Fredericton boasts a network of over 85kms of trails extending on both sides of the beautiful St. John and Nashwaak Rivers. With 25 trails offering a variety of urban, suburban, and wilderness environments, Fredericton has one of the premier trail systems in the Maritimes. The City trail system invites walkers, runners and bikers and is connected to the Greater Trans Canada Trail System. Click here for the Fredericton Trail Guide

Many of the trails follow old railway lines, including the Old Train Bridge that spans 0.6km across the St. John River, providing one of the most spectacular views of downtown Fredericton! The trails are wide, flat, safe, and wheelchair accessible. There are many directions you can travel and many amenities are located along the trails. Signs along the trails indicate washrooms, attractions, and conveniences.
Click here for bike rentals.


A complete Trail Guide Map produced by the Fredericton Trails Coalition is available at:

• VIC's and the Fredericton Tourism Administrative office
• The Lighthouse on the Green 
• Community Services Dept (335 Queen St.)
• Trail Visitor Centre located on the trail 300m from the Northside of the Old Train Bridge.

Below are a few suggested routes to get you started.

SUGGESTED WALKING TRIPS

Begin your trail experience at the Lighthouse on the Green located on the South Riverfront Trail, (from downtown Fredericton, you can cross the pedway on Carleton Street and onto the Trail). Here you can rent a bike if you choose to pedal along the trails. From here travel West approximately 2kms to the stately Government House which is open for daily tours in the summer (page 30). Travelling East approximately 1km you will reach the Old Train Bridge. From here you have several choices. Continue along the South Riverfront Trail to the Salamanca Trail and to the Lincoln Trail. You may choose to cross the Old Train Bridge, and turn left down to Carleton Park where you may sit at a picnic site and enjoy a wonderful view of downtown Fredericton.

Walking Club - Volksmarch
The Canadian Volkssport Federation organizes self-guided 5 and 10-km walks. They have four start points:

• Crowne Plaza-Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, (South).
• Brookside Irving, (North).
• Waasis Road Irving, (Oromocto).
• Gagetown K&M Irving Convenience, Village of Gagetown (Front Street).

Go to the main desk at each location. Ask for the "walk box" which includes a self registration and a self guided map. Special guided walks are organized throughout the year.  River Valley Trailblazers Volkssport Club (formerly the Oromocto Volkssport Club).Oromocto Volksmarch Club. 506-451-0183 or 506-446-6979,  E-Mail OR E-Mail

AUDIO TOURS

Click here for a number of audio walking tours produced by Fredericton Heritage Trust.

BIKE TOURS

Domes, Bones, Eagles and Osprey!
Hop on a bike and explore Fredericton's riverside trails! With your experienced guide, cycle through a rich tapestry of natural beauty and historic landmarks. Discover a loyalist cemetery, grand Victorian architecture... look out for soaring eagles!

• Wednesday - Sunday: 9:30am and 2:30pm, approx. 1 hour long
• Includes free bottle of water
• Bike rental available
• Starting from $8 (June 16 - September 1, 2009)

Contact: River Trails Bike Rentals & Tours, Regent Street Wharf - Downtown
506-476-RENT (7368) ; Email

SUGGESTED BIKE TRIPS

If you are travelling by bike and would like to try a longer loop, cross the Old Train Bridge, then follow the path to the right by the Trail Visitor Centre, cross another old railway bridge spanning the majestic Nashwaak River to the Gibson Trail. You will travel past houses and through lovely forest and along the peaceful Nashwaak River. Continuing 4km along the Gibson Trail, you will arrive at Marysville, the historic mill town. The old cotton mill and brick workers tenements still stand as a strong reminder of Marysville's heritage. After exploring Marysville cross the bridge and return back to downtown Fredericton along the Nashwaak trail.

The Green
Location: Runs from the Delta Hotel to Morell Park along the St. John River.
The "Green" is 4.0 km in length and runs from the Delta Fredericton to the Morell Park Little League ball diamonds. With park benches, washrooms and a canteen (available at the Lighthouse during business hours), this scenic trail runs along the edge of the St. John River. Without a doubt, the riverfront Green Trail is the centerpiece of the trails system and is by far the most utilized of all the City's trails. As many as 1,000 residents jog, walk and bicycle along the trail on warm summer evenings.

Salamanca Trail
Location: Princess Margaret Bridge to Morell park.
At 0.7km, this trail travers through flood plain area with lush growth past the Loyalist Cemetery of 1785.

Valley Trail
Location: Begins at Smythe St. and follows an abandoned railway.
The Valley Trail is 9.4 km in length and begins at Smythe Street and follows an abandoned railway right-of-way to the city limits at MacIntosh Brook. The first section of the 3km trail from Smythe Street to just beyond Angelview Park is complete.

North Side Trail
Location: Begins at the Railway Pedestrian Bridge crossing the St. John River
Along abandoned C.N.R. Railway line (10.5 km). This trail begins at the Railway Pedestrian Bridge crossing the St. John River, and proceeds upriver to the city limits at the Carlisle Road.

Gibson Trail
Location: Barkers Point Lions Club to Greenwood Drive Baptist Church to Marysville Heritage Centre and Marysville Place. This trail is 4.1km and follows the Nashwaak River From Greenwood Drive to Marysville with restrooms at the Barkers Point and Marysville trail-heads. This trail replaces the Gibson spur-line rail connection, named after the founder of Marysville, Alexander "Boss" Gibson. Keep to the left after crossing Greenwood Drive from Barkers Point to access this trail. Excellent winter trail.

Nashwaak Trail
Location: Begins in Marysville just above the Penniac Railway Bridge
Extends from the city limits at Marysville, just above the Penniac Railway Bridge, to the converted railway bridge across the St. John River. It passes along the western side of the Nashwaak River and at Bridge Street connections can be made with the Gibson Trail so as to constitute a loop. There is parking on side streets.

Lincoln Trail
Location: Continuation of the Marysville trail
Is a continuation of the Marysville Trail, crossing the St. John River at the planked railway bridge. It offers splendid views of the St. John River and the skyline of Fredericton on both sides. Note the Trans Canada Trial Pavilion and the longest pedestrian bridge in New Brunswick (1905 ft - 581 meters) Parking on Queen Street, side streets and the Lord Beaverbrook Rink.

Riverfront Pathway
Location: Parallels the Riverfront Drive of the Westmorland Street Bridge
Connections with Carleton Park are still incomplete (1998). Trail parallels the Riverfront Drive of the Westmorland Street Bridge. It will be extended in the summer of 1998 beyond the Fredericton Loyalists Rugby Clubhouse on Cityview Avenue to the Nashwaaksis Stream.

Killarney Lake
Location:  Killarney Drive, Fredericton North
Lake Killarney, situated on the north side of Fredericton, is an ideal place for family activities. There is a guarded beach and one can walk around the lake on a very nice trail.
From Fredericton's North side, get on Union St. Head North on St. Mary's Street travelling for approximately 5 km where you will find Killarney Lake located on your right hand side.