Get ready for a pumpkin-filled adventure at The Great Autumn Grouille the first weekend in October! Thousands of pumpkins in every size, shape, and colour, along with fairies, gnomes, witches, and mystical creatures, await you. Each year brings a new theme and dazzling surprises, but this fall festival’s heart remains the same, celebrating the magic of nature and reminding us to care for the earth. Don’t miss this enchanting weekend at New Brunswick Botanical Garden!
Read MoreEvery autumn, St. Andrews by-the-Sea comes alive for Indulge Food & Wine Festival, five days of food, wine, music and experiences celebrating the flavours of New Brunswick. Taste your way along Water Street, follow the Wine, Beer & Spirits Trail, enjoy special dinners and live entertainment, and discover why Indulge has become one of my favourite fall traditions.
Read MoreLook up! When colourful hot air balloons fill the sky over Sussex, New Brunswick, it’s hard not to stop and watch. The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta returns September 10–13, 2026, with balloon launches, family fun, live music, food, markets and the magical Moon Glow. And if watching from the ground isn’t enough, you can climb aboard and see Sussex from above. I’ve done a balloon flight before, and I’d love to do it again. Planning to go? Here’s what you need to know, plus a few reasons this colourful Sussex tradition keeps drawing me back.
Read MoreClimb aboard for an unforgettable stay in Station Side Caboose, a lovingly restored 1913 caboose beside the iconic McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick. Blending Canadian railway heritage with modern comfort, this one-of-a-kind getaway invites you to experience the village’s rich railway story while relaxing in a setting unlike anywhere else. The gentle rumble of an occasional passing train is a peaceful reminder of the history that surrounds you.
Read MoreDiscover the Kings County Quilt Barn Tour in New Brunswick. Explore 24 colourful barn quilts, scenic backroads, local shops, and hidden gems over a memorable two-day road trip.
Read MoreVintage in the Village in Gagetown, New Brunswick is a charming wine-tasting walk through historic homes and heritage sites, all in support of local history. With handcrafted pottery goblets, warm hospitality, and delicious pairings at every stop, it’s a fun-filled day brimming with flavour, connection, and community spirit. Tickets sell out fast, and once you experience it, you’ll understand why.
Read MoreStep into the stillness of an old growth forest with Wabanaki medicine keepers Cecelia Brooks and son Anthony, whose gentle guidance transforms a simple walk into something far more meaningful. Along the wooded trails of Fredericton’s Odell Park, they share deep-rooted knowledge of local plants and trees, how they nourish, heal and connect us to something greater.
Read MoreFour towns. Three days. Two nights. Discover hidden gems, cozy cafés, trails, markets and more in Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton and Grand Bay-Westfield. One unforgettable Bay-cation in New Brunswick awaits.
Read MoreThe New Brunswick Sunflower Festival is back! After a few years away, more than 250,000 sunflowers will once again fill the fields at The Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury. Find out what to expect, from wagon rides and flower picking to yoga among the blooms, photo ops and more.
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