Activities in New Brunswick
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Fundy Trail Parkway
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Gagetown Cider Company
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Haunted Hikes
Given by the same, suddenly ghoulish thespians; depart from the Coach House at 796a Queen St.
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Heritage Walking Tours
Enthusiastic young people wearing historic costumes lead good, free hour-long tours of the river, the government district or the Historic Garrison District, departing from City Hall.
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Jolly Breeze
Antique-style tall ship that sails around Passamaquoddy Bay looking for seals and whales.
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Lighthouse on the Green
There are 70km of recreational trails around town and along the river that either begin or intersect at this riverfront lighthouse, which doubles as an info center and small museum. Pick up a map inside. In summer, enjoy weekend concerts and Wednesday night yoga on the lighthouse deck.
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Quoddy Link Marine
Serious whale-watchers should hop aboard this catamaran, staffed by trained marine biologists.
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Roads to Sea
Roads to Sea offers 3½-hour bus tours ($85) to Hopewell Rocks, an eight-hour guided trip that takes in the Rocks, Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage and a few covered bridges and lighthouses ($160), as well as a 1½-hour tour of the Moncton sights ($45).
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Twin Meadows Walking Trail
The 800m Twin Meadows Walking Trail, a boardwalk and footpath through fields and woodlands, begins opposite 165 Joe's Point Rd beyond the blockhouse.
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Village Boatique
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Aquarium & Marine Centre
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Eastern Outdoors
This St Andrews-based outfitter offers sea-kayak trips ranging from two-hour sunset paddles ($39) to multiday camping expeditions ($99 per day).
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A Day in a Soldier's Life
Do the kids fancy marching up and down the square? Enlist them for an hour with the red and gold-clad guards. Price includes authentic tunic rental, drill instructions and a photo.
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Adventure Center Lighthouse
There are 12 recreational trails around town and along the river that either begin or intersect at Adventure Center Lighthouse. They range from 700m to 10.2km. See the posted map/plaque/guide alongside the trails.
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Carleton
To see Fredericton from the water, the Carleton has one-hour cruises on the Saint John River. Afternoon and evening departures are offered daily in July and August, and less frequently in June, September and October.
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First Nations Craft Experience
For kids as well as adults, have a First Nations Craft Experience with artisan Will 'White Bear' Dedam. Make your own dream catcher and experience a smudging ceremony while listening to Will tell native legends. Hours are variable; check at the visitors center.
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Small Craft Aquatic Centre
This small center, on the St John River beside Old Government House, rents out canoes, kayaks and rowboats at $10 an hour. On offer are weekly passes, guided canoe and kayak tours, one-hour to three-day river ecology trips, and instruction in either canoeing or kayaking.
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