Boasts that it is one of Atlantic Canada’s

cultural and heritage centres.

Fredericton

November 21, 2011

• Theatre New Brunswick• The Playhouse• The NB College if Craft and

Design and the NBCCD Gallery

Fredericton’s Culture

Theatre New Brunswickand The Playhouse

• The Playhouse was a gift from Lord and Lady Beaverbrook to the people of New Brunswick in 1964. It is now owned by the city.

• Theatre New Brunswick was officially founded, largely by a $20,000 grant from the Beaverbrook Foundation in 1969.

• TNB ran within the Playhouse until 2002 but still performs there.

• Winterfest• The Highland Games• Festivals• The Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Fredericton’s Culture

Winterfesthiver• In operation since 2002• Inspired by Winterlude in

Ottawa• Non-profit / volunteer oriented• Fun and educational

The Highland GamesHeld annually since 1981Its purpose is to celebrate

Scottish culture and provide an opportunity for education and growth

of this diverse culture.

FestivalsNational Acadian Festival

NB Fine Craft FestivalNB Spirits Festival

And Music Festivals - Maritime Countryfest

- River Jam Music Festival - Harvest Jazz and Blues - Gospel Music Festival

• The Garrison District of Fredericton

- Soldiers Barracks- The Guard House- The Military Arms Store• Fredericton Legislature

Fredericton’s Heritage

• The Legislative Assembly Building• Homes on Waterloo Row (Heritage

Preservation)• Christ Church Cathedral• The Government House• Kings Landing

Fredericton’s Heritage

• Bicycle Tours• Canoe and Kayak Tours• Heritage Walking Tours• Aerial Tours• City Driving Tours

Tours Tours Tours

Drives in Fredericton

Upriver Driving Tour-Mactaquac-Bucket Club-Kings landing

Northside Driving Tour- Ducks Unlimited

- Marysville and the cotton mill

Southside City Driving Tour-UNB and STU-Odell Park

-Wilmot Park

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