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Fredericton

Fredericton Attractions

Your guide to the top things to do in Fredericton, Canada's capital city.

Things to do in Fredericton – top Fredericton must-see attractions

Fredericton is Canada's compact provincial capital, where colonial history and arts culture show up in its landmarks at every turn. The city blends 19th-century Gothic architecture with open green spaces and riverside trails. You can explore Indigenous and British art at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, step back into loyalist life at Kings Landing, or catch a Sunday market buzz at the Boyce Farmers Market. Here's a rundown of the top places to visit in Fredericton, Canada, to help you make the most of your time here.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Parks
Parks
Monuments
Monuments
Nature reserves
Nature reserves
Museums
Museums
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Christ Church Cathedral
History Geeks
Christ Church Cathedral
Why visit?
  • Gothic stone architecture
  • Free admission entry
  • Active parish since 1853
Art & Culture Lovers
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Why visit?
  • Canadian & British art
  • First Nations collection
  • Rotating exhibitions
History Geeks
Kings Landing
Why visit?
  • 19th-century village replica
  • Live costumed demos
  • Riverfront setting
New Brunswick Legislative Building
History Geeks
New Brunswick Legislative Building
Why visit?
  • 1882 sandstone building
  • Free guided tours
  • Active legislature chamber
Officers' Square
History Geeks
Officers' Square
Why visit?
  • Outdoor military parades
  • Historic garrison site
  • Free public events
Families
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Why visit?
  • 200+ local vendors
  • Saturdays since 1951
  • Local produce & crafts
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
Couples
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
Why visit?
  • Pedestrian river crossing
  • St. John River views
  • Former railway bridge
Science East
Families
Science East
Why visit?
  • 100+ hands-on exhibits
  • Former school building
  • STEM-focused activities
Mactaquac Provincial Park
Nature Lovers
Mactaquac Provincial Park
Why visit?
  • Camping & hiking trails
  • Mactaquac Lake access
  • Picnic & beach areas
Odell Park
Nature Lovers
Odell Park
Why visit?
  • Deer paddock on-site
  • Old-growth forest trails
  • 400+ acres of greenery
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