Nashwaaksis, Fredericton

#29 among attractions in Fredericton

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Nashwaaksis is a neighbourhood and former village in the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick; it is located on the north bank of the Saint John River and at the mouth of the Nashwaaksis Stream, which should not be confused with the larger Nashwaak River nearby. The word Nashwaaksis is corrupted from the Maliseet word for the area, Nesuwahkik, with the "-sis" appendage meaning "little Nashwaak". ()

Coordinates: 45°59'8"N, 66°38'57"W

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Nashwaaksis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Christ Church Cathedral, Science East, Government House.

1.9 miS
Max Aitken, Museum, Art gallery
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton
49 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery stands as a premier destination for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Established in 1959, this esteemed gallery was a gift to the people of New Brunswick from Lord Beaverbrook, a...
2.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton
53 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. It is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Construction of the cathedral began in 1845 and it was consecrated in 1853. The Gothic Revival cathedral is modelled after St. Mary's Church, Snettisham, Norfolk.
1.9 miS
Museum, Science museum
Science East, Fredericton
50 min walk • Science East is an interactive science museum located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It uses innovative, interactive science exhibits to demonstrate basic science concepts, prompt curiosity and foster interest and understanding of science among people of all ages.
1.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Government House, Fredericton
36 min walk • Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, as well as that in Fredericton of the Canadian monarch.
1.7 miS
Museum, History museum
Fredericton Region Museum, Fredericton
43 min walk • The Fredericton Region Museum, formerly known as the York Sunbury Museum, is a small, non-profit museum founded in 1934 by the York Sunbury Historical Society. The museum was housed in several different locations until 1959, when it moved into Officers' Square on Queen Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
2.2 miSE
Bridge
Fredericton Railway Bridge, Fredericton
56 min walk • The Fredericton Railway Bridge is a former railway bridge in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada now used to carry pedestrians and cyclists.
1.8 miS
Max Aitken, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton
48 min walk • The Fredericton Playhouse is a non-profit organization venue for hosting local talent acts and touring performers. It was originally constructed in 1964 at the behest of Lady and Lord Beaverbrook, and between the years of 1969 and 2003, the venue was home to Theatre New Brunswick.
1.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Anne's Chapel, Fredericton
44 min walk • St. Anne's Chapel is a Gothic Revival Anglican chapel of ease in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Constructed between 1846 and 1847, it was designed by British-born architect Frank Wills. St. Anne's Chapel is a National Historic Site of Canada.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Westmorland Street Bridge, Fredericton
28 min walk • The Westmorland Street Bridge is a bridge crossing the Saint John River in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
1.5 miS
Visitor center, City hall
Fredericton City Hall, Fredericton
40 min walk • The Fredericton City Hall is the meeting place of the Fredericton City Council in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The three-storey building was constructed between 1875 and 1876 by architects McKean and Fairweather and built by H. B. Crosby and O. M. Campbell in the Second Empire style.
2 miS
45°57'31"N • 66°38'6"W
Gallery 78, Fredericton
51 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping