Get Outside with Frostival
This winter, breathe in the fresh air with Frostival! Grab your family and immerse yourselves in a wintery getaway to the Fredericton Capital Region to experience the three weekends of Frostival fun!
The Frostival schedule is jam-packed with family fun and experiences to explore the great outdoors of the Fredericton Capital Region. Whether you want to take in the scenic snowy views with a leisurely walk or sleigh ride, or join in on various outdoor sports and activities, Frostival has it all! Here is a list of outdoor experiences to explore during Frostival 2023.
Crabbe Mountain
Located in the Capital Region, Crabbe Mountain has the largest vertical in New Brunswick and is home to some of the best terrain in Atlantic Canada. With Frostival on the horizon, Crabbe is getting ready with some amazing deals! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier/snowboarder, Crabbe has something for you! Hit the slopes on a Sunday afternoon with a discounted ticket for $29! Have you ever wanted to learn how to ski? Now's your chance with Crabbe's Never Ever Days! Perfect to get the whole family on the mountain, Never Ever Days provides an affordable opportunity for new skiers to learn with a lift ticket, ski lesson, and equipment rentals for only $25, January 21-22. Don't miss Speed Week! Watch Race Clubs from across Atlantic Canada train and race from January 30 to February 5.
The Landing
The Landing is hosting plenty of fun outdoors activities during Frostival! The Landing boasts a cafe serving beer on tap, fresh brewed coffee and ice cream, as well as a full-service part bike shop. Located in Marysville, the Landing is offering a series of outdoor group events for Frostival! Grab your fat bike and helmet, and remember to bundle up for a Sunday group ride! Or pack your skis and join the cross-country group at Killarney Lake with leaders for classic and skate skiing, and don't forget the snowshoe afternoon! Spend a perfect day adventuring outdoors, followed by a hot coffee, sweet treat, or a local craft brew back at the Landing to warm you up!
Wostawea Maritime Cup
Celebrating its 50th anniversary as Fredericton’s cross-country ski club, Wostawea will hold the 2023 Maritime Cup along the beautiful trails of Killarney Lake Park happening January 21 & 22! This premier event hosts up to 200 skiers of all ages and levels from across the province. Witness the invigorating, unmatched fellowship as the participants compete in various distances, with the classic ski event on Saturday and the skate ski event on Sunday. Be sure to grab your tickets!
Winter Trails & Parks
Discover more of the Capital Region with Frostiwalks by Nature NB! Following a series of self-guided, interactive, seasonally relevant signs, discover the beautiful trails of Killarney Lake Park, the Oromocto Wetlands and the Beaver Pond Trail at Mactaquac provincial Park throughout Frostival!
Mactaquac Provincial Park is loaded with outdoor fun during Frostival! Bundle up for a day packed with sledding, cross-country skiing, outdoor skating, snowshoeing, fat biking, and more! Need equipment? Reserve your rentals!
Sandwith's Sleigh Rides
Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery and the fresh air with a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Sandwith’s! Take a trot out to their rustic camp on the lake and enjoy some hot chocolate and a sweet treat with the Ride & Snack Package, or fill up on some chilli, rolls, and upside-down cake with the Ride & Homecooked Meal Deal! Warm up by the bonfire, hit the sliding hill, and enjoy the playground before the horses haul you back to the lodge! A perfect outing for family, and friends!
Spectator Sports
After an active day outdoors, spend the evening with the family catching a game! The Fredericton Red Wings, Fredericton’s Junior A Hockey Team is hosting games throughout Frostival! Join in on the action and watch an exciting game with the whole family! With two universities in Fredericton, St. Thomas University Tommies and the University of New Brunswick Reds, there is no shortage of live action happening in the community! Check the Frostival calendar to find out when and where to view some live sports.
Continue the winter fun with our seasonal Stay & Play Packages! Perfect for the whole family, book a one-night stay at one of our participating hotels or B&Bs and get $50 bonus cash in Downtown Fredericton or Business Fredericton North Dollars to use during your stay.
Grab the fam and make memories this year with Fredericton’s Frostival. For more events, keep an eye on the schedule and learn more about Frostival here!
