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Lighthouse on the Green

615 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
506-460-2939
Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Fredericton
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Fredericton’s downtown lighthouse, on the banks of the St. John River, is fun for the whole family! Find yummy treats or lunch items, Fredericton...... more » Owner description: Fredericton’s downtown lighthouse, on the banks of the St. John River, is fun for the whole family! Find yummy treats or lunch items, Fredericton souvenirs, visitor information, bicycle or in-line skate rentals and tickets for local adventures and special events. The St. John River Play & Learn exhibit has something for everyone. Enjoy free Friday evening and Sunday afternoon concerts on the lower deck or join a yoga class on Wednesday evenings during July and August.Admission to the ground level is FREE. A modest admission fee is charged to explore the Play & Learn exhibit on the upper levels. Tickets for A Day in a Soldiers Life, Haunted Hikes or River Trails Rentals & Tours available at this location. « less
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Fredericton, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Real lighthouses are fast disappearing, and well worth the visit, but this is a lighthouse improbably located on the shores of a river, and aside from selling ice cream and looking sort of cool, it's really hard to see the point. More

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Fredericton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Excellent customer service always. Beautiful displays, always a pleasure to visit the Lighthouse. It has very special meaning to us. A very special couple were married there a few years ago and the staff went out of their way to make everything very special. More

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Fredericton, Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

not a whole lot to see, they serve good ice cream in the summer More

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Fredericton, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Had mint choclate ship, a large serving, following a viewing of the DownTown Blues band here one night 2 years ago. Then dragged my Duck Toller and ex-wife back to the house on the North Side. Dodge traffic and picked up dawg poop. The cone was crunchy & paddle boaters were out in full fource. More

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Banff, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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We are presently travelling Atlantic Canada and stopped off in Fredericton, New Brunwick for a few days. The lighthouse was okay and the town itself is cute and has some trendy cafes and restaurants. But the people (aside from tourists) are a bunch of cold fish. The fish are warmer; They walk around with no expressions on their faces and... More

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