Kings Landing Historical Settlement is a 300 acre (121-hectare) outdoor living history museum. The Landing recreates the sights, sounds and feel of rural New Brunswick in the 1800’s.  Staff, with authentically reproduced costumes work in the homes, shops, school, church, and theatre.  Enjoy vintage dining, and unique gifts all in the spectacular backdrop if the St. John River valley. Kings Landing was the winner of Attractions Canada Top International Attraction Award in 1999.

New Brunswick's Old Government House is where you'll enjoy a free guided tour in the elegant surroundings where galas and balls were hosted in yesteryear. Built in 1828, this important national and provincial historic site has been gloriously restored to its earlier splendour, and is the official residence and office to the Province's Lieutenant Governor. It features many antiques original to the house, a New Brunswick art gallery, gift shop, and interpretation centre which tells the story of our city and province's past.

Historic Garrison District - Experience Fredericton's vibrant heart, where Colonial history and dynamic modern culture meet by the majestic St. John River. Visit this National Historic Site in the City's downtown and spend the day discovering the colourful Changing of the Guard, the Guard House, Soldiers Barracks, York Sunbury Historical Society Museum, City Hall tapestries depicting the history of Fredericton, Lighthouse Adventure Centre, museums, fine craft shops, walking tours, and outdoor theatre. Dine at nearby outdoor cafes, take in an evening outdoor concert, storytelling, or an award winning festival. It's where our history and culture come together!

Tour the Provincial Legislative Assembly Building, which has been the seat of government in New Brunswick since 1882 and was designated a Provincial Historic Site. Items of interest include portraits of New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governors, a self-supporting spiral staircase, and a complete four volume set of 435 hand-coloured copper engravings of the Birds of America by John James Audubon painted in the 1830's - one of only five in Canada from a total of 200 sets ever produced.

On Fredericton's northside in Marysville, you'll see one of Canada's best preserved examples of a 19^th Century Mill Town, designated a National Heritage District. A self-guided tour brochure of Marysville is available from Fredericton Tourism.

Fredericton features many fine art galleries, including The Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery includes an outstanding collection of British paintings from the Elizabethan era, a Canadian collection dating from the 19th century, and many highlights including Salvador Dali's huge 13x10 "Santiago el Grande" and the extensive collection by Cornelius Krieghoff and works of art by members of the Group of Seven.

Other galleries include Gallery 78, along the City's most beautiful street Waterloo Row. Gallery 78 is one of New Brunswick's oldest commercial galleries, which represents distinguished contemporary Canadian and New Brunswick artists. Plus visit the New Brunswick Craft Centre just around the corner on Regent Street.

Fredericton has several historic churches open to the public for touring - Christ Church Cathedral, Wilmot United, Brunswick Street Baptist to name a few.  Ask for a copy of our Self Guided Walking Tour – ‘Historic Churches of Downtown Fredericton’.

Christ Church Cathedral, completed in 1853, is reputed to be one of the finest examples of decorated gothic architecture. The Cathedral contains the letters patent from Queen Victoria constituting Fredericton as a Cathedral City.

The St. John River flows through the heart of Fredericton on its way to face a tide as powerful as all the rivers of the world combined. It is a stunning centerpiece and an exciting playground. Enjoy a picturesque river cruise aboard the Carleton II, Ph: (506) 454-BOAT (2628) / Email: mayorftn@nbnet.nb.ca.

Rent a bike, or kayak at the Lighthouse Adventure Centre, or walk for miles along the riverfront walkways, marvelling at the majestic architecture along the way. For visitors arriving by boat -- moorings, water, and power are available (for a small fee) allowing you to dock right in the heart of downtown Fredericton.

Just 30 minutes north west of Fredericton is a beautiful area called Mactaquac Country, situated on both sides of the Mactaquac headpond on the St. John River.

Mactaquac Provincial Park - is 500 hectares of outdoor year-round activity. The park boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, set in the spectacular rolling hills of the St. John River Valley.

Visit the Mactaquac Generating Station - the largest hydroelectric Generating Station in the Maritime Provinces, which went into operation in 1968 and now produces in excess of 670,000 kilowatts. The dam, which raised the water level almost 40 metres, is a rock-filled structure with a watertight clay core. On a guided tour you'll learn about the powerhouse with the turbines and generators, and how electrical current is transmitted.

Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility - one of the largest Atlantic Salmon hatcheries in the world. Learn how migratory fish resources, particularly Atlantic Salmon, are protected at Mactaquac, and tour the unique salmon rearing facility where about 400,000 juvenile salmon are raised.