Changing of the Guard Ceremony - With a flash of scarlet and a skirl of pipes, history comes to life! The Canadian Army was born in 1884 with the establishment of the Infantry School Corps, Company 'A' in Fredericton. Watch as period-dressed guards re-enact a drill ceremony to the beat of a piper and drummer. Location: Officers' Square - Historic Garrison District Outdoor Summer Concert Series - Sit back and unwind while you take in one of our free outdoor concerts featuring some of New Brunswick's top performers. Location: Officers' Square - Historic Garrison District Noon Concert - Enjoy a nice midday break with a free outdoor concert! Location: Barracks Square - Historic Garrison District Yoga - Release your mind, body and soul with yoga on the deck of the Lighthouse on the Green overlooking the majestic St. John River. Donations wecolme. Location: Lighthouse on the Green Concert Lighthouse on the Green - Take in the scenic views of the St. John River while listening to the soft sounds of this free concert on the deck of the Lighthouse on the Green. Location: Lighthouse on the Green Need a seat? Complimentary chairs are available for visitors to all Historic Garrison District performances.
Activities ($) Haunted Hikes - Meet the ghosts of historic figures from Fredericton's past on a lantern-lit tour through downtown Fredericton. This tour is fun, distinct and exceptional featuring spine tingling frights and funny bone tickling gags. Cost: $14 / adult ; $9 / children Location: 796A Queen Street Reservations: Not required unless you have a large group. 506-457-1975, www.calithumpians.com For more information check out www.tourismfredericton.ca.
Special Accommodation Rates for edVentures edVentures has negotiated special accommodation rates for all out-of-town edVentures workshop participants. All 2012 rates are listed below. To receive the special accommodation rate please call edVentures toll free at 1-888-850-1333 (North America) or local at 506-460-2233. All rates are subject to applicable taxes and availability.
Ramada Fredericton 480 Riverside Drive, Route 105 Rates: $95/single; $105/double www.ramadafredericton.com
HOTELS / MOTELS
The Colonel’s Inn 843 Union Street Rates: $109 single / double www.bbcanada.com/1749
BED & BREAKFAST / INNS Carriage House Inn 230 University Ave Rates: $115/single with private bath; $115/double with private bath www.carriagehouse-inn.net
Amsterdam Inn 559 Bishop Drive Rates: $116 single/double ($10 each additional guest) - includes breakfast www.amsterdaminns.com
ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS University of New Brunswick Rates: $20.50/person single; $17.50/person double www.unb.ca/housing
Comfort Inn 797 Prospect Street Rates: $97 single / double www.choicehotels.ca/cn241
St. Thomas University Rates: $35.00 / single with private bath; $46.75 / double with private bath www.stu.ca/accommodations
Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook 659 Queen Street Rates: $149 (single / double) www.cpfredericton.com
For a complete list of Fredericton area accommodations, check out www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/ accommodations/index.
Delta Fredericton 225 Woodstock Rd Rates: $139 (single / double) www.deltafredericton.com
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Campbellton 185
From QuĂŠbec 180
Edmundston
Entering at Quebec/ Edmunston, NB Border: Travel the Trans Canada Highway Route 2 and arrive in Fredericton in 3 hrs. Exit 280 or 285A, Scenic Route Exit 258.
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Miramichi
Grand Falls 108
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Entering at Houlton, Maine/ Woodstock, NB Border: Travel along the TCH and arrive in Fredericton in 1 hr. Houlton Exit 280, 285, Scenic Route Exit 258.
Maine U.S.A.
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New Brunswick 8
Woodstock 104
Fredericton
Moncton 112
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St. Stephen Calais 9
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Sussex 1
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Saint John Ferry from Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy
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Dieppe 16
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P.E.I.
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Entering at Calais, Maine/ St. Stephen, NB Border: Travel along Route 3 and arrive in Fredericton in 1.5 hrs.
Acadian Peninsula
Bathurst
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Entering from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Moncton on TCH Route 2, Exit 294, 285B, Scenic Route 333.
St. Andrews
Nova Scotia