Embark on a quest to uncover the cultural and historical treasures in the Fredericton Capital Region! With this Cultural Discovery Quest as your guide, journey through the Fredericton Capital Region’s built heritage, vibrant art scene, and dynamic events. Each checkpoint is a gateway to a new discovery. 

Discovery Quest Checkpoints: 

Historical Milestones: 

• If you were transported nearly 200 years back in time, you'd find yourself at Kings Landing. This is a vibrant open-air museum, where history comes alive in a 19th-century village with first-person interpreters, that has been bringing the past to life for over 50 years.
• Unearth the story behind the oldest buildings in the Historic Garrison District. 
• Capture the grandeur of the Legislative Assembly Building in a sketch or photograph. 
• Decode the historical significance of an artifact at the Fredericton Region Museum. 
• Discover the amazing stories of the many brave soldiers from the region at the New Brunswick Military History Museum.
• Take a free lively walking tour of Downtown Fredericton, with a historically costumed guide leading the way! Or, learn about local history and folklore on a spine-tingling Haunted Hike. 

Artistic Encounters: 

• Commemorate an encounter with a masterpiece at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. 
• Seek out the most vibrant street mural and learn the artist's inspiration. 
• Participate in the creative pulse of the city at the Tannery with live music every day.
• Explore the wonders of the Hanson Art Gallery with its wide variety of artistic displays and sculptures, all created by award-winning Robin Hanson.
• Acquire a handcrafted treasure from a local artisan and learn their craft's history at the Artisan District.

Festival Chronicles (Seasonal): 

• Experience the rhythm of Harvest Music Festival and experience 5-days of non-stop music from your favourite international and Canadian act.
• The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival, the province’s largest Scottish and Celtic cultural festival and competition, is back this summer in Fredericton.
• With over 100 films, attend a screening at the Silver Wave Film Festival and reflect on its cinematic impact.
• Come hear the drum beat of Mother Earth at the Sitansisk (St. Mary's First Nation) Annual Powwow and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music, dance and traditional ceremonies.

Gastronomic Adventures: 

• Toast to the Fredericton Capital Region’s brewing history with a local craft beer and collect a memento in Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital.
• If cocktails are more your style, sip on Fredericton’s iconic Dave Matthews, a local favourite with a unique twist. Or, enjoy a Caesar with an East Coast flair, topped with a lobster tail for a refreshing take on Canada’s beloved classic.
• Enjoy food from all over the world with the expansive culinary industry at a local market or unique restaurants.

Your Cultural Discovery Quest is a passport to the soul of Fredericton, filled with stories, art, and traditions that span generations. Document your journey with #FrederictonDiscoveryQuest and leave with a deeper connection to our city's cultural heartbeat.