What to do and see in New Brunswick, New Brunswick: The Best Free Things to do

July 21, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

From the heights of the Bay of Fundy tides to the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Acadian coast, New Brunswick is home to spectacular natural wonders and first-class attractions. The Canadian province is also renowned for its outdoor adventures, natural and recreational parks, pristine rivers, lively cities, picturesque towns and vibrant culture. Add a dash of Acadian joie de vivre and its people’s legendary friendliness and you have the makings of a truly unique Maritime experience.
Restaurants in New Brunswick

1. Moncton Public Library

644 Main St Suite 101, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1E2 Canada +1 506-869-6000 https://monctonpubliclibrary.ca/
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Moncton Public Library

2. Roosevelt Campobello International Park

459 Highway 774, New Brunswick E5E 1A4 Canada +1 506-752-2922 [email protected] http://www.fdr.net
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5.0 based on 906 reviews

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts, visit Franklin's Beloved Island. The Summer Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His 34-room cottage has been preserved as a museum telling the story of his early life before he became President of the United States. Preserved by the U.S. and Canada. Open daily through Canadian Labor Day. Free admission.

Reviewed By Eastskye - Buena Vista, United States

We made a special effort to go to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, and are so glad we did. It's about 2 hours north/northeast of Bar Harbor, and usually we don't allot enough time to go. But this trip was specifically for coming to the park, and we are so glad we did. It's a small for an international park, and surprisingly uncrowded; the docents are well trained and versed on FDR history and have many delightful tales about the family and the place they would spend some of their summers. The guided tour is excellent, and there are a wealth of books and mementos in the small gift shop in the visitor center. We opted to do the Tea With Eleanor at 3:00, which was well worth the nominal cost to attend. It is easy to understand why this was such a special haven to FDR and his family; the natural beauty is breathtaking and out of the mainstream of life. We came the first week of July, and the wild lupines were blooming all over the island in profusion and were spectacular.

3. Swallowtail Lighthouse

50 Lighthouse Rd Grand Manan, NB, New Brunswick E5G 2A2 Canada http://www.facebook.com/SwallowtailLighthouse
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5.0 based on 266 reviews

Swallowtail Lighthouse

Reviewed By alldayexcursion - Fredericton, Canada

I hiked from my campsite to the lighthouse my first morning on the island. The views were amazing. It was so peaceful and serene. It was foggy the other two mornings but my partner went with me the next time and we sat and watched the fog roll over the island. It was very cool. Highly recommend this lighthouse and make sure to stop at the gift shop to support the upkeep and find some unique souvenirs.

4. RCMP Memorial

Assomption Boulevard, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1A4 Canada
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

RCMP Memorial

Reviewed By TravelsWithChihuahua - Moncton, Canada

If you're not familiar with Greater Moncton (Moncton/Dieppe/Riverview), I strongly recommend using the RCMP Memorial as a starting point for your visit. Very easy to locate, and with plenty of street parking, this is a beautiful and well created memorial to our most recent fallen Police Officers. There has been six Police Officers tragically killed in the line of duty in the history of our city, a sad reality, and this monument is specifically for three Police Officers killed during a mass shooting in our city on June 4th., 2014. These Officers were members of Codiac RCMP, while the other fallen Officers were members of The Moncton Police Force (Replaced by the RCMP). From here, you are now on a beautiful riverfront walking trail, part of the TransCanada Trail, and one block away from Moncton's Main Street with it's many restaurants, night clubs, stores, banks, theatre, etc. Every city has its history, good and bad, and from here we learn and grow.

5. Irving Nature Park

Sand Cove Road, Saint John, New Brunswick Canada +1 506-653-7367 [email protected] http://www.jdirving.com/jd-irving-sustainability-nature-parks-irving-nature-park.aspx
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4.5 based on 742 reviews

Irving Nature Park

Reviewed By Happiness55906

Beautiful, scenic place to get a nice walk in. Outer loop is about 7k if I remember correctly. Some pretty spots to see the ocean & lots of shade to beat the summer heat. A must!

6. Rockwood Park

10 Fisher Lakes Dr, Saint John, New Brunswick E2K 5S6 Canada +1 506-658-2883 http://new-brunswick.net/Saint_John/rockwood/rockwood.html
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Rockwood Park

Reviewed By I4283IRdougm - Saint John, Canada

I took two preschool grandchildren here for a nature walk on a short trail and to play in the playground as well as see a horse outside the stables. Playground is well kept and popular with kids. There are trails for walking and mountain biking of various skill levels.

7. Campobello Island

New Brunswick Canada http://www.fdr.net/tea-with-eleanor.php
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Campobello Island

Reviewed By sbrmoon

What a charming way to spend a day from a home base in Lubec Maine. I was in Lubec for SummerKeys Music Camp and by myself. Getting there is just a quick drive over the bridge. I really didn’t have anything specific I wanted to see because I didn’t know anything about it. I think it was more fun that way because everything was an aha! moment, including the FDR summer home, the tea with Eleanor Roosevelt presentation, the lighthouse and the site seeing! All within a few hours. It was such a worthwhile adventure. And I didn’t even get to the beaches which I hear are gorgeous.

8. Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

665 George St, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1K4 Canada +1 506-451-1815 [email protected] http://frederictonfarmersmarket.ca/
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4.5 based on 364 reviews

Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

Recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is the City’s traditional Saturday morning (6am-1pm) gathering spot downtown for fresh and healthy foods, craft, creativity and conversation. With more than 250 indoor and outdoor local suppliers from along the St. John River Heritage Corridor and across the Province, The Market (as it’s known here) is the place to discover seasonal products like fiddleheads and blueberries , ultra-fresh produce, including organics, meats & seafood, cakes & confections, breads, cheeses & homemade jams, fresh-squeezed juices & New Brunswick wines, artisan chocolates, specialty coffees & beans. Ethnic delicacies, from Chinese buns to Lebanese stuffed grape leaves and the City’s famous samosas, are also a big part of The Market tradition. A vibrant space with one-of-a-kind gifts, colourful and quirky, finds include pottery, jewellery, paintings, textiles and lawn sculptures. Breakfast is served up on site.

Reviewed By G766CVgillesm - Fredericton, Canada

The oldest farmers market in NB, situated in the heart of the city, local products, best smoked bacon ever, buy it every Saturday morning! Lots of crafts from local artists. A must!

9. St. Martins Sea Caves

Mac's Beach, St. Martins, New Brunswick Canada http://www.stmartinscanada.com
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4.5 based on 523 reviews

St. Martins Sea Caves

Reviewed By GSRDPM - The Woodlands, United States

We rented a car from St. John for the quick and easy drive out to the St. Martins Caves. We arrived at low tide and walked out to the caves. It helped to have footwear that could handle getting wet as even though it was low tide, there were areas of low water that you may have to cross in order to reach the caves. We flew a drone around and over to the nearby covered bridge to view the boats that were "docked" there.

10. The Irving Eco-Centre

1932 Route 475, St-Edouard-de-Kent, New Brunswick E4S 4W9 Canada +1 888-640-3300 [email protected] http://www.jdirving.com/environment.aspx?id=318
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4.5 based on 172 reviews

The Irving Eco-Centre

Reviewed By Ohatt03 - Quispamsis, Canada

My family visited the Eco Center during the June heat wave, and spent a lot of time at the beach. It is free parking and admission. The beach itself has beautiful white sand, warm water, and a cooling breeze for those 30+ degree days. We loved it so much we spent three days in a row here. What I couldn’t believe, is that the beach was nearly empty! There may have been 25-30 people there. Do yourself the favor and drive the extra 30 mins past Parlee beach and go here! We will be going back.

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