There's Snow Place like Frostival in Fredericton!
The Fredericton Capital Region has just what you need to warm up this season. Atlantic Canada's largest winter celebration, Frostival, is back from January 19 to February 5! With 3 fun-filled weekends of indoor and outdoor wintery experiences, Frostival is a must! Plan a weekend getaway with friends or family, and explore the enchanting winter wonders Frostival brings to town.
Whether you want to immerse yourself in the Fredericton Capital Region's music scene with one-of-a-kind performances, indulge yourself in great deals on local cuisine, or enjoy the captivating views through outdoor experiences in the Fredericton Capital Region; Frostival has it all. Here are a few of our favourite events happening throughout Frostival; for more, check out the schedule with Frostival's 100+ events!
Shivering Songs
There is no better time to lift your spirits in the cold than with a music festival in midwinter! Shivering Songs brings a celebration of songwriting and storytelling to Fredericton, hosting internationally renowned artists in historic and intimate spaces throughout the Downtown. Take in extraordinary performances in some of Fredericton's most unique and beautiful venues.
Dine Around Freddy
Just in time for Frostival, Fredericton's winter celebration of fine dining is back! Dine Around Freddy offers extraordinary deals at some of the Fredericton Capital Region's finest restaurants, featuring unique and unforgettable flavours of the Maritimes. For only $39 per person, enjoy carefully crafted three-course dinners at 24 of the Capital Region's restaurants! Check out the list of participating restaurants and make your reservations early!
Arts & Culture during Frostival
Frostival is an inspiring time of the year for creatives! The Fredericton Capital Region's local artists, galleries and studios are opening up their spaces and inviting you to learn, create, and have fun this winter. Experiment with new mediums and techniques with Silk Painting Nite at RB Studio Art Centre & Gallery, try your hand at pottery with Megan Billings Pottery Workshops, find some inspiration at Writing Night with Poet Laureate Jordan Trethewey, and more! Spend an evening watching live art at Frostival's Art Battle, where you vote for your favourite artist, and take in the stunning collections featured at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery!
The music scene in the Fredericton Capital Region is heating up for Frostival! Immerse yourself in the local music scene with live performances at local pubs, clubs, cafes, and stages. Enjoy a musical afternoon with Joel Miller and Sebastian Fleet at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, watch Classic Albums Live perform Billy Joel: The Stranger at the Fredericton Playhouse, and experience a unique mix of disco and Chiac glamour with Lisa Leblanc at the Fredericton Boyce Farmer's Market, and more during Frostival. Catch a show and stay the night with one of our unique accommodation packages!
Snowy Activities
Located in the Fredericton Capital Region, Crabbe Mountain has the largest terrain in New Brunswick and is home to some of the best terrain in Atlantic Canada. The Mountain has some special deals for beginners and seasoned skiers/snowboarders alike during Frostival! Watch Race Clubs from across Atlantic Canada train and race on the hill during Speed Week, January 30 to February 5. Grab a $29 Lift ticket and spend a Sunday afternoon on the slopes. New to skiing? Take advantage of Crabbe's Never Ever Days! Never Ever Days provides an affordable opportunity for new skiers to give it a try with a lift ticket, ski lesson, and equipment rentals for only $25, January 21-22! What better place to celebrate the season and Frostival than on the hill?
For more wintery fun, check out the Mactaquac Provincial Park! The provincial park offers sledding, outdoor skating, cross-country skiing, fat biking, and more. Need some equipment? Reserve your rentals by calling ahead. You won't want to miss the magical winter wonderland of Mactaquac this season.
Stay & Play Packages
You'll need a place to stay to experience all of the winter fun Frostival brings. Check out our Stay & Play Packages and enjoy a relaxing stay in one of Fredericton's quaint and quiet B&Bs, or luxurious hotels! This winter, book a 1-night stay and receive $50 bonus cash in either Downtown Fredericton or Business Fredericton North dollars to use during your visit!
There is no better opportunity to explore the Fredericton Capital Region this season than Frostival. Experience the wonder of winter; learn more about Frostival here!
