Where Fredericton goes to move
Walks, bike paths, paddling on the Wolastoq, rowing, sailing, and ATV access. Curated by Freddy Local.
On foot
Urban parks, riverside walks, and forest trails inside city limits. Most are flat enough for a stroller, a dog, or a casual after-supper loop.
Odell Park
Fredericton's largest urban park. Wide gravel paths, mature forest, picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, and a deer pen kids love. Year-round.
Rookwood Ave entrance
Killarney Lake Recreation Park
Lake loop trail, swimming beach, and picnic spots in the city's north end. Popular for evening walks and family weekends.
North Fredericton
Wolastoq River walking paths
The Lighthouse-to-Carleton Park stretch on the south side gives you flat riverside walking right through downtown. Good for views, dog walks, and 5K loops.
Both sides of the river through downtown
UNB Woodlot trails
University-managed forest with multi-use trails. Hikers, runners, and (in winter) cross-country skiers and snowshoers share the network.
South of UNB campus
By bike
Fredericton has the rare urban gift: a paved, separated, flat active-transport corridor running through the entire city.
NB Trail / Trans Canada Trail through Fredericton
Paved multi-use path on the old rail bed. Connects neighborhoods east-west across the city. Cyclists, walkers, runners, and rollers share it.
Runs city-wide along the old CN line
River Valley Cycling
Fredericton's road and trail cycling club. Group rides at multiple paces and skill levels through the season.
See activity ↗Fredericton Trail Runners
Free trail-running group. Regular meetups around Odell Park and the trail network. Pace groups for beginners through advanced.
frederictontrailrunners.com ↗On the water
The Wolastoq (Saint John River) runs right through Fredericton. You can paddle from downtown, learn to row at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre, take a sunset cruise, or moor a sailboat at the yacht club. Season runs roughly May through October for paddling.
Wolastoq Adventures
Paddle gear and guided tours on the river. Also runs a 1-hour cruise with music and licensed drink service. Good first-timer option.
225 Woodstock Rd (Delta Beachfront)
View listing →Second Nature Outdoors
Downtown outfitter offering kayak rentals and beginner instruction. Great option for first-time paddlers.
View listing →Small Craft Aquatic Centre (Fredericton River Centre)
City-run paddling centre on the south bank. Canoe and kayak rentals, lessons, and a low-cost storage program for residents who paddle often.
63 Brunswick St
View listing →Fredericton Rowing Club
Year-round rowing club based at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre. Competes in the Canadian University Rowing Association. Welcomes new rowers through learn-to-row programs.
63 Brunswick St (SCAC)
View listing →Fredericton Yacht Club
Member-operated social club for boaters. Boat launch and public moorings. Facilities at Lincoln Rd and Douglas Harbour.
Lincoln Rd
View listing →St. John River Boat Tours
Multi-river boat tours covering the St. John, Oromocto, and Kennebecasis rivers. Advance booking required (24 hours).
Phone: (506) 458-0689
The City of Fredericton has a River Access Initiative building additional canoe and kayak launch sites along the river. Watch the city site for new put-in points each season.
By quad
QuadNB manages New Brunswick's province-wide ATV trail network. By their own description: over 10,000 km of trails, 57+ member clubs, 8 regions. Connector trails run through the Fredericton area into the rest of the province.
How to ride QuadNB trails
You need a registered ATV (registration via gnb.ca) and a current QuadNB trail permit. Annual permits cover the full network. Membership in a local member club is optional but unlocks added privileges. QuadNB also offers a Quad Safety Course.
GPS trail map
QuadNB maintains a province-wide GPS trail map system that works on phone and dedicated devices. Use it for trip planning and live navigation across the network.
quadnb.ca ↗Find your local member club
57+ member clubs across 8 regions handle local trail maintenance, signage, and grooming. Joining one is the easiest way to plug into rides, events, and trail-day volunteering.
Browse clubs at quadnb.ca ↗Outfitters
Fredericton outfitters who rent gear, run instruction, or guide trips on the river and surrounding trails.
Sponsor Trails & River
Reach Frederictonians who plan their weekends around the outdoors.
The Trails anchor slot fits outdoor outfitters, bike shops, kayak and SUP rentals, dog daycares, vet clinics, and ATV dealers. One sponsor per quarter.
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