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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fredericton, Canada


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One of the many charming cities in New Brunswick, Canada is situated along the Saint John River. Recognized for its well-preserved structures, Fredericton boasts impressive landmarks such as the Legislative Assembly Building, the Old Government House, and the Christ Church Cathedral.

Fredericton is also a great city for nature lovers. It is home to beautiful green areas, such as Odell Park, as well as several hiking, biking, and nature trails. Perhaps the most popular among these are the Fredericton Trails Coalition Inc. trails, where old railway lines have been converted to allow for hiking and biking.

For more fun things to do in Fredericton, Canada, read our list below

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Fredericton, Canada

34. South Riverfront Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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33. York-Sunbury Historical Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 571 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 455 6041

Web Address:   https://frederictonregionmuseum.wordpress.com/

32. Nashwaaksis Stream

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

31. Keswick Ridge Historical Society

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 112 NB 616 Keswick Ridge NB

Tel:  506 363 3891

Web Address:   http://keswickridge.ca/

30. Saint John River

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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29. School Days Museum

3.9 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: Justice Building Annex East Entrance Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 459 3738

Web Address:   https://museum.nbta.ca/

28. UNB Woodlot

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: Fredericton NB

27. Guard House & Soldiers’ Barracks

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 15 Rue Carleton Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 460 2129

Web Address:   http://historicgarrisondistrict.ca/

26. GALLERY ON QUEEN

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 406 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 261 0655

Web Address:   http://galleryonqueen.com/

25. Calithumpians – The Haunted Hike

4.3 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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Location: 796 A Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 457 1975

Web Address:   https://calithumpians.com/page3

24. Wilmot United Church

4.6 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: 473 King Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 458 1066

Web Address:   http://wilmotuc.nb.ca/

23. City of Fredericton

4.2 ★★★★☆ (37 reviews)

Location: 397 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 460 2020

Web Address:   http://fredericton.ca/

22. New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame

4.4 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

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Location: 503 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 453 3747

Web Address:   http://nbsportshalloffame.com/

21. Killarney Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (59 reviews)

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20. Deer Park Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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Location: Oromocto NB

Web Address:   https://oromocto.ca/deer-park-nature-amp-trans-canada-trail-system

19. St. Dunstan’s

4.5 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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Location: 120 Regent Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 444 6001

18. Garrison Night Market

4.7 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

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Location: 11 Rue Carleton Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 470 4701

Web Address:   http://garrisonnightmarket.ca/

17. Christ Church Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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Location: 150 Church Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 450 8500

Web Address:   http://christchurchcathedral.com/

16. Garden Creek Falls (waterfalls)

4.5 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: NB New Brunswick

15. Treego Mactaquac

4.6 ★★★★★ (154 reviews)

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Location: 1439 Route 105 Mactaquac NB

Tel:  506 363 4440

Web Address:   http://treegomactaquac.ca/

14. Fredericton Botanical Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (186 reviews)

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Location: 695 Prospect Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 230 5239

Web Address:   http://frederictonbotanicgarden.com/

13. Fredericton Railway Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (247 reviews)

Location: Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge Fredericton NB

12. Killarney Lake Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (378 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://tourismfredericton.ca/en/experience/killarney-lake-park

11. Kingswood Entertainment Centre

4.1 ★★★★☆ (769 reviews)

Location: 1700 Kingswood Way Hanwell NB

Tel:  506 444 9503

Web Address:   http://kingswoodpark.ca/

10. Officers’ Square Provincial Heritage Place

4.4 ★★★★☆ (795 reviews)

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Location: 575 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 460 2129

Web Address:   https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2014.12.1359.html

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9. Gallery 78

4.4 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 796 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 454 5192

Web Address:   http://gallery78.com/

8. Government House

4.7 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: 51 Woodstock Road Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 453 2505

Web Address:   https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/lgnb/house.html

7. Science East

4.6 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

Location: 668 Brunswick Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 457 2340

Web Address:   http://scienceeast.nb.ca/

6. Fredericton Region Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 571 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 455 6041

Web Address:   https://frederictonregionmuseum.com/

5. Hyla Park Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ (102 reviews)

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Location: Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 457 2398

Web Address:   https://naturetrust.nb.ca/en/hyla-park-nature-preserve

4. Beaverbrook Art Gallery

4.7 ★★★★★ (432 reviews)

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Location: 703 Queen Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 458 2028

Web Address:   http://beaverbrookartgallery.org/

3. Wilmot Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (649 reviews)

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Location: 15 Saunders Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 460 2020

Web Address:   http://fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/parks.asp

2. Odell Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (758 reviews)

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Location: Waggoners Ln Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 460 2020

Web Address:   http://tourismfredericton.ca/en/experience/odell-park-odell-arboretum

1. Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,577 reviews)

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Credit: Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market, Google Maps

Location: 665 George Street Fredericton NB

Tel:  506 451 1815

Web Address:   http://frederictonfarmersmarket.ca/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fredericton, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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