Day Trips

These New Brunswick day trips will only keep your children asking "are we there yet?" for 2 hours or less!

A ranch of 400 buffalo who roam freely in a natural setting
St. Pierre Road, Bouctouche. Autoroute 11, Exit 36
Hours: Open June 14 - September 7, 2008 Daily 10am - 6pm
Cost: Adults $12.00; Children (3-11 yrs) $8.00; (12-17 yrs) $10.00; Seniors $10.00; Family (4) $38.00
Contact: Call 506-743-6200 or visit www.seawindbuffalo.ca
Comments: The wagons with guides take you on a safari through scenic pastures in search of the buffalo. Also on site: a farm with rabbits, goats, sheep and ponies, interpretation centre, children's play structure, picnic area, and restaurant.

57 Acadie Street, Bouctouche, Route 11, exit 32 A or B
Created from internationally renowned Acadian novelist, playwright and author Antonine Maillet's imagination, Le Pays is the island where Acadians celebrate. Characters speak a colourful language rooted in the living Acadian culture. A living village in an enchanting natural setting where theatre, music, comedy and dance are featured daily with live performances, rain or shine.
Contact: Toll Free 1 800 561-9188 or visit www.sagouine.com

a museum, library, art gallery, boutique and entertaining show.
Saint-Anne-de-Kent; Highway 11, exit 42, route 505
hours: June 23- September 10 10 am - 8 pm 7 days a week; Off season 9am - 5pm 7 days a week.
contact: For more information call 1-888-775-5550 or visit www.oliviersoaps.com
comments: Enjoy daily fun-filled soap demonstrations performed by the incomparable Mr. Soap (English 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm and French 11:30am, 2pm, 6pm). Also, a goat petting zoo and interpretive centre.

5039 route 16, Bayfield, NB, just before Confederation Bridge
preschoolers may not have an appreciation
spectacular views of the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Strait coastline, an historic lighthouse, fascinating exhibits, all in beautiful natural surroundings. just head across a short boardwalk to the Interpretation Centre. Our beach and walking trails are great for birdwatching and nature observation. To really appreciate the area, join in a guided walk or borrow an “Explore the Shore Kit” and walk among the hermit crabs at low tide. Find a special souvenir or gift in the Salicornia Boutique, and when you get hungry, try the deliciously home-cooked food at the Iceboat Landing restaurant.
contact: 1-866-538-2220 or visit www.capejourimain.ca

a living history museum that depicts life in the 19th century
costumed staff live and work in the historic homes and trade areas, and demonstrate daily life skills. Visitors are encouraged to get involved by participating in a hands-on workshop in candle making or wool processing.
savour a delightful meal at the 1855 King’s Head Inn, enjoy a theatre performance and vistas of some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
there are also children's games, barn dances and more!
open June 6-October 12, daily 10-5
check the calendar of events for special activities
children under 6 are free
approx. 2hr to get there, located on the Trans Canada Highway Route #2 just 20 minutes west of Fredericton, New Brunswick, at Exit #253
Contact: call 506-363-4999 or visit www.kingslanding.nb.ca

Brunswick Street, Fredericton
New Brunswick's only science centre with over 100 hands-on exhibits that teach the basics of science in a fun & entertaining way.
Also features an outdoor playground, many special events, exhibits, lectures, workshops and demos, the centre is located in the former York County Jail and many of the original features of this distinguished historic building have been preserved - the cells, with heavy barred doors, now house interactive exhibits, and the original pressed-tin ceiling panels and wooden floors can still be seen. Exhibits in the basement cells display jail artefacts and present the histories of some of the more notorious inmates.
Contact: visit www.scienceeast.nb.ca

Family entertainment center on site with bowling, indoor playground, fitness centre, laser tag, indoor skating, rink and food court.
31 Kingswood Park Fredericton
Contact: 1-800-423-5969 or visit www.bowling.mybusinessadmin.com

downtown, Queen St., Fredericton
Free
watch as period-dressed guard re-enact a drill ceremony to the beat of a piper and drummer. Maybe you will be selected to inspect the guard!
Mon-Sun 11am & 4pm Tues & Th 7pm
visit www.tourismfredericton.ca