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Poets Corner of Canada
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
It’s clear to all that visit Fredericton, driving down Waterloo Row along the St. John River and seeing a statue of Robbie Burns as he greets you that we respect our poets. In 1947 the Government of Canada proclaimed Fredericton, New Brunswick, to be “The Poets Corner of Canada" in recognition and honour of three famous Fredericton poets: Bliss Carmen, Charles G.D. Roberts, and Francis Joseph Sherman. All three of these poets are buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
There also lie other members of the Roberts clan and some other well known Canadian poets, writers and artists, including Alden Nowlan, Desmond Pacey and Pegi Nicol Mcleod. This bus tour and talk will pass by the homes and haunts of some these notables and will include a walkabout and some recitations in the graveyard itself.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) By bus and on foot
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Moderate
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Low to moderate.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, and appropriate for the elements that day TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for content for heritage background
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) - yes
WASHROOMS? - At restaurant
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? - Knowledgeable local guide
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES - Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Culinary: Picaroons Brewtique - beer sampling experience - SORRY - FULL
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Located downtown in the Historic Garrison District, you will find Fredericton’s only brewtique – Picaroons. A micro-brewery, and part of the Atlantic ECONOMUSÉE Network, this is where they hand craft traditional British-style ales. This beer themed afternoon will start with a lunch at The Garrison (with New Brunswick's largest selection of specialty beer from the province and around the world) followed by a visit to Picaroons for a sampling with owner Sean Dunbar - where we will also take a look at the process of making their signature lines like Irish Red, Best Bitter, and Simeon Jones River Valley Amber Ale.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) Vehicle transportation to site, walking to restaurant
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) None except getting in and out of vehicle
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Some standing
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for culinary
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? Yes
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Owners of both establishments will be on hand for sampling, viewing and information.
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout
Culture in the Capital (Beaverbrook Art Gallery)
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
World class masterpieces, renowned artists and international art disputes, you’ll find it all at Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery. This world renowned Gallery features international artists Turner, Krieghoff, Gainsborough and Salvador Dali to name a few, including the ‘Belle of the Ball’ Dali’s Santiago El Grande as you enter the Gallery.
Explore the Beaverbrook Art Gallery as well as many other local galleries peppered along Fredericton’s downtown.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) By bus and on foot
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Minimal
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Low to moderate.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, with comfortable footwear
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for content for cultural and/or general interest travel stories.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) yes
WASHROOMS? - Public washrooms at all locations
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Knowledgeable local guide
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Edventures Sampling #1 - Silk Scarf Making Experience
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sample the 2nd largest learning vacation program in the country; edVentures Fredericton. In this colourful mini-workshop, you will learn to create an elegant, one-of-a-kind silk scarf using exciting dye methods like the ancient Japanese folding technique Shibori, bleaching to create patterns, and two-toned dye baths.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) Vehicle transportation to site, walking to restaurant
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Minimal – only walk across the street to restaurant
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Minimal.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, comfortable.
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for learning vacations, craft, culture experiences.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? Yes, throughout
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? edVentures instructor
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout
Edventures Sampling #2 - Jewellery Making Experience
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Enjoy a jewellery making experience as part of Canada’s 2nd largest learning vacations program! In this mini-workshop you will get to solder with an open flame, along with learning sawing and hammering techniques. The end result – a beautiful silver ring!
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) Vehicle transportation to site, walking to restaurant
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Minimal – only walk across the street to restaurant
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Minimal.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, comfortable.
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for learning vacations, craft, culture experiences.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? Yes, throughout
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? edVentures instructor
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout
Heritage Architecture Walk - a stroll through time - SORRY - FULL
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This interpretative stroll through time will explore the vibrant architecture of the St. Anne's Point Heritage Preservation Area. This walk and talk includes lots of interactive fun as well as tips on recognising predominant architectural styles of the colonial capital. General discussions of the role of architecture in our lives and the rationale for various design elements.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) On foot
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Significant, except for lunch
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Moderate. Lots of walking.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, with comfortable footwear. Dress for elements that day.
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for content for cultural and/or general interest travel stories, or for those who want to know more about Fredericton’s early beginnings.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? At restaurant and various landmarks
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Knowledgeable local guide
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Kids Fun: Science... and a 154 year old jail?
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday afternoons stir the imagination through a family-oriented exploration of science. A tour of the many hands-on exhibits (over 150) at Science East, New Brunswick’s only Science Centre, is followed by a focused fun-filled workshop with a science theme.
Although now a fun centre for children, the building has a storied past. Built in 1842, the building was originally the former York County Jail. With metre-thick walls, it was the site of New Brunswick's last public execution (1949) and also housed the province's most notorious serial killer Allan Legere (the Monster of the Miramichi). Check out the dungeon downstairs, which was largely untouched in the transformation. The tin ceilings and octagonal stone bay that once housed the privies were left intact. A jail for 154 years, its history is recounted through artifacts, pictures and newspaper accounts.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) Vehicle transportation to site, walking to restaurant
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Minimal – only walk to restaurant
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Moderate, some standing & stairs
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for children activities, quirky ideas, heritage
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? Yes
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Presented by Science East and led by various expert volunteers from the organization.
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout
Kings Landing: Saving Great Canadian Apples
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
It may come as a surprise to learn that 150 years ago, conventional knowledge held that apples were not a viable commercial crop in our climate! They were not native to our country and imported varieties either succumbed to our cold winters or would not ripen in our short season. It took one brave and determined man to prove that wisdom is greater than convention. At a time when the process of controlled cross-pollination of plants was an emerging new science, Francis Peabody Sharp began, on his own initiative, Canada’s first truly scientific apple crossbreeding experimental program.
At Kings Landing Historical Settlement Sharp’s experiments are being replicated at a commemorative nursery located near the Agricultural Hall and throughout the orchards on site.
Join in this local tour and meet with Francis Sharp and discover the history of apples in New Brunswick. See our commemorative nursery and orchards as you visit the 1800s village. Try your hand at the fine work of grafting with the guidance of a local expert.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) Vehicle, carriage and on foot.
FOOD / DRINK Enjoy a delicious meal at the historic King’s Head Inn (1855) including traditional apple dishes, such as our own F.P. Sharp salad and apple pie for dessert! As you prepare to depart, you may find some apple recipes to take with you.
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Moderate, except for lunch.
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Moderate – some walking & standing.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Comfortable walking shoes/boots and casual clothing are highly recommended (for walking in potentially wet grass.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? At restaurant and visitor reception centre.
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Francis Sharpe and other Kings Landing interpretive staff will be onsite.
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Marysville: A Nineteenth Century Mill Town
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Only minutes from the centre of Fredericton, Boss Gibson’s Marysville – a National Historic District, preserves the classic character of a 19th Century industrial town. Elegant homes, stoic brick tenements and a dominating cotton mill protect the colourful history of this one-time boom-town, and capture the charm of the 19th Century way of life. Marysville, named after Gibson’s wife Mary Ann Robinson, will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2012.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) By bus and on foot
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Moderate
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Moderate
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, and appropriate for the elements that day
TARGET MARKETS (family, culinary, adventure, etc.) Ideal for journalists looking for content for heritage background
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) yesWASHROOMS? - At restaurant
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Knowledgeable local guide
PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Photography Tour of Downtown
Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
After a group lunch, divide into 2 groups according to your photography skills (beginner, intermediate/advanced). We will be visiting 3 sites downtown where you will receive photography advice from 2 professional photographers to test your abilities.
TRANSPORTATION METHOD(S) On foot
FOOD / DRINK Lunch provided at a downtown restaurant
LENGTH OF TIME OUTSIDE (if any) Significant, except for lunch
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY (stairs, standing, walking, carrying, noise, etc.) Moderate. Lots of walking.
DRESS CODE (winter gear, footwear, etc.) Casual, with comfortable footwear. Dress for elements that day.
CONNECTED? (ie. will wireless work?) Yes, throughout
WASHROOMS? At restaurant and various landmarks
PERSONALITIES / INTERVIEWS? Professional photographer Brian Atkinson and New Brunswick College of Craft & Design photography (and edVentures Fredericton) instructor Drew Gilbert.
NOTE: A contest may be incorporated in this tour
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