NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
2016
HARVEST JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER
Fredericton Craft Beer Festival: March 12 (Page 47) Scotiabank Fredericton Marathon: May 8 (Page 48) Cultural Expressions Festival: June 23 – 25 (Page 48) NB Highland Games Festival: July 22 – 24 (Page 49) NB Summer Music Festival: August 8 – 20 (Page 49) HIGHLAND GAMES FESTIVAL - JULY Acadian Day Celebrations: August 15 (Page 49) From Human Hands: NB Fine Craft Festival August 26 – 28 (Page 51)1) Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival: September 13 – 18 (Page 51) Silver Wave Film Festival: November 3 – 6 (Page 52) NB Spirits Festival: November 22 – 25 (Page 52) NB SPIRITS FESTIVAL – NOVEMBER 4 For a complete list of festivals fl ip to page 47 or visit TourismFredericton.ca/Festivalscton ca/Festivals Fredericton is known for our local artisan community. Find the perfect gift at one of our Artisan Studios or Galleries (Page 75) or our local Markets (Page 58), where you will not only fi nd produce, but unique, FREDERICTON BOYCE FARMERS MARKET 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 80).
BARRACKS FINE CRAFT SHOPS 5 THE NEW BEAVERBROOK ART GALLERY! INTERIOR RENOVATIONS DUE TO BE COMPLETE IN MAY 2016, NEW PAVILION IN 2017.
With the most working artisans per capita in Canada, Fredericton off ers 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 75). Or visit a Canadian art icon – The Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Page 27) and gaze upon some of the fi nest GALLERY 78 works of art in the country. Please note that the Beaverbrook Art Gallery is undergoing an extensive renovation and will be closed from January - May, 2016. INGRID MUELLER ART & CONCEPTS 6 Experience a vacation like no other! Enjoy one of the many fi ne craft workshops off ered by edVentures Fredericton, Atlantic Canada’s largest TEXTILES learning vacation program. Learn a new skill, challenge yourself, have fun and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure - created by you!
July 4 – 24, 2016 PAINTING 1-888-850-1333 [email protected] edVentures.ca 7 CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY - 7 DAYS A WEEK, THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST
Experience the Historic Garrison District – a National Historic Site with a free Heritage Walking Tour (Page 16), or watch history come to life at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony (Page 45). Stroll past the historic architecture on Waterloo Row (Page 28), or visit the award-winning living history museum – Kings Landing KINGS LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT Historical Settlement (Page 41).
WATERLOO ROW 8 A DAY IN A SOLDIER’S LIFE
Little ones can dress as the British Regiment did in the 1800’s by participating in A Day in a Soldier’s Life (Page 17). 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 39). Don’t miss New Brunswick’s SCIENCE EAST SCIENCE CENTRE Science Centre – Science East (Page 29). 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). KINGSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
9 SECOND NATURE OUTDOORS: CANOE, KAYAK AND STAND UP PADDLEBOARD RENTALS, LOCATED DOWNTOWN.
Explore the Saint John River by a guided boat tour, bike, canoe, or kayak (Page 63). Zipline through the forest at TreeGO Mactaquac (Page 40). Try out Fredericton’s internationally recognized Geocaching Tour (Page 65), or take a peaceful walk along more than 88 km of magnifi cent trails, just one of the TREEGO MACTAQUAC 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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We speak Fredericton! receive a 1-day pass. License plate and drivers license numbers are required to receive a pass. Fredericton’s two bilingually staff ed Visitor Passes are available at the City Hall VIC from Information Centres (VIC) are your complete May to October. From November to May passes information source for your stay in Fredericton. are available at Parking Services (back entrance Brochures and details on local attractions, of City Hall, 397 Queen St.). Limit 1 pass per restaurant menus, accommodation bookings, license plate, or drivers license per year. and up-to-the minute tour and activity schedules are available. RV Parking (FREE) – RV’s are welcome to park for free in the Upper Queen Street lot at the end Complimentary Visitor Parking Passes – For of Queen St. (one-way street). Follow the RV the leisure traveler / visitor, free parking parking signs on Queen St. past Westmorland St. passes are available. Passes are valid at all Overnight parking is not allowed. RV parking is municipal parking meters and surface parking prohibited in the York St. parking lot behind City lots. Out-of-province license plates are valid Hall (as you will not be able to maneuver). RV for 3 days free parking, in-province but out- parks are listed in the accommodations section of-town tourists (not business travelers) may of this guide (Page 106). Visitor Information Centres Fredericton Tourism operates two Visitor Information Centres (VIC) at the following locations. For visitor information from November to May, drop by the Tourism offi ce at 11 Carleton St., 506-460-2041 1-888-888-4768 Insta [email protected]; TourismFredericton.ca *Caution – Speaking with one of our knowledgeable staff could result in an extended vacation! VISITOR SERVICES VISITOR
DATES OF OPERATION
DOWNTOWN WEST OF CITY City Hall VIC Kings Landing VIC 397 Queen St., Visitor Reception Centre, 42 Prince William Rd. 506-460-2129 Route 2 Exit 253, Prince William, NB 506-460-2191 May 2 - 20 10am-4:30pm June 11-September 5 10:30am-5:30pm (Mon-Fri) (Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays) May 21-June 24 10am-5pm September 10 - October 9 10:30am-5:30pm (Daily) (Sat & Sun) June 25-September 3 10am-8pm (Daily) September 4 - October 10 10am-5pm (Daily) October 11 - 21 10am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri) 13 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) and WestJet (3 fl ights daily to Toronto) with connections from/to anywhere in the world. 506-460-0920; frederictonairport.ca By Bus: Maritime Bus runs 7 days a week in Fredericton and has a convenient downtown location. 1-800-575-1807; 506-455-2049; maritimebus.com By Car: Refer to the map below!
1 Entering at Quebec / Edmundston, NB Border: Travel the TCH/Route 2 and arrive in Fredericton in 3 hrs. Exit 280 or 285A, Scenic Route Exit 258. 1 2 Entering at Houlton, Maine / Woodstock, NB Border: Travel along the TCH/Route 2 and arrive in Fredericton in 1 hr. Exit 280, 285, Scenic Route Exit 258. Entering at Calais, Maine / St. VISITOR SERVICES VISITOR 3 2 Stephen, NB Border: Travel along Route 3 and arrive in Fredericton 4 in 1 1/2 hrs. 4 Entering from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Moncton, 3 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 2016. 14 honour of the second son of King George III of the United Kingdom. From this name came the present “Fredericton”. The British Government was quick to approve the capital town and Fredericton became home to several military regiments. The Infantry School Corps (later the Royal Canadian Regiment) Welcome to Fredericton was born here in December, 1883. The Historic Garrison On behalf of my Council colleagues and the citizens District downtown is a tribute to of Fredericton, I take pride in welcoming you to New the army’s importance to early Brunswick’s Capital City. Whether you are visiting friends Fredericton. or family, attending a convention, or touring our scenic countryside, I am sure you will appreciate our many In 1845, although the population historical attractions, fi ne craft and cultural exhibits, and was not technically large enough, special Maritime hospitality. Queen Victoria named Fredericton I encourage you to drop by the Visitor Information Centre a Cathedral City and a crew went at City Hall for a guided tour of Council Chambers, where to work on the Cathedral, the you will fi nd “The History of Fredericton” articulated in a spire of which still dominates series of colourful, uniquely woven tapestries. Our tourism the Fredericton skyline. This staff will be most pleased to provide you with additional allowed Fredericton to achieve city information to help you get the most from your visit. status and the City was offi cially incorporated by the provincial Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable stay in legislature on March 30, 1848. Fredericton, and a safe return home. Meanwhile, Fredericton’s fi rst inhabitants were established in a permanent Maliseet settlement now known as the St. Mary’s Brad Woodside Reserve on the north side of the Mayor Saint John River in 1847. Early Fredericton businesses included mills, a canoe factory, Fredericton’s History tanneries, carriage and wagon manufacturers, breweries and Our City of Stately Elms owes its life to the mighty Saint broom factories. John River. The earliest travellers on the great river were the Maliseet and Mi’kmaq who hunted, fi shed, and grew In the 20th century, the city’s crops along their “Woolastook” river. industries gave way to universities, reinforcing Fredericton’s education Off and on for over 100 years, the French and English and cultural centric feel. In 1945, fought for ownership of Nova Scotia, which included the Gibson (presently Devon) was area known today as the City of Fredericton. In 1732 the amalgamated into the city. In French Acadians fl ed British forces and travelled to the area 1973, the city celebrated their where Government House stands today. They called their 125th anniversary of incorporation; HISTORY FREDERICTON’S community St. Anne’s Point. By 1758 the British re-gained Fredericton amalgamated ownership of Nova Scotia and expelled the Acadians from a number of surrounding St. Anne’s. Although the English swept through the area and communities, doubling its area and chased out most of the French, they could not successfully population. settle St. Anne’s Point until 1768, as they encountered resistance from the Natives. The people and the events that changed Fredericton from a In 1783, United Empire Loyalists settled in St. Anne’s Point settlement in the wilderness into after the American Revolution. This year is regarded as the the educational and administrative founding of the City of Fredericton. About 2,000 Loyalists centre of New Brunswick have settled in the area, including several army regiments. also shaped a unique cultural Surrounded by deep snow, bitter cold, canvas tents and a landscape. Along our tree-lined scarcity of supplies, many perished. streets dwell gifted artists and Surviving Loyalists petitioned Governor Parr in Halifax artisans as well as brilliant to make the area north of the Bay of Fundy a separate scientists and engineers. They province. In the following year, New Brunswick became keep Fredericton the vibrant a separate colony from Nova Scotia and St. Anne’s Point community it is. 15 EXPLORE FREDERICTON!
Need some ideas on how to Rock the Boat River Adventures Daytime or night, nature, tubing, cruising or experience Atlantic Canada’s plan a dinner cruise! Rock the Boat has an Riverfront Capital? experience for everyone and all ages. Call to The following pages are packed with build your own custom adventure and for rates. suggestions. Pick one that suits you best or do 506-292-5217 them all! Canadian Helicopter CULTURE & HERITAGE 15 minute helicopter tour of the city for up to FREE 5 passengers. Minimum $400, dependant on Guided Heritage Walking Tours aircraft availability. 506-446-6920. Historically-costumed guides entertain you with FREE local history and folklore on a free walking tour Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage of downtown Fredericton’s historic sites. See the An interpretive guided walk puts you in a Historic Garrison District, the Old Public Burial beautiful, pristine nature reserve featuring Ground, the Provincial Legislative Building, and Mactaquac Provincial Park’s remarkable chain former homes of some famous Frederictonians. of beaver ponds. Join in hands-on activities Three diff erent tours are off ered: the River Route introducing wetland wonders nestled in at 10am and the Capital City Circuit at 2:30pm, our Acadian forest. The gentle; wheelchair which leave from City Hall. The Garrison Gait, accessible trails allow people of all ages and a tour of the Historic Garrison District, leaves abilities to enjoy the experience. Contact at 5pm from the Guard House immediately the park for bookings. Available June, July & following the 4:30pm Guard House Theatre. August. Tour begins at the Mactaquac Park Tours are off ered daily from Canada Day (July Administration building (1256 Route 105). 1) until September 5 (Labour Day). Tours are Provided as a free public service by New off ered once daily at 4pm from June 20 until Brunswick Tourism, Heritage, and Culture. June 30 and from September 6 until October 506-363-4747; nbparks.ca 10 (Canadian Thanksgiving) departing from City Canoe & Kayak Tours Hall. Large groups and special tours may be arranged year-round, for a fee, by calling The Second Nature Outdoors - Small Craft Calithumpians at 506-457-1975; Aquatic Centre calithumpians.com Located along the walking trail at the west end of the downtown just a few steps from the NATURE Saint John River. The Wolastoq’ Tour Boat & Charter June to September. Weekdays from 12 – 8pm; A scenic cruise on the majestic Saint John weekends: 12 – 6pm. 506-460-2260; River is a relaxing way to see the city. Public secondnatureoutdoors.com EXPLORE FREDERICTON EXPLORE and private tours are available. Capacity of 47, Nashwaak Tubing licensed and catering available. 1575 Route 148, Durham Bridge Public Boat Cruises: 6 days a week, at 2pm, Kayaks $50/day 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. (Weather permitting, cruise Reservations are recommended. departure times vary during season, please call 506-457-2300; nashwaaktubing.com to confi rm). Adults: $19; Children Under 5: free; Students & Seniors: $17. Private Boat Cruises WINERY/BREWERY TOURS available; please contact for details. Regent Street Wharf. 506-471-8680; 506-472-9956 Uncorked Tours The leading provider of NB wine and beer Pontoon Boat Ride adventures for locals and visitors alike. Off ering Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park guided winery and brewery tours as well as Experience the power of nature on a 1.5 hour a downtown walking tour. All tours include evening boat ride touring the scenic Saint John transportation (where applicable), a fun and River. Evening tours pre-arranged daily from knowledgeable tour guide, and tasting fees. Hartt Island RV Resort, located 9 km upriver Various dates and prices, contact from downtown Fredericton. 506-462-9400; UncorkedNB.com or 506-324-4644 for details. 16 harttisland.ca CULTURE & HERITAGE
edVentures Fredericton A Day in a Soldier’s Life Learning Vacations This 1 hour historical and entertaining Choose from a diverse program of workshops in experience is for children 6 to 12 years of numerous categories including jewellery making, age. Each child dresses in the red tunic of the textiles, photography, painting, pottery and so British regiment and is provided with a guided much more! tour of the Guard House, military offi ce and cell block. Each child receives a souvenir photo. Workshops are delivered by experts, with small class sizes and personalized attention. Learn a • Daily, except Sunday. French at 11:15am and English at 1:15pm new skill, challenge yourself, have fun and take • July 2 to September 5 (Labour Day) home a one-of-a-kind treasure – created by you! • $9 per child, plus tax July 4 – 24, 2016 Fredericton Tourism edVentures Fredericton Historic Garrison District, corner of Queen and Carleton St., Downtown Carleton Sts., Downtown 506-460-2233 / 1-888-850-1333 506-460-2837 /1-888-888-4768 edVentures.ca HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca
Haunted Hikes Deep Blues Experience @ Harvest CULTURE & HERITAGE CULTURE Come explore the ghouls and goblins of old Experience Eastern Canada’s best International Fredericton on a lantern-lit hike through time. festival experience, the Harvest Jazz and Often imitated but never duplicated, the hikes Blues Festival. This world class event takes are a unique take on the traditional ghost walk. place over 6 days, with 27 stages, 400 artists On this after dark walking tour of our historic and 150 performances. You will receive an All haunts, you’ll encounter phantom thespians and Access pass, a volunteer festival guide, a meal a few chilling surprises. The hike is suitable for with headline artist, workshop and educational the whole family and promises spine-tingling opportunities and even a few special backstage frights and rib-tickling laughs. Off season and “moments”. special tours can be arranged for groups. • Wednesday to Saturday, September 14 – 17 • Monday to Saturday, 9pm (arrive at 8:45pm) • Cost TBA • July 2 to September 3 Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival • 1.5 hours (2.5 km walking tour) 1-888-NBBLUES (1-888-622-5837) • $14 / adult; $9 / child harvestjazzandblues.com Calithumpians 796-A Queen St., Downtown. 506-457-1975; calithumpians.com 17 SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR Downtown Fredericton
Saint John River Visitor Information Centre Regent St. Wharf Parks
inte-Anne Boul. Pointe Sa Parking 12 Traffic lights Campbell 6 Pedway 11 Maximum Height 3.5m/11 feet 3 5 7 Historic Garrison District 1 2 4 8 9 10 See map below Queen 16 13 14 15 24 17 King 18
Smythe 19 York Carleton Northumberland Church Regent St. John Westmorland 22 Brunswick Trail Bridge 25 23 20 27 Sunbury 21 University 26
This fi ve-block area is one of the city’s most historic and attractive areas, and features 27 attractions and points of interest. Guided tours are off ered 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. 1 City Hall 15 Legislative Assembly (Visitor Information Centre) 16 Beaverbrook Art Gallery 2 Justice Building, including ‘School Days’ 17 Gallery 78 / Crocket House/ Calithumpians Museum 18 Waterloo Row, including Cenotaph, Trans 3 NB College of Craft and Design & Gallery Canada Trail Pavilion, Bill Thorpe Walking 4 Soldiers’ Barracks / Barracks Square Bridge, Historic Architecture, and Loyalist Cemetery 5 Guard House 19 Christ Church Cathedral 6 Fredericton Tourism Administration Offi ce 20 Science East Science Centre at the Old York (Formerly Militia Arms Store) County Gaol (Jail) 7 Fredericton Public Library 21 Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market 8 NB Sports Hall of Fame 22 St. Dunstan’s Church 9 Fredericton Region Museum 23 Old Public Burial Ground 10 Offi cers’ Square 24 Wilmot United Church 11 The Lighthouse 25 Brunswick Street Baptist Church 12 The Green 26 St. Paul’s United Church 13 Fredericton Convention Centre 27 St-Anne’s Chapel of Ease 14 The Playhouse SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING
HISTORIC GARRISON DISTRICT South Riverfront Trail
Pointe Sainte-Anne Boulevard
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Barracks Square 9 Carleton 10 Yo r k 3 3a 4a
2 8 Queen 4 18 for tour times). Produced in its original 3-tier design and 1985 to honour Fredericton’s surrounding Phoenix Square 200th birthday as Capital, two was re-designed to make for local artists, Mrs. Gertrude a more inviting place for our Duffi e and Dr. Ivan H. Crowell, visitors and community to visit created 27 colourful tapestries and enjoy. depicting Fredericton’s history With the growing city, City based on Dr. W. Austin Squires’ Hall became crowded and book “The Last 200 Years”. plans were made for an About the building addition. Architects carefully 1 The old City Hall, which was designed the addition to erected in Phoenix Square make it as compatible as in 1876, once included the possible with the original City City Hall, city offi ce, council chamber, Hall. Construction began in Clockworks & magistrate’s offi ce, jail, September 1975 and it was Bicentennial farmers’ market and opera completed in 1977. Tapestries house. The tower clock, its A Visitor Information Centre, eight-foot dials, copper hands in the front lobby, is open (397 Queen St.) and reliable chimes have been daily mid–May through to National Historic Site keeping downtown businesses Canadian Thanksgiving. See and customers on time ever hours on Page 13 of this Located at the corner of Queen since. The fountain in front of and York Sts., Fredericton’s guide. Scheduled tours of City Hall was constructed in the Tapestries are available City Hall is the oldest City Hall 1885. Freddy, “the little nude still in use in the Maritime May 23 (Victoria Day) until dude” as he is aff ectionately October 10 (Thanksgiving): Provinces. Visitors to the called, sits on top of the building can tour the Council English tours daily at 3:30pm; fountain. Look for the original French tours daily at 3pm. By Chamber to view the restored Freddy, older than the Statue clockworks and a series appointment for remainder of of Liberty, in City Hall. In 2013, the year. Groups are asked to of tapestries which are on the fountain was restored to permanent display. (See below book ahead. 506-460-2129; TourismFredericton.ca
Attractions #2 through #10 form the Historic Garrison District.
BARRACKS SQUARE the Guard, tours, concerts, Justice Building itself, the artisans at work, A Day in a annex to the building contains (497 Queen St.) Soldier’s Life, gift shops, and the ‘School Days’ Museum. National Historic Site live theatre. Set back behind a wrought iron ‘School Days’ Museum and stone fence, the Historic (427 Queen St.) Garrison District originally Located in the former consisted of the two-block Teachers College. Access via TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING area bounded by Queen, York, the lower York St. parking Campbell, and Regent Sts. lot. This museum contains The fi rst buildings on this site a collection of artifacts, were made of wood and later archival material, books and replaced by stone structures. 2 furniture used in the public The Historic Garrison District schools, teacher training, and Department of Education in was declared a National The Justice Building New Brunswick, dating as far Historic Site in 1964, and (427 Queen St.) back as the mid-19th century. in 1965 was designated a protected Provincial Historic As you walk down Queen St., Featuring free re-enactments, Site. Visitors will fi nd a variety from City Hall, the Justice Tuesdays and Wednesdays of attractions and activities in Building is on your left at the at 1:30pm throughout the the Historic Garrison District corner of York St. Although summer. including the Changing of there are no tours of the 19 BARRACKS SQUARE
Nations Cultures in Atlantic Open mid-June to late– courts and reopened as the Canada. A learner-centred August, Monday to Friday, Justice Building in 1975. creative community with small 9am – 4pm, Saturday 11am class sizes and internationally – 4pm. September to June, by recognized faculty, The College appointment. Free admission. graduates students who are 506-459-3738; equipped to contribute to the museum.nbta.ca broader cultural economy. About the building Beyond the academic year, In 1827, a 34 x 37 foot the College studios are Military Hospital with also home to culture and four six-bed wards was craft workshops delivered constructed in stone on the 3 as part of the edVentures site now partly occupied by Fredericton summer program the Justice Building. In 1875, (edVentures.ca). An exciting the hospital and accessory The New Brunswick campus renewal initiative building were removed to College of Craft and has already generated new permit construction of the evening classes, post-graduate Provincial Normal School. Design (NBCCD) program international That building was destroyed and the George Fry partnerships – and an by fi re in 1929, but was Gallery expansion into the historic rebuilt on the same site. Soldiers’ Barracks. The original annex and front (457 Queen St.) entrance pillars survived The College off ers a range Throughout the year the the fi re and can still be seen of programs from traditional College’s George Fry Gallery today. The annex later housed craft studios to contemporary showcases a diverse range of the Model School which was digital design. The College artwork from students, faculty, an integral part of teacher is proud of its Aboriginal alumni and invited guests. training. Visual Arts program that Open to the public year–round, Monday to Friday, 9am – The building served as part educates students in the history and traditional crafts 4:30pm and by appointment. of Fredericton High School 506-453-2305; nbccd.ca from 1965 to 1970. It was of the Wolastoqey, Mi’kmaq remodeled to house law and Passamaquoddy First SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING
• Changing of the Guard • Outdoor Concerts , Films, Festivals, and Theatre • Heritage Tours, Museums, Attractions and Galleries 1.888.888.4768 or HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca 20 BARRACKS SQUARE
5 The Guard House (15 Carleton St.) To fi nd 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 fi rst occupied by the 1st Battalion of the Rifl e Brigade. A disastrous fi re destroyed the original Guard House, cells and 4 9 other buildings. The Guard Room was home Soldiers’ Barracks to the 12-man Main Guard. A private soldier in an infantry & The Barracks Finee regiment of 1828 to 1869 could Craft Shops expect to be detailed for either (463 Queen St.) Night Guard or Day Guard at least twice a month. When A little further down, the old not pacing his beat, he was Soldiers’ Barracks sits almostt permitted to rest by reclining on the corner of Carleton St., in his full kit on a Guard bed of with its back to Queen St. hard planks, covered with a thin The Soldiers’ Barracks is an THE BARRACKS FINE CRAFT SHOPS straw pallaise (mattress). The 1827, three and a half storey Guard Room looks as it did in stone structure built by the Although it is a faithful 1866, when the 15th Regiment British Army to accommodate reconstruction of the original used the muskets, uniforms more than 200 British soldiers. sundial which told the time and equipment on display. Life was crowded – 19 soldiers to the citizens of Fredericton The cell block originally to a room. They slept on iron in the 19th and early 20th contained 7 cells – windowless beds, while wooden pegs and centuries and accurately stone and brick cubicles with shelves held their belongings. displays local apparent solar an air-hole of about 10 inches A table and wooden benches time (LAST), this diff ers by up diameter in the outer wall. were the only other furniture. to 16 minutes from local mean In 1847, the cell block was modifi ed to contain 5 enlarged The 22nd Cheshire Regiment solar time (LMST). The lower
cells, barred windows and TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING was stationed here from 1866 level of the Barracks houses several craft shops, where the an escape-proof ventilation to 1869 and all ranks said they system. The cell block reveals looked back on Fredericton artisans create and sell their wares. conditions as they were in as an ideal station. A bronze 1848. plaque honours the 104th English and French tours Don’t miss the Fredericton Regiment. Remarkably, as available from interpreters Fencibles as they take to the reinforcements for the War at the adjacent Guard House, porch of the Guard House of 1812, six of its companies July & August between the with lively theatre and song, made a 1,128 km, 52-day hours of 10am – 6pm, daily. daily at 4:30pm during July & march to Quebec and then to 506-460-2129. The Barracks August. Kingston, Ontario, between Fine Craft Shops located on February and April of 1813. the lower level of the building English and French tours are open daily 10am – 5pm available July & August Don’t set your watch by the June to mid-September. between the hours of 10am – sundial outside the east wall 506-460-2837 6pm, daily. 506-460-2129 of the Soldiers’ Barracks. 21 BARRACKS SQUARE
Be inspired as you WALK THROUGH SPORTS HISTORY and enjoy the interpretative exhibitions, or Honour a Legend in the shrine. The NB Sports Hall of Fame off ers a fun and educational experience, making it a 6 7 one of a kind destination in Fredericton. Militia Arms Store Fredericton Public About the building The building is an example (11 Carleton St.) Library of the 19th century infl uence Next to the Guard House, (12 Carleton St.) of Second Empire style, and on Carleton St., is what This busy library, located in historically, located within used to be the Militia Arms the heart of downtown, caters the original British Military Store. It is presently the to visitors by off ering free Compound. Opened in 1881 Administration Offi ce for Internet access, WiFi, friendly as a Post Offi ce and Customs Fredericton Tourism. This is and knowledgeable reference House, it’s been the home of the only remaining wooden services, a reading area the New Brunswick Sports Hall structure of the original 4 to be overlooking the Saint John of Fame since 1976. found in the Historic Garrison River, a welcoming children’s District. It was built in 1832 Hours vary by season. Guided department, rotating art tours available in both offi cial to house military weapons exhibits and ongoing programs and ammunition for the Royal languages. Visit our website and events for teens, adults for further details. Admission: New Brunswick Regiment. and children. $3/adult, $2/students, In 1882, a rear addition $8/family. 506-453-3747; renovated the building for use Summer Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am – 5pm; nbsportshalloff ame.com as a Military Hospital. It has also been used as a liquor Wednesday & Thursday 10am warehouse, temperance hall, –9pm. Winter Hours: Open and caretaker’s residence for Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm; the adjacent armouries. Wednesday & Thursday 10am Tours are unavailable. Visitor –9pm. 506-460-2800; Information Centre year gnb.ca/publiclibraries 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. 9
As you cross the street to Fredericton Region the library, you will notice Museum the riverfront pedway. This 8 (571 Queen St.) SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING pedway was offi cially named the “The 104th Regiment of Continue along Queen St. Foot Bridge” in 2013. The NB Sports Hall of to the Fredericton Region walkway, also accessible by Museum. Inside the one-time Fame Offi cers’ Quarters the history bicycle or wheelchair, links (503 Queen St.) downtown Fredericton and of the City of Fredericton the Historic Garrison District Located at the corner of and surrounding area is with the riverfront and trails, Queen and Carleton, the New interpreted in an engaging commonlyy known as The Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame manner in several exhibition Green. isi Where Legends Live! Come spaces on two fl oors of ini and experience the latest the building. Exhibitions on interactivei technology within the Aboriginal, Acadian and thet Biomechanics & Sports Loyalist inhabitants of the DiscoveryD Centre or the Give area are featured as well as a ItI Your Best Shot competition new First World War exhibit. 22 zone.z The museum is also home to the world famous 42-pound in Fredericton. The original July to August, daily 10am – 5pm. legend, The Coleman Frog. structure (circa 1786) April to June & September to was made of wood but it About the building November, Tuesday to Saturday was gradually rebuilt with 1 – 4pm. November to April The Offi cers’ Quarters stone. The current structure by appointment or by chance. building, with its stone was completed in 1853. Offi ce staff available year-round, arches, iron handrails and In 1883, Fredericton was weekdays from 9am – 5pm. Group staircase (typical of the honoured to be chosen for Tours (French and English) can be Colonial Period) faces the old the establishment of the arranged in advance. First fl oor Parade Square. It originally fi rst permanent and oldest wheelchair accessible. Admission: served as the quarters for Canadian military unit, the $2/students, $5/adults, $10/ the British Offi cers stationed Royal Canadian Regiment. family. Children under 6 free. 506-455-6041; frederictonregionmuseum.com
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and by the Canadian Army Aitken, was raised in from 1883 to 1914. During Newcastle, (now Miramichi) July and August, it is the New Brunswick. In 1910, he site for outdoor summer went to England and allied concerts, the Changing of himself with Andrew Bonar the Guard ceremony, daily Law the only Canadian to outdoor theatre, and a variety ever become Prime Minister of festivals and events of Great Britain. In 1916, throughout the year. Maxwell Aitken received the title of Lord Beaverbrook, Garrison Festival and Event complete with a coat of arms Centre designed by Rudyard Kipling. The event centre is home to Beaverbrook was Minister our ceremonial guard and of Aircraft Production during contains public washrooms. World War II, held various In the winter, it serves as political appointments, a public change area for and he built a publishing the Offi cers’ Square skating empire based on the Daily rink. For information on Express newspaper. He is 10 programming in Offi cers’ best remembered in New Square contact Brunswick for his many gifts 506-460-2129 or visit Offi cers’ Square to the province and to the TourismFredericton.ca (575 Queen St.) University of New Brunswick Named One of the Top 10 Lord Beaverbrook Statue (UNB). In 1954, the provincial Public Spaces in Canada A bronze statue of Lord Legislature declared him “a (2012) and a Provincial Beaverbrook, New Brunswick’s native son of New Brunswick”. Heritage Place great benefactor, is at the His legacy to Fredericton centre of Offi cers’ Square. includes the Beaverbrook Art Directly in front of the Unveiled on August 28, 1957, Gallery, The Playhouse, the museum sits Offi cers’ it was erected through the Lady Beaverbrook Rink, the
Square, one of the city’s most TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING generous contributions of the Lady Beaverbrook Residence, beautiful and historic areas. children of the province. the Lady Beaverbrook It was a centre of military Gymnasium, and many other activity when Fredericton The Beaverbrook Legacy buildings on the UNB campus was garrisoned by the British Lord Beaverbrook (1879 – stand as a testament to him Army from 1785 to 1869, 1964) born William Maxwell and his family.
23 At one time, there were Beginning at the Delta Hotel, over 30 lighthouses along it stretches to the Princess the Saint John River. Now Margaret Bridge, and boasts a due to the buoy system of spectacular view. The pathway channel marking, very few are is divided into four sections. needed, and those that are still The fi rst stretches from the required have been automated. Delta Hotel to Smythe St., The light at the top of the through the area originally Lighthouse is fully functional settled as St. Anne’s Point. and there is a viewing station The section from Smythe St. at the top where you can take to Lighthouse on The Green, in breathtaking views of the was named Limpert Lane in city. October 1997, in honour of Fredericton Olympic Silver Medalist, Marianne Limpert. The next section, from the Lighthouse to Morell Park at 11 the lower end of Waterloo Row, is the original “Green”. The fi nal segment, stretching The Lighthouse from Morell Park, past the (617 Regent St., Regent Loyalist Cemetery to the Street Wharf) Princess Margaret Bridge, is The Lighthouse, situated known as the Salamanca Trail. on The Green in downtown 12 Regent Street Wharf Fredericton, has been a The Regent Street Wharf landmark since 1989. It was off ers a variety of services to built as a visitor area for the “The Green” visitors arriving in the capital Pioneer Princess riverboat, The Green is a 5 km riverfront by boat. Including a visitor a vessel that was operated pathway system stretching dock with secure access, by a local business man. along the Saint John River in dumping station, electrical The Lighthouse has been re- the heart of downtown. It is hook-ups to 30 Amps, and invented as Fredericton’s only linked with over 88 km of trails water. A Port Warden is on local craft beer garden and throughout the city. duty daily during June, July & BBQ pit restaurant. Serving Riverfront Walkway August, and on weekends in great local draught beer May & September. and locally produced meat As beautiful and tranquil as a on the open air BBQ. It is an park, the riverfront walkway Capital City Boat Club experience not to be missed! stretches along The Green. [email protected] SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING
24 14 The Fredericton Playhouse 13 (686 Queen St.) Fredericton’s premiere performance venue. The 709-soft-seat theatre is the place to catch live The Fredericton Convention performances by regional, national, and international Centre musicians, dance companies and theatre companies. (670 Queen St.) The Playhouse was given to the people of New Brunswick in 1964 by publishing baron Lord The Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) Beaverbrook (see page 23). This award-winning is Atlantic Canada’s state of the art facility. performance venue is a favourite stop for national With over 36,000 square feet of meeting touring artists and also provides a stage for local and event space, complimentary wireless professional and amateur productions. internet access, HD video conference room, bilingual services, media room 506-458-8344; theplayhouse.ca and programmable signage, the FCC is From The Playhouse, cross St. John St. and a meeting planners dream! FCC is LEED continue down Queen St. On your right is the Silver certifi ed and there are many Green majestic Provincial Legislative Assembly Building. 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. 506-460-2770 frederictonconventions.ca
15 Legislative Assembly Building (706 Queen St.) Serving as the seat of government in New Brunswick since 1882, the present day building replaced the old Province Hall, which was destroyed by fi re in 1880. The main entrance opens into a vestibule and hallway hung with portraits of former Lieutenant Public Art: “Memoria Address” by Governors. Beyond is a large self-supporting spiral Stephen Cruise. staircase. The Chamber refl ects the taste of the late
Victorians. TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING Installed in 2013, this piece’s noticeable Next to the Legislature is a modest stone building, features include a representative balsam the ground fl oor of which was built in 1816 as an fi r cone in polished Bahama Blue granite offi ce for the Provincial Secretary. The upper fl oors with gold-leaf detailing anchored among were added in 1869. It is the oldest surviving public 228 polished green granite trees, all building in Fredericton and houses offi ces relating to arranged on a concrete and tile base the Legislative Assembly. outline of the glacial water level of the Saint John River from 10,000 years ago. When the Legislature is not in session, you may This signature work incorporates many visit the Assembly Chamber and take photographs. elements which reference a presence When the Legislature is in session, you may sit in from the past, revealed upon a closer look. the public gallery and watch the proceedings. Late– Commissioned by the City of Fredericton June to late–August: Free guided tours daily, 9am - with Downtown Fredericton Inc. 5pm (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-e.asp 25 SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING
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The Beaverbrook Art the Atlantic region, as well opening hours at 506- Gallery as of Canada and Britain as 458-2028 or emailbag@ refl ective of the particular beaverbrookartgallery.org. (703 Queen St.) nature and strengths of the Exhibition details also available “It may be that I am recalled permanent collection. The on the Fredericton Tourism chiefl y as the builder and Gallery presents a wide events calendar. founder of an art gallery. The spectrum of ideas, themes, labour of my age may prove and media within the visual Please note: In 2016 The more lasting than the strident arts, presenting the work of Gallery will close for renovations in January achievements of youth or the both established and emerging artists, and provides a forum and reopen in May; please aggressive toil of middle life … contact the Gallery for more for the art of the province’s The eyes of youth, falling upon information. these walls, may draw from First Nations and Acadian them an impulse to create and communities. The Gallery Monday to Saturday 10am – emulate.” also hosts exhibitions on loan 5pm summer; (closed Mondays fall through spring). - Lord Beaverbrook from other institutions. Make 2016 your year to visit the Thursdays 10am – 9pm; The quote is an excerpt from Beaverbrook Art Gallery – Sundays and Holidays 12 – Lord Beaverbrook’s address check the Gallery website for 5pm. Closed on Christmas at the offi cial opening of the special exhibitions and events. Day and New Years Day. Hours Beaverbrook Art Gallery on subject to change. Admission: The Gallery and Gallery Shop September 16, 1959. As the $10/adult; $8/seniors; $5/ are open year-round. The provincial art gallery of New students; $20/family (two Gallery off ers educational Brunswick, the Beaverbrook adults and children under 18). art programs for adults and Art Gallery presents a rotating Thursdays after 5pm “Pay as children. schedule of contemporary you Wish”. Group tour rates and historical exhibitions that Exhibition details posted on available. 506-458-2028; give focus to the art and visual the website and available beaverbrookartgallery.org culture of New Brunswick and from Front Desk during
downtown, overlooking The outside regular gallery hours Green and the Saint John can be arranged in advance. River, steps away from the Services are available in Beaverbrook Art Gallery and English, French and German. Christ Church Cathedral. 506-454-5192;
Established in 1976, Gallery gallery78.com TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING 78 is the oldest private art gallery in New Brunswick, About the building representing both established Built in 1900, the three- and emerging artists, focusing storey wood frame house is on Atlantic Canada, with predominately Queen Anne 17 emphasis on the art of New Revival. The 19th century saw Brunswick. Artist David McKay Fredericton house designs Crocket House, maintains his studio within incorporating a blend of the gallery. Gallery 78 is a popular structural modes in a Gallery 78 and member of the Art Dealers “picturesque eclectic” style. Coach House Association of Canada. The Crocket house embodies (796 Queen St.) Tuesday to Friday, 10am – these with its circular tower, Gallery 78, in the Crocket 5pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; bay windows and ornate House, is situated in Sunday 1 – 4pm. Group tours interior appointments. Fredericton’s historic and individual appointments 27 It has been called Crocket Trans Canada Trail Pavilion the north and south sides House since the 1920’s Offi cially opened on August of Fredericton. The bridge is when Dr. Ashburnham Pierce 4, 1997, the Trans Canada part of the Trans Canada Trail Crocket and his wife Alma Trail Pavilion is one of several network / NB Trail system and Mary Gibson, resided there. such pavilions across Canada is 1,905 feet (0.6 km) long. In 1989, it was renovated for located along the Trans Loyalist Cemetery use as the gallery. The Coach Canada Trail. House is the home of the Walk along The Green toward Calithumpians and the starting Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge the river and follow the point of the Haunted Hikes. Adjacent to the pavilion is gravel lane to the right into an old CN Railway bridge, a secluded area that is the Haunted Hikes take place which has been transformed Loyalist Cemetery. A few July 2 to September 3. $14/ into a trail bridge connecting stones remain to mark where adult & $9 child (page 17). the fi rst Loyalists are buried. 506-457-1975; They died in impoverished calithumpians.com shelters on the nearby fl ats You may now continue along during the harsh winter of Waterloo Row for a short 1783–84. side trip or go directly to #19, If you have taken this short Christ Church Cathedral. 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.
18 Waterloo Row Historic Architecture Walking down Waterloo Row, visitors will discover a number of stately private homes. For history and architecture buff s, the Fredericton Heritage Trust produces the book “Building Capital” containing detailed information about homes in this area. This book can be purchased at Westminster
SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING Books on King St., Botinicals on Queen St., and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. No 19 tours are available of these th homes. Christ Church standards of the mid-19 century Gothic Revival in Cenotaph Cathedral church architecture. Modeled Across from Gallery 78, is (168 Church St.) after the medieval parish the Fredericton Cenotaph National Historic Site church of St. Mary’s at dedicated on November 11, Just up Church St. from Snettisham, England, built 1923. The cenotaph provides Gallery 78 is Christ Church according to the express a permanent reminder of Cathedral, considered to be wishes of Bishop John Medley, the sacrifi ces made by local the fi rst Cathedral in North and designed by Frank Wills residents during various wars America (1845 – 1853) and William Butterfi eld, the and confl icts. to adhere to the exacting Cathedral was declared a 28 National Historic Site in 1983. The cathedral cornerstone was laid in 1845, About the building construction was complete by 1853, and it was Opened in1842, this former bread and water consecrated that year by Bishop John Medley, prison has walls consisting of 40 inches of solid fi rst Bishop of Fredericton under whose granite. The building was a functioning jail until auspices it was built. His exquisite cenotaph is 1996. at the east end of the cathedral, surrounded by the many fi ne examples of woodworking and June 1 to August 31, Monday to Saturday stained glass art that add depth and character 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm. September to this awesome structure. 1 to May 31, Monday to Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Although not on public display, the Cathedral Admission: $6.50 child/student, $8/senior, also contains the letters patent of Queen $10/adult. Group rates available. Victoria, appointing the Rev. John Medley 506-457-2340; scienceeast.nb.ca 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. The cathedral is closed on Saturdays from September to June. Enjoy the Summer Recital Series every Friday from 12:10 – 12:50pm throughout July & August. 506-450-8500; 21 christchurchcathedral.com Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market (665 George St.) The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market fronts on George St. and the grounds 20 stretch to Regent St. Open every Science East Saturday morning, Science Centre the market is the OVER 200 STALLS (668 Brunswick St.) liveliest, most colourfulurful spot in town! The One of the most unique Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market was named tourist attractions in one of the ten best Farmers Markets in Canada OVER 150 EXHIBITS Canada! (Canadian Geographic Traveller, 2009). Science East Science The Market is a cornucopia of meats, Centre is located in a former Victorian-era vegetables, baked goods, maple products and prison, built in 1842. This dynamic science ethnic foods; a treasure-trove of art, crafts, centre is perfect for exploring the fun and jewellery, and fl owers. TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING excitement of science and technology at any The Market pre-dates the city’s founding. In age. 1785, residents petitioned the governor to Science East sparks the enthusiasm of visitors create a townsite – a prerequisite for holding a with over 150 compelling hands-on science market. The Market building was constructed exhibits and the only outdoor science playground in 1951. A bequest of $40,000 from the in Atlantic Canada. Wall panels throughout the estate of Walter W. Boyce, a prominent local building chronicle the jail’s intriguing history. businessman, got the project off the ground. Winner of Trip Advisor’s Certifi cate of Excellence The York County Council paid the rest of the in 2014 and the Canadian Association of Science construction costs. The Market houses 217 Centres’ “Best Outreach Program in Canada stalls and outdoor vendors. Award” for 2014. Daily summer science shows Saturdays only; 6am – 1pm. 506-451-1815; at 11am & 2pm. Hotel packages available frederictonfarmersmarket.ca through the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook. 29 From the market, walk up occupies a place of honour at Brunswick St. On the corner St. Dunstan’s, and a moving of Brunswick and Regent Sts., painting of “The Crucifi xion”, you will fi nd St. Dunstan’s a consecration gift to Bishop Roman Catholic Church. 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 24 Wilmot United Church 22 (473 King St.) Provincial Historic Site St. Dunstan’s Church A group of Scottish soldiers, (120 Regent St.) all Loyalists, formed the Fredericton Methodist Society in Father Michael Sweeney, 1791. The congregation outgrew from the Diocese of Quebec, one chapel, lost another by was the fi rst Roman Catholic fi re, and built the church that missionary to Fredericton. He stands today in 1852. It is one purchased property on Regent of the oldest buildings in regular St. and built a small chapel in 23 use in the city, and the last of 1824. On September 30, 1842, the great wooden churches, the Diocese of New Brunswick The Old Public Burial which dominated the skyline was created and the Rt. Rev. of 19th century Fredericton. William Dollard, V.G., was Ground (500 Brunswick St.) From 1852 to 1974, a unique named its bishop by Pope wooden hand, carved by Gregory XVI. From St. Dunstan’s, cross Edward Charters, topped the The small chapel was moved Regent St. at the corner tallest spire in Fredericton. The to the rear of the lot and of Brunswick St. In the Old hand, designated in 2007 as a used as a school and in Town Platt, is one of the Fredericton Heritage Icon, is 1845, Bishop Dollard began most historically important displayed in the sanctuary. construction of a new St. cemeteries in New Brunswick. The Old Public Burial Ground In 1925, the Fredericton Dunstan’s Church. Upon Methodist Church entered the completion it became the is the fi nal resting place for many of the Loyalist families United Church of Canada and cathedral and Episcopal Seat adopted the name ‘Wilmot’ in of the diocese – the fi rst who founded New Brunswick, as well as its fi rst clergy, honour of its leading layman, Roman Catholic Cathedral Lemuel Allan Wilmot, the fi rst built in the new Diocese of judges, and government offi cials. It has graves dating native–born New Brunswicker New Brunswick. to be named the Lieutenant The British government made back to 1787. They lie with the families of the English Governor of NB. a donation to the church Among the church’s stained SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING with the understanding that governors, members of the British regiments stationed glass windows is one by the British soldiers stationed in William Morris Studio installed Fredericton were to have in Fredericton, and the early settlers from the in 1913, and in recent years seats in the church free of re-identifi ed by researchers and charge. British Isles from whom many Frederictonians are deemed to be a valuable fi nd The building, erected in the descended. in Canada. The church’s décor mid–1840’s, was replaced in was planned in 1948 by famous 1965 by the present modern This cemetery was used Canadian artist, the late Alex for more than 100 years. A structure. Two chapels Colville. Wilmot’s pipe organ is detailed map of the cemetery honour The Sacred Heart of opus 2049 of Casavant Frères, Jesus, and Mary, the Mother is on display. Open to the public from 8am – 8pm daily. dedicated in 1951, and restored of Perpetual Help; its 14 in 2000-2001. stations of the cross are hand Walk north on Carleton St. to carved in linden wood. Bishop the corner of King St. to the 506-458-1066; wilmotuc.nb.ca 30 Dollard’s Episcopal chair Wilmot United Church. From Wilmot Church, walk to the memory of the men down King St. and turn left and women lost in two World onto York St. Walk one block Wars. The sanctuary also to Brunswick Street Baptist displays rich woodwork and Church on the corner of decorative painting. Brunswick and York Sts. 506-458-1183 stpaulsunited.ca
From St. Paul’s United Church, cross York Street and continue on George Street until Westmorland Street. St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease is on the corner of George and Westmorland Streets.
26 25 St. Paul’s United Church Brunswick Street (224 York St.) Baptist Church National Historic Site (161 York St.) The history of St. Paul’s This congregation is United Church begins in 1829 descended from the 13 when a public meeting was members who organized the held to discuss the building fi rst Baptist Church in the area of a Presbyterian Church in on January 1, 1814. By 1840, Fredericton. In 1830 the fi rst the congregation had grown worship service was held large enough to need a new and in 1832, the church was church. That wooden structure incorporated. built on this site and dedicated When St. Paul’s celebrated its 27 in 1840, was destroyed by fi re Golden Jubilee in 1882, plans in 1882. were under way for a new St. Anne’s Chapel That same year, the building. Four years later, on of Ease congregation laid the January 10, 1886, the new St. cornerstone of the fi ne Neo- Paul’s was dedicated and is (245 Westmorland St.) Gothic church that stands the church building used today. National Historic Site today. Built of purple-blue Although the union of “A place of worship with freestone quarried in New Methodist, Congregational and free seats”. Brunswick, it boasts a 60-foot Presbyterian churches had When Bishop John Medley tower with a spire that extends been discussed since 1912, came from England in 1845, a further eight feet and a it was not until 1925 that the he brought architect Frank beautiful tracery window over Act of Union came into eff ect Wills with him. He set this the main entrance. The Gothic and St. Paul’s became a United young man to work to design TOUR SELF GUIDED WALKING decoration of the semicircular Church of Canada. a church that would, in the sanctuary and balcony is The character-defi ning Bishop’s words, “provide bathed in the glow of several elements the church are its a place of worship with stained-glass windows. architectural style – High free seats for the poor and Self Guided Tours Monday Victorian Gothic with soaring coloured people of the parish to Friday, 9am – 4:30pm. No corner tower and tall spire, its who lived on the outskirts of guided tours are available. stonework (random limestone Fredericton”. Consecrated on 506-458-8348; bsbc.nb.ca walling and dressed sandstone March 18, 1847, St. Anne’s to form quoins, window and Chapel of Ease became From Brunswick Street, door surrounds, copings, and Canada’s fi rst free church. continue on York, turn left band courses), copper roof and Tours are available July 4 onto George Street. St. Paul’s stained glass windows. to August 31; Monday to United Church is on the corner The three-keyboard organ was Friday from 9am – 4pm. Also of York and George Streets. installed in 1947 and dedicated throughout July enjoy our 31 Summer Concert series every Wednesday from 12:10 – FREDERICTON SOUTH 12:50pm. 506-451-0630; parishchurch.ca DRIVING TOUR About the building As you leave downtown Bishop Medley believed that Fredericton, take Queen St. Gothic architecture and to Northumberland St. Go Christianity were inseparable, one block, and turn right onto and that the chapel’s pointed- King St. then drive one block arch design and stonework to the intersection of King were synonymous with and Smythe Sts. Proceed morality. The sandstone on the through the intersection; you Chapel exterior, the hardstone are now on Woodstock Road. buttresses, and the trim The group of buildings on the came from New Brunswick; right form the Victoria Health as did the butternut that was Centre. In behind, you will used for most of the interior fi nd the Small Craft Aquatic woodwork. From almost 20 Centre. Just past the Victoria metres (64 feet) in the air, Health Centre you will see three bells have been calling Government House on the people to worship for over right. a century and a half. The Approximate driving time for Whitechapel Bell Foundry in this tour: 30 minutes. 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 1 “corpse”. These roofed structures, which date back Government House to sixteenth-century England, (51 Woodstock Rd.) were designed to protect the National and Provincial Historic Sitee coffi n from inclement weather during funeral services. This This National and Provincial Historic particular gate is believed Site, built in 1828, is ‘New Brunswick’s NB HIGHLAND GAMES FESTIVAL to be one of only a few such Ceremonial Home” – a place of history, culture, art and excellence. It is the offi cial residence and place of gates remaining in North work for New Brunswick’s Lieutenant-Governor. America. Open to the public regularly, Government House is a museum, Follow York St. toward the gallery, heritage site and community resource. It off ers restored river, cross Queen St. and staterooms with historic furnishing, a modern gallery space, you’re back where you started meeting rooms and an interpretive centre – all on 11 acres, your walking tour – at City overlooking the majestic Saint John River. Hall. But don’t leave town It hosts some of the most prestigious events in New Brunswick: yet! The following pages of honours and awards for excellence, medal presentations, FREDERICTON SOUTH DRIVING TOUR FREDERICTON this book are fi lled with more volunteer recognitions, concerts, lectures, and events related to historic, educational and the Lieutenant-Governor’s public priorities. Many public events recreational points of interest are held annually. in Fredericton. About the building This important National and Provincial Historic site served as the offi cial 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, 32 Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon, worked with pro-confederation advocates in the Canadas, as Years before, in 1860, there well as New Brunswick and was a “rush to ready the Nova Scotia, to bring about our Pleasure Ground,” as it was entry into Confederation. fi ttingly named by the citizens, for the long-awaited arrival of This important historic His Royal Highness, the Prince and cultural site was 2 of Wales, later King Edward opened in 1828, after fi re VII, who was the fi rst visit of destroyed a quarter of New Wilmot Park a “kingly personage” upon the Brunswick. It played a role (15 Saunders Street) shores of New Brunswick. in New Brunswick’s entry in Proceeding up Woodstock Rd. Confederation. Closed in 1893, Directly across the street from Government House is past Government House and it then served as a school, Wilmot Park, take the fi rst left military barracks, hospital, and Wilmot Park. Once the gardens of Government House, it is onto Rookwood Ave. Follow home to the RCMP until 1986. this street all the way to the It was completely restored and beautifully landscaped with a multitude of perennial and end and you will enter the re-opened in 1999, and has shrub beds. The park boasts parking lot of Odell Park. since welcomed thousands of immaculate lawns, walking visitors each year. trails (perimeter groomed in It has links to Francophone the winter for cross country culture, as the site of the fi rst skiing), lighted tennis courts, French settlement in the area a basketball court, lawn in the 1600’s, and is held in high bowling, Stepping Stone Senior regard by the First Nations, with Centre, a gazebo, children’s 3 a sacred burial ground nearly. playground, sun shelter, and is a perfect spot for a picnic. Free guided tours available The new Wilmot Park Outdoor Odell Park from mid-May to early Aquatic Facility is being (350 Rockwood Ave.) September, Monday to constructed and is expected to One of Canada’s Best Old Saturday (tour dates and open late summer 2016. times may vary without Growth Forests The title deed of the 12-acre notice, please call ahead). Odell Park is a 175-hectare park was originally given Early September to mid-May, to City Council in 1895, by (432-acre), year-round park weekdays 10am – 4pm Loyalist descendant, Edward within the heart of Fredericton. (by appointment). Wilmot, as a gift for “the There are 16 km of trails 506-453-2505; gnb.ca/lg commonality of Fredericton.” winding their way through a FREDERICTON SOUTH DRIVING TOUR FREDERICTON
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34 34 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 4 Botanic Gardens. In the winter, visitors can skate Fredericton Botanic nearby plantings of lilacs, and on the outdoor rink, slide Garden ponds are being developed as down the hills and cross- a water feature. Just below country ski on groomed (Parking: 495 Prospect St.) the rhodo area is Hal’s garden, trails. The Garden entrance, on a featuring primula and other This is the perfect place path adjacent to the colourful shade-loving perennials. 2 km for a picnic! You will fi nd a shrub plantings at the Prospect of walking trails wander through waterfowl pond, children’s St. West parking lot, leads to mature woods and along a creek. playground, disc golf and mature perennial beds, featuring The origins of the landscapes a lodge that was opened many fl owering perennials and plant communities of the by the Queen Mother in and grasses and beyond to central Saint John River Valley are 1967. further plantings, including described at an interpretive kiosk. a white garden and a daylily Established in 1990, this garden The park is also home to planting. The site is also the is continuing to evolve through the Odell Arboretum and home to many Northern Catalpa the eff orts of the members of the New Brunswick Species trees, a blooming delight in FBGA in cooperation with the City Collection. This arboretum early July. Other features: a of Fredericton. The annual Spring was built in 1985 as a way memorial garden of magnolias Fair and Plant Sale takes place the for Fredericton to mark its and woodland trails. The large last Sunday in May. The Treasured bicentennial as the capital rhododendron and azalea Garden Tour occurs in July. city. It features examples collection in the center of the Admission to the Garden is free. of every native New Garden provides a magnifi cent Brunswick tree species. Guided tours can be arranged. display of colour in June and is 506-452-9269 The 2.8 km arboretum the Garden’s major attraction. trail winds through the Rodo, a large granite sculpture Exiting the parking lot turn woods past 41 separate of a rhododendron bud created right and proceed back to the sites where individual by NB artist James Boyd in 2015 intersection of Prospect St. and tree species grow provides a year-round reminder Hanwell Road. Turn left onto naturally. The arboretum of the magnifi cent display of Hanwell Road and proceed 3 km until you come to Kingswood species collection was colour the Rhododendrons Entertainment Centre on your left. compromised during the provide in June. There are winds of Tropical Storm Arthur in July 2014. 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 5 Leaving Odell Park, turn Kingswood Toddler Playspace, Arcade, Lazer left on Waggoners Ln. Tag, Pizza Hut Express, Fitness and proceed to Hanwell Entertainment Centre Centre & Gymastics Facility.
Rd. Turn left onto Hanwell (1700 Hanwell Rd.) Kingswood also features a 27- SOUTH DRIVING TOUR FREDERICTON Rd. and proceed to the Kingswood, Atlantic Canada’s hole golf facility featuring an top of the hill. Turn left Largest Family Entertainment award winning 18-hole Signature, at the lights, and you Centre. Designed to service the a 9-hole Executive Golf Course, will be on Prospect St. A recreational, entertainment and a full Practice Facility. In the short drive later, on your and competitive needs of the winter months, enjoy the Cross left hand side, you will entire family. Kingswood off ers Country Ski Trails maintained by fi nd the entrance to the 30 lanes of Candlepin Bowling, the Wostawea Ski Club. Prospect St. Ball Fields an Indoor Playground featuring and the Fredericton Open year-round. a 21 foot high Playclimber, 45’ 506-444-9503; Botanic Garden. Infl atable Obstacle Course, a kingswoodpark.ca 35 Leaving Kingswood, turn right (see more on page 46). At state-of-the-art fi tness centre, onto Hanwell Rd. Continue for the intersection of Regent study hall, student lounge and approximately 2.5 km, and and Montgomery Sts., turn Fredericton’s only Black Box turn right onto Bishop Dr. right and continue until you Theatre. This will take you across come to Duffi e Dr., the third To arrange a campus tour, the top of the city behind street on your left. This is the call the Admissions Office at Prospect St. which off ers entrance to the University 506-452-0532; stu.ca department store shopping, of New Brunswick, St. hotels and restaurants. Turn Thomas University and the Just past St. Thomas right at the end of Bishop New Brunswick Community University, you will look down Dr. on Arnold Dr. and this College campuses. Follow Dineen Dr. over a large portion will take you to Regent St. Duffi e Dr. to the traffi c circle. of the University of New The large building to your Turn left at the circle and Brunswick Campus. right is the headquarters proceed down over the hill by for J Division of the RCMP. St. Thomas University, which Directly across the street is is also on your left. 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 fi rst 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 6 7 services (see more on page 80). Continue along Regent St. St. Thomas University of New and through the intersection University Brunswick at Regent and Prospect St., (51 Dineen Dr.) (20 Bailey Dr.) you’ll see the CBC Radio St. Thomas University is The United Empire Loyalists Station on your right. among the top undergraduate founded the university in 1785, Down Regent St., also on your institutions in Canada, and making it one of the oldest right, you will see a large is nationally recognized as a public universities in North white building with orange leader in liberal arts. Founded America. UNB is a leading coloured trim. This is the Dr. in 1910, this small university national university that is Everett Chalmers Regional has invested resources in making a signifi cant diff erence Hospital and the Stan Cassidy an exclusive number of in its community and around Rehabilitation Centre. programs in arts, education, the world. The displays in As you proceed just past and social work. Consequently, the Great Hall of Sir Howard the intersection of Regent its programs are focused, Douglas Hall, which is the and Priestman Sts., to your intensive and comprehensive. oldest university building still right, you will see Le Centre in use in Canada, feature two As an exclusively under- communautaire Sainte- famous graduates: Sir Charles graduate university, STU’s Anne. This is the cultural G. D. Roberts, known as the approximately 2,200 students
FREDERICTON SOUTH DRIVING TOUR FREDERICTON and community centre for Father of Canadian Literature; Francophones in Fredericton. are given the opportunity to and Bliss Carman, hailed The building houses two actively participate in the as Canada’s Poet Laureate. schools for some 1,100 learning experience. Classes Stained glass windows depict students from kindergarten are designed to encourage events including that of the to grade 12, as well as a students to interact with Loyalist fathers with their day care centre, school/ both their peers and their petition to found the university public library, an auditorium, professors in a meaningful in 1785. The Brydone Jack the Noreen Richard Health way. Observatory is located on the Center, a French community For its size, St. Thomas has UNB Campus. This national radio station and a centre some of the fi nest facilities historic site was built in 36 for French newcomers in the country, including a 1851 and is Canada’s oldest observatory. The Quartermain Earth Sciences Centre, located in the Forestry and Geology Building on Bailey Drive, FREDERICTON includes fossilized bones and dinosaur replicas. UNB is making signifi cant contributions in the fi eld of NORTH DRIVING research – developing the technology that will be part of NASA’s next mission to Mars, creating navigation systems TOUR that will redefi ne fl ight patterns around the world, and As you leave downtown advancing artifi cial limb technology and internet security. Fredericton, take Queen St. to UNB Fredericton has more than 8,000 students in its full-time Westmorland St. Turn right onto undergraduate and graduate programs. Westmorland and you will be on the Westmorland St. Bridge. This Free tours can be arranged by contacting the Offi ce of will take you to Fredericton North. U First: Integrated Recruitment and Retention 506-458-7719. Take the second exit on the bridge Tours of the Brydone Jack Observatory can be arranged by to Main St., then take a left and calling the Science faculty at 506-453-4586. Tours of The continue to Johnston Ave. Here you Quartermain Earth Science Centre can be arranged by calling will fi nd the Nashwaaksis Stream 506-458-7205; unb.ca Nature Park. Near the bottom of Dineen Dr., to the left, is the building Approximate driving time for this housing the Provincial Archives. tour: 40 minutes.
8 Provincial Archives of New Brunswick 1 (23 Dineen Dr.) Established in the Bonar Law-Bennett Building in 1967, the Nashwaaksis Stream Provincial Archives is the centre for primary research in Nature Park New Brunswick history. It collects and preserves documents (Parking & Trail Access: bearing on all aspects of the history of New Brunswick, 138 Johnston Ave.) holding more than 20,000 linear metres of textual records; 377,000 maps, plans, and architectural items; 497,114 Located along the Saint John photos; 16,554 hours of sound recordings; 8,636 hours of River on the City’s north side is a fi lm; and 8,648 hours of video. It off ers a multi faceted view 25–ha Parkland that’s home to a of the province and its people - from Acadian and pre- unique ecosystem, with a 2.1 km Loyalists periods to the present. walking trail to enjoy. The Nature Park is a habitat for waterfowl, Government and legal researchers, scholars in all branches of wildlife, fl ora and fauna and many history, school classes, family historians, environmentalists, wetland plants, with a boardwalk engineers, surveyors, as well as interested individuals that leads into the heart of the regularly use its documentary holdings. There is usually an wetland. Stop and look at the
exhibit of archival material on display. DRIVING TOUR NORTH FREDERICTON interpretive kiosks describing a Open for research Monday to Saturday from 9am – 5pm. wetland and its inhabitants. 506-453-2122. Check website for holiday hours. 506-460-2294, Fredericton.ca archives.gnb.ca Leaving the Nashwaaksis Stream Continue past the archives to the bottom of the hill. Turn Nature Park take a right onto right onto Beaverbrook St., then left onto Waterloo Row. On Main St. and continue driving to your left, you will see the E. John Bliss Water Treatment St. Mary’s St., turn left at the Plant. This state-of-the-art facility opened in 2009. Continue lights and continue on St. Mary’s along Waterloo Row, go under the overpass and you are St. for approximately 5 km, until once again on Queen St. Hope you enjoyed your tour of you see Killarney Lake Park on Fredericton South! your right. 37 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. 2 5 Killarney Lake Park (1600 St. Mary’s St.) Boss Gibson’s This picturesque park has Marysville supervised freshwater (8 River St.) swimming, a sandy beach, 4 National Historic District washrooms and change rooms. As one of Canada’s best preserved It features approximately 20 km Carleton Park examples of a 19th-century mill of walking trails around the lake (800 Union St.) town, Marysville, just 10 km from with connections to additional This 4.41 hectares (11 acres) the centre of Fredericton, was trails. During the winter months of waterfront green space designated a National Historic the trails are groomed for cross- off ers a spectacular view of District by the Historic Sites and country skiing and walking. Fredericton’s downtown and Monuments Board of Canada. Killarney Lake Park is the home the most amazing sunsets. A big brick cotton mill dominates to the Killarney Lake Rotary A public boat launch is Centennial Lodge. Marysville, now a part of accessible. Benches and Fredericton. Its streets are lined Open year-round, 8am – 10pm. shelters make this a wonderful with rows of brick workers’ To book the Lodge, call picnic site. tenements, elegant managers’ 506-460-2230; Fredericton.ca A Fort Nashwaak (NAXOAT) homes, stores, and churches. Take a left onto St. Mary’s St.; monument can be viewed in Here, 19th century industrial and continue to the end of this the grass to the left of the social structures come to life. street and at the lights turn left entrance, describing the history What began as a modest sawmill onto Union St. Stay on Union St. of the Fort erected in 1692. village on the Nashwaak River for approximately 1 km; on your Carleton Park is located on became a booming, prosperous right you will fi nd the Ducks the city’s trail network, North town through the genius and Unlimited Conservation Centre, Riverfront Trail, making it an foresight of Alexander ‘Boss’ which is next to Carleton Park. ideal destination from the Gibson. Lighthouse and across the The cotton mill operated profi tably Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. well into the 1940’s, essentially Originally in the old Village of employing most of the town’s Gibson, the park was developed population. However, the end after the Town of Devon was of the war brought foreign amalgamated with the City of competition and the mill was 3 Fredericton in 1945. forced to close in the 1970’s. In 1888, the area was used as The Cotton Mill was designated a the site for unloading granite National Historic Site in 1986 and Ducks Unlimited to build the fi rst train bridge now houses Government of New Conservation Centre across the Saint John River Brunswick offi ces. (752 Union St.) in Fredericton. Following the Looking for more information? Along the banks of the Saint Gibson Fire in 1893, the area Visit the permanent display John River, the Ducks Unlimited was used for 50 years by a called “The Boss’s World” at the Conservation Centre is a succession of lumber mills. Fredericton Region Museum. You During the last quarter of the can also visit a monument located
FREDERICTON NORTH DRIVING TOUR NORTH FREDERICTON great place to learn about the wonders of wetlands. See 19th Century, the site was also at the North end of the Bill Thorpe the resident turtle, touch the used as a railway yard. Walking Bridge. interactive displays, and watch Leaving the park, proceed Retrace your steps back down osprey fi sh from the deck! straight onto Gibson St. Follow Canada and Gibson Sts. At the Gibson St. until it becomes Open year round, Monday to intersection of Gibson and Union, Canada St. Continue along Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Free you can turn right and head back Canada St. until you come to admission. Youth education downtown. Proceed to the next the intersection of Canada programs available: $3/youth set of traffi c lights. Turn left at the and Bridge Sts. (watch for the (min 10 participants). lights and this will take you back bridge on your right). You are 506-458-8848; ducks.ca to the Westmorland St. Bridge 38 now in the heart of Marysville. and downtown Fredericton. FREDERICTON WEST DRIVING TOUR craft shops off er 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 As you leave downtown Fredericton, take Queen St. to Dam take a right at French Northumberland St. Go one block and turn right onto King St. Village Kingsclear Residence and drive one block to the intersection of King and Smythe Sts. Road, continue along and you Proceed through the intersection and you are on Woodstock Rd. will come upon the Mactaquac To experience the attractions of Fredericton West, simply head Biodiversity Facility. north of Fredericton on Route 102. After 7 km on Route 102, you will see Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park on the right. 2 Approximate driving time for this tour: 45 minutes. Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility One of the largest conservation Atlantic salmon hatcheries in the world. In the initial planning stages of the Mactaquac hydro project, fi sh collection and salmon hatchery facilities were established to protect 1 migrating fi sh whose path would be blocked by the dam. Hartt Island RV Open daily from 9am – 10pm. Salmon migrating up the Saint May 1 to October 31. John River are collected at Resort & Water Park Reservations accepted. the dam and transported to (2475 Woodstock Rd., 1-866-462-9400; the hatchery. Approximately Route 102) harttisland.com 900,000 juvenile salmon, from the Saint John River and some Convenient Capital City Continue west on Route 102 endangered inner Bay of Fundy location overlooking the until you reach the Mactaquac Rivers (iBoF) are raised at scenic Saint John River. The Exit, you are now in the the hatchery, of which about campground has 50 amp, full Mactaquac area. 600,000 are released as fry, service Big Rig sites and free 250,000 as fall parr and about WiFi. Experience the power Mactaquac 50,000 as one-year-old smolts of nature on their amazing The Mactaquac area is in the spring. riverboat island tours, canoe/ fi lled with much to see. The In the fall, captive-reared kayak rentals, or biking/ Biodiversity Facility, the adults are released primarily walking trails. Generating Station, and the in their rivers/tributaries of The awesome family water Provincial Park are just a few origin: about 300 endangered park features slides, vortex of the attractions. Activities iBoF Atlantic salmon in iBoF sprays and a toddler pool & range from swimming to rivers and up to 2000 Saint John River adults. slide. You can also enjoy a boating and camping. game of minigolf. Visitors in late June and But, there is more! The July may be able to watch scenery is spectacular; the hatchery staff measure, tag DRIVING TOUR WEST FREDERICTON 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. 39 Retrace your steps back to Route 105 and The Park features 303 campground sites, a turn right to cross the Mactaquac Dam. Once variety of camping services, campers’ store, across, take the fi rst right to the Mactaquac TreeGo and a recreation centre with games, Generating Station. organized activities and special events. Mactaquac is home to an 18-hole championship golf course with a staff pro available for lessons (page 61). The park features a wonderful network of nature trails, beaver ponds and free picnic sites. See page 16 for a description of the Great Canadian Beaver Pond voyage experience. With two supervised beaches, power and sailboat marinas, 3 swimming and boating are popular activities. For a unique getaway, Lakeway Houseboat Mactaquac Generating Station Vacations off ers houseboats for hourly cruises or multi-day rentals. (See page 63 & 106). (451 Route 105) In 1963, construction of the large hydro dam Administration Offi ce open Monday to Friday began. The depth of the river behind it was 8am – 4:30pm. 506-363-4747. increased by almost almost 37.5 m (123 Mactaquac Golf Pro-Shop: 506-363-4926 feet), fl ooding the low lying part of the valley Mactaquac Lodge: 506-363-4145 for more than 80 km (50 miles). The dam Mactaquac Provincial Park Campground: was completed in 1968. Today, a fascinating 506-363-4916 (seasonal) tour will give you background on the massive tourismnewbrunswick.ca 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. 5 At the stop sign when leaving the Mactaquac Generating Station, turn left and go to the TreeGO Mactaquac bottom of the hill. On route 105, turn right and continue on this route (approx. 5 km) to the (1439 Route 105) Mactaquac Provincial Park. Fun, freedom and personal reward are what TreeGo is allll about. The aerial adventure courses off er a diverse and AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE exciting experience within the comfort of knowing that you’re attached to continuous safety cables. No matter what your age or fi tness level, TreeGo courses 4 are designed for your pleasure in a unique outdoor environment. TreeGo’s self-managed courses for children, teens and adults allow FREDERICTON WEST DRIVING TOUR WEST FREDERICTON Mactaquac Provincial Park you to move through a series of surprises (1265 Route 105) and progressively challenging tree-to-tree NB Top Attraction activities. With multiple activities in a course, With great swimming beaches and stunning you decide how far and how fast to exercise fall colours, Mactaquac Provincial Park is New your agility, endurance and confi dence. Brunswick’s largest recreation park with 525 Mid–April to late October. Reservations: hectares (1,200 acres) of open land and forest. 1-866-440-3346; 506-363-4440; This top NB attraction was named one of the treegomactaquac.ca 25 best campgrounds in Canada by Today’s Parenting Magazine (2009). The park overlooks To continue the driving tour to Kings Landing, the magnifi cent headpond above the Mactaquac go back across the Dam and continue north on 40 Dam on the Saint John River. Route 102. 6 Kings Landing on a wagon to travel in time 19th century style! Your experience is limited only by your Historical Settlement imagination! (5804 Route 102) The King’s Head Inn restaurant off ers Provincial Historic Site traditional and modern fare served in candle-lit Step back in time and make a rooms by costumed staff . Shopping is a unique little history of your own. experience at the Peddler’s Market Gift Shop or This award-winning signature attraction off ers at the Barony General Store. an authentic and immersive experience for all June 11 - October 10; 10am - 5pm. ages. 506-363-4999 or Tourism New Brunswick’s Roll up your sleeves and get involved! You will toll free line 1-800-561-0123 have many unique opportunities to explore, kingslanding.nb.ca experience, and discover rural New Brunswick’s Once you have fi nished your visit to Kings culture and heritage. Get hands-on in the Landing, simply get back on the Trans Canada homes – try butter making, dipping candles Highway, traveling East, or take the River and spinning wool. Visit the farm to see the Valley Scenic Drive (HWY 102) and proceed to horses, cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. Hop Fredericton. FREDERICTON WEST DRIVING TOUR WEST FREDERICTON
41 The Village of Gagetown “One of the ten prettiest towns in Canada” - Harrowsmith Country Life
ust 35 minutes from Fredericton on Hwy 2015 Events J2 at exit 330, the Village of Gagetown • Celebration of Birds - April thru June. is a charming heritage community which 488-1888 attracts visitors of all ages for a step-back- • Summer Exhibitions, Queens County in-time experience. The Village is a favourite Court House - June-mid Sept. 506-488-2483 place for lovers of history, arts and crafts, • Farmers Market - Spring thru Fall recreational boating or motorcycling, birding and country hospitality. Visit our • Follyfest - Canada Day weekend National Historic Site - The Tilley House, • Vintage in the Village - September birthplace of Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, a • Queens County Fair - September Father of Confederation • Christmas in the Village - November
Explore and Enjoy, the Village of Gagetown welcomes you! Visit www.villageofgagetown.ca for more details. 42 Fredericton is a vibrant cultural capital with a full dance card of entertainment. From classic movie nights to renowned festivals and events, the following pages provide details on dates, venues, description and contact NB HIGHLAND GAMES FESTIVAL information. Come and celebrate with us! For more information, check out our website: TourismFredericton.ca/Festivals
NB SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
43 44 Changing of the Guard Ceremony and posting of the Sentries With a fl ash 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 Offi cers’ 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 Offi cers’ Square! Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre has been presenting free theatre performances by the Calithumpians in Theatre-In-The-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 of Fredericton’s summer season. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and a picnic lunch, and enjoy family entertainment. Offi cers’ Square, Historic Garrison District. Daily; 12:15pm weekdays and 2pm on weekends, Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day (September 5) calithumpians.com
Outdoor Summer Concert Series Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring some of New Brunswick’s top performers. Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm, Offi cers’ Square, Queen St. (June to August) Wednesday 7pm, Nashwaaksis Commons, Main St. (June to August) Saturday 7:30pm, Offi cers’ 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. July and August watch fi lms outdoors on the silver screen! Sundays at dusk watch Classic fi lms with greats like Greta Garbo & Cary Grant. *NEW for 2016: Under the Stars Saturday Night Movies. Take pleasure in the same great community feeling of sharing a classic fi lm under the stars while enjoying newer “classics” with stars like Harrison Ford and Meryl Streep. 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, visit our Facebook page.
45 ON-GOING EVENTS
In addition to the listings below, there are Performances at The Fredericton often live bands performing at local pubs Playhouse and cafés from Thursday through Saturday. 506-458-8344; Check listings in the Nightlife section. theplayhouse.ca (Page 53) A season packed with a variety of performances by local, regional, national, and international Centre communautaire Sainte – Anne artists. Enjoy music, dance, family, comedy, and 506-453-2731; theatre performances ranging from popular to centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca traditional and from contemporary to classical. 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. Speedway 660 May to September Horse Racing New Brunswick (Saturdays at 6:30pm) Fredericton Raceway 506-454-RACE (7223); speedway660.com 506-459-5922; hrnb.ca Fredericton Raceway is the oldest horse Speedway 660 is the place where Wicked racing track in Canada and has been operating Family Fun Happens. Take the family to an since 1888! Harness racing takes place from exciting stock car event, visit with the drivers, June to September. Racing happens on most pick up souvenirs, or enjoy some refreshments. Thursdays, Saturdays, and holidays with Special events all summer long. Speedway simulcast 7 days a week. 660 is located 20 minutes from Fredericton in For full schedule visit website. Geary. Kings Landing Historical Settlement UNB Music on the Hill 506-363-4999; Performance Series kingslanding.nb.ca 506-453-4697; unb.ca Each day during the summer, visitors are Series features some of the fi nest classical treated to a full range of demonstrations and and chamber musicians from across Canada activities including hands-on activities like and the world. Most performances take place making butter, spinning wool and shaving a at Memorial Hall on the UNB campus. Tickets ON-GOING EVENTS shingle; children can dress up in period clothing available at the door. and play 19th century games. University Sports Music at the Cathedral Fredericton’s two universities off er a wide 506-450-8500; christchurchcathedral.com range of sporting activities for the spectator, Enjoy a noon-hour musical interlude of a variety including volleyball, soccer, ice hockey, of musical instruments. football, basketball and swimming. July & August, Friday’s 12:10 – 12:50pm. UNB: 506-447-3333, unb.ca; Free will off ering. STU: 506-452-0539; stu.ca FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
JANUARY MARCH Fredericton Craft Beer Festival March 12 Fredericton Convention Centre frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com The Fredericton Craft Beer Festival has quickly become one of the fastest growing festivals in New Brunswick. Each year, FCBF brings together the largest selection of local beer, cider and mead Fredericton FROSTival available on the East Coast. It’s all about the beer! January 21 - February 14 Pure. Simple. FROSTival.ca Grab your hat and mittens! Atlantic Canada’s Canadian Junior Open #2 Short Track largest winter celebration is back! More than 100 Speed Skating Championship events over 4 jam packed weekends. March 17 – 20 Grant•Harvey Centre Shivering Songs 506-458-5026 January 21 – 24 speedskating.ca shiveringsongs.com For the fi rst time ever, Fredericton will play host This young festival with a mighty heart has to the top Junior 2 Short Track Speed Skaters in full intentions of warming up music lovers in the country. mid-winter. With a strong emphasis on the songwriting craft, it annually features an array 2016 ArcelorMittal Dofassco CIS Women’s of East Coast artists, songwriters, musicians Basketball Final 8 and storytellers from all over North America. March 17 – 20 Highlights alongside the headlining performances Richard J. Currie Centre, UNB at downtown’s Wilmot United Church include 506-447-3474 the always popular Songwriter’s Circle and the en.cis-sic.ca/championships/wbkb/index hootenanny known as the Bluegrass Brunch at The 2016 ArcelorMittal Dofassco CIS Women’s the Boyce Farmers Market. Basketball Final 8 will bring the top 8 Canadian University women’s basketball teams together to Fredericton Wine Show determine basketball supremacy. January 29 Richard Currie Centre, UNB. 506-452-7191; Canadian Junior and Senior arthritis.ca/frederictonwineshow Wrestling Championship The VIP event: 6pm, $100 each. Mains show: 7pm, March 18 – 20 $55 each. Aitken University Centre, UNB Great wine. Great cause! The third annual 506-453-5191 Fredericton Wine Show is a fantastic opportunity wrestling.ca to discover wines from around the world in support Canada’s top Junior and Senior Wrestlers will of the Arthritis Society. Wines are paired with descend upon the Aitken University Centre in the local food vendors for a fun, upscale night out with battle of strength and will to determine many friends. VIP option featuring priority access and diff erent weight class national champions. AND EVENTS FESTIVALS exclusive selections is available. APRIL FEBRUARY Fredericton Poutine Festival Winterfesthiver April 2 February 13 & 14 Crowne Plaza Brookside Mall frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com winterfesthiver.ca All you can eat poutine! Take in the 4th Annual New Brunswick’s premiere winter festival! Have Poutine Festival and sample some of the very best a blast in the Winter Kingdom with the Gigantic poutine creations New Brunswick has to off er. Ice Slides, Snow Tubing Slides, SnowMazing There will be multiple sessions to ensure that Labyrinth, dog sledding, horse drawn sleigh everyone can attend to enjoy Canada’s favourite rides, pony rides, petting zoo, and more! Warm delicacy. The 19+ event incorporates local beer, up in the Artisans’ Village with artists, vendors cider and mead. and non-stop entertainment. Dance the night away at Rocks the Night with hot bands and cool craft brews. Winterfesthiver is can’t miss #WinterFunForEveryone! 47 St. Mary’s Pow Wow June 17 - 19 St. Mary’s Old Reserve, 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, The 10th Annual fredkid Fair Drummers, Men’s traditional, Women’s Jingle April 23, 10am - 4pm Dress & Ladies Fancy Shawl dancers and more. Richard J Currie Centre, UNB Bard in the Barracks fredkid.com/fair June 23 - July 3 Don’t miss out on a full day of exciting events for bardinthebarracks.com the whole family, activities and stage shows are An outdoor, site-specifi c production of the works geared towards families in Fredericton. of William Shakespeare in downtown Fredericton. MAY FREX ROD Car Show May 5 - 8 Capital Exhibit Centre, 506-458-8819; frexrod.com
Cultural Expressions Festival June 23 – 25 June 23 – Kick off concert at the Playhouse June 24 & 25 – Offi cers’ Square Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. in partnership with the Ethno-Cultural Associations. 506-452-0654; cefnb.ca 38th Annual Scotiabank Fredericton A celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Marathon Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more. May 8 frederictonmarathon.ca FeelsGood Follyfest The Maritime Provinces longest running marathon; June 24 – 26 marathon-relay, half-marathon, 10 km and 5 km Village of Gagetown options also available. Come and run this fast, fl at follyfest.com scenic river route! Kids run May 7. Three days of music, art, camping & circus performances. Mix It Up Fredericton Canada Day Festivities May 14 June 30 & July 1 Crowne Plaza TourismFredericton.ca frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com New this year is the Canada Day Kickoff Party on
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FESTIVALS An evening of cocktails including a fantastic Thursday night, acts to be announced soon! On array of concoctions made from various liqueurs, July 1st, festivities in Offi cers’ Square start at noon spirits, cider, craft beer and mead. with a full day of fun activities, food vendors and a huge fi reworks display over the Saint John River at dusk. Don’t miss this year’s headliner: David JUNE Myles! Rib Fest June 2 - 5 Capital Exhibit Centre 506-458-8819; capitalexhibitcentre.com The Maritime’s largest Food and Music Festival where Professional rib teams compete and serve some of the best ribs, chicken, and pulled pork in the country. There will also be a variety of other food choices from local food vendors. The festival features continuous live music from the best Oromocto Pioneer Days & Canada Day Maritime performers, midway rides, indoor and Celebrations 48 outdoor activities. Admission is free. June 29 - July 2 Sir Douglas Hazen Park, Oromocto Nashwaak Music Fest pioneerdays.ca July 29 - 31 Entertainment, Midway, games, youth activities, Nashwaak Bridge Festival Grounds, Rt. 107 food vendors, Bingo, Pubs, and Canada Day Parade (30 minutes north of Fredericton) & Fireworks plus much more. nashwaakmusicfestival.com A New Brunswick Day long-weekend Music JULY Festival. Enjoy East Coast Music, art village, food vendors, kids play area and jam tents. Fun for everyone! NB Day Running Weekend July 30 - August 1 Lighthouse on the Green frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com A long weekend made for runners and beverage enthusiasts! The weekend will include various run lengths and after-run events centered on spirits,
th wine, cider, mead and craft beer. The ever popular 16 Annual River Jam Beer Run will be held on Monday, August 1! July 8 Delta Fredericton AUGUST Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to Fredericton Pride Festival rhythm & blues and classic rock performed by local August 7 bands ending with a jam session that will bring Offi cer’s Square musicians together for an all-star performance. Live music, great food, beer/wine garden, arts and NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival crafts vendors, free admission. July 20 - 31 506-458-7406; 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.
NB Summer Music Festival August 8 - 20 506-458-7836; 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 35th Annual NB Highland Games Festival artists, free community performances. July 22 - 24 1-888-368-4444; highlandgames.ca A fun-fi lled family weekend on the grounds of historic Government House. Come for your annual Celtic infusion of music, bagpipes, highland dance, traditional Scottish athletics, Scottish AND EVENTS FESTIVALS 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 Acadian Day Celebrations August 15 for the weekend! Offi cers’ Square Tay Creek Folk Festival 506-453-2731; centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca July 29 – 31 A variety of activities for the whole family to 506-367-3133 or 506-440-5556; celebrate Acadian language, culture and joie taycreekfestival.ca de vivre! Music, games for kids, fl ag raising Tay Ridge Farm, Tay Creek ceremony, and a tintamarre (parade). (approx. 25 minutes from Fredericton). Stanley Community Fair Features a variety of folk, classic rock, country, August 19 - 21 blues, bluegrass and Celtic jam sessions & Held Annually Since 1851 music workshops, BBQ, coff ee shop, hiking trails, 506-367-3151; stanleyfair.com camping for tents & RVs (no hook-ups), 16 and Canada’s longest continuously running under free. agricultural fair. 49 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FESTIVALS
50 2016 Baseball Canada Senior Men’s Feast in the Field Championship September 11 August 25 – 29 Offi cers’ Square Royals Field and Tommy Thompson Field 506-462-9555 old.baseball.ca/seniormen Enjoy an afternoon of gourmet food, drink, and Baseball Canada is bringing one of its premiere live entertainment from New Brunswick’s fi nest in events back to Fredericton for the fi rst time in support of Ability New Brunswick. over 3 decades! The Fredericton Royals will host the top amateur baseball players in Canada at historic Baseball Hill for 4 days of competition to determine who is Canada’s best team!
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival September 13 – 18 1-888-622-5837(NB BLUES) harvestjazzandblues.com It’s the best international festival experience on From Human Hands: New Brunswick Fine Canada’s East Coast, with the best in jazz, blues Craft Festival and world music taking centre stage. During six August 26 - 28 incredible days in historic downtown Fredericton, Offi cers’ Square the annual festival features over 400 artists and NB Crafts Council 150 performances on 27 stages, all within six 506-450-8989; nbcraftscouncil.ca city blocks. Acclaimed international performers The premier fi ne craft festival and top regional acts share the stage for a music in NB held annually in the heart of downtown experience like no other. Expect gritty acoustic Fredericton. Juried members of the NB Crafts and electric blues, traditional and progressive Council off er the best in pottery, textiles, jazz, rock, soul, Cajun/Zydeco and more. Venues jewellery, wrought iron, and much more! include big top tents, theatres, national historic sites, closed streets, pubs and clubs. SEPTEMBER Vintage in the Village September 10 Village of Gagetown 506-488-3441; villageofgagetown.ca Step back in time and enjoy a historical wine- tasting walk through the Village of Gagetown.
Queens County Fair September 15 – 18 Queens County Fair Grounds, Gagetown queenscountyfair.com
Midway, light horse shows, hauling matches, AND EVENTS FESTIVALS home cooked supper, antique tractor display, livestock exhibits, musical entertainment ox pull, milking contest, 4-H displays and much more. New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition Oromocto Family Fun Day / Terry Fox Run September 4 – 10 September 18 Fredericton Exhibition Grounds Sir Douglas Hazen Park,Oromocto 506-458-8819; nbex.ca recreationoromocto.ca Something for everyone! A tradition since 1827, Annual Terry Fox Run followed by a family corn the NBEX is fun for all ages. This week-long boil, musical entertainment, bouncy castles, special event features an agricultural show, draft tattoos and other activities. horse show, provincial Holstein show, provincial New Brunswick Open Farm Day goat show, world class stage shows and September 18 entertainment, harness racing, and commercial 506-452-8101; exhibits along with lots of carnival games and Each year this program off ers opportunities food, including the famous “dippy dog”. Kids will for the whole family to meet farmers, to view love the mid-way rides, aerial shows, petting zoo, modern farm operations, and to discuss many pony rides and more. issues related to modern food production. 51 Doors Open Fredericton and international fi lmmakers; Enjoy a Handmade Christmas September 25 workshops, panels, parties, and at the Boyce Farmers’ Market, 506-460-2041; guest fi lmmakers. Downtown Fredericton. Support TourismFredericton.ca local crafters! Fredericton Christmas Show This is your opportunity to see Christmas in the Village some of Fredericton’s most November 11 – 13 historically, and culturally Capital Exhibit Centre November 26 & 27 interesting buildings not usually 506-458-8819; Gagetown open to the public. capitalexhibitcentre.com 506-488-3567; villageofgagetown.ca OCTOBER 21st Annual New Brunswick Have fun while shopping for arts, crafts and antiques, take part in Fredericton Cider Festival Spirits Festival November 22 – 25 a Treasure Hunt and look out for October 1 Santa Claus and carollers. Brewbakers 506-450-2065; whiskynb.ca frederictoncraftbeerfestival.com Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade Canada’s Oldest Spirit Festival. November 26 The 2nd annual Fredericton Cider Special tastings hosted by world Southside Festival will showcase both leading authorities on whiskies 506-457-2127 locally made ciders and various & premium spirits off ering A lighted Christmas parade to Canadian ciders. Come out and appreciation techniques. The welcome Santa Claus. enjoy the beginning of the Fall festival off ers over 240 of the season by sampling some fresh, world’s fi nest Spirits, Single Malt DECEMBER Whiskies, Scotches, Cognacs, crisp ciders. Festival of Lights Rums, Gins and Liqueurs. Enjoy Dec 1 – 25 NOVEMBER food samplings tables and take St. Mary’s First Nation in informative seminars. 16th Annual Silver Wave Fredericton Christmas Gift Film Festival Christmas at the Market Show November 3 – 6 Craft Show December 3 – 5 506-455-1632; November 17 & 18 Capital Exhibit Centre swfi lmfest.com 506-451-1815; 506-458-8819 Over 100 fi lms by local, national, frederictonfarmersmarket.comf r capitalexhibitcentre.com Grab a Local! FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FESTIVALS
52 FREDERICTON NIGHTLIFE
Fredericton has a vibrant Wilser’s Room Snooty Fox nightlife with a range of 66 Regent St. establishments to suit 366 Queen St. (Above The Capital) 506-474-1199 your mood. Choose from 506-459-3558 thesnooty.ca pubs and cafés with live thecapitalcomplex.com performances including AROUND TOWN traditional rollicking DOWNTOWN Cannon’s Cross Pub Maritime music, jazz, or boom! Nightclub 15 Riverside Dr., rock/pop, dance bars, and Fort Nashwaak Hotel 474 Queen St. 506-455-1201 casual martini lounges and 506-463-2666 cannonscross.com wine bars. boomnightclub.ca DJ Purdy’s Legend: Corked Wine Bar 225 Woodstock Rd. 83 Regent St. Live Music Delta Hotel 506-206-6010 506-451-7535 THE TANNERY corkedwinebar.ca deltafredericton.com The Tannery is centrally Dooly’s located downtown and has Mama’s Pub & Eatery 466 Queen St.; 506-455-7665 the highest concentration 500 Brookside Drive, Suite 1B 275 Main St.; 506-455-7865 of nightlife with even more 506-450-4303 1211 Prospect St. entertainment located within mamaspubwesthills.com 506-455-7765 walking distance. Located on doolys.ca Pier 23 Pub & Patio King St. between Westmorland 480 Riverside Drive and York Sts. King Street Ale House Ramada Hotel The Capital 546 King St. 506-460-5511 NIGHTLIFE FREDERICTON 506-206-3923 362 Queen St. ramadafredericton.com thekingstreetalehouse.ca 506-459-3558 Speedbumps Sports Bar thecapitalcomplex.com 102 Main St. Dolan’s Pub James Joyce Irish Pub 506-457-2111 659 Queen St., Crowne Plaza 349 King St. Twenty 20 Club/ Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook 506-454-7474 The Right Spot 506-450-9820 dolanspub.ca 403 Regent St. 506-457-9887 Klub Khrome Lunar Rogue Pub 625 King St. twenty20club.ca 375 King St. 506-450-2065 Wetmore-Street Pub 506-206-5582 lunarrogue.com klubkhrome.com 530 New Maryland Highway McGinnis Landing 506-457-2337 The Phoenix 280 King St. 362 Queen St. 506-459-3558 506-458-1212 thecapitalcomplex.com mcginnislanding.ca 53 Craft breweries, cideries, meaderies and wineries...we have them all! Now with 10 local producers. Here is a list of the local products to try while you are in town. Cheers!
Picaroons Tradition Ales Red Rover Craft Cider Johnny Jacks Brewery Sunset Heights Meadery Big Axe Brewery
54 Gray Stone Brewing TrailWay Brewing Grimross Brewing Co. Motts Landing Maybee Brews Breweries, cideries and wineries with tastings on site! Take a tour of the local craft breweries who have tasting available on site.
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57 In Fredericton we are lucky to have many places that off er 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 off er.
58 Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market Real Food Connections 665 George St. 880 Hanwell Rd, Unit 301 506-451-1815; 506-454-5931; realfoodconnections.ca frederictonfarmersmarket.com Real Food Connections is one of the best This market has been a staple in the places in Fredericton to purchase local community for over 200 years. This food. At Real Food Connections their hope nationally recognized market is a must is to make it easier for people to get their stop for most patrons every Saturday. hands on local, quality foods and they carry Find out more about the Fredericton a variety of items including local produce, Boyce Farmers Market on page 29. meat, dairy, grains, herbs, seasoning, honey, Year Round: Saturday: 6am – 1pm sauces and much more. Year Round: Monday – Friday: 10am – 7pm; The Northside Market Saturday: 10 – 5pm 311 St. Mary’s St. 506-471-1844; thenorthsidemarket.ca Hoyt’s Farm Stand Fredericton Exhibition Grounds, One of the best reasons to visit 361 Smythe St. Fredericton North is The Northside 506-363-3628 Market, Fredericton’s weekend hot spot, Hoyt Orchards have been growing apples located right off the Westmorland St. since the 1850’s! They currently grow apples, Bridge. In addition to local off erings, pears and plums, and they have partnerships there are non-local vendors, local with other farmers in the area to supply fresh businesses and services. Vendors veggies, blueberries and strawberries at their off er an assortment of unique gifts, stand. international cuisine and much July 1 to October 31: Daily: 10am – 6pm. more. You’ll fi nd yourself among friends, artisans and comfortable Moxon’s Country Pumpkin surroundings...a shopping experience 911 Hwy 105, Maugerville (Approximately 20 unlike any other! minutes from Fredericton) Year Round: Saturday: 9am – 4pm & 506-357-8013 Sunday: 10am – 4pm. This locally owned farm has been in operation since 1960 and is a great place to bring the The Cultural Market kids. With farm animals, a playground, a 28 Saunders St. bakery and ice cream, you will come for an 506-457-1177; theculturalmarket.ca hour and end up spending the day! Fresh A unique shopping experience that veggies, homemade bread, pies and cookies includes items such as international will make your mouth water. MARKETS FARM food, clothing, jewellery and more. April to End of May: Daily: 10am – 6pm. Year Round: Saturday: 9am – 4pm June to September 1: 9am – 9pm. September to October: 9am – 8pm. November – December 23: 10am – 6pm. (Hours subject to change, please call ahead).
59 KINGSWOOD GOLF
Tee up at some of New Brunswick’s best golf courses! Guaranteed to off er 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
60 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
Kingswood Golf strategically positioned Fredericton’s Northside, it is 506-443-3333; bunkers and numerous enjoyed by all levels of golfers. 1-800-423-5969; topographical changes and Green fees: $10 – $30 kingswoodpark.com winding brooks. Green fees: 1700 Hanwell Rd. $55 - $70 plus tax. Riverbend Golf & New Brunswick’s most Fishing Club Carman Creek GOLF/ recognized Golf Course & 506-452-7277; FootGOLF Course & Fredericton’s top instructional riverbendgolf.nb.ca Practice Facility facility. Kingswood features 541 Route 628 HWY, 506-472-7273; an 18 hole Signature Course Durham Bridge carmancreekgolf.com (5,227–7,075 yards), 9 hole 18 holes, 5,188 – 6,344 yards, 460 Riverside Dr., at Ramada Executive Course (1,448–1,990 pull & power cart rentals, Hotel (5 minutes from yards), and a double ended driving range & putting green, Downtown, 1 minute from practice facility. After your pro shop, licensed. Challenging Room-to-Tee). round, stop into Sam Snead’s Graham Cooke design, Environmental Award Winning Oak Grill & Tavern where you located just 15 minutes from Chemical FREE 9 Hole GOLF can feast on your passion Fredericton, bordering the course, fi rst certifi ed for the game. Roam from scenic Nashwaak River. FootGOLF course in Canada, room to room, savoring the Green fees: $38, tax included Fredericton’s only lighted memorabilia collected by Sam Monday to Wednesday special: practice range, 9 hole himself as he made his way $28 into golf history. MiniGOLF, instruction, club rentals, repair & fi tting, Green fees: 18 hole $39 – $89; West Hills Golf Club washer toss and licensed 9 hole $15 – $25 plus tax. 506-450-GOLF (4653) lounge. 4” & 8” cups. westhillsgolf.com Mactaquac Provincial Park “Play Chemical FREE GOLF, 200 Summerhill Row Golf Course Play Carman Creek”. The West Hills Golf Course is 506-363-4925; Green fees: $10 – $20 1-877-267-4653; Fredericton’s newest signature mactaquacgolf.com Gage Golf & Curling Club course. 1965 Route 105, 506-357-9343; A diverse parkland setting, Mactaquac Park gagegolfandcurling.com West Hills off ers spacious This 18 hole championship 55 Fraser Ave, Oromocto receptive fairways, course off ers a unique Located just outside accommodating greens and series of challenges for all Fredericton, Gage off ers 18 numerous strategic brooks & skill levels. The 7030–yard holes of great golf. The course ponds throughout this Huxham layout features meticulously is easy to walk with many Golf Design Inc. masterpiece. groomed fairways leading to narrow fairways, small well- Designed as a par 72 generous sized greens, most bunkered greens, doglegs and championship caliber golf of which are well guarded water hazards. 5,888 – 6,126 course. The course off ers 5 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF by large bunkers. Features a yards, equipment rentals, pull sets of tee decks, which allow fully equipped pro shop and & power cart rentals, driving the yardage to vary from a licensed restaurant, equipment range & putting green, pro comfortable 5,035 yards to a rentals, driving range, putting shop, licensed. challenging 6,700 yards. green and practice facility. Green fees: Call for rates. West Hills also off ers an Green fees: $38 – $60 tax Gilridge Golf Club elaborate practice facility included. 506-453-1077; with real target greens and a Fredericton Golf Club gilridgegolf.ca chipping and putting area. 506-443-7710; 550 Claudie Rd The front 9 was opened in playfgc.com 9 holes, 1832 yards, golf club summer 2015, while the back 331 Golf Club Rd. rentals: clubs, pull carts & nine is slated to open summer 18 holes, par 70, 6093 yards, power carts, putting green 2017. driving range, putting green, and driving nets, licensed. Green Fees: pro shop and licensed. Longest executive length Monday - Thursday: $30; Golfers of all levels will be golf course in Fredericton. A Friday - Sunday: $35, plus tax. tested by elm-lined fairways, beautiful wooded setting on 61 OVER 88 KM OF MAGNIFICENT TRAILS
Fredericton is situated on the majestic Saint John River and has over 88 km of trails for you to explore. For more detailed information on our trail system, pick up a copy of GREAT CANADIAN BEAVER POND VOYAGE our Fredericton Trail Guide or visit Fredericton.ca/Trails. 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. HYLA NATURE PARK PRESERVE
62 TRAILS & RIVERS
Explore our magnifi cent trail BOAT CLUBS Capacity of 47, licensed and network with over 88 km catering available, prices are of trails. Many of our trails Regent St. Wharf per person. follow along the beautiful Managed and operated by the Public Boat Cruises Saint John and Nashwaak Capital City Boat Club. 6 days a week, at 2pm, Rivers. Our trails are ideal Services include a security 4pm, 6pm and 8pm (Weather for walkers, runners and gate, water, dumping station, permitting, cruise departure bikers with connection to electrical hook-up, and a Port times vary during season, the greater Trans Canada Warden on duty daily from please call for details). Trail. The Bill Thorpe Walking 10am – 9pm, June, July and Adults: $19; Bridge provides one of the August (May & September, Children Under 5: free; most spectacular views of weekends only). Fee for an Students & Seniors: $17 downtown Fredericton! The overnight stay is $1.65/ft. 506-471-8680. 506-472-9956 Through the Crowne Plaza, trails are wide, fl at, safe, and Pontoon Boat Ride wheelchair accessible. there is access to the pool and showers. Contact the Port Hartt Island RV Resort & Want a closer look at the Saint Warden on VHF Channel 68. Water Park 506-462-9400; John River? Rent a canoe or 506-455-1445 or 506-461- harttisland.ca kayak or take a river tour. The 6703 during the off -season; Experience the power of nature Regent St. Wharf, Yacht Club capitalcityboatclub.com and boat launch all cater to on a 1.5 hour evening boat visitors and will facilitate your Fredericton Yacht Club ride touring the scenic Saint river experience. Enjoy the (Lincoln Rd., just below the John River. Evening tours water and go for a dip at one Princess Margaret Bridge). prearranged daily. of our fresh water beaches. The club operates a secure June to September. Take a boat tour and discover boat yard with a launch, Rock the Boat River the beauty of the Saint John docks, moorings a crane pad Adventures TRAILS & RIVER River. for launch, and retrieval and 506-292-5217 winter storage. rocktheboat.ca BIKE RENTALS fyc.ca Nature, tubing, cruising; Radical Edge experiences for everyone, BOAT LAUNCHES including daytime or evening 129 Westmorland St. (Free to public with vehicle Hourly, daily and weekly options. Custom adventures parking available) available. rentals available. Carleton Park Boat Launch, 506-459-3478; Union St. (Fredericton North) radicaledge.ca HOUSEBOAT RENTALS Morell Park Boat Launch, Lakeway Houseboat Savage’s Waterloo Row (Small Craft Vacations Only) 441 King St. $15/half day and Mactaquac Provincial Park $25/full day. Weekly rates A unique vacation experience available. 506-457-7452; BOATING on the Saint John River. savages.ca GUIDED BOAT CRUISE Renting six fully appointed Hartt Island RV Resort & houseboats with a sleeping The Wolastoq’ Tour Boat capacity of 6, 10 or 14 people. Water Park & Charter Route 102, West. Available on a weekly, 4 day A scenic cruise on the majestic midweek or 3 day weekend 506-462-9400; Saint John River is a relaxing harttisland.ca basis. way to see the city. Public and 1-888-452-5392; private tours are available. lakewayhouseboats.com 63 CANOE / KAYAK RENTALS GEOCACHING Use the ExploreEcoNB smartphone app for Second Nature Outdoors Experience Fredericton’s information on this nature at the Small Craft Aquatic Geocaching Tour preserve and other areas to Centre The Fredericton Geocaching explore. Off ers a wide variety of Tour consists of 30 special 506-457-2398, programs to keep the whole caches hidden around the city, naturetrust.nb.ca family water-active. Canoe, focused on 3 themes: nature, kayak and and Stand Up heritage and culture. The SWIMMING/BEACHES/ Paddleboard rentals are caches also provide interesting LAKES available daily. Guided tours anecdotes you may not have in our 14 person voyageur otherwise known about certain Killarney Lake Park canoe are also available. locations. Special awards will 1600 St. Mary’s St. Plus, week-long day camps be provided to participating Supervised daily, late June to for youth. Located along the geocachers who are able to late August.506-460-2273; walking trail at the west end fi nd 10 and 20 caches, with a Fredericton.ca of the downtown, just a few special edition locally crafted Mactaquac Provincial Park steps from the Saint John River. pewter geo-coin for those who 1256 Route 105 Escaping to the wilderness fi nd all 30. 506-363-4747; is just a short paddle from TourismFredericton.ca/ nbparks.ca (Entrance fee) downtown Fredericton. geocaching. June to September. TUBING Weekdays from 12am – 8pm; NATURE PARK Float down the Nashwaak weekends 12 – 6pm Hyla Park Nature Preserve River on an infl atable tube. 506-460-2260; Just off of the Gibson Trail, An excellent way to spend a secondnatureoutdoors.com you can fi nd Hyla Park Nature relaxing summer afternoon! Preserve – Canada’s fi rst Nashwaak Tubing Nashwaak Tubing amphibian sanctuary and a 1575 Route 148, Durham 1575 Route 148, hidden urban gem. After the Bridge Durham Bridge uncommon gray tree frog (Hyla $10/adults, $5/children, luxury Kayaks $50/day versicolor) was discovered tubes $12. Reservations are Reservations are recommended. in this area, the land was set recommended. 506-457-2300; aside to preserve and protect its 506-457-2300; nashwaaktubing.com population and habitat. Visit the nashwaaktubing.com park and listen to the fl ute-like Hartt Island RV Resort & Taymouth Tubing Water Park trilling sound of this tiny frog. Also, keep a lookout for 959 Rte 628, Taymouth Rte 102, Fredericton beavers, migratory birds, and Rates starting at $10 (regular), 506-462-9400; rare plants that can be found in $12 (luxury). Reservations harttisland.ca the park, including red milkwort, recommended Key Cycle purple gerardia and small- 506-450-6020; taymouthventures.com TRAILS & RIVER 218 Main St. fl owered gratiola. Enjoy the Kayak and canoe rentals. hiking trails right in the heart of 506-458-8985 Fredericton’s North side.
64 Geocaching is the perfect way to explore the roads less traveled, enjoy scenic views and of course, experience the great outdoors any time of year! Think of it as an exciting treasure hunt - all you need is a map, GPS (global positioning) unit and a sense of adventure! Fredericton Geocaching Tour The Fredericton Geocaching Tour (the fi rst bilingual geocaching tour in Atlantic Canada) includes 30 special caches divided into 3 themes: nature, culture and heritage. March of New Brunswick 104th Geocoin During the War of 1812, the 104th Regiment of Foot marched more than 1100 kilometres from Fredericton, New Brunswick to Kingston, Ontario to reinforce British troops. This series commemorates the March of New Brunswick’s 104th Regiment and the locations where they manned forts, blockhouses, and outposts as well as some key personnel. The New Brunswick Great War Geocaching Project The New Brunswick Great War Geocaching Project (NBGWGP) commemorates the valiant service and sacrifi ce of the thousands of New Brunswick men and women who answered the call to arms for King and Country. The Geo Tour is intended to focus on the soldiers of New Brunswick and those that supported them. For more information visit: TourismFredericton.ca/geocaching 65
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ATV CLUB carmancreekgolf.com SWIMMING - OUTDOOR Nashwaak Valley ATV Club Atlantic Canada’s fi rst FootGOLF Hartt Island RV Resort 70 Rolling Hill Dr. course! Route 102 West 506-458-9507 HORSEBACK RIDING 506-462-9400; harttisland.ca BINGO Carriage Hill Equestrian Wilmot Park Outdoor St. Mary’s Entertainment Centre Aquatic Facility Centre 285 Carriage Hill Rd. Wilmot Park 185 Gabriel Dr. 506-261-0854 Expected to open late summer 506-462-9300; LAZER TAG 2016. 1-888-992-4646; stmec.com Kingswood Entertainment Outdoor Pools BOWLING Centre 506-460-2273 Kingswood Entertainment 1700 Hanwell Rd. Henry Park Outdoor Pool Centre 506-444-9500; 248 Medley St., Off MacLaren Ave. 1700 Hanwell Rd. kingswoodpark.ca Marysville Pool 506-444-9500; MINI GOLF Outdoor Pool kingswoodpark.ca Hartt Island RV Resort & 37 Harrison Ct. Main Street Bowl-A-Drome Water Park Queen’s Square 301 Main St. Route102 West Outdoor Pool 506-472-2361 18 hole mini-golf 740 Aberdeen St., Church & DISC GOLF 506-462-9400; Aberdeen Sts. harttisland.ca Odell Park Royal Road Park frederictondiscgolf.com Carman Creek GOLF/ Outdoor Pool Free, fun, and for all ages and FootGOLF Course & Practice 35 Royal Rd., Royal Road & levels. Similar to regular golf, Facility William Sts. but instead of hitting a ball into 460 Riverside Dr. WADING POOLS FREE a hole, players throw a disc into (Ramada Hotel) There are numerous wading a basket. No fees or tee times; 9 hole MiniGOLF pools in the city. 506-472-7273; just show up with a frisbee and Note: Parents are responsible carmancreekgolf.com have fun! for their own children as there DOG PARKS PAINTBALL is no supervision at these pools. Cityview Avenue Dog Park Capital City Paintball 506-460-2230; fredericton.ca Cityview Ave, off Main St. 16 Dorcas St. SWIMMING - INDOOR Fenced-in facility on 3/4 of an 506-452-2800; acre. Fredericton.ca archeryandpaintball.com Fredericton Indoor Pool 79 Carrington Ln. Knowledge Park Drive Dog PAINT-YOUR-OWN- 506-460-2273 Park POTTERY-STUDIO (Admission Fee) Located in ScotiaBank Park South adjacent to the Clay Café YMCA of Fredericton Grant•Harvey Centre this two 356 Queen St., Open Daily 570 York St. acre facility off ers dogs and their 506-474-8003; (Admission Fee) owners a chance to get some claycafefredericton.com 506-462-3000; exercise and meet new friends. SKATEBOARD PARKS ymcafredericton.nb.ca ESCAPE ROOM Please note all skateboard parks Sir Max Aitken Pool are unsupervised, please use 2 Peter Kelly Dr., UNB Campus RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES RECREATIONAL The Escape Room at your own risk. The use of 506-447-3180; urec.ca 880 Hanwell Rd., Unit 207 safety equipment is strongly escapelogicgames.com recommended. These facilities TENNIS This alternate reality adventure are inspected on a regular basis. 34 tennis courts are open daily involves fi nding clues, solving 506-460-2230. in the summer (lit courts are riddles and more to ultimately Kimble Road available until 11pm). accomplish your mission and Skateboard Park 506-460-2230; fredericton.ca escape the room before time Located on Kimble Crt., off Abony Family Tennis Center expires. Forest Hill Rd. 596 Knowledge Park FOOTGOLF Henry Park 506-457-2382 Carman Creek Golf/ Skateboard Park abonytennis.ca FOOTGolf Course & Practice Located on the corner of Medley WATER SLIDES Facility St. & Dobie St., off MacLaren Ave. Hartt Island RV Resort or Union St. in Henry St. Park. 460 Riverside Dr. Route 102 West (Ramanda Hotel) Mitch Clarke Skateboard Park 506-462-9400; 506-472-7273; Located on Johnston Avenue harttisland.ca 67 KING’S LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT
Kings 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 WHEN THE WORK IS DONE make their way through the site at their own pace. Explore New Brunswick’s culture and heritage. Get hands- on 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. VISIT THE FARM For more information on Kings Landing, turn to page 41. 68 Red, yellow, orange and green, fall is leaf peeping season in Fredericton! There is no better place to experience the FALL COLOURS explosion of fall colours. Couple that with Atlantic Canada’s fi nest fall festivals, cultural boutiques, apple picking at local orchards or fi nding your perfect pumpkin at a market stand. Fredericton is your perfect fall weekend getaway!
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69 HARVEST JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
• From Human Hands: NB Fine Craft Festival: August 26 – 28 (Page 51) • New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition: September 4 – 10 (Page 51) FROM HUMAN HANDS: NB FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL • 26th Annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival: September 13 – 18 (Page 51) • Fredericton Craft Cider Festival: October 1 (Page 52) • 16th Annual Silver Wave Film Festival: November 3 – 6 (Page 52) NB PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION • 21st Annual NB Spirits Festival: 70 November 22 – 25 (Page 52) SKI CRABBE MOUNTAIN
Warm your hearts this winter! Romantic skating, exhilarating outdoor adventure, family fun and breath- SUGAR BUSH AT KINGS LANDING taking river valley views! Don’t miss Fredericton FROSTival, taking place January 21 - February 14, 2016! It is Atlantic Canada’s Largest Winter Celebration! More than 100 events in 4 jam packed weekends! The next pages will give you plenty of ideas on how to enjoy Fredericton this winter. The fun does not stop when the snow fl ies!
FREDERICTON FROSTIVAL 71 JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 14 2016
4 Weekends 100+ Events This winter don’t hibernate, Celebrate!
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72 WINTER FUN
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING CURLING catering to birthday parties Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. Capital Winter Club and other gatherings. Central Hainesville, 232 Rookwood Avenue; Oakland Farm & Lodge off Route 104 506-452-0020 New Maryland, 506-459-5422 506-463-8311; SKATING oaklandfarmandlodge.com Snow Conditions: Fredericton has numerous Cedar log lodge in a beautiful 506-463-831 ext. 300; outdoor and indoor skating natural setting just outside crabbemountain.com facilities. Visit Fredericton. Fredericton. Available to host Home to the largest vertical ca for a complete list, or celebration events (weddings, descent in the Maritimes (853 call 506-460-2230 for rink reunions, birthdays, etc.) and ft)…off ering some of the best locations. For outdoor rink meetings of all kinds. Please terrain in Atlantic Canada! conditions: call for information and Quadruple chair lift, T-bar, a @CityFredRec reservations. handle tow on the beginner hill, /Fredericton Recreation snow-making, night skiing, 34 SLIDING trails including glades, terrain OUTDOOR RINKS Odell Park, park, snow school, rental Downing Street Park Fredericton Recreation, shop, retail store, cafeteria and (Royal Field) 506-460-2230 lounge. Open early December Henry Park Mactaquac Provincial Park, through early April. Island View Park 506-363-4747 CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (Silverwood) SNOWMOBILING Fredericton off ers a magnifi cent Mitch Clarke Park The Fredericton area off ers trails network; 15 km of paved Lincoln Heights many kilometres of scenic, trail are cleared Offi cers’ Square groomed snowmobile trails. during the winter months for (Downtown) Trail passes are mandatory walkers and joggers to enjoy. and are available through WINTER FUN Odell Park Killarney Lake Park, Wilmot Service New Brunswick at Park and Odell Park off er some Queen Square Park 1-888-762-8600; snb.ca. of the best cross country skiing INDOOR RINKS Day passes are available at the in the region. Grant Harvey Centre following local snowmobile Trail Conditions: 600 Knowledge Park Dr. clubs: @CityFredRec 506-460-2345 The Nashwaak Valley /Fredericton Recreation Lady Beaverbrook Rink – Fredericton North Ski Crabbe Mountain Ltd. 411 University Ave.; Snowmobile Club Central Hainesville, 506-460-2257 506-453-1638 off Route 104 nbfsc.com 506-463-8311; Willie O’Ree Place, Fredericton Snowmobile Club Snow Conditions: 605 Cliff e St. 506-260-3701 506-463-831 ext. 300; 506-460-2700 nbfsc.com crabbemountain.com York Arena, 891 Barker St.; Off ers over 30 km of nordic, 506-460-2949 SUGAR BUSH The Fredericton area off ers classic and backcountry SLEIGH RIDES ski trails and classic style Sugar Bush experiences in rental skis, boots, poles and Hoods Sleigh Rides and March and April. Try some snowshoes. Many of the trails Wagon Rides, Stanley area; taff y on the snow, a home travel through beautiful forests 506-367-2531 cooked meal or purchase and a variety of ecosystems. Meals and light lunches may some fresh maple syrup. be provided, please call ahead New Brunswick Maple Syrup to make reservations. Also Association; maple.infor.ca 73 Fredericton has more working artisans per capita than any DOWNTOWN SHOPS other city in Canada. Visit our world-class galleries and artist run boutiques fi lled 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.
LOCAL ARTISANS 74 ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES Aitkens Pewter carefully selected treasures to botinicalsgiftshop.com 408 Queen St. feather any nest. Celebrating 20+ years of 506-453-9474; Beaverbrook Art Gallery serving the community & 1-800-567-4416; 703 Queen St. visitors alike with fi ne art aitkenspewter.com 506-458-2028; & crafts from all over the Hollowware, maritime beaverbrookartgallery.org Maritimes. Over 60 diff erent collectibles, tableware, One of the best permanent artists with a focus on New frames, Christmas ornaments, collections of art in Canada. Brunswick. jewellery and everything After checking out the A must see collection of in between. Every piece is exhibitions, browse the Gallery products including pottery, hand-made in our studio just Shop for local fi ne arts and jewellery, woodworking, glass minutes from downtown. crafts items to take back works & textiles. Featuring the Tin fl oral Angel Terry Art Studio home. arrangements of owner & 164 Woodstock Rd. Birch Crescent Gallery metal smith John Welling. 506-455-4224; 1599 Woodstock Rd. angelterry.com 506-450-4233 or Charlotte Street Art Centre Angel Terry Art Studio is a 506-461-5224 732 Charlotte St. must visit for those taken dalecarruthersart.ca 506-454-6952; by the bright, bold colors of Original paintings, prints, charlottestreetarts.ca Atlantic Canada. custom framing, greeting cards The CSAC, located in an 1884 school, houses art, dance, Art Jewel Designs & calendars. pottery, violin, and guitar 649 Queen St. Botinicals Gift Shop, Studio & studios, art galleries and a (inside Isaac’s Way) Gallery backyard Culture Garden. 506-799-1398 610 & 612 Queen St. Second fl oor studios are artjeweldesigns.ca 506-454-6101 wheelchair accessible upon Custom designed art jewellery, 1-877-450-6101 request. hand made on site with ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES STUDIOS ARTISAN
75 Connexion ARC Government House Gallery Michael Khoury. Collection 732 Charlotte St., Studio 102 51 Woodstock Rd. includes fi gurative, landscape, 506-454-1433; 506-453-2505; gnb.ca/lg interior and still life paintings. connexionarc.org New Brunswick’s artistic By appointment only. Connexion ARC is an culture fi rst hand in the The Barracks Fine Craft Shops artist-run centre that promotes contemporary gallery spaces. and River Valley Crafts experimental visual art Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts Soldiers’ Barracks, Historic practices, including installation, 225 Woodstock Rd. Garrison District, Carleton St. performance, video, new media, (inside Delta Hotel) 506-460-2837 and interdisciplinary work, 506-454-2278 Open daily, June to mid– from across the country and ingridmueller.ca September. abroad. As a member-driven Featuring leading The Barracks Shops feature organization, Connexion ARC contemporary Atlantic local artists producing & selling also supports the artistic and Canadian artists. Paintings, their wares. In addition to professional development sculpture, and pottery. fi ne crafts, River Valley Crafts of contemporary artists in provides visitor information, Fredericton, and in the Atlantic Isaac’s Way tickets for programs within Region. Public admission to art 649 Queen St. the Historic Garrison District, exhibitions is free. 506-474-7222 refreshments and souvenirs. isaacsway.ca Gallery 78 Fine Art Over 60 original art pieces, all Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & 796 Queen St. created locally. Your purchase Gallery 506-454-5192; will help kids-in-need receive 550 Queen St. gallery78.com lessons in theatre, music, art 506-457-2922; Gallery 78 shows the widest and dance. Visit the gallery suelawrencehairspaandgallery. selection of fi ne art in Eastern while enjoying a meal. com Canada, including paintings, A must see salon/spa/retail sculptures, works on paper, Michael Khoury Gallery boutique and art gallery fi lled photography and fi ne crafts 542 Pederson Cres. with paintings, pottery,stained by established and emerging 506-454-5864 glass, woodwork & wrought artists. Artist’s studio within An extensive collection of iron featuring one of a kind gallery. fi ne art by Fredericton painter crafted fi xtures by local artists. ARTISAN STUDIOS & GALLERIES STUDIOS ARTISAN
76 The George Fry Gallery at the Backstreet Records New Brunswick College of UNIQUE 384 Queen St. Craft and Design (NBCCD) 506-458-8832 457 Queen St. BOUTIQUES & Fredericton’s independent 506-457-6805; nbccd.ca record store! Providing the The Gallery exhibits a diverse SPECIALITY Capital City with special range of fi ne craft, design access to the wild and and visual art from faculty, SHOPS wonderful corners of pop students and invited artists, culture’s for over 25 years. featuring major studio Artful Persuasion disciplines: Aboriginal Visual Country Crafts and Curtains 80 York St. 334 York St. Arts, Ceramics, Drawing, 506-450-0464 Fashion Design, Graphic 506-454-2572 A collection of over 20 countrycraftsandcurtains. Design, Digital Media, crafters off ering hand-made Jewellery/ Metal Arts, blogspot.ca products as well as classes, Your Complete Quilting and Photography and Textile gatherings and events. Design. Decorating Store. Carrying Aura Whole Foods bali- pops, kits, fat quarters, UNB Art Centre 199 Westmorland St. jelly rolls, and charm packs. 9 Bailey Dr. 506-454-4240; Memorial Hall, UNB Elle Mio aurawholefoods.com 506-453-4623; Fredericton’s Bra Fitting Fredericton’s full service unb.ca/cel/artcentre Boutique natural whole foods market. Open to the public, free of 85 York St. charge. September to June, Wide range of products 506-459-1277 Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm. including fresh organic and Premium brand bras, fi ne UNB Art Centre features local produce, local organic lingerie, swimwear, leggings, regional artists and touring meat, vegan-friendly options, stylish readers, scarves, exhibitions and maintains a large gluten-free section, stockings, designer watches a collection of over 1800 and natural cosmetics. and Got All Your Marbles artworks on display throughout Interchangeable Jewellery. the campus. Post breast surgery products.
Open every Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Th e Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street Fredericton 506-457-1177 | [email protected] UNIQUE BOUTIQUES & SPECIALITY SHOPS
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/RegentMallNB @RegentMall_NB regentmall.ca FREE Endeavours & ThinkPlay Real Food Connections OUTSIDE THE CITY 412 Queen St; Town Center 880 Hanwell Rd., Unit 301 Briggs & Little Woolen Mills 506-455-4278 506-454-5931; Ltd. Art supplies & Toys realfoodconnections.ca (Outlet Store) Local, quality foods including (The) Geek Chic Boutique 3500 Rte. 635 Hwy, Harvey local produce, meat, dairy, 86 Regent St. 506-366-5438 grains, herbs, seasoning, 506-472-8863; Visit the outlet store of honey, sauces and much more. geekchic.ca Canada’s oldest woolen mill. Gadgets, offi ce toys, DIY room2remember & Take a self guided tour of the projects, apparel, accessories, room2remember kidz plant and check out the full award winning board games, 88-100 York St. line of products off ered. you know...for when the server room2remember: Peddlers Market Gift Shop is down. 506-443-9016 Kings Landing room2rememberkidz: Made You Blush 506-363-4999 506-472-0400 th 59 York St. Local crafts, souvenirs, 19 Home décor, women’s apparel 506-452-8686; century reproductions and and kitchen essentials, plus madeyoublush.ca village-made items. everything baby! Carries popular brands of (The) Kubbyhole makeup, makeup accessories, ScandiModern 1879 Route 3, (Moffi tt’s and body & skin care items. 61 Carleton St. Convenience) Harvey Station Licensed make-up salon. 506-455-7730 506-366-2122; Home Decor, Lights, Furniture Monkeycakes Cupcake Shop thekubbyhole.ca & Studio Strange Adventures Selection of unique local 1111 Regent St. 68 York St. handmade crafts in an artisan- 506-444-6482; 506-450-3759; run shop. monkeycakes.ca strangeadventures.com Motts Landing Vineyard & Beautiful, creative and A wide variety of comic books Winery scrumptious cupcakes. You and paraphernalia for all ages. 3506 Lower Cambridge Rd. can also visit their studio and Collections bought and sold. (Route 715) decorate your own cupcakes, Studio 103 /Urban Threadz Cambridge-Narrows have a coff ee, or host a 103 Church St. 506-488-8091 decorating party. 506-471-2258 mottslandingvineyard.com Paradise Imports studio103.ca Wine tasting and sales. 95 York St. This elegant boutique has a Vineyard / winery tours 506-455-1711; great collection of clothing, available. nancyjon.com jewellery and home decor that ANTIQUES Local handcrafted jewellery and will delight and intrigue you. unique global treasures. Old Tyme Collectibles and (The) Urban Almanac General Antiques Picaroon’s Brewtique Store 40A Main St. 422 Queen St. 75 York St. Fredericton North picaroons.ca 506-450-4334; 506-451-9218 Watch the microbrewery urbanalmanac.com process, sample new brews, General store & home SHOPPING DISTRICTS fi ll up your very own 64 oz furnishings with a modern GROWLER with your favourite twist. Loose leaf tea and local Downtown Fredericton Picaroons’ Ale, or pick up any roast pour over coff ee bar. downtownfredericton.ca of Picaroons many styles in Yarns on York 500 ml bottles! Your favourite spot to shop, 72 York St. dine, stay and play! The Radical Edge 506-458-9193 The downtown district is 386 Queen St. (Adventure Shop) Quality hand knitting yarns and a unique blend of modern 129 WestmorlandSt. (Bike / Ski needles. and colonial architecture Shop) cradled by the Saint John
YMCA Cultures Boutique UNIQUE BOUTIQUES & SPECIALITY SHOPS 506 459 3478 x1 (Bike Shop, x2 River. Downtown Fredericton 383 Mazzuca’s Lane Adventure Shop) has over 120 shops and 28 (alley off York St. between radicaledge.ca attractions to welcome you King & Queen) NB’s premier destination for into the heart of the province’s 506-462-3088 high end backpacking and capital city. The shops of Ethically traded quality crafts, paddling gear. From lightweight downtown Fredericton off er a clothing and jewellery from camp stoves and water fi lters, distinct shopping experience, around the world. to SUP’s and hammock tents, with everything from the The Rad Edge has you covered. latest fashions, footwear, 79 and accessories, to one of a giftware and so much more. Chapters, Cineplex, H&M, kind gift boutiques, handmade Brookside Mall also off ers Sears, Sport Chek, Toys “R” crafts, distinctive pewter, local restaurants, hair salon, Us, and Walmart. Regent Mall pottery, and more. Downtown seamstress, along with health off ers exceptional customer Fredericton is home to over services and a “WALK IN” Clinic. service and an enhanced 30 restaurants and cafés, OPEN Monday to Friday, 10am – level of comfort for the entire serving food from all across 9pm; Saturday, 10am – 6pm; family. With a wide array the globe. From quick snacks Sunday 12 – 5pm. of top calibre brands and a to fi ne dining, you’ll fi nd The Corbett Centre ten-screen movie theatre, everything you’re looking for Regent Mall is the largest Regent St., Uptown in a meal and more. A day in shopping centre in the Greater Fredericton’s newest big box Downtown Fredericton truly is Fredericton Region. shopping and dining centre an experience. Open Monday to Saturday, off ering a shopping and dining 10am – 9pm; Sunday 12 – experience in a pedestrian Up Town, Prospect St. & 5pm. Bishop Dr. friendly environment. Includes: Prospect St. and surrounding Costco, Winners, Michaels, SmartCentres area is Fredericton’s major PetSmart, The Shoe Co., Home 125 Two Nations Crossing, commercial street with a wide Depot, Bouclair, Bed, Bath & Fredericton North range of shops, services, fast Beyond, Carter’s/Osh Kosh, Gap Walmart, Canadian Tire, food and family restaurants. Outlet, Hallmark, HomeSense, Dollarama and Kent Building Anchored by Regent Mall and What on Earth Jewellery, Supplies. the Uptown Centre. Major Wicker Emporium, Dollarama, chain stores include: Best Buy, Wheaton’s, Avalon Spa, Panago Canadian Tire, Kent, Mark’s Pizza, Thai Manao, Deluxe Fish SPAS Work Wearhouse, Fabricville, & Chips, St. Hubert, Montana’s, After all of that shopping, kick and much more. Hours vary. East Side Mario’s and more. up your feet at one of our luxurious spas! Business Fredericton Fredericton Uptown Centre North 1150 Prospect St., Uptown Avalon Salon Spa businessfrednorth.ca 506-458-0768 318 Brunswick St., Cross the Westmorland St. Park at the door of your Corbett Center, Bridge to Fredericton North’s favourite store when you 336 Main St. central business district with visit the Fredericton Uptown 506-472-1772; a community feel. Once the Centre featuring stores such as avalonspa.com traditional “high street” of the Pseudio, Dairy Queen, Best Buy, Pennington’s, Reitmans, Mark’s Merle Norman & Day Spa former village of Nashwaaksis. Regent Mall, 1381 Regent St. Off ering a variety of products Work Wearhouse, Urban Planet, and Rogers Video, along with NB 506-450-7345; 1-877-450- and services from more than 7345; thedayspa.ca 240 businesses including home Liquor, Sobey’s, Staples, Moores improvement & antiques, Clothing for Men, Shoppers Drug Salon Synergy fashions, supermarkets, fast Mart, GoodLife Fitness, Pet’s 1125 Smythe St. food & family restaurants. Unlimited, Boston Pizza and 506-455-3482 Great Canadian Dollar Store. From locally owned stores Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & off ering unique products to Kings Place Mall Gallery national chains including Home 440 King St., Downtown 550 Queen St. Hardware and Shoppers Drug Kings Place Mall is located in 506-457-2922; Mart. the heart of downtown hosting suelawrencehairspaandgallery. over 30 stores and services. com SHOPPING CENTRES It includes a yoga studio, Spa 654 Club Brookside Mall ScotiaBank, pharmacy, travel agency and hair salons with 654 Bishop Dr. 435 Brookside Dr., a distinct selection of shops, 506-474-1772 SHOPPING DISTRICTS & CENTRES SHOPPING DISTRICTS Fredericton North. shoe repair, dollar store, fl orist, 506-458-9038 Splurge Salon & Esthetics eyewear, fashion, footwear, gift INSIDE at Brookside Mall is Delta Fredericton, stores, specialty lotions and where you’ll fi nd a friendly 225 Woodstock Rd. creams, and a food court. atmosphere in over 20 shops 506-454-1007 and services. Regent Mall Urban Soul Salon & Spa From key retailers like 1381 Regent St. 190 King St. Sobeys, Lawtons Drugs, NB 506-462-0350; 506-452-9001; Liquor, Goodlife Fitness, to regentmall.com urbansoul.ca our one-of a kind shops, Experience more at Regent featuring specialty women’s Mall with over 115 stores fashion, wine making, framing, and services, anchored by 80 GENERAL INFORMATION
CAR RENTALS Monday to Friday: Sign-up sheet is put out Company Telephone Address at 3:30pm, registration begins at 5:30pm. Weekends: Registration begins at 12:30pm. Avis 506-446-6006 Airport 506-454-2847 1285 Hanwell Rd. 3. New Maryland Highway Walk-in Clinic Budget 506-452-8016 1285 Hanwell Rd. 636 New Maryland Highway. Monday to 506-446-6123 Airport Friday from 5pm - full. Discount 506-452-7620 817 Prospect St. FISH & HUNT Enterprise 506-459-4100 1270 Hanwell Rd. For information on angling, hunting, and 506-455-8280 319 King St. trapping licenses and regulations contact Hertz 506-459-3444 659 Queen Street NB Department of Natural Resources Fish & (Crowne Plaza) Wildlife Branch. Hugh John Flemming Forestry 506-446-9079 60 Brayson Blvd. Complex, 1350 Regent St., Monday to Friday (Days Inn - 8:15am – 4:30pm. gnb.ca/naturalresources Oromocto) Licenses are available at: gnb.ca/naturalresources, all Service New National 506-446-4105 Airport Brunswick locations and authorized vendors. For a list of outfi tters, visit the NB Professional TRUCK RENTALS Outfi tter Guide Association at: nbpoga.com Discount 506-452-7620 817 Prospect St. Trius Truck 506-457-9000 639 Bishop Dr. LAUNDROMATS Center Mini Mart Esso BUS SERVICE 1853 Lincoln Rd; 506-458-9812 Maritime Bus, 105 Dundonald St. Norge Cleaners 506-455-2049; 1-800-575-1807; 525 Beaverbrook Ct; 506-458-5535 maritimebus.com Paragon Cleaners 256 Regent St; 506-458-5852 PRIVATE CAR SERVICE ABC Car Services Ltd. 506-454-LIMO (5466); Rainbow Car Wash and Convenience Store abccarservices.com 939 Prospect St; 506-459-8018 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services. Hourly 20 Royal Rd.; 506-457-0591 and daily rentals available. Riverside Quick Mart (Canadian & Asian Groceries) & Laundromat EMERGENCY SERVICES 79 Riverside Dr; 506-472-4429 Emergency Calls: Dial 911 (Fire, Police, Ambulance, Poison Control) LIQUOR STORES
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Liquor, wine and beer are sold only in GENERAL INFORMATION 700 Priestman St. Government stores operated by the New Emergency Hours of Operation: 24/7. Brunswick Liquor Corporation. The legal 506-452-5400 drinking age in New Brunswick is 19. Liquor Oromocto Public Hospital, 103 Winnebago St., stores in Fredericton are located at: Oromocto, Prospect St., Uptown Centre Emergency Hours of Operation 8am – 10 pm 1150 Prospect St.; 506-452-6820 Tele-health – Speak with a nurse by calling 811 After-hours clinics, drop in only: Devon Shopping Plaza 580 Union St.; 506-452-6822 1. Brookside Mall Walk-in Clinic 475 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North. Brookside Mall Open Monday to Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm 435 Brookside Dr.; 506-452-6821 2. Fredericton Medical Centre Walk-in Clinic York St. Train Station 1015 Regent Street, Fredericton South. Open 380 York St.; 506-452-6825
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POPULATION REPAIR & RENTALS (Based on 2011 Census) Laagland Auto Service City Centre: 56,224 135 Riverside Dr, Unit B; 506-450-7171. Greater Fredericton Region: 94,268 Repairs. New Brunswick: 751,171 Patterson Sales & Services RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SERVICES 921 Alison Blvd. 506-454-3535. RV Sales and Service. DUMPING STATIONS RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 Hartt Island RV Resort, Route 102 west, 506-446-3799; rvworld.ca 506-462-9400 Complete inventory of parts, services and Mactaquac Provincial Park, Route 105 west, rentals. Propane fi lling station on site. 506-363-4747 SEAFOOD RV World, Trans Canada Hwy 2, Exit 297 506-446-3799; rvworld.ca The following locations specialize in seafood sales and can package for travel. Arrangements can also be made for shipping. Peters Meat Market, 230 Main St.; 506-458-9488 St. Mary’s Supermarket (Seafood Department), 150 Cliff e St. 506-462-9604 GENERAL INFORMATION
82 Fredericton off ers a wide variety of culinary off erings. From Indian/Pakistani, Caribbean, authentic Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Mexican and Asian-fusion eateries. Restaurants range from elegant fi ne dining to a casual pub-style atmosphere, and everything in between. You’ll fi nd several restaurants are listed in the “Where to Eat In Canada” Guide.
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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.
RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access 540 Kitchen & Bar Vibrant, intimate, and • $$$ 60 • • D 540 Queen St. hearty grub 506-449-5400 A&W Fast food • 1018 Prospect St. 506-457-6005 $ 42 • S • Regent Mall 506-459-7111 $ FC • S Arom Chinese Cuisine Chinese food with lunch • $$ 70 D 74 Regent St. buff et on Friday’s 506-454-2177 Baking Paradise Home baking $ 10 D 608 Queen St. 506-472-4873 RESTAURANTS
Chess Piece Pâtisserie & Café Quality pastry and coff ee shop featuring beautiful desserts, sandwiches, soups and more! 361 Queen st, Fredericton tel 506 459 1969 chesspiece.ca Raise your Spirits
Vault 29 | (506)454-1929
426 Queen Street Fredericton New Brunswick
85 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access Booster Juice Juice, smoothies, $ N/A • S Regent Mall sandwiches & wraps 506-450-9473 Boston Pizza Restaurant & Pizza, pasta, ribs & • $-$$ 220 • • S Sports Bar, 1230 Prospect St. salads 506-454-3344 Brass Rail Brunch, lunch buff et • $-$$ 100 • S 1315 Regent St. (Fredericton Inn) 506-455-1430 BrewBakers Restaurant Seasonally inspired cuisine. • $$$ 150 • D Wine Bar & Patio 19+ 546 King St. 506-459-0067 Bulgogi Sushi, Korean & • $ 35 • D 459 King St. vegetarian 506-451-3663 Burger King Fast food 1140 Smythe St. 506-453-1462 $ 120 • • S 1735 Hanwell Road 506-454-9074 $ 40 • S Cabin Restaurant (The) Home-style old fashioned diner. $-$$ 35 • S 723 Woodstock Rd. Named in top seven road trip food 506-459-0094 stops in Canada.
Café Loka & Bistro Espresso, breakfast, lunch $-$$ 30 • D 343 York St. items & home-made desserts. 506-206-2239 Cannon’s Cross Pub Pub style with a • $-$$ 145 • • N 15 Riverside Dr. Maritime twist 506-455-1201 Caribbean Flavas Restaurant Award winning restaurant off ering $-$$ 35 • D 123 York St. Caribbean, Fusion, Halal & Kosher
RESTAURANTS 506-459-1230 [Catch] Urban Grill Worldly cuisine • $$$ 144 • • S 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-451-7935 Charlie’s Bar & Grill Burgers, fi sh & chips, • $ 50 • S 958 Prospect St. nachos & pastas (Howard Johnson Hotel) 506-462-4444 Chess Piece Pâtisserie & Café French Bakery & Café $-$$ 25 • D 361 Queen St. 506-459-1969 Chez Riz Indian/Pakistani • $-$$ 65 • • D 366 Queen St. fi ne dining 506-454-9996 Chong Place Restaurant Chinese $$ 45 • N 435 Brookside Dr. 506-451-6252 Cinnamon Café Traditional Persian hot beverages, • $ 30 • D 469 King St. vegetarian, vegan and raw 506-454-9011 food items. 86 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access Claudine’s Eatery East Coast Comfort Food • $$ 55 • N 146 Main St. 506-454-0430 Coff ee & Friends Coff ee, sandwiches, $ 40 • • D 415 King St. grilled panini & desserts 506-455-4554 Coff ee Mill Restaurant/ Breakfast all day, fresh fruit • $ 130 • • S Mill Pub, 1187 Smythe St. smoothies, homemade soups & 506-458-1156 sandwiches.
Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch Fresh fruit, healthy eating, $$ 140 • • D 476 Queen St. breakfast all day, lunch menu 506-472-2672 Courtyard @ Ramada Specialty sandwiches, stir fry’s, • $-$$ 100 • • N 480 Riverside Dr. (Ramada Hotel) steaks, chicken, pasta, seafood, 506-460-5511 weekend buff ets & Sunday brunch.
Crispins Homemade soups, sandwiches, $ FC • D Kings Place wraps, salads, hot food with 506-459-1165 daily special
Dairy Queen Fan Food, DQ treats, • 540 Union St. 506-453-1229 smoothies and cakes $ 100 • • N • 1250 Prospect St. 506-454-3737 $ 150 • • S • Regent Mall 506-458-5417 $ FC • S Deluxe French Fries Fast food, chicken, burgers, • 964 Prospect St. 506-459-1880 fries, seafood & breakfast $ 70 • S • 10 Trinity Ave. 506-459-2297 $ 30 • S Dimitri’s Souvlaki Restaurant Greek food, souvlaki, • $-$$ 90 • • D 349 King St. donairs & seafood
506-452-8882 RESTAURANTS Dip Pool Bar & Grill Summer fare menu • $-$$ 150 • • S 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-451-7925 Diplomat Restaurant (The) Chinese Canadian menu • $-$$ 100 • S 253 Woodstock Rd. & buff et. Open 24 hours 506-454-2400 Dixie Lee Fried chicken, fi sh, $ 25 • •N 115 Gibson St. family dining 506-455-8800 DJ Purdy’s Lounge Pub & lounge • $-$$ 65 • • S 225 Woodstock Rd. (Delta Hotel) 506-451-7535 Dolan’s Pub Menu items freshly made • $-$$ 250 • • D 349 King St. in house, nightly specials 506-454-7474 Monday – Thursday
Domino’s Pizza Pizza, wings, garlic $ N/A • S 138 Dundonald St. fi ngers. Take-out or delivery 506-449-5050 87 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access East Side Mario’s Italian, Pizza • $-$$ 180 • • S 14 Trinity Ave. 506-455-3636 Express Buff et Chinese buff et • $ 120 • N 86 Main St. 506-206-6222 Fadi’s Pizza Pizza, pasta, Lebanese • $-$$ 45 • N 312 Main St. & donairs 506-454-9888 Frank’s Finer Diner Casual dining $-$$ 200 • N 80 Two Nations Crossing from the 50’s 506-459-0707 Fynn’s Lobster Hut Fresh from the Atlantic - Seafood and • $ 75 S 1216 Regent St. Lobster! Breakfast served all day. 506-450-9900 Great Canadian Bagel Bagels, soups, $ 35 • S 1111 Regent St. salads & sandwiches 506-453-7728 Greco Pizza & Donair Pizza & donairs • 529 Dundonald St. 506-454-3030 $ 30 • S • 102 Main St. 506-450-7008 $ 30 • N Happy Baker (The) Bakery with eat-in dining Chancery Place, 675 King St. 506-472-0907 $ 45 • D HSBC on King St. 506-454-7200 $ 45 • D TD Tower, 77 Westmorland St. $ 10 • D 506-455-1429 Marysville Place, 20 McGloin St. $ 60 • N 506-474-8208 Harvey’s Fast food $ 78 • S RESTAURANTS 460 Regent St. 506-455-6484 Healthy vs Grease Homemade soups, Kings Place sandwiches, wraps, $ FC • D 506-450-7002 salads, pastas & breakfast
The Hilltop Maritime Pub fare made fresh. • $-$$$ 250 • S 1034 Prospect St. Steaks, seafood, casual bites & 506-458-9057 weekend breakfast. 20 beer on tap.
Isaac’s Way Comfort food with a twist • $$ 175 • • D 649 Queen St. 506-474-7222 Isabel’s Café Lou Lou Homemade soup & chili, $ 12 • D 346 Queen St. sandwiches, Home Baked Sweets 506-459-8812 Jack’s Pizza Pizza, donairs, poutine, $-$$ N/A • D 379 King St. & wings 88 506-443-9000 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access James Joyce Pub Pub favourites • $$ 80 • • D 659 Queen St., (Crowne Plaza) 506-450-9820 Jessy’s Pizza Pizza, donairs, nachos, fi sh, • $-$$ 25 • N 510 Brookside Dr. wings, salads & more. 506-455-6666 Joe’s Diner Home-style cooking, $ 17 N 809 Devon Ave. homemade pies, breakfast all 506-472-3168 day, Korean cuisine
Jubilee Super Buff et Chinese & Canadian • $$ 200 • S 837 Prospect St. buff et 506-452-8888 Jungle Jim’s Tex-Mex, burgers, pasta • $-$$ 120 • • S 1188 Smythe St. Private room available 506-455-5467 Karen’s Coff ee Shop Soup, sandwiches, $ 100 S 440 York St., Chestnut muffi ns & homemade baking Complex 506-260-4721 KFC Fast food, chicken • 1165 Prospect St. 506-458-0198 $ 40 • S • 283 Main St. 506-472-0521 $ 20 N • Regent Mall 506-450-6300 $ FC • S King Street Ale House Pub food with the • $$ 175 • • D 546 King St. largest selection of beer in N.B. 506-206-3923 Koto Restaurant Pan-Asian, Japanese & • $-$$$ 25 • N 90 Main St. Chinese Cuisine 506-206-2100 Little Ceasars Pizza $-$$ 13 • S 1012 Prospect St. RESTAURANTS 506-447-8426 Luna Pizza Italian, steaks & pizza • $-$$ 40 • D 91 York St. 506-455-4020 Lunar Rogue (The) Pub fare and • $-$$ 125 • • D 625 King St. great seafood 506-450-2065 Mama’s Pub & Eatery Pub food • $-$$ 200 • • N 500 Brookside Dr. 506-450-4303 Manchu Wok Chinese $ FC • S Regent Mall 506-450-7604 Mandarin Palace Authentic Chinese food. Specializing • $ $ 100 S 502 Forest Hill Rd. in Szechuan & Cantonese cuisine, 506-455-1182 daily lunch specials.
Mary Browns World famous chicken $-$$ 21 • S 1111 Regent St. and tators 506-450-0565 89 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access Maverick Room Fredericton’s premier • $$$ 24 • D 659 Queen St., (Crowne Plaza) fi ne dining restaurant 506-451-1804 McDonald’s Fast Food • 440 King St., 506-444-6235 $ FC • D • 94 Main St., 506-444-6232 $ 88 • N • 125 Two Nations Crossing $ 50 • N (Walmart) 506-444-6221 • 1177 Prospect St, 506-444-6231 $ 110 • S • 1399 Regent Street, 506-444-6236 $ 50 • S McGinnis Landing Steak, ribs, pasta • $$ 174 • • D 280 King St. & seafood 506-458-1212 Mexicali Rosa’s Mexican with a • $-$$ 100 • • D 304 King St. Californian twist 506-451-0686 Midsea Eatery Lebanese take-out & delivery $-$$ 15 D 99 Regent St. and Halal 506-455-5556 Mike’s Old Fashion Bakery Bakery & Coff ee Shop $ 9 • N 230 Main Street 506-459-4103 Milda’s Pizza & More Artizan Wood Fired Oven Pizzas, $ 33 S 732 Charlotte St. homemade croissants, 506-367-3442 seasonal soups and salads. Misu Chinese Restaurant Asian & Chinese Buff et • $$ 65 • N 435 Brookside Drive 506-457-5800 Molly’s Restaurant Home-style cooking, • $-$$ 90 • • D
RESTAURANTS 554 Queen St. vegetarian & organic 506-457-9305 MonkeyCakes Cupcakes and cakes $ 24 • S 1111 Regent St. 506-444-6482 Montana’s Steak, ribs & vegetarian • $-$$$ 200 • • S 6 Trinity Ave. 506-457-1483 Naru Japanese Cuisine Japanese cuisine, • $-$$ 50 D 536 Queen St. variety of sushi 506-474-0020 New England Pizza Pizza, with cream cheese $-$$ 40 • N 612 Union St. stuff ed crust, donairs, 506-459-5400 oven-baked subs & salads
New York Fries Fries, hot dogs & $ FC • S Regent Mall poutine Oriental Pearl Restaurant Chinese, dim sum menu. $-$$ 44 • S 440 Kimble Dr. 90 506-206-8866 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Wheelchair Access Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court (The) Palate Innovative, Local & • $-$$$ 70 • • D 462 Queen St. International 506-450-7911 Panago Pizza Fresh pizzas, salads, garlic cheesy $ N/A • S 10 Trinity Ave. bread & wings to go. Gluten Free 506-310-0001 options. Daiya cheese available.
Papa Georgio’s & Old Salty Fish & Chips Pizza, donair, $ 50 • S 1853 Lincoln Rd. and fi sh & chips 506-452-7272 Papa John’s Pizza • 528 Smythe St. 506-474-7272 $-$$ 17 • S • 269 Main St. 506-455-4398 $-$$ 19 • N Park’s Noodle & Sushi Sushi & Noodles $ 22 D 602 Queen St. 506-450-4907 Pier 23 Pub & Patio Nachos, fantastic wings, combo • $ - $$ 65 • • N 480 Riverside Dr. (Ramada Hotel) platters & more pub fare. 506-460-5511 Jumbo screens.
Pita Fresco Sandwiches, paninis, $ 20 D 83 York St. tortilla, wraps & salads. 506-453-7374 Pita Pit Healthy eating, • 530 Brookside Dr., Suite C pita, salads and smoothies $ 18 • N 506-455-7482 • 1012 Prospect St. 506-454-7482 $ 44 • S Pizza Delight Pizza, pasta, salad, • 989 Prospect St. 506-453-1400 chicken & buff et • $-$$ 200 • S • 243 St.Mary’s St. 506-459-1707 • $-$$ 100 • N RESTAURANTS Pizza Hut Pizza, pasta, • 1180 Smythe St. 506-452-9988 salads & wings • $$ 85 • S • 230 Main St. 506-450-9988 $$ 8 N Pizza Twice Pizza, salad, wings, • 1111 Regent St. 506-457-9292 donairs & poutine $$ 25 • S • 247 Canada St. 506-453-0099 $$ 25 • N Pretzelmaker Soft pretzels, cookies $ FC • S and Mrs. Fields Cookies and other baked goods Regent Mall 506-472-5555 Read’s Newstand & Café Coff ee, lattes, mochas, $ 60 • •D 435 King St. cappucinnos, muffi ns, pastries, 506-454-5333 sandwiches & specialty foods
Red Lantern Pub Steak house, seafood, • $-$$ 150 • • N 182 Main St. breakfast 506-472-5011 Regency Room Fine dining, • $$$ 80 • S 1315 Regent St. (Fredericton Inn) buff et & seafood 506-455-1430 91 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access Relish Gourmet hamburgers • 348 King St. 506-454-9331 $-$$ 20 • • D • 10 Trinity Dr., Suite G2 506-454-9322 • $-$$ 34 • S Ringo’s Steakhouse High end Pub food served in a • $-$$ 160 • S 1187 Smythe St. 506-454-2337 casual atmosphere. Smoked ribs, chicken, and steak.
Saigon Noodle House Vietnamese, Chinese & • $-$$ 95 • S 1012 Prospect St. Thai Cuisine 506-206-3494 Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern Made Fresh Daily, • $-$$ 110 • • S 1700 Hanwell Rd. Locally Cured Oak Grill 506-444-9509 Schnitzel Parlour and European & Canadian menu. • $ - $$$ 25 N Chocolaterie Fackelmann Handmade truffl es, chocolates and 304 Union St. much more. Reservation required. 506-450-2520 Second Cup Coff ee, tea, muffi ns, • Kings Place 506-455-2326 cinnamon buns, smoothies $ 50 • D • 973 Prospect 506-455-3048 & sandwiches $ 80 • • S
Shan Chinese Restaurant Chinese $ FC • D 440 King St. 506-443-9080 Smoke’s Poutinerie Specializing in over 30 $ 30 D 99 York St. types of poutine 506-474-1336 Snooty Fox English pub fare with • $-$$ 100 • • D 66 Regent St. Canadian twist 506-474-1199 RESTAURANTS St. Hubert Express Fast food, chicken, ribs $$ 154 • • S 22 Trinity Ave 506-457-5600 St. Mary’s First Nation Fish ‘n Chips Seafood, fast food, $-$$ NA • N 150 Cliff e St. (Kchikusis take out only Commercial Center) 506-449-2466 Starbucks Coff ee, desserts, and sandwiches • Regent Mall 506-451-6293 $ 40 • S • 1040 Prospect St. 506-443-8091 $ 24 • • S Subway Sandwiches Subs, sandwiches, soup and salads • 245 Bishop Dr. 506-472-7395 $ 44 • S • 1050 Douglas Ave 506-450-7827 $ 26 • N • 349 King St. 506-450-3323 $ 25 • D • 265 Main St. 506-457-4393 $ 30 • N • 1055 Prospect St. 506-444-8827 $ 48 • S • 1111 Regent St. 506-450-4393 $ 54 • S • Regent Mall 506-450-2175 $ FC • S Sun Prince Restaurant Chinese & Korean $$ 25 • N 92 41 Main St. 506-458-8238 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access Sunshine Diner Old fashioned diner $ 70 • S 7 Brookmount St. 506-458-8470 Sweet Belgian Desire Homemade breakfast and lunch • $$ 44 S 23 Ashton Court items, speciality teas & coff ees, 506-455-2354 soup & sandwiches, Fresh Belgian Fries, Mussles, Belgian Supper Menu
Swiss Chalet Chicken, ribs, steak, • $-$$ 226 • S 961 Prospect St. stir-fry, pasta, salads, 506-458-8258 appetizers, burgers, seafood
Taco Bell Mexican $ FC • S Regent Mall 506-458-8226 Ten Resto Eclectic Global Cuisine • $-$$$ 25 • D 87 Regent St. 506-206-3951 Teriyaki – Made in Japan Japanese $ FC • S Regent Mall 506-459-9748 Terrace Dining Room Local NB Dining • $$$ 108 • • D 659 Queen St. (Crowne Plaza) 506-455-3371 Thai Express Fast food, Thai cuisine $ FC • S Regent Mall 506-460-1091 Thai Manao Thai and Chinese cuisine • $$ 44 • S 10 Trinity Dr. 506-459-8818 RESTAURANTS Thai Spice Thai inspired dishes $-$$ 29 N 277 Main St. 506-472-3486 Three Sisters’ Cafe Coff ee shop with Authentic foods • $ 30 • D 289 Regent St. (All day breakfast and 506-206-8899 Vietnamese Specials)
Tim Hortons Coff ee, donuts, • 1160 Hanwell Rd. 462-9951 muffi ns, soups & $ 50 • S • 1189 Prospect St. 462-9953 sandwiches $ 70 • S • 612 King St. 462-9954 $ 50 • D • 375 Smythe St. 462-9952 $ 45 • S • 1713 Woodstock Rd. 462-9956 $ 70 • S • 290 Main St. 462-9955 $ 40 • N • 1050 Douglas Ave. 462-9422 $ 45 • N • 534 Union St. 462-9958 $ 25 • N • 245 Canada St. 462-9429 $ 16 • N Timothy’s Coff ee Muffi ns, cookies, $ FC • S Regent Mall smoothies & coff ee 506-459-2988 93 RESTAURANT Type of Cuisine These symbols indicate: vegetarian local product gluten free seafood Meal Price Range ** D-Downtown area N-Northside S-Southside Outdoor Patio Licensed Seating Capacity FC= Food Court Wheelchair Access
Uncle Pete’s Diner Home cooked meals $ 30 S 1600 Woodstock Rd. at a great price! 506-450-1112 Unplugged - A Board Games Café Fredericton’s fi rst board • $ 77 • D 418 Queen St. games café! 506-206-6500 Vanelli’s Pizza, pasta & salad $ FC • S Regent Mall 506-457-2880 Vault 29 Speak-easy style, pub food meets $-$$ 139 • • D 426 Queen St. fi ne dining. 1920’s style cocktail bar 506-454-1929 Wendy’s Hamburgers, chicken & • 967 Prospect St. 506-462-9946 salads, fastfood $ 116 • S • 370 Main St. 506-462-9950 $ 115 • N William’s Seafood Causal dining, seafood $$ 48 • • S Exhibition grounds, 397 Smythe St. 506-454-2246 Winners Restaurant Chinese / Canadian • $-$$ 50 • • S 375 Smythe St. 506-457-6688 Wolastoq Wharf Seafood, chicken, • $$-$$$ 34 • N 527 Union St beef, pork 506-449-0100 Yassou Souvlaki & Donair Greek, Canadian • $-$$ 28 • S 1111 Regent St. 506-454-2200 yeh Frozen Yogurt. Lactose free $ FC • S Regent Mall and no sugar added options 506-206-9000 available RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS King’s Head Inn Traditional loyalist dining • $-$$$ 225 • • O Kings Landing (June to October) 506-363-4999 Parkview Restaurant Soups & salads, • $-$$ 95 • • O 35 Mactaquac Rd. (Riverside Resort) steaks & seafood, 506-363-5111 hamburgers & wraps.
Wetmore-Street Pub & Eatery Pub fare made fresh in house. • $-$$ 120 • • O 530 New Maryland Hwy Nachos, famous for Fish & Chips. 506-457-2337 Weekend Breakfast
94 From hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and inns. To fully serviced RV parks and houseboat rentals. No matter what your travelling style, Fredericton has a place for you to call home while you are visiting. Now fi nding your perfect accommodation is simply a click away. Visit TourismFredericton.ca and click on “Book a Room”.
95 AWARD WINNING HOTEL
Luxurious air-jetted tub suites, two-room parlor suites, relaxing fi replace suites, as well as standard guest rooms, all 333 Bishop Drive, in a beautiful Victorian setting. Jungle themed indoor pool, Fredericton, NB hot tub and state of the art fi tness centre. On-site guest E3C 2M6 laundry facilities. Free hot deluxe continental breakfast and Tel: 506-455-8448 cocktail Lounge. Closest hotel to Kingswood Golf and ideally Fax: 506-455-8441 Reservations: located near the Regent Mall. 1-877-455-8448 FREE Deluxe Hot Breakfast Buffet!
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ombining all of the charm, intimacy, and C hospitality with the modern services and facilities of a convention hotel, the Fredericton Inn is everything you thought a great inn 1315 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB should be. We present a unique concept in hospitality Centrally located to serve you, 2 km from with smart banquet and meeting rooms and city centre, at Regent Mall comfortable guest rooms with free fi bre-op internet and HD televisions with access to our recreation center, indoor pool and superb For reservations and dining facilities. information call: Easy access to and from Trans Canada, 1-800-561-8777 or (506) 455-1430 through Regent Mall Parking Lot. Fax: (506) 458-5448 Stay with us ... Shop with us. 98 www.frederictoninn.nb.ca Free Hot Breakfast Buffet. Free Wi-Fi, Heated Salt Water Pool with Water Slide and Patio, Pet Friendly and Pet Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Shuttle Service, Refrigerators/Microwaves, Guest Laundry, Free Parking, Guest Business Center, Multilingual Staff, Just Minutes Away from Downtown.
470 Bishop Drive, Fredericton NB Tel: 506-300-1818 Fax: 506-300-1819 Toll free: 1-844-565-3939 www.fredericton.hamptonbyhilton.com ACCOMMODATIONS
START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT Enjoy a whole new level of comfort with a modern, sophisticated decor at Fredericton’s newest hotel brand! Expect the best in service with a personal touch, and exceptional value with complimentary amenities including: Express Start hot breakfast; FibreOp Wi-Fi; parking; and more. Pets are welcome in most rooms at no additional charge. As a DP Murphy Hotels and Resorts property, we pride ourselves on exceptional guest service, providing “Hospitality...Like Never Before” to every guest, every stay.
665 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 6B8 844.FRED.HIX (373-3449) ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/frederictonnb 99 Featuringg Atlantic CanCanada’sada’s onlonly 1010,000000 sqsq. ftft. indoor CoCourtyard rt ard with ith indoor pool, hot tub and games area. The amazing Courtyard Restaurant, Pier 23 Pub & Patio, Carmen Creek Golf Course and Driving Range (free club rentals for hotel guests) are all only 5 minutes away from downtown or the malls via our complimentary shuttle service*. We also offer special summer rates, free hi-speed Wi-Fi, designated pet-free rooms, business office, fitness room, guest laundry, complimentary parking and Park N’ Fly rates for sun destinations. *shuttle based on availability. 480 Riverside Drive Rt 105, Fredericton, E3A 8C2 506-460-5500 / 1-800-596-4656 www.ramadafredericton.com Fredericton,FrFredericton NNBB ACCOMMODATIONS
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101 ACCOMMODATIONS To make it easier for you to choose where to stay while visiting Fredericton, 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 off er. 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. selectnb.com
The New Brunswick Approved Grading Descriptions: program assures you that ★ Modest, clean, comfortable and safe the property meets industry ★★ Mid range some amenities standards with no star system. ★★★ 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 other operating dates by advance reservation only shared (centrally located) Breakfast Included Internet Beach Laundry Facilities air conditioning walking distance washer telephone in rooms (200 m/656 ft. or less) dryer canteen (within walking distance, driving distance offering fast food items, may have (20 minutes or less) basic grocery items) supervised Pool on Site kitchen shelters waterfront property (property indoor kitchenette must overlook or front water) outdoor housekeeping units waterview property unsupervised dumping station for trailers Television supervised propane refill on site centrally located hot tub (indoor) pull-through site available
ACCOMMODATIONS private hot tub (outdoor) electric hook-up Toilets sauna RV sites dry whirlpool tent sites flush water hook-up Other wheelchair accessible no smoking Wheelchair Access Parking non-smoking rooms available The property will provide effective on street Fitness Centre service to all facilities for people who are independent wheelchair off street Business Centre users and people with stamina. Conference Room The property has suitable access; no alcohol however, some of the facilities within may not be accessible.
102 D-Downtown Hotels/Motels (See ads p.96-101) N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room Amenities Fredericton S-Southside Rooms Range and Services Amsterdam Inn & Suites ★★★1/2 S 50 87–249 559 Bishop Dr., Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-474-5050; 1-800-468-2828 [email protected] amsterdaminns.com Best Western Plus Fredericton S 143 139– Hotel & Suites★★★1/2 249 333 Bishop Dr., Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-455-8448; 1-877-455-8448 [email protected] bestwesternatlantic.com City Motel ★★★1/2 S 55 85–150 1216 Regent St., Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z4 506-450-9900; 1-800-268-2858 [email protected] thecitymotel.com Comfort Inn ★★★1/22 S 99 90-185 797 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y4 506-453-0800; 1-800-228-5150 [email protected] frederictoncomfortinn.com Crowne Plaza Fredericton D 168 129– Lord Beaverbrook ★★★★ 439 659 Queen St., Fredericton, NB E3B 1C3 506-455-3371; 1-866-444-1946 [email protected] cpfredericton.com Delta Fredericton ★★★★1/2 S 222 129– 225 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 269 506-457-7000; 1-888-462-8800 [email protected] deltafredericton.com Fort Nashwaak Motel ★★1/2 N 54 74–137 15 Riverside Dr., Fredericton, NB E3A 3X8 506-472-4411; 1-800-684-8999, [email protected] fortnashwaak.com
Fredericton Inn ★★★1/2 S 199 99–199 ACCOMMODATIONS 1315 Regent St., Fredericton, NB E3C 1A1 506-455-1430; 1-800-561-8777 [email protected] frederictoninn.nb.ca Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton S 103 129–199 470 Bishop Dr,Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 506-300-1818 fredericton.hamptonbyhilton.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites ★★★★ S 91 129– 665 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 6B8 229 506-459-0035; 1-844-FRED-HIX (373-3449) [email protected] ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/frederictonnb Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Fredericton ★★★1/2 S 91 140– 958 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB E3B 2T8 160 506-462-4444; 1-888-280-1122 hojo.com [email protected] 103 D-Downtown Hotels/Motels (See ads p. 96-101) N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room Amenities Fredericton S-Southside Rooms Range and Services Knight’s Inn ★★1/2 S 35 79-89 1214 Lincoln Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 8C8 506-458-8784; 1-800-613-7666, [email protected] knightsinn.com Norfolk Motel ★★1/2 N 20 69.99 - 815 Riverside Dr., Fredericton, NB E3A 8R1 119.99 506-472-3278; 1-800-686-8555 [email protected] norfolkmotel.ca Premiere Suites Fredericton ★★★1/2 D 28 77–200 220 King Street 506-459-8181;1-877-311-0018 [email protected] premieresuites.com Prospect Inn ★★1/2 S 50 88 -99 1600 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 1P3 506-450-9911 bookingoffi [email protected] prospectinn.ca Ramada Fredericton ★★★1/2 N 114 109 - 480 Riverside Dr., Route 105, Fredericton, NB E3A 8C2 280 506-460-5500; 1-800-596-4656 [email protected] ramadafredericton.com Silverwood Inn & Suites ★★★ S 35 89-159 3136 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 1K9 506-458-8676; 1-800-930-4667 [email protected] silverwoodinn.ca Skyline Motel ★★1/2 S 30 60–80 502 Forest Hill Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 4K4 506-455-6683 Seasonal (May – August Only) [email protected] skyline-campusinn.com
ACCOMMODATIONS Town & Country Motel ★★1/2 S 17 59–90 967 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB E3B 7R7 506-454-4223 [email protected]
Hotels/Motels (See ads p. 96-101) Outside City Limits Airport Inn ★★★ 0 12 85-90 2251 Lincoln Rd., Hwy 102, Fredericton, NB E3B 8N9 506-458-9706 [email protected] airportinnnb.com Days Inn Oromocto ★★★★ O 81 109– 60 Brayson Blvd., Oromocto, NB E2V 4T9 230 506-357-5657; 1-866-529-0675 [email protected] daysinnoromocto.com 104 D-Downtown Hotels/Motels N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room Amenities Outside City Limits S-Southside Rooms Range and Services
Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 O 76 89–249 35 Mataquac Rd., French Village, NB E3E 1L2 506-363-5111; 1-800-561-5111 [email protected] riversidefredericton.com Travelodge Fredericton ★★1/2 O 42 80–120 42 Chaperral Rd., Waasis, NB E3B 0G9 506-446-9077; 1-866-446-9077 [email protected] travelodge.com
Bed & Breakfast/Inns Fredericton Abbey Glen River Front B&B ★★1/2 D 5 75–95 102 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B 1Z1 506-454-0420 [email protected] bbcanada.com/4005.html Brennan’s B&B ★★★★1/2 D 6 105– 146 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B IZI 245 506-455-7346; 1-800-655-7346 [email protected] bbcanada.com/3892.html Carriage House Inn ★★★★ D 11 129– 230 University Ave, Fredericton, NB E3B 4H7 159 506-452-9924; 1-800-267-6068, [email protected] carriagehouse-inn.net Colonel’s In (The) ★★★★ N 3 115– 843 Union St., Fredericton, NB E3A 3P6 142 506-452-2802; 1-877-455-3003 [email protected] thecolonelsin.com Parkview B&B D 3 85–105 236 Odell Ave, Fredericton, NB E3B 2L5 ACCOMMODATIONS 506-472-1959 [email protected] bbcanada.com/10987.html Quartermain House B&B ★★★★★ D 3 110– 92 Waterloo Row, Fredericton, NB E3B 1Y9 135 506-206-5255; 1-855-758-5255 [email protected] quartermainhouse.com
Bed & Breakfast/Inns Outside City Limits Sunset on the River B&B ★★★★ O 3 119– 4475 Route 102, Upper Kingsclear, NB E3E 1N1 139 506-363-3089 [email protected] sunsetontheriver.com 105 D-Downtown Lodges/Cabins N-Northside $ O-Outside city Room Amenities Outside City Limits S-Southside Rooms Range and Services Riverside Resort & Conference Centre ★★★1/2 O 6 200– 35 Mactaquac Rd., French Village, NB E3E 1L2 300 506-363-5111; 1-800-561-5111 [email protected] riversidefredericton.com
Camping Fredericton Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park F★★★1/2 R★★★★ S 149 2475 Woodstock Rd, Route 102 River Valley Drive 506-462-9400 [email protected] harttisland.ca
Camping Outside City Limits Mactaquac Provincial Park F★1/2 R★★★★1/2 O 303 1265 Route 105, Mactaquac, NB 506-363-4747 [email protected] Woolastook Park F★★★ R★★1/2 O 397 5171 Route 102, Upper Kingsclear, NB 506-472-5584 [email protected]; woolastookpark.com
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
ACCOMMODATIONS high standards for membership. Lakeway Houseboat Vacations Mactaquac, NB 1-888-452-5392; [email protected]; lakewayhouseboats.com Explore the natural beauty of the Saint John River water ways. Six boats available for rent on a weekly, 3 day weekend or 4 day midweek basis. Hourly cruises are off ered upon boat availability. Sleeping capacities range from 6, 10 and 14 persons. St. Thomas University 368 Forest Hill Rd. 506-460-0328; [email protected]; stu.ca/conferenceservices Seasonal residence room accommodations; May to Mid-August. Accommodations at University of New Brunswick 20 Bailey Dr. 506-447-3227; [email protected]; https://stay.unb.ca Suites and traditional residence rooms available May through Mid-August on the beautiful UNB Campus. With breathtaking views of our downtown and the Saint John River, our rates include parking, high-speed wireless internet, and local phone calls. 106 INDEX
A Corbett Centre ...... 80 Acadian Day Celebrations ...... 49 Crabbe Mountain Ski Hill ...... 73 Accommodations...... 95 Craft Breweries ...... 54 Aerial Tours ...... 16 Crocket House, Gallery 78 And Airport...... 14 Coach House...... 27 Aitkens Pewter ...... 75 Connexion Arc ...... 76 Angel Terry Art Studio ...... 75 Country Crafts and Curtains...... 77 Antiques...... 79 Cross-Country Skiing ...... 73 Artful Persuasion...... 77 Cultural Expressions Festival ...... 48 Artisan Studios & Galleries ...... 75 Curling ...... 73 Art Jewel Designs ...... 75 D Aura Whole Foods ...... 77 Day in a Soldier’s Life ...... 17 ATV Club ...... 67 Deep Blues Experience ...... 17 B Disc Golf ...... 67 Backstreet Records ...... 77 Dog Parks ...... 67 Bard in the Barracks ...... 48 Doors Open Fredericton...... 52 Barracks Fine Craft Shops (The) ...... 21, 76 Downtown Fredericton ...... 79 Barracks Square ...... 19 Ducks Unlimited ...... 38 Beaches/Lakes ...... 64 E Beaverbrook Art Gallery ...... 27, 75 edVentures Learning Vacations ...... 7, 17, 20 Bed and Breakfasts ...... 105 Elle Mio ...... 77 Big Axe Brewery ...... 55 Emergency Services...... 81 Bike Rentals ...... 63 Endeavours & Think Play ...... 79 Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge ...... 28 Entertainment ...... 43 Bingo ...... 67 Escape Room ...... 67 Birch Crescent Gallery ...... 75 F Boat Clubs ...... 63 Fall ...... 69 Boat Cruise ...... 16, 63 Farm Markets ...... 58 Boat Launches ...... 63 Feast In The Field ...... 51 Boss Gibson’s Marysville ...... 38 FeelsGood Folly Fest ...... 48 Botinicals Gift Shop and Studio ...... 75 Festivals ...... 4, 47, 70 Bowling ...... 67 Festival of Lights ...... 52 INDEX Brewery Tasting Rooms ...... 54 Fish & Hunt ...... 81 Brigg’s & Little Woolen Mills ...... 79 Foot-Golf ...... 67 Brookside Mall ...... 80 Fredericton Beer Run ...... 49 Brunswick Street Baptist Church ...... 31 Fredericton Botanic Garden ...... 35 Business Fredericton North ...... 80 Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market ...... 29, 59 Bus Service ...... 14, 81 Fredericton Christmas Show ...... 52 C Fredericton Christmas Gift Show ...... 52 Campground ...... 106 Fredericton Cider Festival ...... 52 Canada Day Festivities ...... 48 Fredericton Convention Centre ...... 25 Canoe and Kayak Rental ...... 16, 64 Fredericton Craft Beer Festival ...... 47 Capital Winter Club ...... 73 Fredericton FROSTival ...... 47 Carleton Park ...... 38, 63 Fredericton Golf Club ...... 61 Car Rentals ...... 81 Fredericton International Airport ...... 14 Car Show ...... 47 Fredericton Marathon ...... 48 Carman Creek Golf/FootGolf Course & Fredericton Poutine Festival ...... 47 Practice Facility ...... 61, 67 Fredericton Pride Festival ...... 49 Cenotaph ...... 28 Fredericton Public Library ...... 22 Centre communautaire Sainte–Anne ...... 36, 46 Fredericton Region Museum ...... 22 Changing of the Guard Ceremony ...... 45 Fredericton Uptown Centre ...... 80 Charlotte Street Arts Centre Gallery ...... 46, 75 Fredericton Wine Show ...... 47 Christ Church Cathedral ...... 28 Fredericton Yacht Club ...... 63 Christmas at the Market Craft Show ...... 52 Fredericton’s History ...... 15 Christmas in the Village ...... 52 fredkid Fair ...... 47 City Driving Tours ...... 32 Free Entertainment ...... 45 City Hall ...... 19 FREX Rod Car Show ...... 47 107 INDEX
G L Gage Golf & Curling Club ...... 61 Lakeway Houseboat Rentals ...... 63, 106 Gallery 78 / Crocket House ...... 27, 76 Lazer Tag ...... 67 Garrison Festival and Event Centre ...... 23 Laundromats ...... 81 Geek Chic (The) ...... 79 Legislative Assembly...... 25 General Information ...... 81 Lighthouse, (The) ...... 24 Geocaching ...... 64 Liquor Stores ...... 81 George Fry Gallery at the NB College Lord Beaverbrook Statue...... 23 Of Craft And Design ...... 20, 77 Loyalist Cemetery ...... 28 Gilridge Golf Club ...... 61 M Golf ...... 61 Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility ...... 39 Government House ...... 33 Mactaquac Generating Station ...... 40 Government House Gallery ...... 76 Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course ...... 61 Gray Stone Brewing ...... 55 Mactaquac Provincial Park ...... 40, 64 Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage ...... 16 Made You Blush ...... 79 Green, The ...... 24 Map ...... 56 Grimross Brewing Co...... 55 Maybee Brews ...... 55 Guard House ...... 21 Mayor’s Welcome ...... 15 Guard House Theatre ...... 21 Michael Khoury Gallery ...... 76 Guided Boat Cruise ...... 16, 63 Militia Arms Store ...... 22 Guided Heritage Walking Tours ...... 16 Mini-Golf ...... 67 H Mix It Up Fredericton ...... 48 Hartt Island RV Resort & Water Park ...16, 39, 63, Monkeycakes Cupcake Shop & Studio ...... 79 64, 67, 106 Mott’s Landing Vineyard & Winery ...... 54, 79 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival ...... 17, 51 Moxon’s Country Pumpkin ...... 59 Haunted Hikes ...... 17, 28 Music at the Cathedral ...... 29, 46 Historic Architecture ...... 28 Music on the Hill ...... 46 Historic Garrison District ...... 19 N History of the City ...... 15 Nashwaak Music Festival ...... 49 Horseback Riding ...... 67 Nashwaak Tubing ...... 16, 64 Horse Racing ...... 46 Nashwakksis Stream Nature Park ...... 37 Hotels ...... 103 NB College Of Craft And INDEX Houseboat Rentals ...... 63, 106 Design ...... How To Get Here ...... 14 20 Hoyt’s Farm Stand ...... 59 NB Day Running Weekend ...... 49 Hyla Park Nature Preserve ...... 64 NB Fine Crafts Festival ...... 51 I NB Highland Games ...... 49 Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts ...... 76 NB Open Farm Day ...... 51 Indoor Rinks ...... 73 NB Provincial Exhibition ...... 51 Isaac’s Way ...... 76 NB Spirits Festival ...... 52 J NB Sports Hall Of Fame ...... 22 Justice Building ...... 19 NB Summer Music Festival ...... 49 K Nightlife ...... 53 Key Cycle ...... 64 Northside Market, (The) ...... 59 Killarney Lake ...... 38, 64 Notable Acts Summer Theatre Festival ...... 49 Kings Landing Historical Settlement ..41, 46, 68, 79 O Kings Place Mall ...... 80 Odell Park & Arboretum ...... 33, 67 Kingswood Entertainment Centre ...... 35, 67 Offi cers’ Square ...... 23 Kingswood Golf...... 61 Old Public Burial Ground ...... 30 Kubbyhole (The) ...... 79 Old Tyme Collectibles & Antiques ...... 79 Oromocto Family Fun Day ...... 51 Oromocto Pioneer Days ...... 48 Outdoor Rinks ...... 73 Outdoor Summer Concerts ...... 45 Outdoor Summer Theatre ...... 45
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P Specialty Shops ...... 77 Paintball ...... 67 Speedway 660 ...... 46 Paradise Imports ...... 79 St. Anne’s Chapel Of Ease ...... 31 Parking ...... 13 St. Dunstan’s Church ...... 30 Peddlers Cart Gift Shop ...... 79 St. Mary’s Entertainment Centre ...... 67 Picaroon’s Brewtique ...... 55, 79 St. Mary’s Pow Wow ...... 48 Playhouse (The) ...... 25, 46 St. Paul’s United Church ...... 31 Pontoon Boat Ride ...... 16, 63 St. Thomas University ...... 33, 106 Population ...... 82 Stanley Community Fair ...... 49 Pottery Painting Studio ...... 67 Strange Adventures ...... 79 Private Car Service ...... 81 Studio 103/Urban Theardz ...... 79 Provincial Archives of New Brunswick...... 37 Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery ...... 76, 80 Public Library ...... 22 Sugar Bush ...... 73 Q Swimming Lakes/Beaches ...... 64 Queen’s County Fair ...... 51 Swimming Pools/ Water Parks ...... 67 R T Radical Edge ...... 63, 79 Taymouth Tubing ...... 64 Real Food Connections ...... 59, 79 Tay Creek Folk Festival...... 49 Recreational Vehicle Services ...... 82 Tennis ...... 67 Red Rover Craft Cider ...... 55 Trails ...... 62 Regent Mall ...... 80 TrailWay Brewing ...... 55 Regent Street Wharf ...... 24, 63 Trans Canada Trail Pavilion ...... 28 Restaurants ...... 85 Treego ...... 40 Rib Fest...... 48 Truck Rentals ...... 81 Riverbend Golf & Fishing Club ...... 61 Tubing ...... 64 River Jam ...... 48 U River Valley Fine Crafts and UNB Art Centre ...... 77 Barracks Craft Shops ...... 21, 76 Uncorked Tours...... 16 Rock the Boat River Adventures ...... 16, 63 Under The Stars Classic Movie Series ...... 45 room2remember ...... 79 Unique Boutiques & Specialty Shops ...... 77 room2rememberkidz ...... 79 University Of New Brunswick ...... 36, 106 S University Sports ...... 46 INDEX Santa Claus Parade ...... 52 Urban Almanac General Store (The) ...... 79 Savage’s...... 63 V ScandiModern ...... 79 Vintage in the Village...... 51 School Days Museum ...... 19 Visitor Information Centres ...... 13 Science East Science Centre ...... 29 Visitor Services ...... 13 Seafood ...... 82 W Second Nature Outdoors ...... 16, 64 Wading Pools ...... 67 Self Guided Walking Tour ...... 18 Walking Tour ...... 16, 18 Shivering Songs Music Festival ...... 47 Water Slides ...... 67 Shopping ...... 75 Waterloo Row ...... 28 Shopping Centres ...... 80 West Hills Golf Club ...... 61 Silver Wave Film Festival ...... 52 Whisky Festival ...... 52 Skateboard Parks ...... 67 Wilmot Park ...... 33 Skating...... 73 Wilmot United Church ...... 30 Skiing ...... 73 Winterfesthiver ...... 47 Sleigh Rides ...... 73 Wintertime Fun ...... 73 Sliding ...... 73 Winery (Mott’s Landing) ...... 54, 79 Small Craft Aquatic Centre ...... 16, 64 Winery / Brewery Tasting Rooms ...... 54 Smart Centres ...... 80 Wolastoq Tour Boat & Charter ...... 16, 63 Snowboarding...... 73 Y Snowmobiling ...... 73 Yarns on York ...... 79 Soldiers’ Barracks ...... 21 YMCA Cultures Boutique ...... 79 Spas ...... 80
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