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Welcome to a Winter Wonderland in Fredericton

Discover winter in Fredericton, New Brunswick from FROSTival and outdoor skating to cozy cafés, sleigh rides, and winter getaways. Enjoy this slow, soulful winter guide to Freddy’s most magical season.

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Creekside RNR Luxury Glamping

Creekside RNR is luxury glamping in southeastern New Brunswick. Stay in a geodesic dome, a mirror cabin, or a luxury fishing boat immersed in nature. Enjoy this creekside oasis, with a nordic spa on-site. Treat yourself to gourmet food, unique experiences, and exciting activities. Rest and relaxation are the order of the day with a side of adventure—if you so wish. Head to Creekside RNR and let the forest be with you!

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Heaven Inn Devon

Looking for your next dreamy destination? Whether you’re planning a girls weekend, a romantic escape, or a cozy family getaway, Heaven Inn Devon might just be the sweetest spot in the city. With charming design, an unbeatable location, and all the comforts of home, this four-unit hideaway feels like a secret worth sharing. Just steps from Fredericton’s scenic trails and iconic pedestrian bridge, it’s the kind of place that makes you believe in love at first stay.

Come take the stairway to Heaven… Inn Devon.

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Chinese New Year at By the River B and B

Look back on a memorable Chinese New Year experience at By the River B & B, then discover your chance to create your own special memories with their exclusive Winter Stay package for 2025. Unwind in luxurious accommodations, indulge in personalized spa treatments, and savour the flavours of a private Chinese dinner—all while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Whether you’re a returning guest or new to the experience, By the River B & B promises the perfect winter retreat.

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Dine Around Freddy

Dine Around Freddy, a FROSTival favourite, is back! For three delicious weeks every winter, over 30 participating restaurants in the Fredericton Capital Region offer exclusive, chef-curated 3-course menus at a set discount price, making it the perfect time to get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure you won’t forget! Don’t wait-make your reservations now!

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The Purrfect Cup Cat Café

The Purrfect Cup is first cat café of its kind in the Maritimes. Come for a great locally-roasted coffee or select from over a dozen different flavoured teas and try some locally-baked goods, or come for a visit in the special cat lounge for kitty snuggles, and to purr-haps find a fur-ever friend. The Purrfect Cup is the cat’s meow and it is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Quartermain House B and B

Quartermain House was voted one of the best B and B’s in North America. It consistently receives top customer reviews and certificates of excellence. A Hallmark Movie was even based on the author’s stay here. Be treated like royalty in this elegant 1840’s Gothic Revival historic home on a waterfront property in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick.