By Patrick M. Lind
As New Brunswick's capital, Fredericton is the artistic and cultural center of Eastern
Canada. Home to just over 50,000 people, the city is filled with students and a youthful, energetic vibe due to three universities and rich music scene. This invites a multicultural aspect that is not seen in many small cities. There are many things to do in Fredericton for those visiting at any time of the year.
Trails
Currently Fredericton has over 80 km of multi-use trails. Bikers, hikers, runners and walkers are free to use the well-maintained trails during the warmer months. In the winter, the trails are open to snowshoe walkers, cross-country skiers and hikers. The trails take visitors all throughout the city to see the sites, the forests and the St. John River.
www.fredericton.ca
Odell Arboretum
The Odell Arboretum consists of two parts. A walking trail winds through 2.8 km the forest interior, allowing visitors to disappear into nature. The second part of the Arboretum is a collection of trees that represent every species found in New Brunswick. Paths take visitors through the collection and the many benches allow visitors to spend as much time as they wish admiring the natural surroundings.
Odell Arboretum
350 Rookwood Ave.
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 2M6, Canada
www.fredericton.ca
Small Craft Aquatic Center
From May until September (or longer depending on weather conditions), visitors of Fredericton can rent canoes, kayaks and rowing sculls from The Small Craft Aquatic Center and go out onto the St. John River for a day of water-related fun and exercise. The Center offers rowing, canoeing and kayaking classes. For kids 6 to 17, a two-week sailing camp is offered; for kids 11 to 16, the Center offers an Adventure Day Camp that teaches basic skills and an appreciation for the river.
Small Craft Aquatic Center
63 Brunswick St.
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1G4, Canada
(506) 460-2260
www.fredericton.ca
Fredericton Indoor Pool
The Fredericton Indoor Pool is open year-round no matter how the cold the weather is outside. The 25 m recreational pool has a water slide and a "Tarzan" rope that is fun for kids and adults. The pool has special times designated for adults to exercise and swim laps. Swimming lessons are available for children and adults of all ages.
Fredericton Indoor Pool
79 Carrington Ln
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3A 0A1, Canada
(506) 460-2273
www.fredericton.ca
About the Author:
Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
