Fredericton, New BrunswickSt. Charbel's Maronite Catholic ChurchMactaquac DamUniversity of New Brunswick Wildlife RefugeAngelview ParkRam IslandTower Lake
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Fredericton

Fredericton is a town in York district, New Brunswick, Canada of about 52,337 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are St. Charbel's Maronite Catholic Church, Christ Church Cathedral and New Brunswick Legislative Building.

45.9454° N, 66.6656° WPop. 52,337

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Within 30 km78 places
Within 50 km144
Must-see26
Notable230
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

St. Charbel's Maronite Catholic Church, church near Fredericton
Must-see

St. Charbel's Maronite Catholic Church

Church · 2 km

Christ Church Cathedral, church near Fredericton
Must-see

Christ Church Cathedral

Church · 3 km

New Brunswick Legislative Building, attraction near Fredericton
Must-see

New Brunswick Legislative Building

Attraction · 3 km

Places near Fredericton by type

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One day from Fredericton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fredericton
  2. Fort Nashwaak (Naxoat) Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Angelview Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Mactaquac Damdam · 45 min
  5. Tower Lakelake · 45 min
  6. University of New Brunswick Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Fredericton
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fredericton?

St. Charbel's Maronite Catholic Church (church, about 2 km), Christ Church Cathedral (church, about 3 km), New Brunswick Legislative Building (attraction, about 3 km), Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge (attraction, about 4 km), Fort Nashwaak (Naxoat) Memorial (monument, about 4 km), Mactaquac Dam (dam, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fredericton?

144 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest lake to Fredericton?

Tower Lake, about 7 km by road; Sterling Lake (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Fredericton?

Jewett Island, about 4 km by road; Clements Island (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fredericton?

Start in Fredericton, visit Fort Nashwaak (Naxoat) Memorial, then Angelview Park, then Mactaquac Dam, then Tower Lake, then University of New Brunswick Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.