Fredericton! The days are getting warmer, brighter, and longer! As spring blooms, so does outdoor recreation. After a long winter, here’s a reminder of all the beautiful spring activities you can try!
Fredericton LOVES its paddling network; and it’s best experienced in spring.
Picture this: The rivers are defrosting, the foliage is blooming, you are paddling. What can top a beautiful spring day spent on the water? Fredericton makes it easy with over 5 non-motorized boat launches.
Please paddle responsibly. Water runs faster in the spring due to the melting snow and water levels can rise quickly.
Reel ‘em in! After a long winter it’s time to rig up your fishing rods and head out to the water. Did you know Fredericton has many fishing spots within city limits? Cast a line in the Wolastoq (Saint John River), Nashwak River and at Killarney Lake.
Fun Fact! The Wolastoq is the only river in North America where you can fish for the Triple Crown of sport fish: the musky, the striped bass, and the shortnose sturgeon.
Please refer to the Government of New Brunswick to acquire proper fishing licenses before fishing.
Fredericton's favourite FREE guided social walking group is the perfect spring activity. Meet new friends and explore parts of the over 150 km city trail network. Starting in May, walkers will meet at a new trail each week for a self-paced hour long walk.
Hosted in Atlantic Canada Largest outdoor skatepark, the Garrison Skatepark, Sk8fest is THE event of the spring! Live music, food trucks, games, competitions, prizes and pro skaters; Sk8fest is loaded with fun for all ages. Skateboarders, scooter enthusiasts, and roller blade experts are all invited to participate.
The sun is shining and the snow has melted; it’s time for skateboarding! Fredericton is a skater's paradise. It’s home to four outdoor skate parks, the Northside Youth Centre indoor skatepark and is home to Atlantic Canadas LARGEST outdoor skatepark located in the Historic Garrison District.
A great way to get outdoors this season is by using the over 150 kms of trails. Explore the trails as part of your exercise routine or as a means of transportation. Fredericton has several FREE Park & Ride stations where you can park your car and finish your commute on the trails.
Parks get even more beautiful in the spring. Hike Killarney Lake Park, play disc golf at Odell Park or admire the spring blooms at the Fredericton Botanic Garden. While enjoying these incredible green spaces, help keep them clean and thriving. Parks and Trees have a garbage pickup program where they will supply garbage bags and gloves for you to pick up litter on your adventures. When you are done, they will pick it up and dispose of it for you.
What better way to celebrate the nice weather than by playing outdoors. Fredericton has many outdoor recreation facilities for the community to enjoy. Try your hand at pickleball, basketball, beach volleyball, carpet bowling, and SO MUCH MORE!
Embrace the sunshine and start planning your next spring adventure today! For more Spring inspiration, be sure to follow us on Facebook!