The Fredericton Capital Region is a destination that’s built for discovery.
Explore our built heritage, world-class music festivals, stunning art galleries, award-winning taprooms and breweries, extensive trail network and unique artisan markets.
The Fredericton Capital Region is not just a place on the edge of nature; nature is part of the local lifestyle. The Wolastoq (Saint John River) is the heart of the region - connecting communities along its path. This picture-perfect setting offers a natural playground for all to explore.
Discover Life Well Crafted in the Fredericton Capital Region this summer with these 10 adventures:
Artisan Markets
From year-round farmers’ markets to seasonal u-picks and farm stands, you'll find fresh produce, local handmade products, art, craft, textiles, local craft beer and cider, buskers and more. On Saturday mornings, get in line for samosas at the Fredericton Boyce Farmer’s Market. On Thursdays, visit the Garrison Night Market to have a poem written on the spot by local Dennis Atchison.
Artisan Markets
Festivals
Listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik people as they share their culture through music, dance and traditional ceremonies at the Sitansisk Powwow. Celebrate Fredericton Capital Region’s incredible 2SLGBTQAI+ community with Pride Week, partake in events celebrating the Scottish and Celtic heritage with the New Brunswick Highland Games or immerse yourself in Acadian culture with the annual Acadian Day celebration. End summer with a bang at Harvest Music Festival, Atlantic Canada’s best festival experience!
Festivals
Fredericton Taproom Trail
Discover Atlantic Canada's Craft Brewing Capital through the Fredericton Taproom Trail! Sip your way around the Capital Region with the #FredTapTrail - a passport-style map that lets you collect stamps and win prizes. The Fredericton Capital Region ranks amongst the most taprooms per capita in Canada, with one taproom per 5,400 people – and counting! With both quantity and quality in our favour, we are confident that Fredericton is brewing the best times in the East.
Fredericton Taproom TrailTaproom tip: Picaroons Brewing Company offers a 2 hour ‘tour and tasting’ Tuesday through Saturday.
Wolastoq Paddling Network
Dip your paddle into the Fredericton Capital Region - one of Atlantic Canada’s top destinations for recreational kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. With accessible launch sites across the region, it’s easy to get family and friends out on the water. Watch for soaring eagles as these routes guarantee encounters with spectacular wilderness, our waterways are a birdwatcher’s dream. Used for millennia by the Wolastoqiyik Indigenous people, the paddling network ensures spectacular day trips on rivers and lakes ending with catching sunset from your luxury lakeside glampsite or a four-star riverside hotel. Our rich paddling heritage is yours to explore.
Paddler’s pro tip: Check out Wolastoq Adventures on your next visit to Fredericton. The 100% Indigenous-owned business offers the first-ever illuminated kayaking and SUP experience in Atlantic Canada!
Historic Garrison District.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history and culture at the Historic Garrison District, a cherished National Historic Site in Downtown Fredericton. Explore cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings, indulge in local artisanal offerings at the bustling Garrison Night Market, and be enchanted by free live concerts and outdoor films.
Historic Garrison DistrictJoin local theatre troupe, the Calithumpians’, for free daily interactive heritage walking tours through downtown Fredericton during the summer months!
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Located in downtown Fredericton, discover the world-renowned Beaverbrook Art Gallery and its incomparable collection of historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, and more! Visitors to the gallery are often found lying on the floor in front of Salvador Dalí's masterpiece Santiago El Grande, a four-meter-tall painting surrounded by three other of Dali’s works that are all part of the Beaverbrook’s permanent collection. Additionally, the gallery is also home to the oldest birchbark canoe in the world, the Grandfather Akwiten, crafted in Fredericton in the 1820s by the local Wolastoqiyik First Nation. The Permanent Collection has grown to include over 7,000 objects, including several large-scale outdoor sculptures by national and international artists that are installed on the gallery grounds.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Kings Landing
Don’t just imagine what life was like 200 years ago, step back and live it! Situated along the Wolastoq (Saint John River), Kings Landing’s village is brought to life by costumed characters depicting real people from New Brunswick’s past. Kings Landing is a 300-acre open-air museum with over 90,000 artefacts and a 19th-century village full of costumed characters, farm animals and 70 historic buildings. Kings Landing also offers workshops, educational programs, children’s summer camps, exhibits, and unique culinary experiences.
Kings Landing
Culinary scene
Our food culture is thriving, diversifying and always evolving. Indulge in locally grown, caught and harvested eats that celebrate the landscapes and history of New Brunswick in reimagined ways. Taste eccentric culinary delights, rich in history and flavor and curated ingredients. From cozy dining rooms to patios along the Wolastoq (Saint John River) – get a taste of the Fredericton Capital Region this summer.
Culinary sceneCheers, Dave Matthews! Invented in downtown Fredericton at The Cap and popularized throughout the east coast, this craft cocktail features coconut rum, amaretto, cranberry and pineapple.
Outdoor adventure
With the sun shining, summertime is the perfect time to get outside! The Fredericton Capital Region boasts an incredible trail network running along the scenic Wolastoq (Saint John River) and the region's lush forests. Sculpted by massive earth movers during its coal mining days, Minto offers a mountain bike goldmine of trails, with views and features like no other. Stay for a weekend and camp at Tiny Trails and Tiny Motel for a unique experience and taste-test local brews after biking with their taproom! The PGA Tour America’s is set to return to the Capital Region in June for the Explore NB Open – showcasing the acclaimed Mactaquac Golf Course as a world-class destination for golf.
Outdoor adventure
Accommodations
Elevate your trip to the Fredericton Capital Region with a stay in one of our unique accommodations. Discover luxury cabins and rustic cottages nestled in enchanting forests or glamping geodomes. Check into Atlantic Canada's only urban resort at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton. Explore waterfront towns, slide off the rooftop into the cool water, or relax in the top deck hot tub while viewing scenic vistas of the Wolastoq (Saint Jonhn River) with Lakeway Houseboats – Atlantic Canada’s only houseboat rental. Prepare to be spoiled with impressive 5-star bed and breakfasts and inns across the Fredericton Capital Region.
AccommodationsLife Well Crafted.
From outdoor thrills to relaxing getaways, rich history to modern charm, the Fredericton Capital Region is the perfect destination for any traveler. Whether you're exploring the scenic trails and paddling network, indulging in farm-to-table dining at local restaurants, or immersing yourself in the vibrant arts and cultural scene, a well crafted vacation is waiting for you. So pack your bags, round up your friends, and discover why Fredericton is the perfect destination to create lasting memories this summer.