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Family days out in New Brunswick

There are so many fun places to go with kids in New Brunswick - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in NB

Crystal Palace
Dieppe
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace Amusement Park is sure to appeal to all kids, even the ones that are hard to please. Feel your heart pump with excitement, test your dexterity, try your hand at miniature golf - come have fun with family and friends!
Cherry Brook Zoo
St John
Cherry Brook ZooCherry Brook Zoo, in Rockwood Park, Saint John, NB, Canada. Specializing in endangered species. CAZA accredited . Also home to Vanished Kingdom Park and Tiger Claws Miniature Golf.
Aquarium and Marine Centre
Shippagan
Aquarium and Marine CentreThe Marine Centre has a large collection of more than 100 species of fish and invertebrate as well as a rare Blue Lobster native to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Canadian lakes and rivers. Microhabitats have been created to simulate the natural habits of the..
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The Princess Louise Park Show Centre
Sussex Corner
The Princess Louise Park Show CentreBuilt by show people for show people, it is Eastern Canada's premier Agricultural Exhibition Center.
Village Historique Acadien
Riviere du Nord
Village Historique AcadienOriginating from 17th century France, the Acadians were the first French settlers in North America. Le Grand Dérangement (the deportation) scattered Acadians throughout the world. The Village Historique Acadien (VHA) portrays the ingenuity and determination of the Acadians..
Kings Landing Historical Settlement
Prince William
Kings Landing Historical SettlementListen for creaking wagons pulled by trotting work horses, the whooshing of hoop skirts, and the distant melodies from lively fiddlers and dancing townsfolk. Witness the bustle of farm life, and learn first hand how ordinary people lived and worked in the 19th century.
St. Michaels Museum and Genealogical Centre
Miramichi
St. Michaels Museum and Genealogical CentreThe museum has staff that is able to conduct tours year-round. Feel free to contact the museum at any time to book a guided tour. Business hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Magic Mountain Water Park
Moncton
Magic Mountain Water ParkGet wet, go wild! We now have eight water slides — from gentle to thrilling — to get you worked up and cooled off.
New Brunswick Museum
Saint John
New Brunswick MuseumFamily adventures for young and not so young. Participate in a day full of themed activities and exhibits.The Discovery Gallery is open 7 days a week with activities for all ages and interests. Find artifacts, photographs and references from New Brunswick and around the..
Chocolate Museum
St. Stephen
Chocolate MuseumMuseum offers hands-on exhibits, interactive computer displays that explain how chocolate and candies are currently made, collections of historic chocolate boxes and antique candy-making equipment.
York Sunbury Historical Society Museum
Fredericton
York Sunbury Historical Society MuseumThe York Sunbury Museum is a gateway into the exciting history and diverse heritage of central New Brunswick.
McCain Art Gallery
Florenceville-Bristol
McCain Art GalleryThe gallery presents work by regional and provincial artists and artisans. Exhibitions change monthly and feature work ranging from historical to contemporary.
Owens art gallery
Sackville
Owens art galleryThe Owens is a place where you will encounter lively, innovative artwork, discover your own history, meet artists, engage with your community, and have fun.
Fog Forest Gallery
Sackville
Fog Forest GalleryOriginal artworks by painters, printmakers, photographers, sculptors and artisans are presented year round in monthly solo, group or themed exhibitions.
Red Bank First Nation Metepenagiag
Red Bank
Red Bank First Nation Metepenagiag You will gain a glimpse into the beauty of our community, our way of life, both past and present and our visions for the future.
THE HUNTSMAN MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE
St. Andrews
THE HUNTSMAN MARINE SCIENCE CENTREThe Huntsman has been offering unique, hands-on field courses for students of all ages since 1987. Over 30,000 students have created life-long memories and friends through their experiences with us.
Struts Gallery
Sackville
Struts GalleryStruts Gallery, established in 1982, is an artist-run centre dedicated to presenting local, regional and national contemporary artist initiated activities: expositions, performances, symposia, publications, demonstrations, workshops, residencies, etc.
Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre
Saint John
Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition CentreThe ABEC promotes the Arts and Sciences by offering a variety of events including exhibits, workshops, weekly talks, gallery walks, and demonstrations. In the summer months Camp ABEC holds workshops in arts and sciences for children ages 7-14.
Atlantic Salmon Museum
Doaktown
Atlantic Salmon MuseumThe museum houses a very extensive collection of artifacts and interpretive displays that tell the story of the sport of fly fishing and the life and history of the Atlantic salmon. Programs such as Adopt-a-salmon and fishing camps for youth, make learning fun for..
Kent Museum
Bouctouche
Kent MuseumSituated at la Pointe-à-Jacquot, this beautiful building of the neo-gothic revival style is still a gathering point for the Acadian community of Bouctouche.
Saint John Jewish Museum
Saint John
Saint John Jewish MuseumThe museum has in many respects become the public face of the Jewish community in Saint John. Its primary role is to collect, preserve and display the history of the Jewish community of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
Kouchibouguac National ParkOne of two wilderness Canadian national parks in New Brunswick, Kouchibouguac is a fascinating mosaic of bogs, salt marshes, tidal rivers, sparkling freshwater systems, sheltered lagoons, abandoned fields and tall forests which characterizes the Maritime Plain Natural..
Fundy National Park
Alma
Fundy National ParkFundy National Park of Canada encompasses some of the last remaining wilderness in southern New Brunswick. Here, the conifer dominated Caledonia Highlands roll down to meet the fog-generating Bay of Fundy.
Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Cape
Hopewell RocksAt low tide, explore quiet coves with flowerpot-shaped rock formations bearing such curious names as Mother-in-Law, ET and Lovers Arch. Then, as the tide gently shifts, experience the wonder of nature as 100-billion tonnes of salt-water slowly fills the Bay of Fundy.
Fundy Trail Parkway
St. Martins
Fundy Trail ParkwayThe Fundy Trail opens up previously unreachable areas of the Bay of Fundy coastline and panoramic views.
Campers City
Moncton
Campers CityAt Campers City Seasonal Resort Community there is never a shortage of things to do. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Downtown Moncton, you can enjoy City life and then relax countryside. It’s the best of both worlds.
Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping
St. Andrews
Kiwanis Oceanfront CampingLocated right on the ocean in historic St. Andrews by-the-Sea, our spacious, full service campground overlooks beautiful Passamaquoddy Bay. The ocean is at your doorstep, allowing you to enjoy fresh breezes, a relaxed pace, and an opportunity to explore the tidal floor and..
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
Bayfield
Cape Jourimain Nature CentreCape Jourimain Nature Centre makes connections, engaging and exciting people about environmental conservation. Our facilities take the environment into consideration and you can see how a green building works.
The Music Barn
Sackville
The Music BarnThe Music Barn is a new and exciting location in Sackville for visitors and locals alike. Featuring bluegrass, folk and country music, the Barn has attracted such renowned performers as the Grass Mountain Hobos, Eddie Poirier, and the Spinney Brothers, as well as..
Harbour Station
Saint John
Harbour StationHarbour station is an arena located uptown area of Saint John for sporting and entertainment events.
Fredericton Exhibition
Fredericton
Fredericton Exhibitionhe Exhibition Grounds provides facilities for the agriculture industry for education, exhibition and distribution as well as the annual fall Fair known as the FREX, which is Atlantic Canadas largest agricultural fair.
Le Pays De La Sagouine
Bouctouche
Le Pays De La SagouineA visit at the house of La Sagouine is essential as is a visit to the house of La Sainte where you wll meet Les Chicaneuses who have many tales to tell. Continuing on, La Boucanerie will make you discover a variety of fishing trades and you can even taste smoked herring.