From Taprooms to Tubing: Fredericton’s Unique Tours & Experiences
Whether you have a few hours set aside or the whole day, one thing is for sure: Fredericton is a great place to spend some quality time and explore! We want you to give you all the tools to easily plan your trip to Fredericton! Choose from a variety of tours, packages, and experiences to help round out your time in the capital city!
Experiencing Fredericton with Food, Drink and Movement!
Are you a craft beverage and/or food aficionado? Do you like to pair this with a bike excursion or a serene paddle on the beautiful Saint John River? How about the chance of earning some exclusive swag? If you’ve said “yes” to any of these questions, then you NEED to experience these tours!
Tastes n’ Trails
Learn about the great culinary and craft brew scene in Fredericton! Led by experienced guides, you will bike your way around the city, sampling some delicious food & beverages, while learning about each one!
Sunrise Paddle
A great way to start the day! Meet at Hartt Island Resort, where you will then travel out and around the islands that dot the Wolastoq River. Finish off with a locally roasted coffee. But don’t take our work for it, check out this video by BBC Travel blogger (and Frederictonian) Mike Corey!
Women’s Wednesdays
Calling all adventurous women looking to learn something new and love to get outdoors! Every Wednesday evening, the Second Nature Outdoor folks will take you on a guided tour of the Saint John River, focusing on themes that change weekly such as, kayaking, SUP Yoga, cycling, hiking etc; continue your night post-adventure at a number of partner restaurants and breweries and enjoy special pricing for participants!
Fredericton Taproom Trail
With 120 kms of trail ahead of you, what better reason to explore and see the city than with the #FredTapTrail!. This special passport- style map has you collecting stamps from local breweries for a chance to earn some terrific swag; you’ve got yourself the makings of a pretty cool excursion (and bragging rights if you collect all of the stamps!)
Float Your Cares Away!
Who wouldn’t want to lazily float on a tube meandering down the Nashwaak River? Tubing is a popular way to cool off and relax and all located within a 15-minute drive from downtown! Try John’s Village Tubing or Nashwaak Tubing. It’s wise to call before you head out to avoid disappointment; be sure to call and reserve your tube(s)!
Unique Tours and Experiences!
Learn about the history of Fredericton through entertaining walks through the downtown with a lively, local theatre troupe, be adventurous by throwing an axe, climb the walls or search for the missing clues!
Guided Heritage Walking Tours
Learn about the fascinating history and folklore of Fredericton with a costumed guide! This approximate 1-hour (bilingual) tour runs daily from City Hall from June 13 - July 1 and September 5 - October 10 at 4pm. From July 2 tour times change to t 10am & 2:30pm.
Haunted Hikes
With equal doses of frights and chuckles, this lantern lit ghost walk through downtown Fredericton is a great family favourite! Meet at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Amphitheatre, Tuesday – Saturday, at 9pm ($15 for Adults and $10 for kids); reservations are recommended.
Outdoor Summer Theatre
Take in live theatre all summer long! The best part? It’s free! Four different plays are rotated throughout the summer season, with various themes ranging from energy conservation to the history of New Brunswick and Canada. Bring your lunch and meet at the Christ Church Cathedral grounds at 12:15pm weekdays or 2pm during weekends from July 1st until Labour Day.
Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours
Learn about what grows around us and how it can be used medicinally and ceremonially with the Medicine Walk Tour. Interested in adding on a culinary component to your tour? Take advantage of the Culinary Experience where you can sample food made the traditional way, giving you a truly authentic experience. Tours take place in the old growth forest of Odell Park, with Wabanaki medicine keepers and guides Cecilia and Anthony Brooks. Reservations are required.
HaliMac Axe Throwing
The most fun you’ll have with an axe! (safely, of course!) This unique experience pairs you up with your own corralled area with a target. With a quick orientation, you are ready to test your aim! With a selection of local craft brews and appies, this makes for a fun night out with friends!
Fredericton Bouldering Co-op
Have you ever wanted to do the Spiderman thing, and climb the walls? Now you can! The Fredericton Bouldering Co-op offers morning drop in climbs and weekend “women’s only” climbs among other options. Take your fitness to the next level (literally!) and challenge yourself with a climb to the top!
Science East Jail Tours & Science Shows
In Jail. Now what? From shackles and isolation, to metre-thick walls, 300lb cell doors and barbed wire, the former York County Jail was designed and built as a place of incarceration from 1842-1996. New since 2021, the Jail Tour at Science East Science Centre will unveil the people, places and events of this fascinating architectural treasure in the heart of downtown Fredericton! Learn more about the additional science shows running all summer!
Hydrobikes & Scooters to Rent!
Kings Landing
Step back in time! This living history museum depicts life in rural New Brunswick in the 19th century, from feeling the floorboards shake as a giant water-powered saw produces shipbuilding lumber at the Sawmill to catching a whiff of Mrs. Lint’s hearty soup simmering over the crackling fire, you’ll leave having experienced the 1800s — not just having heard tales.
Fredericton Region Museum
Learn about the history of Fredericton and surrounding area with interactive exhibits as well as the infamous 42-pound Coleman Frog. Look for new exhibits commemorating Black History as well as one of famed Frederictonian Stanton Friedman, UFO researcher. The other cool detail? The museum is housed in what used to be the “Officers’ Quarters” in historic Officers’ Square. Reservations are required.
Garrison Skatepark
How’s your Ollie’s and kick flips? Fredericton’s newest (and largest in New Brunswick) 15,000 sq2 skate park features a large selection of world-class plaza terrain and a one-of-a-kind modern bowl complex with 3 bowls - the largest at 8’6”! Meant to cater to all ages, the new skatepark is situated right downtown.
I SPY!
Remember this game? It’s not only for kids! The I Spy Escape Room and “No Escape” escape room has a few different scenarios with varying levels of difficulty. DO you have what it takes to solve the puzzle in the allotted 75 minutes? Challenge accepted!
Capital City Paintball
If you’ve never tried paintball before, it is a blast! Come out with your bubble or show up to walk on the course, the choice is yours! The knowledgeable staff will outfit you in the gear needed and off you go! Choose between 3 different playing fields for maximum fun!
Tree-Go Mactaquac
Swing from the trees! This aerial adventure, with both a kid’s and adults course, you are safely attached to safety harness, allowing you to meander through this unique and progressively challenging course. Be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time.
Looking for more reasons to love Fredericton? Why not “Stay and Play” with our curated 2-night packages that bundle accommodation, activities, food and you even get “Dinner on Us”! Check them out here.
With this many options to #ExploreFredericton, which one will you choose? For more ideas on things to do in Fredericton, check out the “Experiences” tab on our website.
