Fredericton self guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Looking for things to do in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick? Consider doing our scavenger hunt to walk the city first! You’ll see the Convention Center, Parliament, City Hall, Science East, and much more.

Discover not only the unavoidable tourist attractions but also the peculiarities of what locals call their home. Solve challenges at each stage of your journey. During this time, you will also be exposed to the city’s history.

The Fredericton Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 2 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 28 locations
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge: 19 varied challenges
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- What at your own pace
- Wheelchair & stroller accessible throughout
- Pet-friendly throughout
- Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Buy 1 package for 1 to 6 people.

What's Included

Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
21 varied challenges
24/7 customer support
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing outside the Lord Beaverbrook hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Cross the street to see and learn about the local Convention Center. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the Georgian-style Playhouse and learn a bit of its history as you solve a challenge. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the Second Empire style. Learn about the city's beginnings and solve a challenge. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the province's Art Gallery and solve a challenge about the building. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk to a much smaller independent gallery in a Queen Ann-style building. Solve a challenge here. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Walk to a small park where you'll find the provincial cenotaph. Solve a code-breaking challenge here. 10 min

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the Christ Church Anglican cathedral, built in the Gothic Style. Learn some of its history and solve a challenge here. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the Human Rights Commission and its situation in Fredericton. Solve a challenge here 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk by the Centennial Building and solve a challenge. Then continue to Science East, a science museum inside an old county jail. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk by the Boyce Farmers Market. Learn how long it has stood here as you continue on to another location. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Approach this old Catholic church and learn about its history and its old bell. Solve a challenge here 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Approach this museum, set among the old British garrison's parade square. Learn about the site's history, and solve a challenge here. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the city's public library, as you walk to your next destination. 5 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk past the old fort's Guard House and solve a challenge. 5 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See this beautiful brick building in which is also located the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame! Solve a challenge here. 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the red-brick City Hall building. Learn its history and solve a challenge. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Cross the Pedestrian Bridge to get to the South Riverfront Trail, by the St John River. Solve a challenge here 10 min

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See an odd lighthouse by the riverside and solve a challenge while here. 10 min

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See this bridge over the St John River, but don't cross it. Your tour ends near here. Learn about Bill Thorp and solve a challenge. 10 min

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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