Week 9: Paddleboards and Rock N’ Roll – Another great week Exploring NB!
July 31 - august 6
Day 1 - Downtown Fredericton
We had a great day exploring Downtown Fredericton! We started our morning with painting some mugs at the Clay Café Fredericton. Kamylle painted the cruiser on one – a great memento of our #ExploreNB summer! Next, we popped into Hanson Road flower shop to browse their beautiful blooms. The staff is so friendly – we love it here!
We decided we needed a refreshing treat, and a stop at The Squeeze was the perfect remedy. Their smoothies are amazing! Next, we walked over to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Their newly renovated extension is gorgeous! Finally, we ended the day drinking coffee and soaking up the sun at the Tipsy Muse Café.
Day 2 – Parlee Beach
It was a beautiful day to set up at Parlee Beach Provincial Park! We talked to plenty of folks who were interested in our road trips and we gave them some information. After chatting with visitors, we grabbed fish tacos and a chicken burger from the canteen – yum! Next, we went for a walk on the beach and checked out the new tiki hut. We couldn’t resist getting out on the water, so we headed to the Shediac Paddle Shop and spent some time paddleboarding and kayaking. We couldn’t leave the area without visiting the big lobster!
Day 3 – Pays de la Sagouine and Magnetic Hill
An enchanted evening at Pays de la Sagouine
We arrived at Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche for the Akadi Lumina Night Walk! Pays de la Sagouine is a theatrical village based on the characters from the literary work of Acadian writer Antonine Maillet. The Akadi Lumina Night Walk is an immersive experience by Moment Factory that combines light, projections and special effects inspired by Acadian Culture. We don’t want to give any spoilers, but we highly recommend checking this out. This experience will be available until October 14th!
Finding the Fun at Magnetic Hill Park
Everybody has heard about Moncton’s famous Magnetic Hill - there is so much to do in that area! We began the day with a set-up at Magnetic Hill Zoo. We met many folks in town for the Guns N’ Roses concert. Afterwards, we checked out the rest of Magnetic Hill Park, popped into the Magnetic Hill Wharf Village and visited all the shops.
Next, we headed to Magic Mountain where they have a waterpark, a theme park with rides, mini golf and an arcade. We had so much fun! We loved the giant swings so much we went twice. We finished the day with a tour of the Magnetic Hill Winery. It was so interesting to learn about their business! We ended this great day sampling charcuterie on their rooftop patio with a beautiful view of the vineyard.
Day 4 – Show time in Hub City
#ExploreNB Fan Fest at the Guns N’ Roses concert
What. A. Day! Our whole team set up for the #ExploreNB Fan Fest ahead of the Guns N’ Roses concert at the Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium. The area had food, artists, live painting, buskers, music, and lots of games for the whole family! Thousands of people attended - it was our biggest event of the summer so far.
Day 5 – Street Painting in Moncton
It was a perfect day for chalk artists, not a drop of rain! We headed to the International Street Painting Festival and set up close to some vendors. We had some great interactions, including folks we had already met at previous events. We chatted with visitors who had traveled to other parts of the province and had lots of great things to say! The event was great, and it was so awesome to see all the talented artists - from kids to professionals. The theme of the event was History of Rock & Roll and an artist had drawn Slash from Guns N’ Roses, a perfect tribute to the previous night’s concert!
Week 9 Highlights
- Exploring Downtown Fredericton
- Akadi Lumina’s magical night walk at Pays de la Sagouine
- The summer students working at Shediac Paddle Shop
- Magic Mountain
- Learning about wine history in NB at Magnetic Hill Winery
- Meeting visitors who are enjoying their travels in NB!
Come Along for the Ride
Our summer adventures throughout New Brunswick are one of the many reasons you should come check out explorenb.ca. Visit the #ExploreNB Street Team page weekly to enter for a chance to WIN* an #ExploreNB Adventure Pack. That’s right; we’re giving away a different prize pack each and every week!
Let's #ExploreNB Together
Pack your bags, buckle up, and join us as we hit the road together! We’d love to chat and show you around.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Subject to Official Rules at www.ExploreNB.ca. Open to legal residents of Canada who are the age of majority in their province/territory at the time of entry. Contest closes at 11:59:59 a.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) on September 5, 2023. There is a limit of one entry per Weekly Entry Period. During the Contest Period there are 13 Weekly Entry Periods. Each Weekly Entry Period commence on a Tuesday at 12:00:00 p.m. ADT and ends on the following Tuesday at 11:59:59 a.m. ADT except for the first week where the Weekly Entry Period commences on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 12:00:00 p.m. ADT and ends on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:59:59 a.m. ADT. A total of 13 Weekly Prizes are available to be won during the Contest Period with one Weekly Prize awarded per Weekly Entry Period. The Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of a Weekly Prize ranges from $225.00 CDN to $1,900.00 CDN. See Official Rules for which applicable Weekly Prize is available to be won and its corresponding ARV. Odds of winning a Weekly Prize depends on the total number of eligible entries received during the applicable Weekly Entry Period. Correct answer to a mathematical skill-testing question and completion and return of the Sponsor Declaration and Release Form is required. Prizes may not be exactly as shown.
