Fredericton clubs & community groups
From lawn bowling to sea cadets. 173 clubs across 65 activities. The local groups that make Fredericton feel like a small town with a big bench.
Sports clubs
Adult and family sports clubs that meet, train, and compete in Fredericton. For competitive leagues see /leagues. For drop-in classes see /classes.
Fredericton Lawn Bowling Club
League play, tournaments, and social events at Wilmot Park. Beginners welcome through learn-to-bowl programs.
Saunders St (Wilmot Park)
frederictonlawnbowlingclub.com ↗Fredericton Pickleball Club
City-wide pickleball community. 15 locations, 81 courts. Members sign up for drill sessions through Playtime Scheduler.
Playtime Scheduler ↗Fredericton Rowing Club
Year-round rowing club at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre. Welcomes new rowers via learn-to-row programs. Competes in the Canadian University Rowing Association.
63 Brunswick St
View listing →Fredericton Yacht Club
Member-operated boating club. Boat launch and public moorings. Facilities at Lincoln Rd and Douglas Harbour.
Lincoln Rd
View listing →Capital Winter Curling Club
Curling leagues, learn-to-curl, and social bonspiels through the winter season.
View listing →City of Fredericton drop-in badminton
Public-court drop-in badminton. Annual adult pass available. Bring your own racquet and shuttle.
fredericton.ca ↗Youth & guiding
Youth-serving orgs that take registrations year-round. Most also accept adult volunteer leaders.
BGC Greater Fredericton (Boys & Girls Club)
Charitable youth org founded in 1968. Programming for kids and teens, plus adult volunteer roles and seasonal sponsorship slots.
bgcfred.com ↗Girl Guides of Canada (NB region)
Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers. Find a unit near you and register online. Always recruiting adult Guiders (volunteer leaders).
girlguides.ca/web/nb ↗Scouts Canada (New Brunswick)
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers. NB Council operates Yoho Scout Reserve in Fredericton for year-round outdoor programming.
scouts.ca/councils/eastern/new-brunswick ↗5th Fredericton
Active combined Scouting and Guiding group, ages 5+. One of the busiest single units in the city.
Facebook page ↗Fredericton Sea Cadets
Youth program for ages 12-18. Citizenship, fitness, and seamanship through a Royal Canadian Navy-affiliated program.
Facebook page ↗4-H New Brunswick
Hands-on learning for kids and teens through agriculture, food, technology, and community projects. Adult volunteer leaders run local clubs.
nb4h.com ↗Browse all 173 clubs by activity
Sourced from the City of Fredericton Community Group Directory. 65 different sports and activities, from archery to volleyball. Sports clubs first, then youth-specific orgs, fitness centres, facilities, and provincial associations.
2SLGBTQIA+ (4)
- ConneQT NB ↗Provincial 2SLGBTQIA+ community organisation
- Fierte Fredericton Pride ↗Organises the annual Pride celebrations for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
- Imprint Youth Association ↗Established 2015 at 137 Charlotte St. Support, events, workshops and a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, plus outreach to families, health providers and businesses across New Brunswick
- Q Squared Fredericton ↗Fredericton 2SLGBTQIA+ resources and community
Adult Learning (1)
- Central Valley Adult Learning AssociationNon-profit offering academic upgrading, GED preparation and digital literacy for adults. 506-357-7892
Badminton (1)
- Jerry Zhang Badminton Club ↗Non-profit club founded 2017; programs for ages 9-12, 13-18, and 19+ at gyms around Fredericton
Ball Hockey (1)
Baseball (2)
- Fredericton Minor Baseball Association ↗
- Launchpad Sports ↗Indoor virtual baseball training
Basketball (4)
- Fredericton Freeze ↗Women's team in the Maritime Women's Basketball Association; Junior Freeze program for girls entering grades 9-11
- Fredericton Intermediate Masters Basketball
- Fredericton Fusion Basketball Association ↗
- Basketball New Brunswick ↗
Bicycling (3)
Book Clubs (2)
- Forest Hill United Church Book Club1st Tuesday 1:30-3pm, autumn to late spring, in the church parlour. 506-455-0988
- Wilmot Book Club ↗4th Tuesday 7pm, September to June at Wilmot United Church, 473 King St. Open to adults. Contact Shirley Cleave 506-459-7742
Bowling (4)
- Carpet Bowling ↗Drop-in at the Fredericton Seniors Center
- Fredericton Lawn Bowling Club ↗Wilmot Park / Saunders St
- Kingswood Entertainment Center ↗
- The Drome ↗
Bridge (3)
- Fiddlehead Bridge Studio ↗
- Drop In Bridge ClubWednesdays 1-4pm at the Kinsmen Centre, 141 School St. Adults welcome, admission by donation. 506-472-7397
- Stepping Stone Drop In BridgeFriday 1-3:30pm all year round at Stepping Stone Senior Centre, 15 Saunders St. No partner needed
Cards and Games (1)
- Barker's Point Seniors Half Century Club2nd and 4th Tuesday 7-9pm at the Fredericton Senior Centre, 112 Johnston Ave. Cards (45s) and a light lunch. Open to anyone over 50. Part of the NB Seniors Federation. 506-458-5384
Cheerleading (1)
Cricket (2)
Cross-Country Skiing (1)
Cultural (1)
- Irish-Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick ↗Preserving and highlighting the role of Irish settlers and their descendants in New Brunswick from the 1700s to the present. 506-357-8283
Curling (1)
- Capital Winter Curling Club ↗Also has a directory listing at /listing/capital-winter-curling-club
Dance (9)
Disc Golf (1)
Dodgeball (1)
Dog Sports (3)
Downhill Skiing (2)
Fencing (2)
Figure Skating (2)
Fitness (18)
- Biometrics Strength and Conditioning ↗
- Bizz Fitness ↗
- Dynamic Training Centre ↗
- Fit4Less ↗
- Formula 4 Fitness ↗
- Full Body Fitness ↗
- Gentle Pace Fitness
- Goodlife Fitness ↗
- Journey Fitness ↗
- SPINCO ↗
- STP Fitness ↗
- Sweat Club ↗
- URec UNB Recreation ↗Now REDS Recreation
- YMCA Fredericton ↗
- Zoomers in Balance ↗
- Zumba Gold ↗
- Zumba with Rachel Mills ↗
- Fitness New Brunswick ↗
Flag Football (1)
- Ultimate Flag Football League ↗May be dormant; last confirmed season 2022
Football (2)
Gardening (1)
- Fredericton Garden Club ↗About 45 members of all ages meeting twice a month March to December. Garden visits, plant sales, community projects and garden parties. No experience necessary. 506-459-5036
Golf (6)
Gymnastics (3)
Hockey (7)
- Fredericton and Area Old Timers Hockey League ↗35+ league
- Fredericton Christian Hockey League ↗
- Fredericton Commercial Gentlemen's League ↗Now Fredericton Gentlemen's Hockey League
- Women's Independent Hockey League ↗
- First Shift Hockey School ↗
- Fredericton Youth Hockey Association ↗
- Hockey New Brunswick ↗
Horseback Riding (1)
Knitting (1)
- Ann's Knitting CircleTuesdays 1:30-3pm, September to May at the Fredericton Senior Centre, 112 Johnston Ave. All levels, and supplies are provided for beginners. 506-260-0605
Line Dancing (1)
- Northern Lights Line Dance ClubWednesday mornings from 9am at Stepping Stone Senior Centre. Beginner to intermediate classes also run at the Fredericton Cultural Centre
Making and Technology (2)
- Fredericton Makerspace ↗Non-profit social enterprise incorporated in July 2013 by local makers, built around learning, creativity and collaboration
- UNB Makerspace ↗B8 Head Hall. Open to UNB students, faculty and staff rather than the general public
Martial Arts (8)
Outdoor Activities (3)
Para Sports (2)
Photography (1)
- Photo Fredericton ↗2nd and 4th Tuesday 7pm, Room 308 Margaret Norrie McCain Hall, St Thomas University. Cameras of all types and skill levels
Pickleball (1)
- Fredericton Pickleball Club ↗15 city locations / 81 courts
Public Speaking (4)
- Civil Speakers Toastmasters ↗Every second Thursday 12-1pm, currently on Zoom. Open only to current and former NB and federal civil service, crown corporations and agencies
- Fredericton Mid-Day Toastmasters ↗Noon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, with a third meeting some months at 7pm
- Fredericton Toastmasters Club ↗1st and 3rd Monday, 7-9pm, September to June, plus the 3rd Monday in July and August. 245 Westmorland St. All levels welcome
- Riverside Toastmasters ↗1st and 3rd Wednesday, September to June, 7-9pm at the Fredericton Senior Centre, 112 Johnston Ave. 18+, guests welcome
Quilting (1)
- Fredericton Quilters' Guild3rd Tuesday 7pm, Sept-Nov and Jan-May at the Fredericton Senior Centre, 112 Johnston Ave. Workshops, workdays and socials. Membership $30 a year. frederictonquiltersguild@gmail.com
Ringette (2)
Rock Climbing (1)
Roller Derby (1)
Rowing (1)
- Fredericton Rowing Club ↗Based at Small Craft Aquatic Centre, 63 Brunswick St
Rug Hooking (1)
- Heritage Rug Hooking Guild1st and 3rd Thursday 9am-noon, September to May at Gibson Memorial Church Hall, 183 Gibson St. Starts with coffee and chatting. Everyone welcome
Rugby (2)
Running and Walking (2)
Seniors Centres (3)
- Fredericton Senior Centre112 Johnston Ave. City-owned rental space for 50+ activities, and the home of the Quilters' Guild, Ann's Knitting Circle, Barker's Point Half Century Club, Elm Tree Square and Round Dance and Riverside Toastmasters
- Stepping Stone Senior Centre ↗15 Saunders St. Affordable and accessible programs and activities for the 50+ population of Greater Fredericton. 506-450-7849
- Capital Seniors Association for Learning and WellnessFor seniors 50 and over in the capital region, focused on cultural, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing
Service Clubs (3)
- Fredericton Lions ClubMeetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. Contact Duane Craig 506-450-7117
- The Fredericton Golden ClubService club of 110 registered retired men who contribute to youth advancement without major fundraising events. 506-472-7001
- The Fredericton PROBUS ClubFor retired and semi-retired people who enjoy hearing and questioning speakers on all manner of topics. Part of an international network, established in Fredericton in 2011
Shuffleboard (1)
- Fredericton Seniors Shuffleboard ClubWednesdays 12-2pm at the Kinsmen Centre, 141 School St. No charge. Games for fun and exercise. Kathy Bailey 506-459-0083
Soccer (6)
- Capital Women's Senior Soccer ↗
- Fredericton District Soccer Association ↗
- Masters Soccer ↗Fredericton City Old Boys Soccer Club, 35+
- Royal City Soccer Club ↗National summer camp program, Morrell Park
- Women's Soccer For Fun ↗
- Soccer New Brunswick ↗
Social Dance (3)
- Capital City Sequence Dance ClubTuesdays 7-9pm at Willie O'Ree Place, Cliffe St. Classes start in September, $10 a couple. 506-452-1793
- Elm Tree Square & Round Dance Club ↗Thursdays 7:15-10pm at the Fredericton Senior Centre, 112 Johnston Ave. Classes start in September. Terry and Melonie Hebert 506-472-1444
- Northern Lights Dance Club15 Saunders Street, Fredericton. 506-450-7849
Softball (2)
Special Olympics (1)
Speed Skating (2)
Swimming (6)
- Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team ↗FAST
- Fredericton Synchro ↗Now Artistic Swimming Fredericton
- UNB International Swim Program ↗
- UNB Masters Swim Club ↗
- UNB Swim ↗
- Swim New Brunswick ↗
Tennis (2)
Track and Field (1)
- Fredericton Legion Track Club ↗Now Fredericton Reds Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee (5)
Volleyball (5)
Wrestling (2)
Source: City of Fredericton Community Group Directory. Updated fredericton.ca.
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