Welcome

Welcome! Downtown Fredericton is a thriving district overlooking the scenic Saint John River home to over 30 restaurants, cafes, and one of a kind retailers. Come down and take a walk through the city’s Historic Garrison district where the city parades its past through live outdoor theatre, music and more or visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Atlantic Canada’s premier art gallery.
See why Fredericton was named one of the top ten places to live in North America. Shop, dine, stay and play in Downtown Fredericton!

Around Town

  • New Brunswick Fine Craft Festival - Labour Day weekend
    Fine Craft Hits Fredericton! September 3rd-5th In the heart of downtown Fredericton, juried members of the NB Crafts Council offer the best in pottery, textiles,jewellery, and much more. Don't miss the childrens' tent, live craft demonstrations and entertainment!
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  • Culture Crawl 2010
    Celebrate the arts in Fredericton during the Downtown Culture Crawl July 8th, August 5th and September 2nd
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  • Downtown Fredericton Artist Market
    Every Thursday in Wilmot Alley, enjoy a unique urban experience!
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Downtown News

August 19, 2010
Art that's right up your alley
by Gilean Watts HERE magazine Tucked away in the shadows of downtown Fredericton's Wilmot Alley is an outpost of artistic independence: no galleries, commissions or mark-ups. Just a bunch of artists ... more

August 6, 2010
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signed To Perform at Harvest
Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival music director Brent Staeben has pulled another one out of the fire. Once again, Staeben has shown he’s the comeback kid, making lemonade from lemons ... more

June 24, 2010
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band to Replace Gregg Allman, Grace Potter added to 2010 Harvest Line Up
Organizers announced today two of the world's top touring blues-rock acts have been added to the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival's September line up. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band ... more