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Historic Garrison District

http://www.HistoricGarrisonDistrict.ca
Downtown Fredericton
Fredericton, NB

Arts, Culture & Heritage
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A National Historic Site since 1964, and Provincial Historic Site since 1965, the Historic Garrison District is Fredericton's premier heritage and festival centre!

This beautiful riverside site recalls all the drama and glory of Fredericton's past as a garrison town. The Historic Garrison District originally consisted of the two-block area bounded by Queen, York, Campbell and Regent Streets where British troops were garrisoned from 1784 until 1869. The first buildings on this site were made of wood and later replaced by stone structures. One original wood building still remains in the Garrison, home to Fredericton Tourism’s festival and event operations.

Experience the attractions, tours and daily free entertainment all in one extraordinary place!

During your next visit to the Capital City, be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for Fredericton’s iconic Ceremonial Guard! You will find the Ceremonial Guard standing on sentry at City Hall or marching in Downtown Fredericton daily from 10am-6pm, all summer long!

Learn about Fredericton’s rich local history by taking a Guided Heritage Walking Tour. Historically-costumed guides are sure to make this tour educational and amusing as they take you to see the Historic Garrison District, the Old Public Burial Ground, the Provincial Legislative Building, and former homes of famous Frederictonians!

What’s nicer than enjoying tasty local cuisine outdoors in the fresh air on a summer's day?! Picnic and bistro-style tables set up in Phoenix Square, in front of the NB Sports Hall of Fame, as well as at Nashwaaksis Commons, will provide a relaxed way of outdoor dining for everyone to enjoy. There’s even music and theatre to enjoy, you can find the summer 2021 schedule here.

Sport fans can take a trip to the NB Sports Hall of Fame to play your favourite game with the sports simulator, experience the amazing stories of the Hall of Famers in the Virtual Locker Room and see the science behind the biomechanics and sports discovery centre!

Home to the world famous 42-pound legend, The Coleman Frog, The Fredericton Region Museum is another local gem for getting in touch with history. The museum is located inside the one-time Officers' Quarters, the history of the City of Fredericton and surrounding area is interpreted in an engaging manner in several exhibition spaces, including exhibitions on the Indigenous, Acadian and Loyalist inhabitants of the area, and more! 

506-460-2041
tourism@fredericton.ca
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