The best road cycling routes around Fredericton

The Fredericton Railway Bridge was once a railway bridge, but today is only used to carry pedestrians and cyclists across the Saint John River. In 2008, the bridge was renamed the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, after a founder of the Fredericton Trail System, and transports about 600,000 bikers and hikers each year.

This pavilion has lots of information about the Trans Canada Trail, along with maps and memorials on all 4 walls of the pavilion inside and out. There isn't a roof on the pavilion, so it's not a great escape from the rain or strong sunshine, but a great opportunity to learn.

The Northside Trail in Fredericton spans 17.4 kilometers across Fredericton's north side, loosely following the St. John River. It’s an easy, mostly flat path that winds through residential areas and green spaces, and is perfect for walking, running, biking, or dog walking. The trail connects to other nearby paths and is open year-round with multiple access points. You won't find rugged wilderness; instead, you'll find convenience, accessibility, and urban beauty.

The Ferris Street Forest and Nature Preserve has a small strawberry farm right in the middle of it. Near the south end of the preserve, there is also a small strawberry shop. Here you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries during the growing season or buy pre-harvested fruit.

The Saint John River—often called the Wolastoq, meaning “beautiful and bountiful river” in the Wolastoqey language—is the defining natural feature of Fredericton. It cuts right through the heart of the city, creating a wide, calm ribbon of water bordered by trails, parks, and historic neighborhoods. In Fredericton, the river is more than scenery; it’s a recreational hub. The Northside and Southside riverfront trails run parallel to it, making it one of the most accessible and scenic urban waterways.

The Keswick River is a tributary of the Saint John River. It begins near Crabbe Mountain and flows through farmland before meeting the Saint John River just past Highway 105.

The Northside Trail is a multi-use gravel pathway that follows the Saint John River from Fredericton all the way to Highway 105, and is part of The Great Trail of Canada.

A long, mostly level multi-use route that traces the quiet corridor of the Nashwaak River on Fredericton’s north side. The compacted-gravel surface makes it easy to walk, run, or cycle, and the trail moves between shaded woodland, open stretches, and short riverside clearings. Views of the Nashwaak appear steadily along the way, especially near bridge crossings and wider bends in the river. The trail takes its name from the Nashwaak River itself, derived from the Wolastoqey (Maliseet) word Nekawäk—often interpreted as “slow current” or “still water,” a fitting description of the calm, steady flow that defines this part of the valley.