Fredericton's strong cultural roots have earned the city a reputation as the crafts capital, a pewtersmith capital, and the poets corner of Canada. Spend a day exploring great galleries. Stroll tree lined streets and discover unique handmade crafts, created by Fredericton's artisan community. Our potters, sculptors, painters, weavers, jewelers, ironworkers and fabric artists are among the finest anywhere. Don't miss special activities to celebrate Fredericton's designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2009.