB campus stand as a testament to him and his family.

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marking, very few are needed, and those that are still required have been automated.

The light at the top of the Lighthouse is fully functional and there is a viewing station at the top where you can take in breathtaking views of the beautiful City of Fredericton.

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The Lighthouse (617 Regent St., Regent Street Wharf)

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The Lighthouse, situated on The Green in downtown Fredericton, has been a landmark since 1989. It was built as a visitor area for the Pioneer Princess riverboat, a vessel that was operated by a local business man.

The licensed deck of the Lighthouse is a perfect place to sample a seafood inspired menu and enjoy a refreshment, overlooking the beautiful St. John River. At one time, there were over 30 lighthouses along the St. John River. Now due to the buoy system of channel

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“The Green” The Green is a 5 km riverfront pathway system stretching along the St. John River in the heart of downtown. It is linked with over 88 km of trails throughout the city.

Riverfront Walkway As beautiful and tranquil as a park, the riverfront walkway

stretches along The Green.

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.

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.

Including 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.

Capital City Boat Club info@capitalcityboatclub.com

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The Fredericton Convention Centre (670 Queen St.) The Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) is Atlantic Canada’s state of the art facility.

With over 36,000 square feet of meeting and event space, complimentary wired & wireless internet access, 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, there are a variety of Green Meeting options available.

The FCC is the ideal venue for meetings, conferences, cultural activities, as well as local community events. Art from local galleries, as well as two permanent pieces, line the hallways on both levels.

The Fredericton Playhouse (686 Queen St.) Fredericton’s premiere performance venue. The 709-soft-seat theatre is the place to catch live performances by regional, national, and international musicians, dance companies and theatre companies. The Playhouse was given to the people of New Brunswick in 1964 by publishing baron Lord Beaverbrook (see page 25). This award-winning performance venue is a favourite stop for national touring artists and also provides a stage for local professional and amateur productions.

506-458-8344; theplayhouse.ca From The Playhouse, cross St. John St. and continue down Queen St. On your right is the majestic Provincial Legislative Assembly Building.

506-460-2770 frederictonconventions.ca

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Legislative Assembly Building (706 Queen St.)

Public Art: “Memoria Address” by Stephen Cruise.

Installed in 2013, this piece’s noticeable features include a representative balsam fir cone in polished Bahama Blue granite with gold-leaf detailing anchored among 228 polished green granite trees, all arranged on a concrete and tile base outline of the glacial water level of the St. John River from 10,000 years ago.

This signature work incorporates many elements which reference a presence from the past, revealed upon a closer look.

Commissioned by the City of Fredericton with Downtown Fredericton Inc.

Serving 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.

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. Late–June to late–August: Free guided tours daily, 9am (last tour at 4:30pm). September to late–June, Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm. Group tours can be arranged.

506-453-2527; gnb.ca/legis/index.asp

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The Beaverbrook Art Gallery (703 Queen St.)

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“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 The quote is an excerpt from Lord Beaverbrook’s address at the official opening of the

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Beaverbrook Art Gallery on September 16, 1959. As the provincial art gallery of New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery presents a rotating schedule of contemporary and historical exhibitions that give focus to the art and visual culture of New Brunswick and the Atlantic region, as well as of Canada and Britain as reflective of the particular nature and strengths of the permanent collection. The Gallery presents a wide spectrum of ideas, themes, and media within the visual arts, presenting the work of both established and emerging artists, and provides a forum

for the art of the province’s First Nations and Acadian communities. The Gallery also hosts exhibitions on loan from other institutions. Make 2014 your year to visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery – check the Gallery website for special exhibitions and events.

The Gallery and Gallery Shop are open year-round. The Gallery offers educational art programs for adults and children.

Exhibition details posted on the website and available from Front Desk during opening hours at 506-458-2028 or emailbag@ beaverbrookartgallery.org.

Exhibition details also available on the Fredericton Tourism events calendar.

Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm. Thursdays 10am – 9pm; Sundays and Holidays 12 – 5pm.

Closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Open Mondays in summer; please contact the Gallery about Monday hours.

Hours subject to change.

Admission: $10/adult; $8/ seniors; $5/students; $20/ family (two adults and children under 18). Thursdays after 5pm “Pay as you Wish”. Group tour rates available. 506-458-2028; beaverbrookartgallery.org

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.

maintains his studio within the gallery. 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. 506-454-5192; gallery78.com About the building Built in 1900, the threestorey 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.

history and architecture buffs, the Fredericton Heritage Trust produces the book “Building 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.

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.

Haunted Hikes take place July 2 to August 30, $14/adult & $9 child (page 19).

506-457-1975; calithumpians.com

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Crocket House, Gallery 78 and Coach House

You may now continue along Waterloo Row for a short side trip or go directly to #19, Christ Church Cathedral.

(796 Queen St.) Gallery 78, in the Crocket House, is situated in 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. Artist David McKay

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Waterloo Row Historic Architecture Walking down Waterloo Row, visitors will discover a number of stately private homes. For

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 (0.6 km) long.

Loyalist Cemetery Walk along The Green toward the river 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.

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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.

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. Enjoy the Summer Recital Series every Friday from 12:10 – 12:50pm throughout July & August.

506-450-8500; christchurchcathedral.com

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Christ Church Cathedral

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Just up Church St. from Gallery 78 is Christ Church Cathedral, considered to be the first Cathedral in North America (1845 – 1853) to adhere to the IN NORTH AMERICA exacting standardss FIRST CATHEDRAL th of the mid-19 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.

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 of woodworking and stained glass art that add depth and character to this awesome structure.

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Science East Science Centre (668 Brunswick St.) Located in the former York County Jail, Science East is a bilingual science centre devoted to science discoveryy and hands-on learning.

Home to over 150 exhibits, OVER 150 EXHIBIT the centre inspires all ages S and is perfect for family fun. Use your shadow as the player with the PlayMotion™ interactive gaming wall, sit on a chair of nails, “feel” your heart sounds on a super-amplified drum skin and explore the jail museum. In Atlantic Canada’s only outdoor science playground, play with giant chess pieces or tackle the climbing wall. Summer science shows happen daily at 11am and 2pm.

About the building Opened in1842, this former bread and water prison has walls consisting of 40 inches of solid granite. The building was a functioning jail until 1996. Visit Science East in this amazing historic venue today!

June 1 to August 31, Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm. September 1 to May 31, Monday to Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday closed. Admission: $6.50 child/student, $8/senior, $10/adult. Group rates available. 506-457-2340; scienceeast.nb.ca

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Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market (665 George St.) The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market 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 Boyce Farmers Market was named one of the ten best Farmers Markets in Canada (Canadian nadian Geographic Traveller, 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 OVER 200 STALLS 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 and outdoor vendors.

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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.

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.

Visitors are welcome to visit the church on their own. The church is open daily.

506-444-6001; stdunstansparish.ca

Saturdays only; 6am – 1pm. 506-451-1815; frederictonfarmersmarket.ca

From the market, walk up Brunswick St. On the corner of Brunswick and Regent Sts., you will find St. Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church.

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St. Dunstan’s Church (120 Regent St.)

Father Michael Sweeney, from the Diocese of Quebec, was the first Roman Catholic missionary to Fredericton. He purchased property on Regent St. and built a small chapel in 1824. On September 30, 1842, the Diocese of New Brunswick was created and the Rt. Rev. William Dollard, V.G., was named its bishop by Pope Gregory XVI. The small chapel was moved to the rear of the lot and used as a school and in 1845, Bishop Dollard began construction of a new St. Dunstan’s Church.

Upon completion it became the cathedral and Episcopal Seat of the diocese – the first Roman Catholic Cathedral built in the new Diocese of New

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The Old Public Burial Ground (500 Brunswick St.) From St. Dunstan’s, cross Regent St. at the corner of Brunswick St. In the Old Town Platt, is one of the most historically important cemeteries in New Brunswick.

The Old Public Burial Ground is the final resting place for many of the Loyalist families who founded New Brunswick, as well as its first clergy, judges, and government officials. It has graves dating back to 1787. They

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lie with the families of the English governors, members of the British regiments stationed in Fredericton, and the early settlers from the British Isles from whom many Frederictonians are descended.

This cemetery was used for more than 100 years. A detailed map of the cemetery is on display. Open to the public from 8am – 8pm daily.

Walk north on Carleton St. to the corner of King St. to the Wilmot United Church.

to be 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. The church’s décor was planned in 1948 by famous Canadian artist, the late Alex Colville. Wilmot’s pipe organ is opus 2049 of Casavant Frères, dedicated in 1951, and restored in 20002001.

506-458-1066; wilmotuc.nb.ca

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 Monday to Friday, 9am – 4:30pm. No guided tours are available.

506-458-8348; bsbc.nb.ca From Brunswick St., continue on York, turn right onto George St. St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease is on the corner of George and Westmorland Sts.

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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Wilmot United Church

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(473 King St.) Provincial Historic Site

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A group of Scottish soldiers, all Loyalists, 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, designated in 2007 as a Fredericton Heritage Icon, 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, the first native–born New Brunswicker

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Brunswick Street Baptist Church

St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease

(161 York St.)

(245 Westmorland St.) National Historic Site “A place of worship with free seats”.

This 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

When 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 – 4pm. 506-451-0630; 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 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.

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.

Approximate driving time for this tour: 30 minutes.

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Government House (51 Woodstock Rd.) National and Provincial Historic Site This National and Provincial Historic Site, built in 1828, was gloriously restored to its earlier splendour in 1999, and is the official al ES FESTIVAL residence and office of the Province’s NB HIGHLAND GAM 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 “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.

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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.

FREDERICTON SOUTH DRIVING TOUR

Free guided tours available from May 20 to August 31, Monday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm; Sunday 12 – 5pm.

Last tour at 4pm. September 1 to Mid – May, weekdays 10am – 5pm (by appointment).

506-453-2505; gnb.ca/lg

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Wilmot Park (16 Saunders Street) Directly 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, a huge 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 Rd. past Government House and Wilmot Park, take the first left onto Rookwood Ave. Follow this street all the way to the end and you will enter the parking lot of Odell Park.

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Odell Park & Odell Arboretum (350 Rockwood Ave.) One of Canada’s Best Old Growth Forests Odell Park is a 175-hectare (432-acre), year-round park within the heart of Fredericton.

There are 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.

This is the perfect place for a picnic! You will find a duck pond, children’s playground, disc golf and a lodge that was opened by the Queen Mother in 1967.

The park is also home to the Odell Arboretum and New Brunswick Species Collection. This arboretum was built in 1985 as a way to for Fredericton to mark its bicentennial as the capital city.

It features 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.

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 Centres.

Guided tours can be arranged for groups. 506-460-2230 Leaving Odell Park, turn left on Waggoners Ln. and proceed to Hanwell Rd. Turn left onto Hanwell Rd. 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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Fredericton Botanic Garden (Parking: 495 Prospect St.) The Garden entrance, through the colourful shrub plantings at the Prospect St. West parking lot, leads to mature perennial beds, featuring many flowering perennials and grasses and beyond to further plantings, including a white garden and a daylily planting. The site is also the home to many Northern Catalpa trees, a blooming delight in early July. Other features: a memorial garden of magnolias, woodland trails and an interpretive panel for a future rose garden. 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, and other flowering shrubs provide interest in each season, and ponds are being developed as a water feature. Just below

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Kingswood Entertainment Centre (1700 Hanwell Rd.) Kingswood, 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, Cosmic Zone Arcade, Lazer Tag, Pizza Hut Express, Fitness Centre &

the rhodo area is Hal’s garden, featuring primula and other shade-loving perennials.

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 last Sunday in May. Admission to the Garden is free.

Guided tours can be arranged.

506-452-9269 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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Gymastics Facility. Kingswood is also home to a 27-hole golf facility featuring an award winning 18-hole Signature, a 9-hole Executive Golf Course, a Practice Facility and full service Banquet & Meetings Facility. In the winter months, enjoy the Cross Country Ski Trails maintained by the Wostawea Ski Club. Be sure to stop by Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern at the Kingswood Lodge.

Open year-round. Hours vary.

506-444-9500; kingswoodpark.ca

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Leaving Kingswood, turn right onto Hanwell Rd. Continue for approximately 2.5 km, and turn right onto Bishop Dr. This will take you across the top of the city behind Prospect St. which offers department store shopping, hotels and restaurants. Turn right at the end of Bishop Dr. 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, Montana’s, and many more.

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 82).

Continue along Regent St. and through the intersection at Regent and Prospect St., you’ll see the CBC Radio 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, a French community radio station and a centre for French newcomers (see more on page 50). At the intersection of Regent

and Montgomery Sts., turn right and continue until you come to Duffie Dr., the third street on your left. This is the entrance to the University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University and the New Brunswick Community College campuses. Follow Duffie Dr. 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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to actively participate in the learning experience. Classes are designed to encourage students to interact with both their peers and their professors in a meaningful way.

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; stu.ca Just past St. Thomas University, you will look down Dineen Dr. over a large portion of the University of New Brunswick Campus.

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St. Thomas University

University of New Brunswick

(51 Dineen Dr.)

(20 Bailey Dr.)

St. Thomas University is among the top undergraduate institutions in Canada, and is nationally recognized as a leader in liberal arts. Founded in 1910, this Catholic university welcomes students and faculty of all faiths and beliefs. As a small university, St. Thomas has invested resources in a limited number of programs – liberal arts, education, and social work. Consequently, its programs are focused, intensive and comprehensive.

As an exclusively undergraduate university, STU’s approximately 2,500 students are given the opportunity

The 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.

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events including that of the Loyalist fathers with their petition to found the university in 1785. The Brydone Jack Observatory is located on the UNB Campus. This national historic site was built in 1851 and is Canada’s oldest observatory. The new Quartermain Earth Sciences Centre, located in the Forestry and Geology Building on Bailey Drive, 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 more than 8,000 students in its full-time undergraduate and graduate programs.

Free tours can be arranged by contacting the Office of Ufirst: Integrated Recruitment and Retention 506-458-7719.

Tours of the Brydone Jack Observatory can be arranged by calling the Science faculty at 506-453-4586.

Tours of The Quartermain Earth Science Centre can be arranged by calling 506-458-7205; unb.ca Near the bottom of Dineen Dr., to the left, is the building housing the Provincial Archives.

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Provincial Archives of New Brunswick

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(23 Dineen Dr.)

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Established in the Bonar Law-Bennett Building in 1967, the Provincial Archives is the centre for primary research in New Brunswick history. It collects and preserves documents bearing on all aspects of the history of New Brunswick. Holding more than 20,000 linear metres of textual records; 374,500 maps, plans, and architectural items; 340,000 photos; 15,000 hours of sound recordings; 6,000 hours of film; and 5,900 hours of video.

It offers a multi faceted view of the province and its people - from Acadian and pre-Loyalists periods to the present.

Government and legal researchers, scholars in all branches of history, school 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 Monday to Friday from 10am – 5pm, and on Saturday from 8:30am – 5pm. 506-453-2122. Check website for holiday hours. 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 stateof-the-art facility opened in 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!

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 St. Bridge. This will take you to Fredericton North. Take the second exit on the bridge to Main St., then take a left and continue to Johnston Ave. Here you will find the Nashwaaksis Stream Nature Park.

Approximate driving time for this tour: 40 minutes.

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Nashwaaksis Stream Nature Park (Parking & Trail Access: 138 Johnston Ave.) Located along the St. John River on the City’s north side is a 25–ha Parkland that’s home to a unique ecosystem, with a 2.1 km walking trail to enjoy.

The Nature Park is a habitat for waterfowl, wildlife, flora and fauna and many wetland plants, with a boardwalk that leads into the heart of the wetland. Stop and look at the interpretive kiosks describing a wetland and its inhabitants.

506-460-2294, Fredericton.ca Leaving the Nashwaaksis Stream Nature Park take a right onto Main St. and continue drive to St. Mary’s St., turn left at the lights and continue on St. Mary’s St. for

approximately 5 km, until you see Killarney Lake Park on your right.

(min 10 participants).

506-458-8848; ducks.ca 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.

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Killarney Lake Park

(8 River St.) National Historic District

(1600 St. Mary’s St.) This picturesque park has supervised freshwater swimming, a sandy beach, washrooms and change rooms.

It features approximately 8 km of walking trails around the lake with connections to additional trails. The lake is cleared for skating during the winter months and the trails are groomed, perfect for crosscountry skiing.

Open year-round, 8am – 10pm.

506-460-2230, Fredericton.ca Take a left onto St. Mary’s St.; continue to the end of this street and at the lights turn left onto Union St. Stay on Union St. for approximately 1 km, on your right you will find the Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre, which is next to Carleton Park.

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Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre (752 Union St.) Along the banks of the St. John River, the Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre is a great place to learn about the wonders of wetlands. See the resident turtle, touch the interactive displays, and watch osprey fish from the deck!

Open year round, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Free admission. Youth education programs available: $3/youth

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Carleton Park (800 Union St.) This 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 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.

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.

As one of Canada’s best preserved examples of a 19thcentury 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.

Looking for more information?

Visit the permanent display called “The Boss’s World” at the Fredericton Region Museum. You can also visit his 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 St. Bridge to downtown Fredericton.

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FREDERICTON WEST DRIVING TOUR

As you leave downtown Frede Fredericton, eric r ton, take Qu Q Queen een St. to Northumberland St St. Goo one b block lock and tur turn rn right onto King St St. and drive one block to the intersection of King and Smythe Sts. Proceed through the intersection and you are on Woodstock Rd. 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.

Approximate driving time for this tour: 45 minutes.

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Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park

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(2475 Woodstock Rd., Route 102)

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Convenient 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 their amazing riverboat island tours, canoe/ kayak rentals, or biking/walking trails.

The awesome awesome family water park features 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.

Reservations accepted.

1-866-462-9400; harttisland.com Continue west on Route 102 until you reach the Mactaquac Exit, you are now in the Mactaquac area.

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Mactaquac The 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.

But, there is more! The scenery is spectacular; the craft shops

offer distinctive lines of local handcrafts; and there are lots of opportunities to indulge in delectable NB specialties like maple fudge and autumn apples.

Just before the Mactaquac Dam take a right at French Village Kingsclear Residence Road, continue along and you will come upon the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility.

Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility 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.

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.

Guided tours are available Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 30 by appointment only.

Please call 506-363-3021 ext 232.

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.

The Park features 303 campground sites, a variety of camping services, campers’ store, TreeGo and a recreation centre with games, organized activities and special events.

Mactaquac is home to an 18-hole championship golf course with a staff pro available for lessons (page 62). 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. (See page 18 & 107).

Mactaquac Generating Station

Administration Office open Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm. 506-363-4747 (includes evenings and weekends).

Mactaquac Golf Pro-Shop: 506-363-4926 Mactaquac Lodge: 506-363-4145 Mactaquac Provincial Park Campground: 506-363-4916 (seasonal) tourismnewbrunswick.ca

(451 Route 105) In 1963, construction began of the large hydro dam to raise the level of the river behind it by almost 37.5 m (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 mid–May to Labour Day (September 1), 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.

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TreeGo (1439 Route 105)

Mactaquac Provincial Park (1265 Route 105)

NB Top Attraction With great swimming beaches and stunning fall colours, Mactaquac Provincial Park is New Brunswick’s largest recreation park with 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 (2009). The park overlooks the magnificent headpond above the Mactaquac Dam on the St. John River.

Fun, freedom and personal reward are what TreeGo E COURSE is all about. The aerial AERIAL ADVENTUR adventure courses offer a diverse and exciting experience within the comfort of knowing that you’re attached to continuous safety cables. No matter what your age or fitness level, TreeGo courses are designed for your pleasure in a unique outdoor environment. TreeGo’s self-managed courses for children, teens and adults allow you to move through a series of surprises and progressively challenging tree-to-tree activities. With multiple activities in a course, you decide how far and how fast to exercise your agility, endurance and confidence.

Mid–April to late October. Reservations: 1-866-440-3346; 506-363-4440; 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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Kings Landing Historical Settlement (5804 Route 102) Provincial Historic Site

FREDERICTON WEST DRIVING TOUR

Step back in time at Kings Landing Historical Settlement, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014!

This award-winning signature attraction offers visitors an authentic 1800’s experience.

Roll up your sleeves and be ready to pitch in! Villagers have many projects on the go and need your help with activities like buttermaking, weeding the gardens and spinning wool…here is your chance to participate in 19th century living! The tradesmen are busy filling orders for their customers. The blacksmith pumps the forge to red hot embers; farmers haul hay, cut wood with a horse powered saw, and milk the cows by hand!

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Children can play 19th century games and try on period clothing! As you step into our story areas, you will be entertained (in a dramatic fashion) with the daily shenanigans, goings on and poignant events of 19th century village life!

The King’s Head Inn restaurant offers traditional fare served in candle-lit rooms by costumed staff. Shopping is a unique experience at the King’s Landing Gift Shop, or at the Barony General Store.

Open June 14 – October 13.

506-363-4999 or Tourism New Brunswick’s toll free line 1-800-561-0123 kingslanding.nb.ca 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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The 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.

Take an unparalleled journey through wide valleys of lush farmland, villages, towns and cities bursting with heritage and culture, and experience breathtaking vistas around every bend. Canada’s most storied river - your introduction to Atlantic Canada.

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.

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.

Be sure to visit the website for more information on regional attractions and events taking place throughout the year. stjohnriver.ca

Capital Region

River Valley Region

Fredericton is located in the Capital Region which is the historic heartland of the river – a 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.

(Approximately 1.5 hours from Fredericton)

Madawaska Region (Approximately 3 hours from Fredericton) The 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. Regional Highlights include: The New Brunswick Botanical Gardens 15 Main St., Edmundston jardinnbgarden.com Grand-Falls Falls and Gorge 25 Madawaska Rd., Grand Falls grandfalls.com Foire Brayonne Festival 95 Victoria St., Edmundston foirebrayonne.com

The 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. Regional Highlights include: Connell House Museum 128 Connell St., Woodstock cchs.nb.ca Larlee Creek Hullabaloo Perth-Andover larleecreekmusic.ca Shogomoc Historic Railway Site 9189 Main St., FlorencevilleBristol florencevillebristol.ca

The Lower River Passage (Approximately 1.5 hours from Fredericton) 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.

Regional Highlights include: Queens County Fair 20 Courthouse Rd., Gagetown queenscountyfair.com Life at the Lakes Cambridge-Narrows cambridge-narrows.ca Mott’s Landing Vineyard & Winery 3506 Lower Cambridge Rd. (Route 715) Cambridge-Narrows mottslandingvineyard.com New Brunswick Museum 1 Market Sq., Saint John nbm-mnb.ca Hampton Lighthouse River Centre 1075 Main St., Hampton townofhampton.ca

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FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HISTORIC GARRISON DISTRICT 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 1883, with the establishment of the Infantry School Corps, Company “A” in Fredericton. Watch as period-dressed guards re-enact a 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 from 12 – 3pm daily. July & August.

Fredericton 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-InThe-Park for over 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 1) calithumpians.com

Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring some of New Brunswick’s top performers.

Tuesday & 7:30pm, Officers’ Square, Thursday Queen St. (June to August) Wednesday 7pm, Nashwaaksis Commons, Main St. (June to August) Saturday 4:30pm, Officers’ Square, Queen St. (July & August)

Under the Stars Classic Movie Series Join our community for a nostalgic movie night under the stars in a National Historic Site. Watch classic films 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 Sts. 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!

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ENTERTAINMENT

ON-GOING EVENTS

In addition to the listings below, there are often live bands performing at local pubs and cafés from Thursday through Saturday. Check listings in the Nightlife section.

Centre communautaire Sainte – Anne 506-453-2731; centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca

French language concerts, events and exhibitions.

Visit centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca for schedules and details.

Charlotte Street Arts Centre

506-454-6952; charlottestreetarts.ca Home to many galleries and a 175-seat auditorium. The CSAC has numerous events and performances throughout the year. Visit the website for details.

Horse Racing New Brunswick

Fredericton Raceway 506-459-3204; hrnb.ca This is the oldest racetrack in New Brunswick. It has been operating since 1888! Harness racing takes place from mid– May to mid–September, 1pm on Saturday’s and simulcast daily. No admission is charged.

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506-363-4999; kingslanding.nb.ca Each day during the summer, visitors are treated to a full range of demonstrations and activities including hands-on activities like making butter,

spinning wool and shaving a shingle; children can dress up in period clothing and play 19th century games.

Music at the Cathedral

506-450-8500; christchurchcathedral.com Enjoy a noon-hour musical interlude of a variety of musical instruments.

July & August, Friday’s 12:10 – 12:50pm. Free will offering.

Performances at The Fredericton Playhouse

506-458-8344; theplayhouse.ca A season packed with a variety of performances by local, regional, national, and international artists.

Enjoy music, dance, family, comedy, and theatre performances ranging from popular to traditional and from contemporary to classical.

Speedway 660

May to September (Saturdays at 7pm) 506-454-RACE (7223); speedway660.com

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.

UNB Music on the Hill Performance Series

506-453-4697; unb.ca 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: 506-447-3333, unb.ca; STU: 506-452-0539; stu.ca

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Look for our “Marquee Events” throughout the festival and events listings.

JANUARY

Fredericton FROSTival Marquee Event!

January 24 – February 16 FROSTival.ca Grab your hat and mittens!

Atlantic Canada’s largest winter celebration is back! More than 80 events over 4 jam packed weekends.

Shivering Songs

January 23 – 26 shiveringsongs.com In its 3rd year, this festival has a mighty heart and has full intentions of warming up music lovers in the midwinter.

With a strong emphasis on the songwriting craft and it annually features an array of East Coast artists, songwriters, musicians and storytellers.

Don’t miss the Bluegrass Brunch at the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market!

2014 CIS Wrestling Championships

Les Éloizes

February 28 – March 1 Richard J. Currie Centre varsityreds.ca UNB Varsity Reds play host to Canada’s top University Wrestlers. With a long tradition of excellence, the UNB Wrestling team will look to continue its success at home.

April 30 – May 4 Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne 506-453-2731 aaapnb.ca Experience the rhythms of the Éloizes, an important event in the development of Acadian and New Brunswick arts and culture.

MARCH

MAY

Fredericton Craft Beer Festival

36th Annual Scotiabank Fredericton Marathon

March 8 Fredericton Convention Centre frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com Sampling over 100 craft and premium beers. It’s all about the beer. Pure. Simple.

2014 CIS Women’s Hockey Championships

March 13 – 16 Grant ∙ Harvey Centre stutommies.com The St. Thomas Lady Tommies will host the best female university hockey teams in Canada for the first time at the Grant Harvey Centre.

APRIL

FEBRUARY Winterfesthiver

February 1 & 2 Fredericton Exhibition Grounds winterfesthiver.ca Gigantic Ice Slides, SnowMazing Labyrinth, Dog Sled Rides, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Snow Sculptures and much more await you at the Winterfesthiver Winter Kingdom. Visit the website to see why, “It’s winter fun for everyone!”

Capital Culinary Challenge February 8 Delta Hotel 506-454-8021 This event pairs nine professional chefs with nine teams of amateur cooks in an epic, and good natured, battle for culinary supremacy.

May 11 frederictonmarathon.ca The Capital City Road Runners of Fredericton bring you the Maritime Provinces longest running marathon; marathonrelay, half-marathon, 10 km and 5 km options also available. Be sure to check out the new route!

Festival francophone de Fredericton

May 23 – 25 Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne 506-453-2731 centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca Francophone culture and heritage is celebrated through exhibits, concerts, dining, sports, special events and activities.

Rib Fest

May 30 – June 1 Capital Exhibit Centre 506-458-8819; frex.ca Atlantic Canada’s 1st Rib Fest!

The 8th Annual fredkid Fair Marquee Event!

April 5, 9am – 4pm Capital Exhibit Centre 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 up to 10 years old.

FREX ROD Car Show April 25 – 27 Capital Exhibit Centre, 506-458-8819; frex.ca

JUNE

Maritime Countryfest Marquee Event!

June 13 & 14 maritimecountryfest.com

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The 9th Annual Maritime Countryfest is an open-air festival located in the heart of beautiful downtown Fredericton in historic Officers’ Square. Country music fans will see a combination of local, emerging, classic and current international artists.

Check out their website or ‘like’ them on Facebook for concert announcements as they’re released! Maritime Countryfest is a licensed event accessible to all. Single day tickets or event passes available.

Marysville Days

Heritage Centre June 13 – 15 McGloin St. 506-206-8683; marysvilledays.webs.com Activities include a parade, “toonie tween” dance, kid’s games, a petting zoo, pony rides, Perley the Magician and fireworks.

St. Mary’s Pow Wow

June 20 – 22 St. Mary’s Old Reserve, Union St. 506-458-9511 Come hear the Drum Beat of Mother Earth and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music & dance.

Performers include Muskrat Singers, Grass Dancers, Men’s traditional, Women’s Jingle Dress & Ladies Fancy Shawl dancers.

June 27 – 28 Officers’ Square Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. in partnership with the Ethno-Cultural Associations.

506-452-0654; cefnb.ca A celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more.

The Maritime Writers’ Workshops

July 7 – 11 506-458-7106; unb.ca/cel/mww A series of fast-paced, dynamic day and evening workshops to help you start writing or take you all the way to publication.

FeelsGood Follyfest June 27 – 29 Village of Gagetown follyfest.com Three days of music, art, camping & circus performances.

Oromocto Pioneer Days & Canada Day Celebrations

June 27 – July 1 Sir Douglas Hazen Park, Oromocto pioneerdays.ca Entertainment, Midway, games, youth activities, food vendors, Bingo, Pubs, and Canada Day Parade & Fireworks plus much more.

JULY Canada Day Festivities

July 1 TourismFredericton.ca Festivities kick off at noon in Officers’ Square with a full day of fun activities, live entertainment, food vendors and a huge fireworks display over the St. John River at dusk.

National Aboriginal Day June 21 506-458-9511; 1-888-445-6644 St. Mary’s First Nation

Brewer’s Bash Marquee Event!

July 12 506-458-7406; brewersbash.picaroons.ca The Picaroons’ Brewer’s Bash is a Canadian Craft Beer Celebration, showcasing Canadian Craft Beer from the Yukon, to Newfoundland.

Alongside some great food, and live entertainment! REAL BEER / REAL FOOD / REAL MUSIC / REAL PEOPLE

NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival

July 23 – August 3 506-458-7406; nbacts.com The festival features nightly mainstage performances by acclaimed and emerging dramatists, along with free outdoor street theatre and readings by New Brunswick playwrights.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

14th Annual River Jam

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Cultural Expressions Festival Marquee Event!

Marquee Event!

July 4 Delta Fredericton 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.

33rd Annual NB Highland Games Festival Marquee Event!

July 25 – 27 1-888-368-4444; 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 workshops, Friday evening Kilted Run, 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!

Tay Creek Folk Festival

July 25 – 27 506-367-3133 or 506-440-5556; taycreekfestival.com Tay Ridge Farm, Tay Creek (approx. 25 minutes from Fredericton).

Features folk music, country, bluegrass, Celtic and some classic rock. BBQ, coffee shop; hiking trails; camping for tents & RV’s (no hook-ups); under12’s free; jam sessions & music workshops.

NB Summer Music Festival Marquee Event!

August 11 – 23 506-458-7836; nbsummermusicfestival.ca A two-week festival celebrating classical chamber music, featuring the works of selected composers played by Canada’s most talented classical musicians. Festival includes concerts, emerging artists, free community performances, kids’ events and workshops.

August 30 & 31 Fredericton Convention Centre NB Crafts Council 506-450-8989; nbcraftscouncil.ca 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. Come discover New Brunswick and Maritime fine craft. Including a children’s crafts corner, live craft demonstrations and a one-ofa-kind gallery space.

AUGUST Nashwaak Music Fest

August 1 – 3 Nashwaak Bridge Festival Grounds (30 minutes north of Fredericton) nashwaakmusicfestival.com A New Brunswick Day family get-a-way with music and fun for everyone!

2014 U16 Canadian Fastpitch Championships

August 6 – 10 Prospect St. Park frederictonfastpitch.ca The best male U16 Fastpitch players in Canada will compete for national glory. This is your opportunity to catch future national team members in action!

Acadian Day Celebrations Marquee Event!

August 15 Officers’ Square 506-453-2731; 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).

Stanley Community Fair

Held Annually Since 1851 August 15 – 17 506-367-3151; stanleyfair.com Canada’s longest continuously running agricultural fair.

FredRock Music Festival

August Fredrockfest.com Annual music festival entering its 6th year. Previous Acts include: The Black Crowes, Our Lady Peace, Sam Roberts Band, City and Colour, Girl Talk, LIVE, Buckcherry, The Tea Party, Matt Mays, and many more. Stay tuned and connected for information on 2014 dates, acts, and more!

Fredericton Exhibition Provincial Agriculture and Livestock Fair Marquee Event!

August 31 - September 6 Fredericton Exhibition Grounds 506-458-8819; frex.ca Something for everyone! A tradition since 1827, the FREX is fun for all ages. This weeklong 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 mid-way rides, aerial shows, petting zoo, pony rides and more.

SEPTEMBER Vintage in the Village

New Brunswick Fine Crafts Festival Marquee Event!

September 6 Village of Gagetown 506-488-3441; villageofgagetown.ca Step back in time and enjoy a historical wine-tasting

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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 400 artists and 150 performances on 27 stages, all within six city blocks.

Acclaimed international 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.

Feast in the Field September 7 Officers’ Square 506-462-9555

Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food and drink, wonderful entertainment and beautiful scenery in support of Ability New Brunswick.

Queens County Fair Grounds, Gagetown queenscountyfair.com Midway, light horse shows, hauling matches, home cooked supper, antique tractor display, livestock exhibits, musical entertainment ox pull, milking contest, miniature horse demonstration and much more.

Oromocto Family Fun Day / Terry Fox Run September 14 Sir Douglas Hazen Park,Oromocto recreationoromocto.ca Annual Terry Fox Run followed by a family corn boil, musical entertainment, bouncy castles, tattoos and other activities.

New Brunswick Open Farm Day

Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival Marquee Event!

September 9 – 14 1-888-622-5837(NB BLUES) harvestjazzandblues.com It’s the best international festival experience on Canada’s

69th Queens County Fair September 11 – 14

September 21 506-452-8101; 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.

JUNE 13 & 14, 2014

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

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Friday F id - Jun JJune 13 Doc Walker | Tim Hicks Alan Doyle

SSaturday t d - June J 14 Trace Adkins | Kellie Pickler

Deric Ruttan | Chad Brownlee| Small Town Pistols

For complete line-up details go to www.maritimecountryfest.com /MCFest | info@maritimecountryfest.com Friday $65 | Saturday $85 | Festival passes $125 Tickets available at: www.ticketbreak.com | 866-943-8849

Doors Open Fredericton

September 21 506-460-2041; TourismFredericton.ca This is your opportunity to see some of Fredericton’s most historically, and culturally interesting buildings not usually open to the public.

frederictonfarmersmarket.com Enjoy a Handmade Christmas at the Boyce Farmers’ Market, Downtown Fredericton.

Support local crafters!

NOVEMBER 14th Annual Silver Wave Film Festival

November 6 – 9 506-455-1632; swfilmfest.com Over 80 films by local, national, and international filmmakers; workshops, panels, parties, and guest filmmakers.

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show November 7 – 9 Capital Exhibit Centre 506-458-8819; frex.ca

Christmas at the Market Craft Show November 13 & 14 506-451-1815;

samplings tables and take in informative seminars.

Christmas in the Village

November 22 & 23 Gagetown 506-488-3567; 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.

Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade New Brunswick Spirits Festival Marquee Event!

November 19 – 21 506-450-2065; whiskynb.ca 20th Anniversary!

Canada’s Oldest Spirit Festival.

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

November 29 Southside 506-457-2127 A lighted Christmas parade to welcome Santa Claus.

DECEMBER Festival of Lights

Dec 1 – 26 St. Mary’s First Nation

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show December 5 – 7 Capital Exhibit Centre 506-458-8819; frex.ca

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FROM FARM TO TABLE

MARKETS

FREDERICTON BOYCE FARMERS MARKET

In Fredericton we are lucky to have many places that offer us fresh, local foods throughout the year. They range from weekly farm markets to farm stands to a local supplier for organic food, each with their own unique qualities and items to offer.

Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

665 George St. 506-451-1815; frederictonfarmersmarket.com This market has been a staple in the community for over 200 years. This nationally recognized market is a must stop for most patrons every Saturday. Find out more about the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market on page 31.

Year Round: Saturday: 6am – 1pm

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The Northside Market

311 St. Mary’s St. 506-260-3800; thenorthsidemarket.ca One of the best reasons to visit Fredericton North is The Northside Market, Fredericton’s newest weekend hot spot, located right off the Westmorland St. Bridge. In addition to local offerings, there are non-local vendors, local businesses and services. Vendors offer an assortment of unique gifts, international cuisine and much more. You’ll find yourself among friends, artisans and comfortable surroundings...a shopping experience unlike any other!

Year Round: Saturday: 9am – 4pm & Sunday: 10am – 4pm.

Hoyt’s Farm Stand

HARVEY’S BIG POTATO

Fredericton Exhibition Grounds, 361 Smythe St. 506-363-3628 Hoyt Orchards have been growing apples since the 1850’s! They currently grow apples, pears and plums, and they have partnerships with other farmers in the area to supply fresh veggies, blueberries and strawberries at their stand.

July 1 to October 31: Daily: 10am – 6pm.

Harvey’s Big Potato

Real Food Connections

880 Hanwell Rd, Unit 301 506-454-5931; realfoodconnections.ca Real Food Connections is one of the best places in Fredericton to purchase local food. At Real Food Connections their hope is to make it easier for people to get their hands on local, quality foods and they carry a variety of items including local produce, meat, dairy, grains, herbs, seasoning, honey, sauces and much more.

Year Round: Monday – Friday: 10am – 7pm; p Saturday: 10 – 5pm

701 Hwy 105, Maugerville (Approximately 20 minutes from Fredericton) 506-357-5769; harveysbigpotato.com This riverside 200 acre farm is a photo favourite for families during pumpkin season. Fresh produce is picked daily and ranges from potatoes, carrots, peas, pumpkins, strawberries and watermelon among others. Special events hosted are throughout the season.

Mid–June to Mid–September: Monday to Saturday: 9am – 8pm; Sunday: 12 – 6pm.

Mid–September to October 31: Monday to Saturday: 9am – 6pm; Sunday: 12 – 6pm.

(Hours subject to change, please call ahead.)

Moxon’s Country Pumpkin

911 Hwy 105, Maugerville (Approximately 20 minutes from Fredericton) 506-357-8013 This locally owned farm has been in operation since 1960 and is a great place to bring the kids. With farm animals, a playground and canteen that serves ice cream, you will come for an hour and end up spending the day! Fresh veggies, homemade bread, pies and cookies will make your mouth water.

Mid–March to End of May: Daily: 10am – 6pm.

June to October 31: 9am – 9pm.

(Hours subject to change, please call ahead.)

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FREDERICTON NIGHTLIFE

FREDERICTON NIGHTLIFE

Fredericton 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.

The Phoenix

Legend: Regular Live Music

474 Queen St. 506-463-2666 boomnightclub.ca

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 thecapitalcomplex.com

Dolan’s Pub

349 King St. 506-454-7474 dolanspub.ca

LAVA Vodka Bar 375 1/2 King St. 506-455-6407

NickyZee’s

375 King St. 506-455-6407

iRock Nightclub 339 King St. 506-444-0121 irockfredericton.ca

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362 Queen St. 506-459-3558 thecapitalcomplex.com

Wilser’s Room

Lunar Rogue Pub 625 King St. 506-450-2065 lunarrogue.com

366 Queen St. (Above The Capital) 506-459-3558 thecapitalcomplex.com

McGinnis Landing

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Snooty Fox

boom! Nightclub

the blue door

100 Regent St. 506-455-blue (2583) thebluedoor.ca

Cedar Tree Cafe 418 Queen St. 506-453-1877

Corked Wine Bar 83 Regent St. 506-206-6010 corkedwinebar.ca

Dooly’s Lounge & Games Room

466 Queen St.; 506-455-7665 275 Main St.; 506-455-7865 1211 Prospect St. 506-455-7765 doolys.ca

King Street Ale House 546 King St. 506-206-3923 thekingstreetalehouse.ca

James Joyce Irish Pub

659 Queen St., Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook 506-450-9820

280 King St. 506-458-1212 mcginnislanding.ca 66 Regent St. 506-474-1199 thesnooty.ca

AROUND TOWN DJ Purdy’s

225 Woodstock Rd. Delta Hotel 506-457-7000 deltafredericton.com

Hilltop Grill & Beverage Co. 1034 Prospect St. 506-458-9057 hilltoppub.ca

Mama’s Pub & Eatery

500 Brookside Drive, Suite 1B 506-450-4303 mamaspubwesthills.com

Pier 23

480 Riverside Drive Ramada Hotel 506-460-5511 ramadafredericton.com

Speedbumps Sports Bar 102 Main St. 506-457-2111

Twenty 20 Club/ The Right Spot 403 Regent St. 506-457-9887 twenty20club.ca

Wetmore Street Pub

530 New Maryland Highway 506-457-2337

Top Courses

CHALLENGE you!

KINGSWOOD GOLF

Tee up at some of New Brunswick’s best golf courses!

Guaranteed to offer variety and excitement for any golfer.

Please call for reservations. Green fees listed are subject to change. For more information on Fredericton’s golf courses please call Golf NB at 1-877-TEE-IN-NB (833-4662), 506-451-1324; golfnb.com

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CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

Kingswood Golf

506-443-3333; 1-800-423-5969; kingswoodpark.com 1700 Hanwell Rd. New Brunswick’s most recognized Golf Course.

Kingswood features an 18 hole Signature Course (5,227– 7,075 yards), 9 hole Executive Course (1,448–1,990 yards), and a double ended practice facility. After your round, stop into Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern where you can feast on your passion for the game.

Roam from room to room, savoring the memorabilia collected by Sam himself as he made his way into golf history.

Green fees: 18 hole $59 – $89; 9 hole $15 – $25 plus tax

Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course

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506-363-4925; 1-877-267-4653; 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

Fredericton Golf Club

506-443-7710; 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: $52.45 plus tax.

Carman Creek GOLF/ FootGOLF Course & Practice Facility

506-472-7273; 1-866-472-7273; carmancreekgolf.com 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, club repair and fitting, 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; 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, 18-hole mini-putt, pro shop, licensed.

Green fees: Call for rates.

Gilridge Golf Club

506-453-1077; gilridgegolf.ca 550 Claudie Rd 9 holes, 1832 yards, golf club rentals: clubs, pull carts & power carts, putting green and driving nets, licensed.

Longest executive length golf course in Fredericton. 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; 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: $38, tax included Monday to Wednesday special: $28

EXPLORE our River & Trails!

OVER 88 KM OF MAGNIFICENT TRAILS

Fredericton is situated on the majestic St. John River and has over 88 km of trails for you to explore. The next few pages will give you plenty of ideas on how you can enjoy our river and trail system.

For more detailed information on our trail system, pick up a copy of our Fredericton Trail Guide or visit Fredericton.ca. Guides can be found at our Visitor Information Centre located in City Hall or at the Trail Visitor Centre, located just after the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge on the North Side.

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TRAILS & RIVER

Explore our magnificent trail network with over 88 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. The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge provides one of the most spectacular views of downtown Fredericton! The trails are wide, flat, safe, and wheelchair accessible.

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!

BIKE RENTALS Radical Edge

129 Westmorland St. Hourly, daily and weekly rentals available.

506-459-3478; radicaledge.ca

Savage’s

441 King St. $15/half day and $25/full day. Weekly rates available. 506-457-7452; savages.ca

Hartt Island RV Resort Route 102, West.

506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

BOAT CLUBS Regent St. Wharf

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Managed and operated by the 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 $1.65/ft.

Contact the Port Warden on VHF Channel 68.

506-455-1445 or 506-4616703 during the off-season; 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. 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)

BOATING GUIDED BOAT CRUISE The Wolastoq’ Tour Boat & Charter

A scenic cruise on the majestic St. John River is a relaxing way to see the city. Public and private tours are available.

Capacity of 47, licensed and catering available, prices are per person.

Public Boat Cruises Monday to Friday, between 2 – 4pm and 6 – 8pm (Weather permitting, cruise departure times vary during season, please call for details).

Adults: $19; Children Under 12: $14 506-471-8680. 506-472-9956

Pontoon Boat Ride Hartt Island RV Resort 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

Experience the power of nature on their 1.5 hour evening boat ride touring the scenic St. John River. Evening tours prearranged daily.

June to September.

Rock the Boat River Adventures 506-292-5217

HOUSEBOAT RENTALS Lakeway Houseboat Vacations

Mactaquac Provincial Park A unique vacation experience on the St. John River. Renting five fully appointed houseboats with a sleeping capacity of 6, 10 or 14 people. Available on a weekly, 4 day midweek or 3 day weekend basis.

1-888-452-5392; lakewayhouseboats.com

CANOE / KAYAK RENTALS Small Craft Aquatic Centre Second Nature Outdoors

Offers a wide variety of programs to keep the whole family wateractive. Canoe, kayak and rowing shell rentals and/or lessons may be available. Guided tours may also be available. Plus, week-long day camps for youth.

Located along the walking trail at the west end of the downtown, 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 12am – 8pm; weekends 12 – 6pm 506-460-2260; secondnatureoutdoors.com

Nashwaak Tubing

629 Route 8, Durham Bridge Kayaks $50/day Reservations are recommended.

506-457-2300; nashwaaktubing.com

Hartt Island RV Resort Rte 102, Fredericton 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

Key Cycle

218 Main St. Off-site kayak and canoe rentals.

506-458-8985

GEOCACHING Experience Fredericton’s Geocaching Tour

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 interesting anecdotes you may not have otherwise known about certain locations. Special awards will be provided to participating geocachers who are able to find 10 and 20 caches, with a special edition locally crafted pewter geo-coin for those who find all 30.

TourismFredericton.ca/ geocaching.

RIVER ADVENTURES

NATURE PARK Hyla Park Nature Preserve

Just off of the Gibson Trail, you can find Hyla Park Nature Preserve – Canada’s first amphibian sanctuary and a hidden urban gem. After the uncommon gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) was discovered in this area, the land was set aside to preserve and protect its population and habitat.

Visit the park and listen to the flute-like trilling sound of this tiny frog.

Also, keep a lookout for beavers, migratory birds, and rare plants that can be found in the park, including red milkwort, purple gerardia and small-flowered gratiola. Enjoy the hiking trails right in the heart of Fredericton’s North side.

Use the DeepMap Eco smartphone app for information on this nature preserve and other preserves to explore.

506-457-2398, naturetrust.nb.ca

SWIMMING/BEACHES/ LAKES Killarney Lake Park

1600 St. Mary’s St. Supervised daily, late – June to late–August.506-460-2273; Fredericton.ca

Mactaquac Provincial Park 1256 Route 105 506-363-4747; 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; nashwaaktubing.com

Taymouth Tubing

959 Rte 628, Taymouth Rates starting at $8/person.

Reservations recommended 506-450-6020; taymouthventures.com

Daytime or night, nature, tubing, cruising, team building, or plan a dinner cruise! We have an experience for everyone and all ages. Memorable quality times with friends and our friendly staff.

Contact us to build your own custom adventure!

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ATV CLUB

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Nashwaak Valley ATV Club

Hartt Island RV Resort

70 Rolling Hill Dr. 506-458-9507

BINGO St. Mary’s Entertainment Centre

185 Gabriel Dr. 506-462-9300; 1-888-992-4646; stmec.com

BOWLING Kingswood Entertainment Centre 1700 Hanwell Rd. 506-444-9500; kingswoodpark.ca

Main Street Bowl-A-Drome 301 Main St. Pro shop, licensed lounge, wheelchair accessible. Cosmic Bowling.

506-472-2361

DISC GOLF Odell Park

frederictondiscgolf.com Free, fun, and for all ages and levels. Similar to regular golf, but instead of hitting a ball into a hole, players throw a disc into a basket. No fees or tee times; just show up with a frisbee and have fun!

DOG PARK

Cityview Ave, off Main St. Fenced-in facility on 3/4 of an acre. Fredericton.ca

FOOT-GOLF Carman Creek

460 Riverside Dr. 506-472-7273; carmancreekgolf.com Atlantic Canada’s first Foot-Golf course! Very similar to golf, but use a soccer ball instead of a golf ball and a 21” cup instead of a 4” one.

HORSEBACK RIDING Carriage Hill Equestrian Centre 285 Carriage Hill Rd. 506-261-0854

LAZER TAG Kingswood Entertainment Centre 1700 Hanwell Rd. 506-444-9500; kingswoodpark.ca

Route102 West 18 hole mini-golf 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

Carman Creek GOLF/ FootGOLF Course & Practice Facility

460 Riverside Dr. (Ramada Hotel) 9 hole mini-golf 506-472-7273; 866-472-7273; carmancreekgolf.com

PAINTBALL Capital City Paintball

16 Dorcas St. 506-452-2800; archeryandpaintball.com

PAINT-YOUR-OWNPOTTERY-STUDIO Clay Café

356 Queen St., Open Daily 506-474-8003; claycafefredericton.com

SKATEBOARD PARKS

Please note all skateboard parks are unsupervised, please use at your own risk.

The use of safety equipment is strongly recommended.

These facilities are inspected on a regular basis. If you have any questions or see damage please contact Fredericton Community Services 506-460-2300.

Kimble Road Skateboard Park

Located on Kimble Crt., off Forest Hill Rd.

Henry Park Skateboard Park

Located on the corner of Medley St. & Dobie St., off MacLaren Ave. or Union St. in Henry St. Park.

Henry Park Outdoor Pool

248 Medley St., Off MacLaren Ave.

Marysville Pool Outdoor Pool 37 Harrison Ct.

Queen’s Square Outdoor Pool

740 Aberdeen St., Church & Aberdeen Sts.

Royal Road Park Outdoor Pool

35 Royal Rd., Royal Road & William Sts.

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; Fredericton.ca for a complete list.

SWIMMING INDOOR Fredericton Indoor Pool 79 Carrington Ln. 506-460-2273 (Admission Fee)

YMCA of Fredericton 570 York St. (Admission Fee) 506-462-3000; ymcafredericton.nb.ca

Sir Max Aitken Pool

2 Peter Kelly Dr., UNB Campus 506-447-3180; unb.ca/fredericton/urec/

TENNIS

37 tennis courts are open daily in the summer (some even open every night).

506-460-2230; Fredericton.ca

Abony Family Tennis Center

SWIMMING OUTDOOR

596 Knowledge Park 506-457-2382 abonyfamilytenniscenter.ca

Hartt Island RV Resort

WATER SLIDES

Route 102 West 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

Outdoor Pools

Hartt Island RV Resort

Route 102 West 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca

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LIVING the History of New Brunswick

KING’S LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT

King’s Landing Historical Settlement is an outdoor Living History Museum, recreating the lives of New Brunswickers in the 1800’s. Visitors are provided with a village map and make their way through the site at their own pace.

Explore New Brunswick’s culture and heritage. Get handson in the homes – try butter making, dipping candles and spinning wool. Visit the farm to see the horses, cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. Hop on a wagon to travel in time 19th century style.

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SEASONS World-Class Fall Colours

Red, yellow, orange and green, fall is leaf peeping season in Fredericton!

There is no better place to experience the explosion of fall colours. Couple that with Atlantic Canada’s finest fall festivals, cultural boutiques, apple picking at local orchards or finding your perfect pumpkin at a market stand.

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FABULOUS Fall Festivals

HARVEST JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Fall Festivals - not to be missed: • NB Fine Crafts Festival: August 30 & 31 (Page 53) • Fredericton Exhibition Provincial Agriculture and Livestock Fair: August 31 – September 6 (Page 53) • Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival: September 9 – 14 (Page 54)

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SKI CRABBE MOUNTAIN

Warm your hearts this winter! Romantic skating, exhilarating outdoor adventure, family fun and breathtaking river valley views!

Don’t miss Fredericton FROSTival, taking place January 24 – February 16, 2014! It is Atlantic Canada’s Largest Winter Celebration! More than 80 events in 4 jam packed weekends!

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www.FROSTival.ca

SKIING/ SNOWBOARDING Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. Central Hainesville, off Route 104 506-463-8311; Snow Conditions: 506-463-831 ext. 300; crabbemountain.com 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, rental shop, retail store, cafeteria and lounge. Open early December through early April.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Fredericton offers a magnificent Trails Network; much of the 88 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: 506-460-2881 Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. Central Hainesville, off Route 104 506-463-8311; Snow Conditions: 506-463-831 ext. 300; crabbemountain.com Offers over 30km of nordic, classic and backcountry ski trails and classic style rental skis, boots, poles and snowshoes. Many of the trails travel through beautiful forests and a variety of ecosystems.

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SLEIGH RIDES

Capital Winter Club 232 Rookwood Avenue; 506-452-0020

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 and other gatherings.

Oakland Farm & Lodge New Maryland, 506-459-5422 oaklandfarmandlodge.com Cedar log lodge in a beautiful natural setting just outside Fredericton. Available to host celebration events (weddings, reunions, birthdays, etc.) and meetings of all kinds. Please call for information and reservations.

SKATING

Fredericton has numerous outdoor and indoor skating facilities. Visit Fredericton. ca for a complete list, or call 506-460-2230 for rink locations and 506-460-2881 for outdoor rink conditions.

OUTDOOR RINKS Downing Street Park (Royal Field) Henry Park Island View Park (Silverwood) Mitch Clarke Park Lincoln Heights Officers’ Square (Downtown), 506-458-8922 Odell Park, 506-460-2881 Queen Square Park

INDOOR RINKS

Grant Harvey Centre, 600 Knowledge Park Dr. 506-460-2345 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

WINTER FUN

WINTER FUN

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 1-888-762-8600; www.snb.ca.

Day passes are available at the following local snowmobile clubs: The Nashwaak Valley – Fredericton North Snowmobile Club 506-453-1638 nbatving.com Fredericton Snowmobile Club 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; maple.infor.ca

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YOUR Perfect Keepsake

Fredericton has more working artisans per capita than any other city in Canada. Visit our world-class galleries and artist run boutiques filled with one-of-a-kind treasures to discover!

The next few pages will lead you through a list of our galleries, speciality boutiques, shopping districts, shopping centres and spas.

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ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES Aitkens Pewter

408 Queen St. 506-453-9474; 1-800-567-4416; aitkenspewter.com Hollowware, maritime collectibles, tableware, frames, Christmas ornaments, jewellery and everything in between.

Every piece is hand-made in our studio just minutes from downtown.

Angel Terry Art Studio 164 Woodstock Rd. 506-455-4224; angelterry.com Angel Terry Art Studio is a must visit for those taken by the bright, bold colors of Atlantic Canada.

ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES

Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen St. 506-458-2028; beaverbrookartgallery.org One of the best permanent collections of art in Canada.

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exhibitions, browse the Gallery Shop for local fine arts and crafts items to take back home.

Birch Crescent Gallery 1599 Woodstock Rd. 506-450-4233 or 506-461-5224 dalecarruthersart.ca Original paintings, prints, custom framing, greeting cards & calendars.

Botinicals Gift Shop, Studio & Gallery 610 & 612 Queen St. 506-454-6101 1-877-450-6101 botinicalsgiftshop.com Celebrating 19 years of serving the community & visitors alike with fine art & crafts. Over 60 different artists with a focus on New Brunswick.

A must see collection of products including pottery, jewellery, woodworking, glass works & textiles.

Featuring the Tin floral arrangements of owner & metal smith John Welling.

Brookside Gallery 435 Brookside Dr. (Brookside Mall) 506-476-3275 Features the work of 14 Artists who use an assortment of different mediums: Acrylic, Encaustic Bee’s Wax, Mixed Meduim, Oil, Photography and Watercolor. Original’s, Prints, and Greeting Cards. Many of the artists paint on site and also give classes.

Charlotte Street Art Centre 732 Charlotte St. 506-454-6952; charlottestreetarts.ca The CSAC, located in an 1884 school, houses art, dance, pottery, violin, and guitar studios; and art galleries.

Second floor studios are now wheelchair accessible upon request.

Gallery 78 Fine Art 796 Queen St. 506-454-5192; gallery78.com 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 studio within gallery.

Gallery Connexion 440 York St. (in the old Chestnut building) 506-454-1433; galleryconnexion.ca Gallery Connexion is an artist-run centre. The programming promotes experimental artistic practices, including installation, performance, writing, music, and interdisciplinary work, from across the country and abroad. As the Organization for the Development of Artists, it also supports the artistic and professional development of contemporary artists in Fredericton, and in the Atlantic Region. Gallery Connexion is a member-driven organization, and public admission to art exhibitions is free.

Government House Gallery 51 Woodstock Rd. 506-453-2505; gnb.ca/lg New Brunswick’s artistic culture first hand in the contemporary gallery spaces.

Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts 130 Carleton St. 506-454-2278 artcontact.ca Featuring leading contemporary Atlantic Canadian artists. Paintings, sculpture, pottery and photography.

Michael Khoury Gallery 542 Pederson Cres.

506-454-5864 An extensive collection of fine art by Fredericton painter Michael Khoury. Collection includes figurative, landscape, interior and still life paintings.

By appointment only.

The Barracks Fine Craft Shops and River Valley Crafts Soldiers’ Barracks, Historic Garrison District, Carleton St. 506-460-2837 Open daily, June to mid– September.

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; suelawrencehairspaandgallery.com A must see two level salon/ spa & retail boutique with brightly coloured walls filled with paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodwork & wrought iron featuring one of a kind crafted fixtures by local artists.

The Gallery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) 457 Queen St. 506-457-6805; nbccd.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 Dr. Memorial Hall, UNB 506-453-4623; cel.unb.ca Open to the public, free of charge.

September to June, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.

UNB Art Centre features regional artists and touring exhibitions and maintains a collection of over 1800 artworks on display throughout the campus.

UNIQUE BOUTIQUES & SPECIALITY SHOPS Artful Persuasion 79 York St. 506-450-0464 A collection of over 20 crafters offering hand-made products as well as classes, gatherings and events.

Aura Whole Foods 199 Westmorland St. 506-454-4240; aurawholefoods.com Fredericton’s full service natural whole foods market.

Wide range of products including fresh organic and local produce, local organic meat, vegan-friendly options, a large gluten-free section, and natural cosmetics.

Backstreet Records 384 Queen St. 506-458-8832 Fredericton’s independent record store! Providing the Capital City with special access to the wild and wonderful corners of pop culture’s for almost 25 years.

(The) Beadnik 187 Main St. 506-452-0891; thebeadnikonline.com Beads, findings, tools, and jewellery repairs. Classes and Birthday parties.

Country Crafts and Curtains 334 York St. 506-454-2572 countrycraftsandcurtains.blogspot.ca Your Complete Quilting and Decorating Store. Carrying balipops, kits, fatt quarters, jelly rolls, and charm packs.

Elle Mio 85 York St. 506-459-1277 Premium brand bras, fine lingerie, swimwear, leggings, stylish readers, scarves, stockings, designer watches and Got All Your Marbles Interchangeable Jewellery.

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Endeavours & ThinkPlay 412 Queen St; Town Center 506-455-4278 Art supplies & Toys (The) Geek Chic Boutique 86 Regent St. 506-472-8863; thegeekchic.ca Gadgets, office toys, DIY projects, apparel, accessories, award winning board games, you know...for when the server is down.

Made You Blush 59 York St. 506-452-8686; madeyoublush.ca Carries popular brands of makeup, makeup accessories, and body & skin care items.

Monkeycakes Cupcake Shop & Studio 1111 Regent St. 506-444-6482; monkeycakes.ca Beautiful, creative and scrumptious cupcakes. You can also visit their studio and decorate your own cupcakes, have a coffee, or host a decorating party.

Paradise Imports 95 York St. 506-455-1711; nancyjon.com Local handcrafted jewellery and unique global treasures.

Picaroon’s Brewtique 422 Queen St. picaroons.ca Watch the microbrewery process, sample new brews, fill up your very own 64 oz GROWLER with your favourite Picaroons’ Ale, or pick up any of Picaroons many styles in 500 ml bottles!

Pretty Little Freak Boutique 80 York St. 506-472-0664 Definitely not your mainstream shop! Pin up inspired classically alternative women’s clothing and accessories.

Real Food Connections 880 Hanwell Rd., Unit 301 506-454-5931; realfoodconnections.ca Local, quality foods including local produce, meat, dairy, grains, herbs, seasoning, honey, sauces and much more.

room2remember & room2remember kidz 90 York St. 506-443-9016 Home décor, kitchen and bathroom essentials, plus everything baby and kidz stuff too!

Savour Décor 406 Queen St. 506-472-4999 Home décor and giftware.

Strange Adventures 68 York St. 506-450-3759; strangeadventures.com A wide variety of comic books and paraphernalia for all ages.

Collections bought and sold.

(The) Urban Almanac General Store 75 York St. 506-450-4334; urbanalmanac.com General store & home furnishings with a modern twist.

Yarns on York 72 York St. 506-458-9193

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Quality hand knitting yarns and needles.

YMCA Cultures Boutique 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.

OUTSIDE THE CITY Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd. (Outlet Store) 3500 Rte. 635 Hwy, Harvey 506-366-5438 Visit the outlet store of Canada’s oldest woolen mill.

Take a self guided tour of the plant and check out our full line of products offered.

Casey’s Route 105, Sheffield 506-357-8592 Over 300 NB artisans’ work on display.

Kings Landing Gift Shop Kings Landing 506-363-4999

Local crafts, 19th century reproductions, village-made items and country-style home and giftware.

SHOPPING DISTRICTS

(The) Kubbyhole 12 Lake Rd, Harvey Station 506-366-2122; thekubbyhole.ca Selection of unique local handmade crafts in an artisanrun shop.

downtownfredericton.ca Your favourite spot to shop, dine, stay and play!

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, footwear, and accessories, to one of a kind gift boutiques, handmade crafts, distinctive pewter, pottery, and more.

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 and more. A day in Downtown Fredericton truly is an experience.

Motts Landing Vineyard & Winery 3506 Lower Cambridge Rd. (Route 715) Cambridge-Narrows 506-488-8091 mottslandingvineyard.com Wine tasting and sales.

Vineyard / winery tours available.

ANTIQUES Casey’s Route 105, Sheffield 506-357-8592 Old Tyme Collectibles and Antiques 40A Main St. Fredericton North 506-451-9218

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Up Town, Prospect St. & Bishop Dr.

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

businessfrednorth.com 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. 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.

SHOPPING CENTRES Brookside Mall

435 Brookside Dr., Fredericton North.

506-458-9038 INSIDE at Brookside Mall is where you’ll find friendly service from local businesses that serve you best like Sobeys, Lawtons Drug Store, NB Liquor, Goodlife Fitness, Surplus Furniture, plus oneof-a-kind shops featuring specialty women’s fashion, stained glass, custom leather works, wine making, framing, giftware, and jewellery.

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seamstress, pharmacy, clinic and health services.

OPEN Monday to Friday, 10am – 9pm; Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday 12 – 5pm.

The Corbett Centre

Regent St., Uptown Fredericton’s newest big box 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, Bouclair, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Carter’s/ Osh Kosh, Gap Outlet, Herbal Magic, Sally Beauty, Easy Home, What on Earth Jewellery, Wicker Emporium, Dollarama, Wheaton’s, Avalon Spa, Panago Pizza, Thai Manao, Deluxe Fish & Chips, St. Hubert, Montana’s and East Side Mario’s.

Fredericton Uptown Centre

1150 Prospect St., Uptown 506-458-0768 Park at the door of your favourite store when you visit the Fredericton Uptown Centre featuring stores such as Pseudio, Dairy Queen, Future Shop, Pennington’s, Reitmans, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Urban Planet, and Rogers Video, along with NB Liquor, Sobey’s, Staples, Moores Clothing for Men, Shoppers Drug Mart, GoodLife Fitness, Pet’s Unlimited, Boston Pizza and Target.

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 yoga studio, ScotiaBank, pharmacy, travel agency and hair salons with a distinct selection of shops, shoe repair, dollar store, florist, eyewear, fashion, footwear, gift stores, specialty lotions and creams, and a food court.

Regent Mall

1381 Regent St. 506-462-0350; regentmall.com Experience more at Regent Mall with over 115 stores and services, anchored by Chapters, Cineplex, H&M, Sears, Sport Chek, Toys “R” Us, and Wal-Mart. Regent Mall offers exceptional customer service 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.

SmartCentres

125 Two Nations Crossing, Fredericton North Walmart, Canadian Tire and Kent Building Supplies.

SPAS 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; avalonspa.com Merle Norman & Day Spa Regent Mall, 1381 Regent St. 506-450-7345; 1-877-4507345; thedayspa.ca Salon Synergy 1125 Smythe St. 506-455-3482 Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery 550 Queen St. 506-457-2922; suelawrencehairspaandgallery.com The Spa Club 654 Bishop Dr. 506-474-1772 Urban Soul Salon & Spa Delta Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd. 506-452-9001; urbansoul.ca

GENERAL INFORMATION CAR RENTALS Company Avis

Telephone 506-446-6006 506-454-2847 Budget 506-452-8016 506-446-6123 Discount 506-452-7620 Enterprise 506-459-4100 506-455-8280 Hertz 506-459-3444 National

506-446-9079 506-446-4105

TRUCK RENTALS

LAUNDROMATS Address Airport 551 King St. 1285 Hanwell Rd. Airport 817 Prospect St. 1270 Hanwell Rd. 319 King St. 659 Queen Street (Crowne Plaza) Airport Airport

Mini Mart Esso 1853 Lincoln Rd; 506-458-9812 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 Quick Mart (Canadian & Asian Groceries) & Laundromat 79 Riverside Dr; 506-472-4429

LIQUOR STORES

ABC Car Services Ltd. 506-454-LIMO (5466); abccarservices.com 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services. Hourly and daily rentals available.

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

EMERGENCY SERVICES

POPULATION

Discount 506-452-7620 Trius Truck 506-457-9000 & Service Center

817 Prospect St. 639 Bishop Dr.

BUS SERVICE

Maritime Bus, 105 Dundonald St. 1-800-575-1807; maritimebus.com

PRIVATE CAR SERVICE

Emergency Calls: Dial 911 (Fire, Police, Ambulance, Poison Control) Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, 700 Priestman St., Emergency Hours of Operation: 24/7.

506-452-5400 Oromocto Public Hospital, 103 Winnebago St., Oromocto, Emergency Hours of Operation 8am – 10 pm 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.

Open Monday to Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm 2. Fredericton Medical Centre Walk-in Clinic 1015 Regent Street, Fredericton South. 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

FISH & HUNT

Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, 1350 Regent St. 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, visit the NB Professional Outfitter Guide Association at: nbpoga.com

(Based on 2011 Census) City Centre: Greater Fredericton Region: New Brunswick:

56,224 94,268 751,171

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SERVICES DUMPING STATIONS Hartt Island RV Resort, Route 102 west, 506-462-9400 Mactaquac Provincial Park, Route 105 west, 506-363-4747 RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 506-446-3799; rvworld.ca REPAIR & RENTALS Global Value RV Sales and Service 1732 Hanwell Rd., 506-462-6028.

Sales and service.

Laagland Auto Service 135 Riverside Dr.; 506-450-7171. Repairs.

Patterson Sales & Services 921 Allison Blvd. 506-454-3535.

RV Sales and Service.

RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 506-446-3799; rvworld.ca 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 St. Mary’s Ocean Direct, 150 Cliffe St. 506-462-9604

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Let Our Cuisine

DELIGHT You!

Culinary offerings continue to expand in the Capital with the addition of Indian/Pakistani and Caribbean restaurants joining the ranks of authentic Greek, Mexican, and Asianfusion eateries.

Restaurants range from elegant fine dining to a casual pub-style atmosphere, and everything in between.

You’ll find several restaurants are listed in the “Where to Eat In Canada” Guide and one of our restaurants was recently named a Top 10 Canadian Restaurant (Globe & Mail).

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Fredericton's lighthouse, located downtown on the banks off the St. St John JJo River, ver, is patio, fun for the whole family! Enjoy the NEW licensed foodd and ndd beverage bevera bever beve patio o, homemade ice cream including many unique avours such chh as coffee ff & ddonuts! nuts New avours created weekly!! season.

Enjoy live entertainment throughout gh the se eason on Make your way to the upper deck by going through our interactive, St. John River Play & Learn Exhibit (the kids will love it) and enjoy some of the best views of the city from the top of the Lighthouse!

Operating hours available online or call us at 506.460.2939 Lighthouse on The Green for regular updates! www.lighthouseonthegreen.ca

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DINING IN FREDERICTON

A current listing of restaurants can be found under “Food & Drink” at www.tourismfredericton.ca ** Represents the avg. cost of dinner for one person $ = < $10 $$ = $10- $20 $$$ =$20-$30 All NB public places, including restaurants are smoke-free.

Wheelchair Access

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220

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Brunch, lunch buffet

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100

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BrewBakers Restaurant Winebar & Patio, 546 King St. 506-459-0067

Seasonally inspired cuisine.

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$$$

150

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Bulgogi 459 King St. 506-451-3663

Sushi, Korean & vegetarian

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$

35

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Burger King 1140 Smythe St. 506-453-1462

Fast food

$

120

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Cabin Restaurant (The) 723 Woodstock Rd. 506-459-0094

Home-style old fashioned diner

$

35

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Café Loka & Bistro 343 York St. 506-206-2239

Café Fare with an Italian Flare. Daily entrée specials

$-$$

30

RESTAURANTS 88

Chinese

A&W • 1018 Prospect St. 506-457-6005 • Regent Mall 506-461-4113

Fast food

Arom Chinese Cuisine 74 Regent St. 506-454-2177

Chinese food with lunch buffet on Friday’s

Asia Beef Noodle 624 Queen St. 506-472-6240

Vietnamese & Thai, fine dining & vegetarian

Baking Paradise 608 Queen St. 506-472-4873

Home baking

Blue Door Bar & Restaurant 100 Regent St. 506-455-2583

Innovative & progressive contemporary global.

Award winning wine list

Booster Juice Regent Mall 506-450-9473

Juice, smoothies, sandwiches & wraps

Boston Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, 1230 Prospect St. 506-454-3344

Pizza, pasta, ribs & salads

Brass Rail 1315 Regent St. (Fredericton Inn) 506-455-1430

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Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

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777 Chinese Buffet 86 Main St. 506-455-2111

Outdoor Patio

Meal Price Range **

Type of Cuisine

Licensed

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Outdoor Patio

D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Type of Cuisine

Licensed

RESTAURANT

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145

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$-$$

45

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144

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Middle eastern local fresh food & Gourmet coffee

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$

75

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Charlie’s Bar & Grill 958 Prospect St. (Howard Johnson Hotel) 506-462-4444

Burgers, fish & chips, nachos & pastas

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$

50

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Chez Riz 366 Queen St. 506-454-9996

Indian/Pakistani fine dining

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$-$$

65

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Chong Place Restaurant 435 Brookside Dr. 506-451-6252

Chinese

$

45

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Claudine’s Eatery 146 Main St. 506-454-0430

East Coast Comfort Food

$

60

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Coffee & Friends 415 King St. 506-455-4554

Coffee, sandwiches, grilled panini & desserts

$

40

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Coffee Mill Restaurant/ Mill Pub, 1187 Smythe St. 506-458-1156

Breakfast all day, home-style cooking

$

130

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Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch 476 Queen St. 506-472-2672

Fresh fruit, healthy eating, breakfast all day, lunch menu

$$

140

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Crepe Suzette Creperie 540 Queen St. 506-449-1144

Breakfast, Savoury, and Dessert crêpes, Espresso, Cappucinos, and Lattés

$-$$

40

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Crispins Kings Place 506-459-1165

Homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pastas & cinnamon buns

$

FC

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Dairy Queen • 540 Union St. 506-453-1229 • 1250 Prospect St. 506-454-3737

Fast food, ice cream smoothies, cakes and DQ treats.

$ $

100 150

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Deluxe French Fries • 964 Prospect St. 506-459-1880 • 10 Trinity Ave. 506-459-2297

Fast food, chicken, burgers, fries, seafood & breakfast

$ $

70 30

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Dimitri’s Souvlaki Restaurant 349 King St. 506-452-8882

Greek food, souvlaki, donairs & seafood

$-$$

90

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Cannon’s Cross Pub 15 Riverside Dr. 506-455-1201

Pub style with a Maritime twist

Caribbean Flavas Restaurant 123 York St. 506-459-1230

Award winning restaurant offering Caribbean, Fusion, Halal & Kosher

[Catch] Urban Grill 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-451-7935

Worldly cuisine

Cedar Tree Café 418 Queen St. 506-453-1877

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Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Patio

D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Type of Cuisine

Licensed

RESTAURANT

Dip Pool Bar & Grill 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-457-7000

Summer fare menu

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150

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Diplomat Restaurant (The) 253 Woodstock Rd. 506-454-2400

Chinese Canadian menu & buffet. Open 24 hours

•

$-$$

100

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Dixie Lee 115 Gibson St. 506-455-8800

Fried chicken, fish, family dining

$

25

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DJ Purdy’s Lounge 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-457-7000

Pub & lounge

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$-$$

65

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Dolan’s Pub 349 King St. 506-454-7474

Menu items freshly made in house, nightly special Monday – Thursday

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250

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Domino’s Pizza 138 Dundonald St. 506-449-5050

Pizza, wings, garlic fingers. Take-out or delivery

$

N/A

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DQ Orange Julius Regent Mall 506-458-5417

Frozen drinks, smoothies, hot dogs, cakes, ice cream and DQ treats

$

FC

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East Side Mario’s 14 Trinity Ave. 506-455-3636

Italian

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180

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Fadi’s Pizza 312 Main St. 506-454-9888

Pizza, pasta, Lebanese & donairs

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45

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Frank’s Finer Diner 80 Two Nations Crossing 506-459-0707

Casual dining from the 50’s

$-$$

295

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Great Canadian Bagel 1111 Regent St. 506-453-7728

Bagels, soups, salads & sandwiches

$

35

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Greco Pizza & Donair • 529 Dundonald St. 506-454-3030 • 102 Main St. 506-450-7008

Pizza & donairs $ $

30 30

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Happy Baker (The) HSBC on King St. 506-454-7200

Bakery with eat-in dining

$

45

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Harvey’s 460 Regent St. 506-455-6484

Fast food

$

78

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Healthy vs Grease Kings Place 506-450-7002

Homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pastas & breakfast

$

FC

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Hillside Grill 1216 Regent St. 506-455-2325

Seafood, steaks, soups & sandwiches

$$-$$$

80

RESTAURANTS

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Steaks, stir-fry, daily lunch buffet, sandwiches, wraps & vegan options

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250

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Isaac’s Way 659 Queen St. 506-474-7222

Comfort food with a twist

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$$

160

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Isabel’s Café Lou Lou 346 Queen St. 506-459-8812

Homemade soup & chili, sandwiches, Home Baked Sweets

$

12

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Jack’s Pizza 379 King St. 506-443-9000

Pizza, donairs, poutine, & wings

$-$$

N/A

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James Joyce Pub 659 Queen St., (Crowne Plaza) 506-450-9820

Pub favourites

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122

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Jessy’s Pizza 510 Brookside Dr. 506-455-6666

Pizza, donairs, fish, wings, wraps, salads & more

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25

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Joe’s Diner 809 Devon Ave. 506-472-3168

Home-style cooking, homemade pies, breakfast all day, Korean cuisine

$

17

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Jonnie Java Roasters 95 York St. 506-455-1711

Freshly roasted coffee beans & take out espresso bar

$

N/A

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Jubilee Super Buffet 837 Prospect St. 506-452-8888

Chinese & Canadian buffet

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200

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Jungle Jim’s 1188 Smythe St. 506-455-5467

Tex-Mex, burgers, pasta Private room available

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120

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Karen’s Coffee Shop 440 York St., Chestnut Complex 506-260-4721

Soup, sandwiches, muffins & homemade baking

$

100

KFC • 1165 Prospect St. 506-458-0198 • 283 Main St. 506-472-0521 • Regent Mall 506-450-6300

Fast food, chicken

$ $ $

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King Street Ale House 546 King St. 506-206-3923

Pub food with the largest selection of beer in N.B.

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220

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Koto Restaurant 90 Main St. 506-206-2100

Pan-Asian, Japanese & Chinese Cuisine

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25

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Little Ceasars 1012 Prospect St. 506-447-8426

Pizza

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13

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Luna Pizza 91 York St. 506-455-4020

Italian, steaks & pizza

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$

40

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Lunar Rogue (The) 625 King St. 506-450-2065

Pub fare and great seafood

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$-$$

125

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D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Hilltop Grill & Beverage Co. 1034 Prospect St. 506-458-9057

Outdoor Patio

Meal Price Range **

Type of Cuisine

Licensed

RESTAURANT These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood

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174

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Chinese and Cantonese

$$

10

Menchies Frozen Yogurt 1111 Regent St. 506-459-2567

Frozen Yogurt

$

40

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Mexicali Rosa’s 304 King St. 506-451-0686

Mexican with a Californian twist

$-$$

100

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Midsea Eatery 99 Regent St. 506-455-5556

Lebanese take-out and Halal

$

15

Mike’s Old Fashion Bakery 230 Main Street 506-459-4103

Bakery & Coffee Shop

$

9

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Misu Chinese Restaurant 435 Brookside Drive 506-457-5800

Asian & Chinese Buffet

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65

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Molly’s Restaurant 554 Queen St. 506-457-9305

Home-style cooking, vegetarian & organic

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90

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MonkeyCakes 1111 Regent St. 506-444-6482

Cupcakes and cakes

RESTAURANTS 92

Licensed

Deli sandwiches, soups & salads.

Breakfast & lunch menu

Mama’s Pub & Eatery 500 Brookside Dr. 506-450-4303

Pub food

Manchu Wok Regent Mall 506-450-7604

Chinese

Mandarin Palace 502 Forest Hill Rd. 506-455-1182

Specializing in Szechuan & Cantonese cuisine, daily lunch specials

Mary Browns 1111 Regent St. 506-450-0565

World famous chicken and tators

Maverick Room 659 Queen St., (Crowne Plaza) 506-451-1804

Nouvelle cuisine and high end steak house

McDonald’s • 440 King St., 506-444-6235 • 94 Main St., 506-444-6232 • 125 Two Nations Crossing (Walmart) 506-444-6221 • 1177 Prospect St, 506-444-6231 • 1399 Regent Street, 506-444-6236

Fast Food

McGinnis Landing 280 King St. 506-458-1212

Steak, ribs, pasta & seafood

Mei’s 621 King St. 506-471-4770

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•

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•

$

D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Wheelchair Access

$

M&T Deli 546 Queen St. 506-458-9068

Outdoor Patio

Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Type of Cuisine

Meal Price Range **

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Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Patio

D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Type of Cuisine

Licensed

RESTAURANT

Montana’s 6 Trinity Ave. 506-457-1483

Steak, chicken, ribs & vegetarian

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$-$$$

240

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Naru Japanese Cuisine 536 Queen St. 506-474-0020

Japanese cuisine, variety of sushi

•

$-$$

50

New England Pizza 612 Union St. 506-459-5400

Pizza, with cream cheese stuffed crust, donairs, oven-baked subs & salads

$-$$

40

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N

New York Fries Regent Mall 506-454-1686

Fries, hot dogs & poutine

$

FC

•

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Nirvana Wellness Centre 207 King St. 506-458-9642

Resto juice bar, raw and cooked foods, organic & vegetarian

$-$$

30

Oriental Pearl Restaurant 440 Kimble Dr. 506-206-8866

Chinese, dim sum menu.

$-$$

44

•

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(The) Palate 462 Queen St. 506-450-7911

Innovative, Local & International

$-$$$

70

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Panago Pizza 10 Trinity Ave. 506-310-0001

Fresh pizzas, salads, garlic cheesy bread & wings to go

$-$$

N/A

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Papa Georgio’s & Old Salty Fish & Chips 1853 Lincoln Rd. 506-452-7272

Pizza, donair, and fish & chips

$

50

•

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Papa John’s • 528 Smythe St. 506-474-7272 • 269 Main St. 506-455-4398

Pizza $-$$ $-$$

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Park’s Noodle & Sushi 602 Queen St. 506-450-4907

Sushi & Noodles

$

24

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Pier 23 Pub & Patio 480 Riverside Dr. (Ramada Hotel) 506-460-5511

Steaks, chicken, pasta & seafood

$ - $$

120

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Pita Fresco 83 York St. 506-453-7374

Sandwiches, paninis, tortilla, wraps & salads.

$

14

Pita Pit • 530 Brookside Dr., Suite C 506-455-7482 • 1012 Prospect St. 506-454-7482

Healthy eating, pita & salads

$

18

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$

44

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Pizza Delight • 989 Prospect St. 506-453-1400 • 243 St.Mary’s St. 506-459-1707

Pizza, pasta, salad, chicken & buffet

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200 100

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Pizza Hut • 1180 Smythe St. 506-452-9988 • 230 Main St. 506-450-9988

Pizza, pasta, salads & wings

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$$ $$

95 8

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Soft pretzels, cookies and other baked goods

$

FC

•

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Quizno’s Sub 169 Dundonald St. 506-458-8284

Oven-toasted subs, salads & soup

$

60

•

•

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Read’s Newstand & Café 435 King St. 506-454-5333

Coffee, lattes, mochas, cappucinnos, muffins, pastries, sandwiches & specialty foods

$

40

•

•

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Red Lantern Pub 182 Main St. 506-472-5011

Steak house, seafood, breakfast

•

$-$$

150

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Regency Room 1315 Regent St. (Fredericton Inn) 506-455-1430

Fine dining, buffet & seafood

•

$$

80

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Relish • 348 King St. 506-454-9331 • 10 Trinity Dr., Suite G2

Gourmet hamburgers •

$-$$ $-$$

20 34

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Ringo’s Steakhouse 1187 Smythe St. 506-454-2337

Steaks, chicken, ribs & seafood

•

$-$$

160

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Roxstone Cafe 289 Regent St. 506-455-9855

Convenience Store & Café

$

20

•

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Saigon Noodle House 1012 Prospect St. 506-206-3494

Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai Cuisine

$-$$

95

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Salad Chic 440 King St. 506-440-2195

Make your own salad with unique sauces. Sushi.

$-$$

20

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Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern 1700 Hanwell Rd. 506-444-9509

Made Fresh Daily, Locally Cured Oak Grill

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110

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Schnitzel Parlour and Chocolaterie Fackelmann 3136 Woodstock Rd. (Silverwood Inn & Suites) 506-450-2520

European & Canadian menu. Handmade truffles, chocolates and much more.

Reservation recommended.

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$ - $$$

50

•

Second Cup • Kings Place 506-455-2326 • 973 Prospect 506-455-3048

Coffee, tea, muffins, cinnamon buns, smoothies & sandwiches

$ $

50 80

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Shan Chinese Restaurant 440 King St. 506-443-9080

Chinese

$

FC

•

RESTAURANTS 94

Licensed

Pizza, salad, wings, donairs & poutine

Pretzelmaker and Mrs. Fields Cookies Regent Mall 506-472-5555

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D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

Wheelchair Access

$$ $$

Pizza Twice • 1111 Regent St. 506-457-9292 • 247 Canada St. 506-453-0099

Outdoor Patio

Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Type of Cuisine

Meal Price Range **

RESTAURANT These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood

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100

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154

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$ $ $ $ $ $

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Chinese & Korean

$$

25

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Sunshine Diner 7 Brookmount St. 506-458-8470

Old fashioned diner

$

70

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Sweet Belgian Desire 732 Charlotte St. 506-455-2354

Homemade breakfast and lunch items, specialty teas & coffees, soup & sandwiches.

$

37

Swiss Chalet 961 Prospect St. 506-458-8258

Chicken, ribs, steak, stir-fry, pasta, salads, appetizers, burgers, seafood

$-$$

226

•

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Taco Bell Regent Mall 506-458-8226

Mexican

$

FC

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Ten Resto 87 Regent St. 506-206-3951

Eclectic Global Cuisine

$-$$$

25

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Teriyaki – Made in Japan Regent Mall 506-459-9748

Japanese

$

FC

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Terrace Dining Room 659 Queen St. (Crowne Plaza) 506-455-3371

Canadian cuisine

$$$

108

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Thai Express Regent Mall 506-460-1091

Fast food, Thai cuisine

$

FC

•

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Thai Manao 10 Trinity Dr. 506-459-8818

Thai cuisine

$$

30

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Licensed

Snooty Fox 66 Regent St. 506-474-1199

English pub fare with Canadian twist

St. Hubert Express 22 Trinity Ave 506-457-5600

Fast food, chicken, ribs

St. Mary’s First Nation Fish ‘n Chips 150 Cliffe St. (Kchikusis Commercial Center) 506-449-2466

Seafood, fast food, take out only

Starbucks • Regent Mall 506-451-6293 • Target 506-443-4640

Coffee and desserts

Subway Sandwiches • 349 King St. 506-450-3323 • 1055 Prospect St. 506-444-8827 • 1111 Regent St. 506-450-4393 • Regent Mall 506-450-2175 • 265 Main St. 506-457-4393 • 1050 Douglas Ave 506-450-7827

Subs, sandwiches, soup and salads

Sun Prince Restaurant 41 Main St. 506-458-8238

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30

Specializing in over 30 types of poutine

Outdoor Patio

$

Smoke’s Poutinerie 99 York St. 506-474-1336

Wheelchair Access

Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Type of Cuisine

Meal Price Range **

RESTAURANT These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood

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Muffins, cookies, smoothies & coffee

$

FC

•

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Vanelli’s Regent Mall 506-457-2880

Pizza, pasta & salad

$

FC

•

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Wendy’s • 967 Prospect St. 506-462-9946 • 370 Main St. 506-462-9950

Hamburgers, chicken & salads, fastfood

$ $

116 115

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William’s Seafood Exhibition grounds, 397 Smythe St. 506-454-2246

Causal dining, seafood

$$

48

•

Winners Restaurant 375 Smythe St. 506-457-6688

Chinese

•

$-$$

50

•

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Wolastoq Wharf 527 Union St 506-449-0100

Seafood, chicken, beef, pork

•

$$-$$$

34

•

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Yassou Souvlaki & Donair 1111 Regent St. 506-454-2200

Greek, Canadian

•

$-$$

28

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yeh Regent Mall 506-206-9000

Frozen Yogurt

$

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Tim Hortons • 1160 Hanwell Rd. 462-9951 • 1189 Prospect St. 462-9953 • 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

Coffee, donuts, muffins, soups & sandwiches

Timothy’s Coffee Regent Mall 506-459-2988

D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside

29

Thai inspired dishes

Outdoor Patio

$-$$

Thai Spice 277 Main St. 506-472-3486

Wheelchair Access

Seating Capacity FC= Food Court

Type of Cuisine

Meal Price Range **

RESTAURANT These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood

N

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Blue Canoe Restaurant Big Stop, Exit 297 Hwy 2 506-446-4441

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 to October) 506-363-4999

Traditional loyalist dining

Parkview Restaurant 35 Mactaquac Rd. (Riverside Resort) 506-363-5111 Wetmore St. Pub & Eatery 530 New Maryland Hwy 506-457-2337

$-$$

225

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Soups & salads, steaks & seafood, hamburgers & wraps.

•

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95

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Pub fare made fresh in house.

Famous for Fish & Chips.

Weekend Breakfast

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120

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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 with smart banquet and meeting rooms and comfortable guest rooms with free fibre-op internet and HD televisions with access to our recreation center, indoor pool and 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

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Courtyard CafĂŠ with Kids Menu, 9 Hole Golf Course with Driving Range, Summer Getaway Packages that include Breakfast. Guest Laundry, 100% Smoke Free, Complimentary High Speed Internet. New Outside Patio Bar with Pub Menu. Only 5 minutes from Downtown with easy Access to Highways.

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480 Riverside Drive Rt 105, Fredericton, E3A 8C2 506-460-5500 / 1-800-596-4656 www.ramadafredericton.com

ACCOMMODATIONS To 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 ★★★★ Exceptional quality, amenities and services ★★★★★ Luxurious, among the best in the country Rates: where applicable, minimum (winter) and maximum (summer) rates shown

Bathroom Facilities

Dining Facilities

shower

Restaurant

pets welcome

private (in room)

Bar or Pub on site

shared (centrally located)

Breakfast Included

other operating dates by advance reservation only

Beach

Internet

Laundry Facilities

air conditioning

washer

telephone in rooms

dryer

canteen (within walking distance, offering fast food items, may have basic grocery items)

supervised

Pool on Site

kitchen shelters

waterfront property (property must overlook or front water)

indoor

kitchenette

outdoor

housekeeping units

unsupervised

Television

dumping station for trailers

supervised

centrally located

propane refill on site

hot tub (indoor)

private

pull-through site available

hot tub (outdoor)

electric hook-up

Toilets

sauna

RV sites

dry

whirlpool

tent sites

walking distance (200 m/656 ft. or less) driving distance (20 minutes or less)

waterview property

flush wheelchair accessible

Other

water hook-up

no smoking

Parking

Wheelchair Access

non-smoking rooms available

on street

Fitness Centre

off street

Business Centre

The property will provide effective service to all facilities for people who are independent wheelchair users and people with stamina.

Conference Room no alcohol

The property has suitable access; however, some of the facilities within may not be accessible.

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Hotels/ Motels (See ads p. 98 – 102) Fredericton

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Amsterdam Inn & Suites ★★★1/2 559 Bishop Dr., Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-474-5050; 1-800-468-2828 innf@nbnet.nb.ca amsterdaminns.com

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Best Western Plus Fredericton Hotel & Suites★★★1/2 333 Bishop Dr., Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-455-8448; 1-877-455-8448 reservations@bestwesternfredericton.com bestwesternatlantic.com

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City Motel ★★★1/2 1216 Regent St., Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z4 506-450-9900; 1-800-268-2858 reservations@thecitymotel.com thecitymotel.com

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Comfort Inn ★★★1/2 797 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y4 506-453-0800; 1-800-228-5150 cn241@whg.com frederictoncomfortinn.com

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Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook ★★★★ 659 Queen St., Fredericton, NB E3B 1C3 506-455-3371; 1-866-444-1946 reservations@cpfredericton.com cpfredericton.com

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Delta Fredericton ★★★★1/2 225 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 506-457-7000; 1-888-462-8800 reservations@deltafredericton.com 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 fortnashwaak.com

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Fredericton Inn ★★★1/2 1315 Regent St., Fredericton, NB E3C 1A1 506-455-1430; 1-800-561-8777 reservations@frederictoninn.nb.ca frederictoninn.nb.ca

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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Fredericton ★★★1/2 958 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 2T8 506-462-4444; 1-888-280-1122 hojo.com howardjohnsonfredericton@hotmail.com

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Knight’s Inn ★★1/2 1214 Lincoln Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 8C8 506-458-8784; 1-800-613-7666, knightsinnfredericton@hotmail.com knightsinn.com

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Hotels/ Motels (See ads p. 98 – 102) Fredericton

D-Downtown N-Northside O-Outside city S-Southside Rooms

$ Room Range

Lakeview Inn & Suites ★★★1/2 665 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 6B8 506-459-0035; 1-877-355-3500 lakeviewinn-fredericton@nb.aibn.com lakeviewhotels.com

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Norfolk Motel ★★1/2 815 Riverside Dr., Fredericton, NB E3A 8R1 506-472-3278; 1-800-686-8555 norfolkmotel@gmail.com norfolkmotel.ca

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Ramada Fredericton ★★★1/2 480 Riverside Dr., Route 105, Fredericton, NB E3A 8C2 506-460-5500; 1-800-596-4656 fdmanager@ramadafredericton.com ramadafredericton.com

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Silverwood Inn & Suites ★★★ 3136 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 1K9 506-458-8676; 1-800-930-4667 silverwoodmotel@rogers.com silverwoodinn.ca

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Skyline Motel ★★1/2 502 Forest Hill Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 4K4 506-455-6683 Seasonal (May – August Only) skylinecampusinn@gmail.com 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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Airport Inn ★★★ 2251 Lincoln Rd., Hwy 102, Fredericton, NB E3B 8N9 506-458-9706 info@airportinnnb.com airportinnnb.com

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Days Inn Oromocto ★★★1/2 60 Brayson Blvd., Oromocto, NB E2V 4T9 506-357-5657; 1-866-529-0675 hotel@daysinnoromocto.com daysinnoromocto.com

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Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 35 Mataquac Rd., French Village, NB E3E 1L2 506-363-5111; 1-800-561-5111 reservations@riversidefredericton.com riversidefredericton.com

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Robin’s Inn ★★1/2 42 Chaperral Rd., Waasis, NB E3B 0G9 506-446-9077; 1-866-446-9077 jar81@hotmail.com robinsinn.ca

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Hotels/ Motels (See ads p. 98 – 102) Outside City Limits

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Bed & Breakfast/Inns (See ad p. 102) Fredericton

D-Downtown N-Northside O-Outside city S-Southside Rooms

$ Room Range

Abbey Glen River Front B&B ★★1/2 102 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B 1Z1 506-454-0420 abyglnbb@rogers.com bbcanada.com/4005.html

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Brennan’s B&B ★★★★1/2 146 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B IZI 506-455-7346; 1-800-655-7346 brenbnb@nbnet.nb.ca bbcanada.com/3892.html

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Carriage House Inn ★★★★ 230 University Ave, Fredericton, NB E3B 4H7 506-452-9924; 1-800-267-6068, info@carriagehouse-inn.net carriagehouse-inn.net

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Colonel’s In (The) ★★★★ 843 Union St., Fredericton, NB E3A 3P6 506-452-2802; 1-877-455-3003 the.colonels.in@rogers.com thecolonelsin.com

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Kilburn House B&B 80 Northumberland St., Fredericton, NB E3B 3H8 506-455-7078; 1-866-365-5500 kilburnhouse@rogers.com 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 bbcanada.com/10987.html

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Quartermain House B&B ★★★★★ 92 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B 1Y9 506-206-5255; 1-855-758-5255 welcome@quartermainhouse.com quartermainhouse.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Sunset on the River B&B ★★★★ 4475 Route 102, Upper Kingsclear, NB E3E 1N1 506-363-3089 spink@sunsetontheriver.com sunsetontheriver.com

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Lodges / Cabins Outside City Limits Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 35 Mataquac Rd., French Village, NB E3E 1L2 506-363-5111; 1-800-561-5111 reservations@riversidefredericton.com riversidefredericton.com

Amenities and Services

Camping Fredericton

D-Downtown N-Northside O-Outside city S-Southside Rooms

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.ca harttisland.ca

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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; woolastookpark.com

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Amenities and Services

Camping Outside City Limits

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; rosaryhall.ca; 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; lakewayhouseboats.com Explore the natural beauty of the St. John River water ways. Five boats available for rent on a weekly, 3 day weekend or 4 day midweek basis. Hourly cruises are offered upon boat availability. Sleeping capacities range from 6, 10 and 14 persons.

St. Thomas University

368 Forest Hill Rd. 506-460-0328; reservations@stu.ca; stu.ca/conferenceservices Seasonal residence room accommodations; May to Mid-August.

Accomodations at University of New Brunswick

20 Bailey Dr. 506-453-4800; stay@unb.ca; https://stay.unb.ca Residence accommodation and suite style summer hotel on the UNB Campus. May through Mid – August.

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A Aboriginal Day Celebrations .............................................52 Acadian Day Celebrations ................................................53 Accommodations ..............................................................97 Aerial Tours ......................................................................18 Airport ..............................................................................15 Aitkens Pewter..................................................................76 Antiques ...........................................................................81 Artful Persuasion..............................................................77 Artisan Studios & Galleries ..............................................75 Aura Whole Foods .............................................................77 ATV Club ...........................................................................67 B Backstreet Records ..........................................................77 Barracks Square...............................................................21 Beaches/Lakes .................................................................65 Beadnik (The) ...................................................................77 Beaverbrook Art Gallery ..............................................28, 76 Bed and Breakfasts........................................................106 Bike Rentals .....................................................................64 Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge ...............................................29 Bingo................................................................................67 Birch Crescent Gallery ......................................................76 Boat Cruise ................................................................18, 64 Boat Launches .................................................................64 Boss Gibson’s Marysville ..................................................39 Botinicals Gift Shop and Studio .......................................76 Bowling ............................................................................67 Brewer’s Bash ..................................................................52 Brigg’s & Little Woolen Mills.............................................81 Brookside Mall..................................................................82 Brunswick Street Baptist Church .....................................32 Business Fredericton North ..............................................82 Bus Service ................................................................15, 83 C Campground ..................................................................107 Canada Day Festivities.....................................................52 Canoe and Kayak Rental ......................................18, 64, 65 Capital Culinary Challenge ..............................................51 Capital Winter Club ..........................................................73 Carleton Park ...................................................................39 Car Rentals ......................................................................83 Car Show ..........................................................................51 Carman Creek Golf/FootGolf Course & Practice Facility..........................................................62, 67 Casey’s .....................................................................81, 107 Cenotaph..........................................................................29 Centre communautaire Sainte–Anne..........................37, 50 Changing Of The Guard Ceremony....................................49 Charlotte Street Arts Centre Gallery............................50, 76 Christ Church Cathedral ..................................................30 Christmas Arts & Crafts Show..........................................55 Christmas At The Market Craft Show................................55 Christmas In The Village ..................................................55 City Driving Tours .............................................................33 City Hall .....................................................................14, 21 Corbett Centre ..................................................................82 Crabbe Mountain Ski Hill..................................................73 Crocket House, Gallery 78 And Coach House ....................................................................29 Country Crafts and Curtains ............................................77 Cross-Country Skiing........................................................73 Cultural Expressions Festival ...........................................52 Curling .............................................................................73 D Day In A Soldier’s Life .......................................................19 Deep Blues Experience .....................................................19 Disc Golf...........................................................................67 Dog Park...........................................................................67 Doors Open Fredericton ....................................................55 Downtown Fredericton ......................................................81 Ducks Unlimited ...............................................................39 E edVentures Learning Vacations ..............................7, 19, 22 Elle Mio ............................................................................77 Emergency Services..........................................................83

Endeavours & Think Play ..................................................79 Entertainment ..................................................................48 F Fall ...................................................................................69 Farm Markets ...................................................................58 Feast In The Field .............................................................54 FeelsGood Folly Fest .........................................................52 Festival Francophone De Fredericton ................................51 Festivals.................................................................4, 51, 70 Festival Of Lights .............................................................55 Fish & Hunt ......................................................................83 Foot-Golf ..........................................................................67 Fredericton Botanic Garden ..............................................35 Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market..............................31, 58 Fredericton Convention Centre .........................................27 Fredericton Craft Beer Festival .........................................51 Fredericton Exhibition Provincial Agriculture and Livestock Fair ...................................................................53 Fredericton Frostival...................................................51, 72 Fredericton Golf Club........................................................62 Fredericton International Airport ......................................15 Fredericton Marathon .......................................................51 Fredericton Photo Contest ................................................17 Fredericton Region Museum .............................................24 Fredericton Uptown Centre ...............................................82 Fredericton Yacht Club .....................................................64 Fredericton’s History .........................................................16 fredkid Fair.......................................................................51 Fredrock ...........................................................................53 Free Entertainment...........................................................49 Frex Rod Car Show............................................................51 G Gage Golf & Curling Club .................................................62 Gallery 78 / Crocket House .........................................29, 77 Gallery At The NB College Of Craft And Design ...........22, 77 Gallery Connexion .............................................................77 Garrison Festival and Event Centre ..................................25 Geek Chic (The) ................................................................79 General Information .........................................................83 Geocaching ......................................................................65 Gilridge Golf Club .............................................................62 Golf ..................................................................................61 Government House ...........................................................33 Government House Gallery................................................77 Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage ...............................18 Green, The ........................................................................26 Guard House.....................................................................23 Guard House Theatre ........................................................23 Guided Boat Cruise ....................................................18, 64 Guided Heritage Walking Tours.........................................18 H Harness Racing ................................................................50 Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park .....18, 40, 64, 65, 107 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival .......................................54 Harvey’s Big Potato ..........................................................59 Haunted Hikes ............................................................19, 29 Historic Architecture.........................................................29 Historic Garrison District ..................................................21 History Of The City ............................................................16 Horseback Riding .............................................................67 Hostel .............................................................................107 Hotels .............................................................................104 Houseboat Rentals ...................................................64, 107 How To Get Here................................................................15 Hoyt’s Farm Stand ............................................................59 Hyla Park Nature Preserve ................................................65 I Indgrid Mueller Art + Concepts ........................................77 Indoor Rinks .....................................................................73 J Justice Building................................................................21 K Key Cycle ..........................................................................65 Killarney Lake .............................................................39, 65 Kings Landing Historical Settlement ..............42, 50, 68, 81 Kings Place Mall...............................................................82

Kingswood Entertainment Centre .....................................35 Kingswood Golf.................................................................62 Kubbyhole (The)................................................................81 L Lakeway Houseboat Rentals .....................................64, 107 Lazer Tag ..........................................................................67 Laundromats ....................................................................83 Legislative Assembly ........................................................27 Lighthouse, (The) .............................................................26 Liquor Stores ....................................................................83 Lord Beaverbrook Statue ..................................................28 Loyalist Cemetery .............................................................29 M Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility........................................40 Mactaquac Generating Station.........................................41 Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course............................62 Mactaquac Provincial Park.........................................41, 65 Made You Blush................................................................79 Map ..................................................................................56 Maritime Countryfest........................................................51 Maritime Writers Workshops .............................................52 Marysville Days ................................................................52 Mayor’s Welcome ..............................................................16 Michael Khoury Gallery .....................................................77 Militia Arms Store.............................................................24 Mini-Golf ..........................................................................67 Monkeycakes Cupcake Shop & Studio ..............................79 Mott’s Landing Vineyard & Winery ..............................45, 81 Moxon’s Country Pumpkin.................................................59 Music At The Cathedral ..............................................30, 50 Music On The Hill .............................................................50 N Nashwaak Music Festival .................................................53 Nashwaak Tubing .......................................................18, 65 Nashwakksis Stream Nature Park ....................................38 NB College Of Craft And Design & Gallery.........................................................22, 77 NB Fine Crafts Festival.....................................................53 NB Highland Games .........................................................52 NB Open Farm Day ...........................................................54 NB Spirits Festival............................................................55 NB Sports Hall Of Fame ....................................................24 NB Summer Music Festival...............................................53 Nightlife ...........................................................................60 Northside Market, (The) ....................................................58 Notable Acts Summer Theatre Festival .............................52 O Odell Park & Arboretum ....................................................34 Officers’ Square................................................................25 Old Public Burial Ground ..................................................31 Old Tyme Collectibles & Antiques .....................................81 Oromocto Pioneer Days .....................................................52 Outdoor Rinks...................................................................73 Outdoor Summer Concerts................................................49 Outdoor Summer Theatre..................................................49 P Paintball ..........................................................................67 Paradise Imports ..............................................................79 Parking.............................................................................14 Photo Contest ...................................................................17 Picaroon’s Brewtique ........................................................79 Playhouse (The) ..........................................................27, 50 Pontoon Boat Ride ......................................................18, 64 Population ........................................................................83 Pottery Painting Studio.....................................................67 Pretty Little Freak Boutique ..............................................79 Private Car Service ...........................................................83 Provincial Archives Of New Brunswick..............................38 Public Library ...................................................................24 Q Queen’s County Fair..........................................................54 R Radical Edge ....................................................................64 Real Food Connections ...............................................59, 79 Recreational Vehicle Services...........................................83 Regent Mall ......................................................................82 Regent Street Wharf ...................................................26, 64 Restaurants .....................................................................84

Rib Fest ............................................................................51 Riverbend Golf & Fishing Club .........................................62 River Jam .........................................................................52 River Valley Fine Crafts and Barracks Craft Shops .................................................23, 77 Rock The Boat River Adventures .................................18, 64 room2remember ...............................................................79 room2rememberkidz .........................................................79 S Santa Claus Parade .........................................................55 Savage’s...........................................................................64 Savour Décor ....................................................................79 School Days Museum........................................................21 Science East Centre .........................................................30 Seafood ............................................................................83 Self Guided Walking Tour..................................................20 Shivering Songs Music Festival ........................................51 Shopping ..........................................................................74 Shopping Centres .............................................................82 Silver Wave Film Festival..................................................55 Skateboard Parks .............................................................67 Skating.............................................................................73 Skiing ...............................................................................73 Sleigh Rides .....................................................................73 Sliding..............................................................................73 Small Craft Aquatic Centre ..................................18, 33, 64 Smart Centres .................................................................82 Snowboarding ..................................................................73 Snowmobiling...................................................................73 Soldiers’ Barracks ............................................................23 Spas .................................................................................82 Speciality Shops ...............................................................77 Speedway 660 ..................................................................50 St. Anne’s Chapel Of Ease ................................................32 St. Dunstan’s Church .......................................................31 St. John River Heritage Corridor........................................43 St. Mary’s Pow Wow ..........................................................52 St. Thomas University...............................................37, 107 Stanley Community Fair ...................................................53 Stange Adventures ...........................................................79 Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery...............................77, 82 Sugar Bush ......................................................................73 Swimming Pools/ Water Parks ..........................................67 T Taymouth Tubing ..............................................................65 Tay Creek Folk Festival .....................................................53 Tennis...............................................................................67 Trails ................................................................................63 Trans Canada Trail Pavilion..............................................29 Treego...............................................................................41 Truck Rentals ...................................................................83 Tubing ..............................................................................65 U Unb Art Centre..................................................................77 Under The Stars Classic Movie Series...............................49 Unique Boutiques & Speciality Shops...............................77 University Of New Brunswick ....................................37, 107 University Sports ..............................................................50 Urban Almanac General Store (The) .................................79 V Vintage In The Village ......................................................53 Visitor Information Centres ..............................................14 W Wading Pools....................................................................67 Walking Tour.....................................................................18 Water Slides .....................................................................67 Waterloo Row....................................................................29 Whiskey Festival ...............................................................55 Wilmot Park ......................................................................34 Wilmot United Church ......................................................32 Winterfesthiver .................................................................51 Wintertime Fun .................................................................71 Winery (Mott’s Landing)..............................................45, 81 Wolastoq Tour Boat & Charter ....................................18, 64 Y Yarns On York ...................................................................79 YMCA Cultures Boutque ...................................................81

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