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‘Tis the season for spending quality time with family and friends making memories and devouring great food. While most attractions are closed on Christmas, there are still many things to do and places to visit. Spend Christmas in Fredericton checking out the things listed below.
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Hit the trails
Fredericton has around 120 kilometers of partially paved trails that can accommodate walkers, runners, cyclists, and more.
Tobogganing
Nothing is more enjoyable than sliding down a snowy hill! Get your adrenaline pumping going down the Tamer Hills at Odell Park.
Christmas Dinner
Enjoy a delicious festive meal with your loved ones. A few options to consider:
- Maxwells Restaurant
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
- Gahan House Riverside
- Crowne Plaza Fredericton
- Stmr.36 BBQ and Social
- 540 NORTH
- 540 Kitchen & Bar
- Opentable
See Christmas Lights Across Canada
Plan a trip using the Merry and Bright Digital Map and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season!
Throughout the month of December, the grounds of Pine Grove Nursing Home light up the night-time sky with more than 100 magical trees. You can drive around the property or park their vehicles for a closer look at the brightly-decorated trees, which are identified by their corporate and individual sponsors. On until January 1, 2024.
Killarney Lake Park
Take a walk in a winter wonderland this Christmas. All of Killarney Lake Park’s trails are open to winter walkers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers. Spend a stress-free Christmas, walking in a beautiful winter wonderland. Details
1653 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton
Mactaquac Provincial Park
1265 Route 105, Mactaquac
Do a Christmas /Boxing Day Bird Count
Do a Christmas bird count on Christmas Day and enjoy a crisp morning walk! If you don’t want to venture outside do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.
Geocaching
Find hidden treasures and discover the many geocaches located throughout the city. This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. This is also a fun way to interact with nature while getting mild exercise and explore new areas.
Crabbe Mountain
New Brunswick’s premier ski destination, Crabbe Mountain opens for the season on December 22, 2023 (weather permitting). Open on December 26 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. If you are planning a trip check out Ski + Stay packages.
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See a Movie
Check out your local Cineplex Theatre.
