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Fredericton. Boasts that it is one of Atlantic Canada’s cultural and heritage centres. November 21, 2011. Fredericton’s Culture. Theatre New Brunswick The Playhouse The NB College if Craft and Design and the NBCCD Gallery. Theatre New Brunswick and The Playhouse.
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Fredericton Boasts that it is one of Atlantic Canada’s cultural and heritage centres. November 21, 2011
Fredericton’s Culture • Theatre New Brunswick • The Playhouse • The NB College if Craft and Design and the NBCCD Gallery
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.
Fredericton’s Culture • Winterfest • The Highland Games • Festivals • The Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Winterfesthiver • In operation since 2002 • Inspired by Winterlude in Ottawa • Non-profit / volunteer oriented • Fun and educational
The Highland Games Held annually since 1981 Its purpose is to celebrate Scottish culture and provide an opportunity for education and growth of this diverse culture.
Festivals National Acadian Festival NB Fine Craft Festival NB Spirits Festival And Music Festivals - Maritime Countryfest - River Jam Music Festival - Harvest Jazz and Blues - Gospel Music Festival
Fredericton’s Heritage • 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
Tours ToursTours • Bicycle Tours • Canoe and Kayak Tours • Heritage Walking Tours • Aerial Tours • City Driving 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