For those that think things only start happening when school lets out, please let me dispel that myth.  Fredericton is a veritable treasure trove of things to do – year round! But my personal favourite time of year is NOW…the time where you know what’s coming because the weather gives you lovely, warm snippets of it every now and then…too cool yet to get out the slip n’ slide, but warm enough to bask, like my lazy cat Ginger, in the sun.

So here’s a few ideas to take you away from the chores (guess what? The chores will always be there, but your kids won’t!), first, find a public park. Did you know that in Fredericton alone, we have 138 parkland locations, totalling 900+ hectares of green, treed space for public use?  I don’t know about you, but that is a lot of park space to do a “gazillion” things.  Here some of my fave things to do with my kids (psst: and it’s free!)

Find a Frisbee, football, soccer ball (any round-ish object that can be propelled!) – while at the park, ask other kids there if they’d like to join in!

Bring other items like skipping ropes, hoola hoops etc and have a relay

Lay down on the grass and gaze at the clouds or enjoy the view!

Go for a hike – favourite place for us is O’Dell Park and Killarney Lake

Make the hike (yikes!) educational…if you have a field guide to plants, ferns and trees, bring it along and see how many can be identified

Go geocaching! Fredericton Tourism has a great geo-caching tour, and you can earn some cool trinkets or the more general. It is literally a big treasure hunt and kids (and big kids) LOVE it! We happened upon a “pocket full of fiddleheads” on our last geocaching outing…what a bonus!

Oh and did I mention waterfalls?  This merits a whole other section, folks.  These hidden gems (and believe me, some more hidden than others) are breathtaking, and makes you appreciate this amazing area that we happen to live in! In a recent blog post, Garden Creek Falls was highlighted and by its description it sounds amazing, but what’s more attractive is its apparent ease in finding it. Check it out!

This spring/summer though, the kids and I and our intrepid adventurer dog, Toby will be seeking out the elusive Coac Falls near Nackawic .  We tried last fall to locate it but without success.  Being stubborn but also (as I’ve mentioned in previous blogs) a scenic view junkie, we will venture out again to find it.  The next blog post will have pictures of this waterfall as proof of my tenaciousness (otherwise known as stubbornness!).  Looking for a challenge?  Please post any pics of this waterfall – and gloating is allowed!

Spring brings with it its share of rain, and if you aren’t into puddle-jumping, why not opt for some indoor things to do?  Show the kids how cool old buildings can be (and some more learning, Mom!) by visiting the NB Legislative Assembly.  Right now their doors are open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, but come mid June, free guided tours will be offered daily.  While there, check out the chandelier…it’s pretty sturdy now, but it did come crashing down in 2002. Diane Mercier-Allain, who holds all the knowledge of this magnificent building can recount this tale in full detail!

Another great historic landmark is Government House. Located on Woodstock Road, this National &  Provincial Historic site is the official residence to our Lieutenant-Governor, Graydon Nicholas (if the blue flag is flying, it means the Hon. Graydon Nicholas is in residence).  The building itself is a treasure trove of NB artifacts and art.  Free guided tours available from 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-5pm Sun.

So it is still raining out, no problem!  There is lots to keep kids occupied in Fredericton!  If you love hands-on learning, Science East is the best way to teach kids about momentum, optical illusions and more!  The building has historical significance too, being the county gaol (jail) up until 1996.

My message to you all is this:  seek and ye shall find and be a kid again!  This time of year provides wonderful discoveries just around the corner, and the great thing is that most of it is absolutely free!

Tell us below, what fun things do you like to do with your kids in Fredericton?

Debbie Perry is a busy Mom of three humans and one canine. When not working in her day job with Fredericton Tourism, Debbie plots her next adventure that usually involves taking a path less travelled, with kids and dog in tow. “One of the best ways to explore is to get lost” says Debbie, who recently did just that when attempting to find a waterfall in the back woods of Nackawic with only her paper GPS in hand!

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Melvin Nash has literally written the book on fiddleheading and he very generously offered to spend his day sharing his knowledge with three fiddlehead rookies.    

Where to go?  Fiddlehead fanatics can be quite protective of their best foraging spots but there’s some very obvious locations –  think about the areas where you typically see ferns growing in the summer such low lying fields, shady glens and river banks.

When to go? “When the dandelions begin to bloom it’s time to start looking for fiddleheads,” says Melvin.   The season typically lasts for only a few weeks and fiddleheads grow fast so if you see some the right size don’t wait to pick them.

 What to bring? It’s pretty low-tech – if you have hands and some pockets you can get yourself a little haul.  But Melvin prefers to use a knife to make a cleaner cut.  He also uses beautiful traditional baskets made by Vincent Bear of Tobique First Nation.  The ultimate in form meets function, the baskets went right into the stream when it came time to soak and rinse the fiddleheads.

How to harvest? You’re looking for deep green, tightly furled ferns.  They can be a couple of inches to several inches in length.  The stalks are flavourful too so don’t just pick off the tops.  You want to snap or cut close to the crown while being careful not to cut into the crown. Each plant can have several rings of growth so if you harvest the first ring of fiddleheads off a plant without damaging the crown, you could come back and get the next round of growth in a few days.

How do I not poison myself?  In matters of foraging this always seems to be the number one concern-how to be sure you don’t pick the wrong thing.    Melvin very helpfully pointed out the other common ferns that you’d do well to avoid.  Once you’ve seen them alongside the edible ostrich fern fiddleheads, it’s really easy to tell the difference. 

Most sources will tell you that there is a natural toxin in raw fiddleheads so never eat them uncooked.  However at the risk of upsetting Health Canada and my mother, I can tell you we all tried raw fiddleheads on Friday with no ill effects.

Cleaning
Once we’d filled our baskets, Melvin showed us the secret to cleaning fiddleheads.  We stopped along the river and Melvin spread out a tarp.  He grinned enigmatically as we tried to guess the various winnowing techniques he might teach us.  Turns out it was much simpler.  He simply raised the basket over his head and shook the fiddleheads onto the tarp.  That was it.  Like magic the dried brown papery bits and the green fiddleheads separated themselves into two piles.

“Could have used more of a breeze,” shrugged Melvin.  But we were impressed as we gathered up the fiddleheads for step two of the cleaning process.

As with a lot of wild foods, debate rages around the proper cleaning and handling of fiddleheads.   Melvin maintains that the ill-effects people fear in fiddleheads are more than likely introduced by rinsing them in less than clean water sources.

To rinse and cook our fiddleheads, we headed to the home of David and Carol Ray of Estey’s Bridge northwest of Fredericton.   A clean, swift stream full of trout and salmon runs through their backyard.  We lugged our haul down to the water and into the stream the baskets went to soak for a few minutes. Then we put a small amount of fiddleheads in one basket, scooped it through the stream to fill it with water and turned the basket back and forth shaking out the water and rinsing away debris.  

If your kitchen is not equipped with tarps and streams, a good rinse in the kitchen sink and rubbing away any brown bits should do the trick.

Cooking Fiddleheads
We headed back to Carol and David’s kitchen for a classic “feed” of fiddleheads.  Cover the fiddleheads with water in a pot and bring to a boil for seven minutes (again with apologies to Health Canada, Melvin insists that the recommended 10 minutes is too long if you want a proper tender crisp fiddlehead.) Drain. Let a large hunk of butter melt over them.   Plate them up and add a drizzle of vinegar. 

This is the most simple and delicious way to enjoy them.  But it’s far from the only way.

“Fiddleheads are the taste of spring,” says Chef Lizzie Stewart as we stand in her kitchen at Fredericton’s Blue Door Restaurant and Bar  a few days later.   With Chef Stewart at the helm in the kitchen, the Blue Door was named one of the Top 50 restaurants in Canada by Macleans in 2012. 

During the short fiddlehead season, she has been coming up with creative ways to feature the delicacy which have included tempura battered fiddleheads and a fiddlehead and baby octopus salad.

Chef Stewart’s love of local ingredients and her philosophy to “let food be food” has made The Blue Door one of my favourite spots in Fredericton and I was eager to get into the kitchen with her to work on a fiddlehead dish.   The result didn’t disappoint: blanched fiddleheads, roasted cherry tomato, baby arugula and pickled red onion tossed with the house dressing of macerated shallot and herbs  and topped with soft shavings of au Fond du Bois goat cheese.  This simple salad was served with a perfectly seared Digby scallop, a chickpea battered Beausoleil oyster and a slice of candied pancetta.   It was a little plate of local food heaven.  

You can follow the restaurant on Twitter @theblue_door  for the news on what Chef Stewart has cooked up for the nightly feature.

Other Fredericton Restaurants serving fiddleheads

• Catch Urban Grill – featuring them in nightly specials
• The Palate –  as garnish for soup and as features
• Brewbakers -  as a side and as a soup
• Sam Sneads  – as a side

Where to buy fiddleheads

• Fredericton Farmers Market
• Victory Meat Market ($3.49/lb)
• Real Food Connection ($4/lb)
• Various roadside stands

Tell us, what’s your favorite way to enjoy fiddleheads?

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The music festivals continue to unveil their artists and the latest announcement comes to us from FredRock 2013 with Big Wreck, Classified, The Reason, and Age of Days being adding to their previously released line-up of City and Colour, Buckcherry, K-OS, Monster Truck and Hollerado. The 5^th annual FredRock music festival has expanded to 3 days being held August 9-11 on the Fredericton Loyalist Rugby Grounds. Check out their latest additions:

BIG WRECK
This hard rock band from Boston, lead by Canadian Ian Thornley, is currently touring Canada opening for Motley Crue!  You can expect them to rock hard and bring lots of energy.

CLASSIFIED
This Hip Hop artist from Enfield, Nova Scotia has a strong Fredericton connection having collaborated with David Myles including their Juno award winning song, Inner Ninja.

THE REASON
Celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a band, The Reason is now out there promoting their new record, Hollow Tree. They just recently hopped the train and crossed Canada on VIA Rail stopping to play various shows in people’s living rooms along the way.

AGE OF DAYS
‘Re-tooled, re-energized, revitalized! Age of Days has lit the fuse, blasting back onto the rock & roll scene with renewed spirit and vigor with the band’s newest album ‘radioactivity‘.

Tickets for FredRock 2013 go on sale this Thursday, May 16^th @ 10:00 am. Go to their website for more details.

Tell us below who you’re most looking forward to seeing at this year’s FredRock Festival!

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Let’s start with Friday and kick off the weekend with an early show at the newly renovated Wilser’s Room (The Capital Complex) where Moncton’s The Backyard Devils will be bringing their hillbilly extravaganza to town for one night only! With their first album under their belt and 3 Music NB Awards (Emerging Artist, Album of the Year and Group Recording of the Year) the Backyard Devils are now taking their foot stomping music all over the globe! Opening the night is Fredericton’s own Sissy & the Hobos who are fresh off of recording their first studio album. This 5 piece roots band combines the sounds of traditional folk/country mixed with an ounce of blues and of course the fresh taste of Appalachia to top it off. Show starts at 8:00.

Late night Friday the Capital Complex will play host to The Belle Comedians who describe themselves as “Melodic folk rock from Fredericton with a lot of heart, some drunken bravado and more than enough melodies to keep their hybrid sound afloat.” They will be sharing the stage with Danger Cat from Moncton.

Saturday night is offering you celebrations, fundraising and opportunity to lend your support.

Ross Neilsen is putting on a splash in celebration of his newest CD which was recorded in Louisiana this past January. The York Street Train Station will be the location for an exclusive dinner experience complete with food, drink, entertainment and your own copy of the new album to take home! The band will be serving a 3 course meal complete with imported chicken straight from Louisiana! and desserts provided by Hot Lollies! Wine and Picaroons will be served and once your hunger and thirst have been satisfied the band will cap the night with a live performance of the album. The fun starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are limited and won’t be sold at the door. Go to Ross’s website to get yours.

Atlantic Canada’s Premier Show Band, playing favorites of American R&B, Funk and Soul music, The Mellotones will be performing at Student Union Building, UNB to raise funds for the Fredericton Food Bank. Proceeds go towards the Cob Oven Project – the oven will be used during annual fundraising events for the Food Bank. The Fredericton Food Bank distributes food hampers to over 900 families per month! Get out and dance the night away while supporting a very worthy cause!

Over at the iRock Tristan Horncastle and Southern Drive need your support!! They will be performing in front of 4 record label executives and this could be their shot! They want you to pack the place and in return they promise to give you all they got!

Sunday Punch are appearing all weekend at Dolan’s Pub. These five young guys will entertain you with their variety of covers ranging from the classics to brand new chart toppers. Coming to us from Charlottetown, they know how to captivate any audience and they always leave people smiling!

Also wanted to give a shout out to Sugarbomb who are laying down the Motown groove every Wednesday night in May at Wilser’s Room! These great local musicians are having a good time and want you to share that good time with them.

Looking into next week I think you should mark your calendar for Thursday, May 16^th because Picaroons is hosting a Plaid to the Bone Launch Party at the Boyce Farmers Market featuring the Mahones, Sprag Session and Ten Strings & a Goat Skin.

With the launch of the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival line-up and the anticipation of next week’s FredRock announcements, this city is primed to deliver a full season of good times!

Remember to check the calendar at www.musicrunsthroughit.com for all live music events happening in Fredericton.

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Each spring when the summer workshop schedule comes out, I feel like a kid planning for summer camp again!  Last summer I had the chance to fit in a day of jewelry making with Trudy Gallagher, the design force behind Bejewel. I ended up with a custom pendant that was much nicer than any lanyard or friendship bracelet from my childhood summer camps! You can read all about my edVenture here.

edVentures build on Fredericton’s skilled local craftspeople and artists and unique cultural facilities.  Most of the workshops take place in at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.  For more than 70 years, the College has been training New Brunswick artists and craftspeople.  Located in the heart of the historic Garrison District the College is just steps away from the galleries, restaurants and cafes that line Queen Street  – you’ll see why it was named Canada’s Great Street!

If you’re intrigued by the rising number of DIY-ers and modern homesteaders,  be sure to have a look at the edVentures on offer at Kings Landing Historical Settlement. I have my eye on the Herbs and Medicines or the Open Hearth Baking workshops!

Ever dreamt of studying with some of Canada’s most prestigious artists? Then check out this summer’s new Master Class Series.  Learn from internationally renowned photographer Freeman Patterson, father and son team of egg tempura painters Tom and William Forrestall, book binder Don Taylor, and metalsmith Mary K. McIntyre. 

With more than 50 workshops  in everything from pottery to photography, jewelry making to journal binding and much, much more your biggest challenge will be to choose just one (or two… or three).   Workshops range in length from half- or full-day to weekend and five day courses.

Sign up now and save! Register before May 31 to take advantage of the Early Bird discount and save 15% plus you’ll also receive a free VIP Dining Card from Downtown Fredericton offering discounts on various restaurants.

Tell us, what edVentures Fredericton workshop(s) would you most want to take?

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Also released today is a 7 minute documentary on the Festival last year. Check it out here:

The Festival also launched their new website today so head over there for complete details!

There are many amazing live music experiences planned for September’s festival meaning I cannot possibly cover them all right here, right now however here is a sampling of what’s in store!

The legendary reggae band The Wailers are playing the early Saturday night show in the Blues Tent show. The band was originally formed in 1969 Their nucleus formed in 1969, when Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh recruited the Barrett brothers – bassist Aston “Family Man” and drummer Carly – from Lee Perry’s Upsetters to play on hits such as Lively Up Yourself, Trenchtown Rock, Duppy Conqueror, and many more besides. Inspired by Rastafari and their ambitions of reaching an international audience, this is the line-up that pioneered roots rock reggae, and signed to Island Records in 1971. Bunny and Peter left two years later. Iwith Bob Marley,  Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and the Barrett brothers – Aston and Carly.  Inspired by Rastafari and their ambitions of reaching an international audience, this is the line-up that pioneered roots rock reggae, and signed to Island Records in 1971. I have no doubt that this show will be epic!

One of my personal highlights from last year’s festival was the Avett Brothers performance with their ‘songs that sing to the heart, that dance with the soul’ so I’m thrilled to see them headlining the Blues Tent on Thursday night.

Friday night Blues tent will feature an early show with Warren Haynes and Gordie Johnson, followed by a full Gov’t Mule show and topped off with Big Sugar in the afterburner show. You can expect to see members of both bands to make guest appearances at each other’s shows. There will be a lot of rockin’ here!

JJ Grey & Mofro just recently released a new album and have received much praise for it. Here is what the New York Times had to say about them “Impassioned singing, riff-based Southern rock, cold-blooded swamp funk and sly Memphis soul.” Wednesday night in the Blues Tent will be special!

And as always, the schedule allows for many of our local talented musicians to shine. Ross Neilsen, Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett, Downtown Blues Band, Thom Swift, Radio Radio, Charlie A’Court and more!

Tell us, who are you most excited to see at this year’s Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival?

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With so many events planned around town we’d like to offer you a sampling here just to peak your interest.

Thursday, April 11

Singer songwriter Norma MacDonald and Clinton Charlton will be at Cedar Tree Cafe

Rock and Rollers Angry Candy (Runner’s up in Canada’s Got Talent!) will be spending 3 nights at Dolan’s Pub meaning you have 3 chances to see what all the hype is about. Playing Thursday – Saturday

Indie rocker Shotgun Jimmie and Gianna Lauren will be at the Capital Complex

Friday, April 12

Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival presents The Nighthawks at James Joyce Irish Pub

Morgan Davis, a blues legend, will be found at Snooty Fox

Moncton’s Acadian Hip-Hop trio RADIO RADIO will be at The Capital Complex  

Saturday, April 13

The chart topping artist with a career spanning 3 decades, Alfie Zappacosta will be at Cedar Tree Cafe offering  you an up-close and personal performance.

NB Country Showcase featuring Danny Dobbelsteyn, Cynthia Hall, Noel Nason, Jennifer Munn Moulton, Sheldon Gordon, Anita Thibodeau and Marty Hall is happening at the Fredericton Playhouse.

Sunday, April 14

Instrumental masters Montreal Guitar Trio & California Guitar Trio are at the Fredericton Playhouse

Get out there and enjoy yourself! And be sure to keep an offer a welcome to our international visitors in town this week for the 2013 World Mixed Doubles and World Senior Championships. For a more complete listing of music events happening in the city check the calendar at www.musicrunsthroughit.com

Tell us, what music shows will you be taking in this weekend in Fredericton?

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Amelia’s acclaimed 2009 album Hunter, Hunter won her the much sort after Juno Award for Best Roots and Traditional Album.  Her latest album, Spectators, was released in October 2012 and she is happy to come share it with us in her first appearance in Fredericton in over a year.

Amelia Curran was born to write music, a songwriter by trade, but a writer at heart, she believes language is everything.  “…Amelia Curran’s success comes from her ability to write for the common man is his own language. Refusing to mask her pain, her fears or her anger behind cleverness, Curran presents her words like a bartender presents a shot. It’s done for function and immediacy, not to fool your taste buds or numb your senses”

Amelia’s live show is a sweet treat – she is humorous and very open in her audience. Join her for an evening of reflection through song. Doors at 7, show at 8 – tickets available online or at Cedar Tree Café.

CONTEST! Enter to win 2 tickets to Amelia’s show April 6th AND dinner for 2 at the Cedar Tree Cafe! Click here to enter.

A few other musical events happening around town which you should be aware of:

Saturday, March 30th

Mike Bravener will be celebrating his CD release entitled “Covering Hank”. Event takes place at Cedar Tree Café starting at 8:00 pm.

The Capital presents Moncton’s THE MOTORLEAGUE return with Mad Anthony from Cincinnati, Ohio. The show will also feature the reunion of CROSSTOWN RIVALS! Show starts 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, April 2nd

The Hobo Outlaws roll in from Montreal to make some noise at The Snooty Fox. Show starts at 10:00 pm

Thursday, April 4th

Check out the buzz for yourself as the traditional roots band Sissy & the Hobos appear at the James Joyce Irish Pub. Also on the bill for the evening is the young Josh Bravener. Show starts at 7:00 pm.

For more details on Fredericton’s live music scene check out the calendar on the Music Runs Through It blog here.

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Well we’ll start off the weekend with all the chocolate fun (ok… I’m craving it too!). There’s a number of Scavenger Hunts taking place in Fredericton.

The Easter Bunny will be at the Fredericton Farmers Market for their Easter Market Scavenger Hunt on Saturday between 9 – 11am. Bring your little ones (up to 10 years old) for a free scavenger hunt in the market, take a picture with the Easter Bunny and pick up everything you need for Easter Weekend! To participate, simply call the market office at 506-451-1815 and leave a leave a message indicating the number of children who will be participating.

The (busy) Easter Bunny will also be over at The Northside Market from 11am-2pm where they’l also be having an Easter Egg Hunt.

Another fun event is the annual Great Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Hat Contest at Mactaquac Provincial Park! Entering its 28^th year, this free event will take place Saturday at 12noon and is open to kids 12 years and under. The day begins with the Easter Egg Hunt at 12pm, followed by an Easter Hat Contest (12:15) and Perley the Magician will be on-hand at 12:30pm for a Magic Show in the lodge.

So, after you’ve stuffed yourselves with chocolate why not work it off on the slopes at Crabbe Mountain by enjoying a day of skiing before they close for the season on Easter Monday. You could also head downtown and stroll the shops & galleries along Downtown Fredericton.

Saturday night marks the last night for Dine Around Freddy (where did the time go?). With 9 participating restaurants offering 3 course meals for just $29 you’ll want to make sure to bring the family out and enjoy it one last night! After your meal why not head over to The Fredericton Playhouse for a show. This Saturday will see  “Oh What a Night” – a tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Or enjoy downtown Fredericton’s nightlife scene with live music at a number of our pubs & clubs.

Looking for a spot for Easter Brunch? A number of our restaurants are offering special brunches including The Delta Fredericton (who will even have the Easter Bunny and a kids section!). Their brunch runs from 10am-2pm in the Delta Ballroom and is just $24.95 per person (kids 6 & under eat free while 7-12 years eat at 50% off). Call 451-7929 for reservations.

The Crowne Plaza is also having an Easter Brunch with seatings at 10:30am & 12:30pm. Enjoy freshly carved roast striploin of beef, maple dijon crusted ham and a live Omelet Station. Other favourites include eggs florentine, Atlantic salmon with lemon-parsley beurre blanc, maple-dijon glazed supreme of chicken and Belgium waffles. Prices are just $26.95 per person (and kids 12 & under eat free). Call 451-1804 for reservations.

How about some magic during your Easter Brunch? Be sure to head over to the Ramada Fredericton from 10am-2pm where you’ll find Perley on hand to entertain the young & young at heart! They’ll have another Easter dinner from 4:30-8pm as well (without Perley). Prices per seating are $19.99 per person. Call 460-5511 for reservations.

And well, we couldn’t wrap up this Easter in Fredericton post without bringing it back to the chocolate! We’ve been closely watching all the activity over on Fackelmann Chocolaterie & Patisserie’s Facebook page where they’ve been posting lots of delicious photos of their handmade Easter goodies! You can pick yours up this Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon until 9 pm. And while you’re there, maybe ask them if they need a taste tester?

And don’t miss the National Ringette Championships which kick off Monday, April 1st in Fredericton! A total of 44 teams from across the country will compete in three divisions – U16, U19 and the National Ringette League (NRL – 19+). Games will be taking place at both the Willie O’Ree and the Grant Harvey Centre. Click here for the full schedules and make sure to come out to cheer them on!

All of us at Fredericton Tourism want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter Weekend. We hope that you’re able to spend it with family & friends while enjoying our beautiful city. 

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I started with the soup du jour (Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar) but you also have the option of the Avocado Bruschetta.  Both are light options – I actually would have been okay with a cup of the soup rather than a large bowl as a starter – which is good because the main is a plateful. 
The main is a Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in a Crispy Crepe smothered in a Rosée sauce and topped with Parmesan. It’s served with Sweet Potato Crunch and Ginger Sesame Green Beans.  The crepe is huge and I can almost guarantee you’ll be taking left-overs home.
The meal finishes with a Chocolate & Salted Caramel Mug Cake.  Like the apps, the dessert course is light and balances off the heavier entrée.

It’s not the boldest or most ambitious Dine Around menu – there’s only one entrée option and one dessert option.  But if you want to show a little love for a Fredericton newbie, give them a try!

Pairs well with:  A day at the galleries – from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery to private galleries like Ingrid Mueller’s or Gallery 78, Fredericton offers a feast for the eyes.  Don’t forget to check out the emerging talent at the NB College of Craft and Design.

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