#ExploreFredericton
We WELCOME Winter in Fredericton!
Fall in the Capital City was a sight to see but now we are ready to gear up for a new kind of adventure. Get cozy with local craft brews and cuisine that offer a twist on your favourite comfort food; start prepping for the exciting shift in outdoor activities that snow brings (soon enough, you’ll be hitting the slopes!) and don’t forget to mark your calendar, our favorite winter celebration, FROSTival 2021 is now on the horizon!
Stay a Night & Dinner’s On Us!
Yes, you heard us right! If you book a nights’ stay with a featured package from a local hotel, motel or B&B you will receive a BONUS $50 in Downtown or Business Fredericton North Dollars at check-in – the choice is yours! Our Winter Stay and Play Packages include great deals like FREE room upgrades (you deserve some Jacuzzi time!), food and beverage credits to on-site restaurants, extra $$ for local shopping and passes to local attractions like Crabbe Mountain and Science East!
Pro-tip: Now’s the time to book your weekend stay for FROSTival 2021: January 21-February 7!
SAVE THE DATE – FROSTival 2021 is coming!
Don’t hibernate, celebrate - the perfect winter weekend getaway is waiting for you! This year’s celebrations will feature three weekends of winter FUN, from January 21 – February 7. FROSTival 2021 may look a little different from past years but we are still excited for our favorite winter celebration with options to book activities with your bubble, enjoy socially distanced events, take-in virtual activities and get outside for some winter fun! Shivering Songs is always a highlight, an annual festival with an emphasis on the songwriting craft, featuring an array of East Coast artists, songwriters, musicians and storytellers. Foodies will love Fredericton’s Dine Around Freddy, where you can savour the finest flavours of Fredericton with a 3-course meal for just $35!
Sip the City
Why not warm-up with locally brewed beverages? To make taste testing the wide-array of craft brews extra fun, we partnered with local breweries to create the Fredericton Taproom Trail, a passport-style map showcasing the variety of brews our crafty capital has to offer. Here’s the run down: every time you grab a pint or flight at one of the taprooms listed on the map, you will receive a stamp, enabling you to collect exclusive #FredTapTrail swag. Crafty connoisseurs who collect stamps from ALL 11 participating taproom partners will be entered into a draw for a grand prize. This is great way to get a sip of the traditional style flavours and inventive brews that make our craft breweries some of the best around!
Introducing #FredTapTrail BREW BUCKS!
Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital has launched its very own currency for purchasing craft brews from our local taprooms! Brew Bucks are available for purchase exclusively from Picaroons Roundhouse in denominations of $5, $10 or $20 dollars and can be redeemed at any of our 11 Fredericton Taproom Trail partner locations. Cashing in your Brew Bucks provides the perfect opportunity to start collecting stamps toward acquiring some #FredTapTrail swag!
Markets - A Fredericton Tradition
With four markets located right here in Fredericton, we are sure there’s something for everyone! Open every Saturday morning, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market offers a cornucopia of baked goods and locally sourced grocery items; ready-made ethnic cuisine, or a hot breakfast that can be enjoyed on-site; you will also find a treasure-trove of fine art, crafts, jewellery – a must-stop for your holiday shopping! The Northside Creators Market is our newest Saturday market, also offering prepared food and locally produced, handcrafted wares. A unique offering of international food and local delicacies is available at The Cultural Market, conveniently open 6 days a week! A similar vibe can be found at Food Market at the Ex with its selection of International food infused local vendors, located outside the Fredericton Exhibition Centre. A great way to shop Fredericton’s market scene on any day of the week is The Market Basket, Fredericton’s newest online hub for browsing handmade, homegrown and locally designed items from your favorite Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market, Garrison Night Market and MORE - all from the comfort of home!
Art all Around
You will notice the city is a little brighter these days, with several NEW outdoor murals created during the warmer months of 2020! Some highlights include, artists Penny Heather and Laura Forrester’s colorful, large scale mural off Westmorland Street, where you will find hidden Fredericton landmarks in the image of local flora and fauna! Artist duo, Midas Well Creations, was chosen by the organizers of Moncton based Inspire Festival, to create a mural in Fredericton; this vibrant artwork found on Carleton Street depicts “planet earth with an iris, in a New Brunswick landscape. Looking to improve your Instagame? Urban Threadz’s new outdoor mural has quickly become a favorite backdrop of selfie takers because of local artist, House of Art by Connie’s interactive art piece – a bright, multicolored painting of wings. We invite you to experience the creative and cultural spirit in our community, by taking a self-guided mural tour of Fredericton!
If you want to discover even more public art pieces around the cultural capital of New Brunswick, we have you covered with this guide to public art in Fredericton.
Hands on History
The Fredericton Region Museum is a great place to learn about history and heritage of central New Brunswick. Interested in the life and work of Stanton Friedman? You can stop by or book an appointment to take a sneak peak of their newest exhibit featuring the renowned ufologist. Check the Fredericton Region Museum Facebook page to stay up to date with their featured collections and upcoming exhibits. Sport fans can take a trip to the NB Sports Hall of Fame! Book a private tour to experience activities that are fun for all ages! 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!
Explore the Outdoors
You can still rent a bike to experience our 120 km trail system, meander through the old growth forest in Odell Park, take a short drive to Mactaquac Provincial Park and Killarney Lake or enjoy the nature preserves we have close to home! Soon the snow will fall, and we’ll have some great tips on you can take full advantage of winter with activities like cross country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and skating.
Have you explored the trails beyond our city limits? A local with a passion for running and biking has shared with us their favorite routes beyond the Fredericton Trail System in our blog post, “Happy Trails to You!”
Touted as the highest vertical decent in New Brunswick, we can’t think of a better way to EMBRACE WINTER then to set your sights on visiting Crabbe Mountain this season! Whether you’re new to the slopes, or a seasoned skier, we have just the thing for you! Our blog not only covers the kinds of winter activities you can find at Crabbe each year, we’ve also covered some new and exciting features you can look forward to in 2020/21!
Try Your Arm at Axe Throwing!
There’s a new game in town! HaliMac Axe Throwing has expanded their chain of urban, hip axe throwing lounges to Fredericton’s northside. Test your throw with a variety of different tournament and game types, but be forewarned, you may be enticed to become a full-fledged member of the axe throwing community because (we can vouch for this!) axe throwing is really fun! Local craft brews are available on tap, complete with tasty finger foods.
Family Fun
There are plenty of family friendly activities available in Fredericton all year ‘round! Science East is great place to start for those who want to play, learn and discover! Explore Atlantic Canada’s ONLY science playground, now featuring new, creative experiences for all. Hear about the history of local plants and trees with Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours and learn about their varied uses in medicines, food and the local plants and wildlife! If you’re looking for indoor fun, visit Kingswood, Atlantic Canada’s Largest Family Entertainment Centre. With lazer tag, two play climber’s, arcade games, bowling, a food court, golf course, 25 km of trails and Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
These suggestions for how you can #ExploreFredericton are just the tip of the iceberg! Visit the Fredericton Tourism website, Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram account for more information on what to eat, see and do in the capital city!
