Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrun 5K
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, FrederictonA free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
JUNE 4, 2022 is PARKS & TRAILS DAY
We’re a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, development, and promotion of green spaces and trails for all to enjoy!
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
Meet at Trans Canada Trail Pavilion (South Riverfront Trail at Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge) for a 15-minute walk & roll to show support for persons with disabilities! When out for your walk, take a photo or video, share it on social media and tag @NBPCD. Use the hashtag #DAW2022
Join over 30 artists on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge to celebrate Parks and Trails Day. Watch live painters, view exhibits, meet artists, and perhaps purchase a piece of unique of a kind art. Kids can help paint a huge painting! Free Exhibit!
Join us at Picaroons for a free BBQ – while supplies last!
Join young newcomers and families for “Family Bike Ride” on the Fredericton Trails and get to know your City! Meeting outside MCAF building.
Please wear your helmets and bring a water bottle.
Meet on Rue Carleton St at Fredericton Public Library sign across from Carleton Street River Lookout.
South Riverfront Trail across from Lighthouse
Stop by the Watermark sculpture on the South Riverfront Trail to learn more about eScooters with Mint! Try the newest tech that’s got everyone talking.
South Riverfront Trail beside Carleton Street River Lookout
South Riverfront Trail in parking lot behind Isaac’s Way
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Capital Regional Association of Geocachers will have an information booth staffed by members to answer your questions about geocaching. Whether you need help getting started with geocaching, are looking for tips on how to use the Geocaching App or are looking to join our Association please stop by!
The Green
Have your children come and help paint a huge mural painting at Boss Gibson Statue on North end of Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge!
Please be reminded that paint appropriate clothing should be considered for this event.
Picaroons
Drop by the Trail Visitors Centre near the North end of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge to say hi to the Coalition members, learn more about upcoming projects, and get involved. Kids can pick up a Trail Bingo activity sheet! Donations welcome 🙂
York Sunbury Search and Rescue will have the Command Post Truck at York Arena. Brought to every search & rescue the truck allows for a spacious work area with storage for materials like ropes, flashlights, radios and various technologies it also serves as a communications hub to keep track of work plans and materials.
Intersection of Barker St and Station Road “Touch a Truck” gives children and adults a chance to fulfill those childhood curiosities while learning and interacting with everyday heroes, this experience is different than a car show! Kids can interact with not only the trucks, but with the “heroes” that drive and operate them. They can hear the sirens, and learn about the safety of the vehicles.
Touch a Truck gives children and adults a chance to fulfill those childhood curiosities while learning and interacting with everyday heroes, this experience is different than a car show! Kids can interact with not only the trucks, but with the “heroes” that drive and operate them. They can hear the sirens, and learn about the safety of the vehicles.
Join York Sunbury Search and Rescue to learn about the hug-a-tree program and project life saver.
Table will be set-up in the parking lot beside the trail for the opportunity to purchase books (with Gibson Church Bookmarks) and puzzles.
This will be a table set-up beside the trail in the parking lot at Gibson Memorial United Church. We will be handing out bottled water and freezies to people who visit the table. It’s a great way to show Gibson’s presence in the community!
Henry Park
Henry Park
Henry Park
Bring your own yoga mat!
Historical walking tours of St. Mary’s Ferry Landing, leaving every 30 minutes.
Giving voice to your passion.
Capital Pool and Spa parking lot
Capital Pool and Spa parking lot
Electric biking is a perfect activity in Fredericton the bike routes link universities, parks, breweries, and historical buildings. Bringing #HelloFun to Fredericton allows for more versatile use and enjoyment of the Fredericton trail system! Now, young and not so young alike are on the move sharing and caring, test drive with our huggable crew Saturday June 4th in Carleton Park!
Trails Visitor Centre
Join us at Capital Pool & Spa for a free BBQ – while supplies last!
Stop by the Trail Visitors Centre to access a free self-guided nature connection walk!
Stop by MacLean’s to get a look at their new eBikes!
Join Corey, Nicole, and Joanne for an upbeat dance-style class that combines saucy Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves, giving you a fun way to get your heart beating faster! Sessions at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, and 3:30.
Bird watchers will meet on Northside Riverfront Trail, behind Picaroons, for a bird walk with Doug Jackson. If you have binoculars and bird book, please bring them!
Join Photo Fredericton for a photo walk! At 1 pm you can join the group at either end of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge for a photo walk — choose your (north or south) side!
We welcome enthusiastic sketchers of all skill levels and ages to join us at Carleton Park, as we share inspiration, knowledge, and support with one another while turning an often solitary activity into a community endeavour. BYO Art Supplies!
Bring your own yoga mat!