Our vibrant culture is on display at top-notch art galleries, heritage museums, historic districts, concerts, and theatre. Help inspect the Guard in the Historic Garrison District. Explore the majestic St. John River by canoe or kayak. Make your way along 85kms of riverfront trails on a bike rented from the Lighthouse on the Green. Play a round of golf on a world-class championship course at Kingswood or enjoy a day at a local spa, then play hard at night with live bands in the Tannery Entertainment District. There's lots of fun for families too, including cool hands-on experiences at Science East, New Brunswick's only Science Centre or a day at the beach at Killarney Lake or Mactaquac Provincial Park.

KINGS LANDING HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT 

Nestled in a majestic setting in the St. John River valley, Kings Landing Historical Settlement depicts the one hundred year transformation of a young colony into a vibrant nation. Listen for creaking wagons pulled by trotting work horses, the whooshing of hoop skirts, and the distant melodies from lively fiddlers and dancing townsfolk. Witness the bustle of farm life, and learn first hand how ordinary people lived and worked in the 19th century. An epic story that’s more than just history, it’s history, well told.

506-363-4999     www.kingslanding.nb.ca

CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY

With a flash of scarlet and a skirl of pipes, history comes to life! The Canadian Army was born in 1884 with the establishment of the Infantry School Corps, Company 'A' in Fredericton. Watch as period-dressed guard re-enact a drill ceremony to the beat of a piper and drummer. Maybe you will be selected to 'inspect' the guard!

Ceremonies take place at Officers' Square in July & August:
7 days a week at 11am & 4pm (with a  third ceremony on Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm)Sentry duty changes on the hour at City Hall. Local dignitaries inspect most Thursday morning ceremonies.  

BEAVERBROOK ART GALLERY

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, a gift to the people of New Brunswick from Lord Beaverbrook (Sir Max Aitken), features works by Canadian and British artists and a unique sample of works from international artists. The Gallery exhibits an exciting mix of works from its own collection as well as works and exhibitions on loan from other institutions. The Gallery's icon, Salvador Dalí's Santiago el Grande is on permanent display.

506-458-8545   www.beaverbrookartgallery.org