Top Things to do in New Brunswick
Top Hotels in New Brunswick
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fredericton
- 2. Chateau Moncton Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
- 4. The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection
- 5. Hyatt Place Moncton
- 6. Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saint John
- 8. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moncton
- 9. Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston Hotel & Conference Center
- 10. Amsterdam Inn & Suites Moncton
What to do and see in New Brunswick, New Brunswick: The Best Free Things to do
From the heights of the Bay of Fundy tides to the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Acadian coast, New Brunswick is home to spectacular natural wonders and first-class attractions. The Canadian province is also renowned for its outdoor adventures, natural and recreational parks, pristine rivers, lively cities, picturesque towns and vibrant culture. Add a dash of Acadian joie de vivre and its people’s legendary friendliness and you have the makings of a truly unique Maritime experience.
Restaurants in New Brunswick
1. Moncton Public Library
2. Roosevelt Campobello International Park
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5.0 based on 906 reviews
Walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts, visit Franklin's Beloved Island. The Summer Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His 34-room cottage has been preserved as a museum telling the story of his early life before he became President of the United States. Preserved by the U.S. and Canada. Open daily through Canadian Labor Day. Free admission.
Reviewed By Eastskye - Buena Vista, United States
We made a special effort to go to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, and are so glad we did. It's about 2 hours north/northeast of Bar Harbor, and usually we don't allot enough time to go. But this trip was specifically for coming to the park, and we are so glad we did. It's a small for an international park, and surprisingly uncrowded; the docents are well trained and versed on FDR history and have many delightful tales about the family and the place they would spend some of their summers. The guided tour is excellent, and there are a wealth of books and mementos in the small gift shop in the visitor center. We opted to do the Tea With Eleanor at 3:00, which was well worth the nominal cost to attend. It is easy to understand why this was such a special haven to FDR and his family; the natural beauty is breathtaking and out of the mainstream of life. We came the first week of July, and the wild lupines were blooming all over the island in profusion and were spectacular.
3. Swallowtail Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By alldayexcursion - Fredericton, Canada
I hiked from my campsite to the lighthouse my first morning on the island. The views were amazing. It was so peaceful and serene. It was foggy the other two mornings but my partner went with me the next time and we sat and watched the fog roll over the island. It was very cool. Highly recommend this lighthouse and make sure to stop at the gift shop to support the upkeep and find some unique souvenirs.
4. RCMP Memorial
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By TravelsWithChihuahua - Moncton, Canada
If you're not familiar with Greater Moncton (Moncton/Dieppe/Riverview), I strongly recommend using the RCMP Memorial as a starting point for your visit. Very easy to locate, and with plenty of street parking, this is a beautiful and well created memorial to our most recent fallen Police Officers. There has been six Police Officers tragically killed in the line of duty in the history of our city, a sad reality, and this monument is specifically for three Police Officers killed during a mass shooting in our city on June 4th., 2014. These Officers were members of Codiac RCMP, while the other fallen Officers were members of The Moncton Police Force (Replaced by the RCMP). From here, you are now on a beautiful riverfront walking trail, part of the TransCanada Trail, and one block away from Moncton's Main Street with it's many restaurants, night clubs, stores, banks, theatre, etc. Every city has its history, good and bad, and from here we learn and grow.
5. Irving Nature Park
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4.5 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By Happiness55906
Beautiful, scenic place to get a nice walk in. Outer loop is about 7k if I remember correctly. Some pretty spots to see the ocean & lots of shade to beat the summer heat. A must!
6. Rockwood Park
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By I4283IRdougm - Saint John, Canada
I took two preschool grandchildren here for a nature walk on a short trail and to play in the playground as well as see a horse outside the stables. Playground is well kept and popular with kids. There are trails for walking and mountain biking of various skill levels.
7. Campobello Island
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By sbrmoon
What a charming way to spend a day from a home base in Lubec Maine. I was in Lubec for SummerKeys Music Camp and by myself. Getting there is just a quick drive over the bridge. I really didn’t have anything specific I wanted to see because I didn’t know anything about it. I think it was more fun that way because everything was an aha! moment, including the FDR summer home, the tea with Eleanor Roosevelt presentation, the lighthouse and the site seeing! All within a few hours. It was such a worthwhile adventure. And I didn’t even get to the beaches which I hear are gorgeous.
8. Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
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4.5 based on 364 reviews
Recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is the City’s traditional Saturday morning (6am-1pm) gathering spot downtown for fresh and healthy foods, craft, creativity and conversation. With more than 250 indoor and outdoor local suppliers from along the St. John River Heritage Corridor and across the Province, The Market (as it’s known here) is the place to discover seasonal products like fiddleheads and blueberries , ultra-fresh produce, including organics, meats & seafood, cakes & confections, breads, cheeses & homemade jams, fresh-squeezed juices & New Brunswick wines, artisan chocolates, specialty coffees & beans. Ethnic delicacies, from Chinese buns to Lebanese stuffed grape leaves and the City’s famous samosas, are also a big part of The Market tradition. A vibrant space with one-of-a-kind gifts, colourful and quirky, finds include pottery, jewellery, paintings, textiles and lawn sculptures. Breakfast is served up on site.
Reviewed By G766CVgillesm - Fredericton, Canada
The oldest farmers market in NB, situated in the heart of the city, local products, best smoked bacon ever, buy it every Saturday morning! Lots of crafts from local artists. A must!
9. St. Martins Sea Caves
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4.5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By GSRDPM - The Woodlands, United States
We rented a car from St. John for the quick and easy drive out to the St. Martins Caves. We arrived at low tide and walked out to the caves. It helped to have footwear that could handle getting wet as even though it was low tide, there were areas of low water that you may have to cross in order to reach the caves. We flew a drone around and over to the nearby covered bridge to view the boats that were "docked" there.
10. The Irving Eco-Centre
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Ohatt03 - Quispamsis, Canada
My family visited the Eco Center during the June heat wave, and spent a lot of time at the beach. It is free parking and admission. The beach itself has beautiful white sand, warm water, and a cooling breeze for those 30+ degree days. We loved it so much we spent three days in a row here. What I couldn’t believe, is that the beach was nearly empty! There may have been 25-30 people there. Do yourself the favor and drive the extra 30 mins past Parlee beach and go here! We will be going back.
