Ken’s guidebook
Food scene
Recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is the City’s traditional Saturday morning (6am-1pm) gathering spot downtown for fresh and healthy foods, craft, creativity and conversation. With more than 250 indoor and outdoor local suppliers from along the St. John River Heritage Corridor and across the Province, The Market (as it’s known here) is the place to discover seasonal products like fiddleheads and blueberries , ultra-fresh produce, including organics, meats & seafood, cakes & confections, breads, cheeses & homemade jams, fresh-squeezed juices & New Brunswick wines, artisan chocolates, specialty coffees & beans. Ethnic delicacies, from Chinese buns to Lebanese stuffed grape leaves and the City’s famous samosas, are also a big part of The Market tradition. A vibrant space with one-of-a-kind gifts, colourful and quirky, finds include pottery, jewellery, paintings, textiles and lawn sculptures. Breakfast is served up on site.
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Isitolo saseFredericton Boyce Farmers
665 George StRecognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is the City’s traditional Saturday morning (6am-1pm) gathering spot downtown for fresh and healthy foods, craft, creativity and conversation. With more than 250 indoor and outdoor local suppliers from along the St. John River Heritage Corridor and across the Province, The Market (as it’s known here) is the place to discover seasonal products like fiddleheads and blueberries , ultra-fresh produce, including organics, meats & seafood, cakes & confections, breads, cheeses & homemade jams, fresh-squeezed juices & New Brunswick wines, artisan chocolates, specialty coffees & beans. Ethnic delicacies, from Chinese buns to Lebanese stuffed grape leaves and the City’s famous samosas, are also a big part of The Market tradition. A vibrant space with one-of-a-kind gifts, colourful and quirky, finds include pottery, jewellery, paintings, textiles and lawn sculptures. Breakfast is served up on site.
Pub food, next to the walking trail along the river and the walking bridge. Fabulous patio with Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. They sell merchandise and growlers to go.
Picaroons award-winning traditional ales are made with the finest quality malted barley imported from England and Germany. Whole hops are imported from England, New Zealand and the west coast of North America. Plus they use a signature Ringwood Yeast and New Brunswick's deep well water. Picaroons is New Brunswick's first new generation micro-brewer. As part of the Atlantic ÉCONOMUSÉE Network, visitors can tour the 6000 sq. ft. brewery and talk with the brew master.
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Picaroons Traditional Ales
912 Union StPub food, next to the walking trail along the river and the walking bridge. Fabulous patio with Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. They sell merchandise and growlers to go.
Picaroons award-winning traditional ales are made with the finest quality malted barley imported from England and Germany. Whole hops are imported from England, New Zealand and the west coast of North America. Plus they use a signature Ringwood Yeast and New Brunswick's deep well water. Picaroons is New Brunswick's first new generation micro-brewer. As part of the Atlantic ÉCONOMUSÉE Network, visitors can tour the 6000 sq. ft. brewery and talk with the brew master.
Mall Shopping ... The mall is a medium size, it has a nice food court, a movie theater, Chapters, clothing stores, specialty shops, Dollarama and a Walmart.
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Regent Mall
Mall Shopping ... The mall is a medium size, it has a nice food court, a movie theater, Chapters, clothing stores, specialty shops, Dollarama and a Walmart.
On summer Thursdays, Carleton Street in the Historic Garrison District comes alive with the Garrison Night Market. The market sets up in the old British military garrison and features local and imported handmade products, art, craft & design, clothing, locally-grown farm products, local microbrews, ciders & meads, youth entrepreneurs, buskers, and, of course, food!
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Garrison Night Market
11 Rue Carleton StOn summer Thursdays, Carleton Street in the Historic Garrison District comes alive with the Garrison Night Market. The market sets up in the old British military garrison and features local and imported handmade products, art, craft & design, clothing, locally-grown farm products, local microbrews, ciders & meads, youth entrepreneurs, buskers, and, of course, food!
Sightseeing
Mactaquac Provincial Park Walking Trails
World's Longest Covered Bridge
365 Hartland Hill Bridge RdVisit one of Canada's most vital art galleries and experience the wonder and magic of the visual arts. A world-class collection meets the tranquility of the Maritimes at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton – explore outstanding art and exhibitions from an international art collection featuring works by renowned and rising artists alike. Explore diverse exhibitions, find favorites from the collection, take a break at the café, and find something to bring home in the shop.
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Beaverbrook Art Gallery
703 Queen StVisit one of Canada's most vital art galleries and experience the wonder and magic of the visual arts. A world-class collection meets the tranquility of the Maritimes at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton – explore outstanding art and exhibitions from an international art collection featuring works by renowned and rising artists alike. Explore diverse exhibitions, find favorites from the collection, take a break at the café, and find something to bring home in the shop.
Beautiful Huge Eastern Hemlock Trees, Trails, and Picnic area. The park is well-groomed and is a wonderful stroll to see the stunning scenic views. Dog Friendly. And kid’s play park and gardens. Good walk workout in a very relaxed setting.
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Odell Park
Waggoners LaneBeautiful Huge Eastern Hemlock Trees, Trails, and Picnic area. The park is well-groomed and is a wonderful stroll to see the stunning scenic views. Dog Friendly. And kid’s play park and gardens. Good walk workout in a very relaxed setting.
A walk around the lake-2.5km, perfect for a jog, couples, and families. It’s a beautiful place with lots of trees and side trails for those who want to explore. Swim area
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Killarney Lake
A walk around the lake-2.5km, perfect for a jog, couples, and families. It’s a beautiful place with lots of trees and side trails for those who want to explore. Swim area
One of Fredericton’s most beautiful and historic areas, Officers’ Square was named one of the Top 10 Public Spaces in Canada! It was a centre of military activity when Fredericton was garrisoned by the British and Canadian Armies. During July and August, it is the site for outdoor summer concerts, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, daily outdoor theatre, and a variety of festivals and events throughout the year.
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575 Queen StOne of Fredericton’s most beautiful and historic areas, Officers’ Square was named one of the Top 10 Public Spaces in Canada! It was a centre of military activity when Fredericton was garrisoned by the British and Canadian Armies. During July and August, it is the site for outdoor summer concerts, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, daily outdoor theatre, and a variety of festivals and events throughout the year.
Majestic Anglican cathedral church in downtown Fredericton was consecrated in 1853. It is built in the Gothic Revival style The cathedral was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1983. I
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Christ Church Cathedral
150 Church StMajestic Anglican cathedral church in downtown Fredericton was consecrated in 1853. It is built in the Gothic Revival style The cathedral was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1983. I
Ice cream stand with beer garden and viewing deck of Saint John River. Opens in Early June closes Labour Day weekend.
A nice climb to the top of the lighthouse wth an incredible view of the St. John River. W
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Lighthouse on the Green
615 Queen StIce cream stand with beer garden and viewing deck of Saint John River. Opens in Early June closes Labour Day weekend.
A nice climb to the top of the lighthouse wth an incredible view of the St. John River. W
Play, Discover and Learn! Science East Science Centre is one of Canada’s most unique tourist destinations. All ages can enjoy the over 150 hands-on exhibits exploring science through technology, optical illusions, energy, animals, dinosaurs, exotic insects, deep space and more! Located in a former jail built in 1842, science and history meet in the basement museum where the jail's intriguing history and role in Canadian forensic science is revealed. Experience daily summer science shows at 11am & 2pm and Atlantic Canada’s only outdoor science playground! Week-long science camps offered in summer and March Break. Programs and services offered in French and English. Open 7 days/week, throughout the year.
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Science East
668 Brunswick StPlay, Discover and Learn! Science East Science Centre is one of Canada’s most unique tourist destinations. All ages can enjoy the over 150 hands-on exhibits exploring science through technology, optical illusions, energy, animals, dinosaurs, exotic insects, deep space and more! Located in a former jail built in 1842, science and history meet in the basement museum where the jail's intriguing history and role in Canadian forensic science is revealed. Experience daily summer science shows at 11am & 2pm and Atlantic Canada’s only outdoor science playground! Week-long science camps offered in summer and March Break. Programs and services offered in French and English. Open 7 days/week, throughout the year.
For those interested in old architecture and history, this is a "must-do" tour of the Old Government House and enjoy the architecture and furnishings in each room -- late 1800s and early 1900s.
Old Government House
For those interested in old architecture and history, this is a "must-do" tour of the Old Government House and enjoy the architecture and furnishings in each room -- late 1800s and early 1900s.
A trip to Fredericton would not be complete without a walk across the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, formerly known as the Fredericton Railway Bridge, it is now strictly pedestrian traffic,and is aka the Worlds Longest Walking Bride. The view from the bridge is spectacular over the Saint John River and the shores of Fredericton. You can bike or walk across this beautiful part of the city approx .75 miles one way and connects to the city's walking trails.
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Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
1050 Union StreetA trip to Fredericton would not be complete without a walk across the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, formerly known as the Fredericton Railway Bridge, it is now strictly pedestrian traffic,and is aka the Worlds Longest Walking Bride. The view from the bridge is spectacular over the Saint John River and the shores of Fredericton. You can bike or walk across this beautiful part of the city approx .75 miles one way and connects to the city's walking trails.
Explore the Trails
Over 115kms of converted Railway lines promote an active and environmentally-friendly recreational tourist network. With over 115kms of groomed trials (23kms paved), they transverse Fredericton and connect NB Trial routes forming loops from the Mactaquac Dam to Oromocto and beyond along the both shores of the Saint John River. One hour or one day trips, for the adventurous and families alike.
MAP https://www.fredericton.ca/sites/default/files/recreation/trail_brochure_-guide_des_sentiers.pdf
Trail Visitor Centre, Fredericton
Explore the Trails
Over 115kms of converted Railway lines promote an active and environmentally-friendly recreational tourist network. With over 115kms of groomed trials (23kms paved), they transverse Fredericton and connect NB Trial routes forming loops from the Mactaquac Dam to Oromocto and beyond along the both shores of the Saint John River. One hour or one day trips, for the adventurous and families alike.
MAP https://www.fredericton.ca/sites/default/files/recreation/trail_brochure_-guide_des_sentiers.pdf
Next to Odell Park, lovely botanic garden with lots of great trails and opportunities to see local wildlife. Count the frogs in the pond. Enjoy the display of gardens including the different succulents in the rock garden and the pollinator garden.
Fredericton Botanic Garden Resource Centre
10 Cameron CourtNext to Odell Park, lovely botanic garden with lots of great trails and opportunities to see local wildlife. Count the frogs in the pond. Enjoy the display of gardens including the different succulents in the rock garden and the pollinator garden.
Family Entertainment at its Best
Enjoy award-winning golf, a wide-range of gymnastics classes, March Break and Summer Camps, or explore our Entertainment Centre complete with bowling. laser tag and play zone. Experience great food and service at our own Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern or host your next meeting, wedding or social event at Kingswood Lodge, Fredericton’s ultimate gathering place. General Inquiries
506-444-9503
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I-Kingswood Entertainment Centre
1700 Kingswood WayFamily Entertainment at its Best
Enjoy award-winning golf, a wide-range of gymnastics classes, March Break and Summer Camps, or explore our Entertainment Centre complete with bowling. laser tag and play zone. Experience great food and service at our own Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern or host your next meeting, wedding or social event at Kingswood Lodge, Fredericton’s ultimate gathering place. General Inquiries
506-444-9503
Kingswood Golf Course
1700 Kingswood WayGolf Course
Tourist Information
Fredericton Tourism
494 Queen StreetWonder what to do or where to go? Stop into the Tourist Office
Airport
Fredericton International Airport
2570 New Brunswick 102Flying in or Out?