are lots of free and fascinating things to do in the city . You can , for example , visit Christ Church Cathedral , the home of Little Ben , a working scale model of London ’ s famous Big Ben .
Another rewarding ( and free !) place to visit is Government House — the official residence for New Brunswick ’ s Lieutenant -Governor . Book a tour guide and you ’ ll learn all sorts of intriguing tidbits that have happened here related to Confederation .
There are also daily ceremonies depicting the changing of the guard , Sunday night movies at the Barracks and theatre performances by the Calithumpians in Officers ’ Square . These are also free — as are three-day parking passes for visitors , which are available at Town Hall .
At some point , slip up to the Mactaquac Provincial Park — about 20 minutes from Fredericton . Just before the park , a dirt road to the right will take you to The Beaver Ponds . Here , you ’ ll find lots of interesting flora and fauna , explained through interpretive panels . If you ’ re in the mood for a different brand of natural phenomenon , Howland Falls , Garden Creek Falls , and Schneider Falls are within minutes of city limits .
If these excursions have triggered your appetite , be on the lookout for “ The Cabin ,” an old diner and local favourite on the outskirts of Fredericton . There are working jukeboxes at the tables and lots of delicious comfort foods to savour , including old-fashioned turkey dinners and fresh lobster rolls .
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