101 Things to Do in Fredericton
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🏞 Outdoors & Nature
0/10Fredericton is a river city with more trail than most places twice its size. Start here.
The old railway bridge across the Wolastoq. Best at sunset, lit at night, open year round.
See it on Freddy Local →Old-growth forest inside the city. Wide gravel paths, picnic shelters, and the deer pen.
See it on Freddy Local →Lake loop, beach, and picnic spots in the north end. Swimming in summer, skating some winters.
See it on Freddy Local →The province-wide trail runs straight through Fredericton. Flat, wide, and easy to pick up downtown.
See it on Freddy Local →Guided river tours and paddle gear from people who know the water.
See it on Freddy Local →City-run rentals and lessons right on the river. The cheapest way to get on the water.
See it on Freddy Local →Sculling on the Wolastoq. Beginner programs run through the season.
See it on Freddy Local →The west-facing river view most visitors never find.
See it on Freddy Local →Shade, a playground, and the splash pad in summer. The easy family default.
Beaches, golf, camping, and trails twenty minutes upriver.
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Outfitters, bike shops, paddle rentals, and gear stores reach people planning a weekend outside.
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0/10A capital city's worth of galleries, studios, and stages, most of them within walking distance of each other.
Santiago El Grande is worth the trip on its own. The Canadian collection is the real depth.
See it on Freddy Local →Studios, classes, and performance space in the old Charlotte Street school.
See it on Freddy Local →Fredericton's main stage. Theatre, touring music, and the symphony.
See it on Freddy Local →Working studio and gallery showing local work.
See it on Freddy Local →Free summer theatre and historical performance in the Garrison District.
See it on Freddy Local →Student and faculty work across ceramics, textiles, jewellery, and Indigenous visual arts.
See it on Freddy Local →Drop-in and guided studio sessions. No experience needed.
See it on Freddy Local →Weaving, pottery, jewellery, glass, and mushroom cultivation.
See it on Freddy Local →Barracks, guardhouse, and the changing of the guard in summer.
One of the finest examples of decorated Gothic revival in North America, finished in 1853.
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Galleries, studios, framers, and music schools reach the people already going to shows.
See Business Pro →☕ Coffee & Bakeries
0/12Fredericton punches well above its weight on independent coffee. Work through the whole list and you have done the crawl.
Local roaster and cafe. Beans roasted here, not shipped in.
See it on Freddy Local →Small-batch roasting with a downtown following.
See it on Freddy Local →Tight menu, serious espresso.
See it on Freddy Local →Neighbourhood cafe worth the detour.
See it on Freddy Local →The name is the business model.
See it on Freddy Local →Long-running local spot.
See it on Freddy Local →Coffee and baking under one roof.
See it on Freddy Local →Quick, consistent, downtown.
See it on Freddy Local →Books, coffee, and a room you want to sit in.
See it on Freddy Local →Breakfast and coffee without the fuss.
See it on Freddy Local →The croissant benchmark for the city.
See it on Freddy Local →Cookies first, everything else after.
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Cafes, roasters, and bakeries: this is the section people screenshot and work through.
See Business Pro →🍽 Eat Local
0/14Independent kitchens, in the city, run by people who live here. Chains did not make the list.
Local art on the walls, and a fundraising model that has put real money into kids' programs.
See it on Freddy Local →Open around the clock. A Fredericton institution at 3am.
See it on Freddy Local →The city's tasting-menu end of the spectrum.
See it on Freddy Local →Modern kitchen with a strong local sourcing habit.
See it on Freddy Local →Indian, and the room fills for a reason.
See it on Freddy Local →The late-night slice a lot of Frederictonians grew up on.
See it on Freddy Local →Local pizza done properly.
See it on Freddy Local →Long-standing neighbourhood pizza.
See it on Freddy Local →Sandwiches that justify the queue.
See it on Freddy Local →Downtown dining room with a loyal table count.
See it on Freddy Local →Smoked meat and a patio.
See it on Freddy Local →Korean bakery. Try it before you decide what you think.
See it on Freddy Local →Home cooking, done for you.
See it on Freddy Local →Summer, in cup form.
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See Business Pro →🍺 Brewery & Cider Trail
0/11Fredericton has one of the densest craft brewing scenes per capita in Canada. Eleven stops, all local.
The one that started the modern NB craft scene.
See it on Freddy Local →Downtown taproom, rotating taps.
See it on Freddy Local →Belgian-leaning and unbothered by trends.
See it on Freddy Local →Newer, and worth the stop.
See it on Freddy Local →Northside taproom with a following.
See it on Freddy Local →Hop-forward, and busy most nights.
See it on Freddy Local →Brewing and a kitchen in the same building.
See it on Freddy Local →NB apples, made into something better.
See it on Freddy Local →Spirits, for when beer is not the plan.
See it on Freddy Local →Live music and a proper pub room.
See it on Freddy Local →Records, brewery, and live music in one building.
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Breweries, taprooms, and taxi or tour operators reach people planning a night out.
See Business Pro →🎪 Events & Festivals
0/10Fredericton runs festivals year round. These are the ones locals plan their calendar around.
September. Blues, roots, and the biggest week on the city's calendar.
See it on Freddy Local →The winter answer to Harvest. Outdoor everything, in February.
See it on Freddy Local →Pipes, heavy events, and dancing at Government House.
See it on Freddy Local →Fireworks over the river. Get there early for a spot.
See it on Freddy Local →Shakespeare performed outdoors in the Garrison District and Odell Park.
See it on Freddy Local →New Brunswick playwrights, staged in Fredericton every summer.
See it on Freddy Local →A full week of events, ending in the parade.
See it on Freddy Local →Running since 1951. Every Saturday, 7am to 1pm. Get there before 9am or accept the crowd.
See it on Freddy Local →Thursday evenings in summer. Makers, food, and music.
See it on Freddy Local →The live Freddy Local weekend list, updated as events are added.
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Festival sponsors and event services reach people actively deciding what to do this weekend.
See Business Pro →👨👩👧 Family Fun
0/10Rainy Saturday material, plus the standing weekly programs worth signing up for.
Board games cafe and escape rooms in one place. The rainy-day answer.
See it on Freddy Local →More than 150 hands-on exhibits that travel across New Brunswick. Workshops and camps run by booking.
See it on Freddy Local →Pool, gym, and family programs downtown.
See it on Freddy Local →Bowling, laser tag, arcade, and indoor play just outside the city in Hanwell.
See it on Freddy Local →Learn-to-curl runs most seasons. No, you do not need your own broom.
See it on Freddy Local →Recreational and competitive programs for kids and adults.
See it on Freddy Local →Instruments, rentals, and lessons in one stop.
See it on Freddy Local →After-school activity programs across the city.
See it on Freddy Local →Free, everywhere, and the single best value in the city in August.
City rinks run drop-in skating all season. Bring your own helmet.
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Kids' programs, camps, and family attractions reach parents mid-decision.
See Business Pro →🐶 Dog Friendly
0/8Fredericton is an easy city to own a dog in. Here is where to take one, and who to call.
Fenced, shaded, and busy most evenings.
See it on Freddy Local →Flat, paved, and doable with any size dog.
See it on Freddy Local →Local pet supply with staff who actually know the products.
See it on Freddy Local →Full-service small animal clinic.
See it on Freddy Local →Another local option for routine and urgent care.
See it on Freddy Local →Serving the valley and the city.
See it on Freddy Local →In-home pet sitting and dog walking in Greater Fredericton.
Visit ↗Plenty of Fredericton patios welcome dogs. Call ahead in shoulder season.
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Groomers, daycares, trainers, and pet retail reach owners who bring the dog everywhere.
See Business Pro →🛍 Shop Local
0/13Independent shops, most of them family run, several of them older than the mall.
Comics, graphic novels, and staff who will find the right one.
See it on Freddy Local →The downtown independent bookstore.
See it on Freddy Local →Used books, deep stacks.
See it on Freddy Local →Books plus giftware.
See it on Freddy Local →Fine gifts and Godiva chocolates downtown.
See it on Freddy Local →Menswear, on Queen Street, for generations.
See it on Freddy Local →Shoes made in New Brunswick since 1899.
See it on Freddy Local →Sneakers and streetwear.
See it on Freddy Local →Home goods with a second-hand conscience.
See it on Freddy Local →Consignment clothing worth digging through.
See it on Freddy Local →Thrift where the proceeds fund hospice care.
See it on Freddy Local →The butcher counter locals send you to.
See it on Freddy Local →Bulk, natural foods, and supplements.
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Independent retail: Business Pro keeps your listing working all year, not just in December.
See Business Pro →🤝 Put Down Roots
0/3The three that turn a visitor into a local. Do these and the other 98 get easier.
More than 140 Fredericton clubs and leagues, from chess to curling to cycling.
See it on Freddy Local →Food security, youth, animals, seniors, festivals. Every one of them is short-handed.
See it on Freddy Local →If you run something in Fredericton, get it on the map. Listing is free.
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Nonprofits and member organizations: tell people you are recruiting right here.
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