APRIL 2025
Easter Long-Weekend in New Brunswick
How to spend time with your family while supporting local businesses. From exploring New Brunswick inside and out, to ensuring you have a tasty Easter with the family, browse our suggestions of how to get the most out of your long-weekend while building memories the kids will never forget.
Visit a Local Chocolatier
What a better way to support local businesses AND fulfill your wildest chocolate dreams? Stop by New Brunswick’s chocolatiers to taste the special and limited-edition easter chocolates for your Easter basket to look top tier while tasting melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
McGuire Chocolate Company 174 rue Water Street, St. Andrews
Ganong: The Chocolate Museum 73 blvd Milltown Blvd, St. Stephen
Adorable Chocolat 395 rue Main Street, Shediac
Fancy Bites by Nancy 215 rue Main Street, Unit G, Fredericton
Chocolat Voyageur 136 rue Ellen Street. Miramichi
LaRouere Chocolat 150 rue Weldon Street, Moncton
Gateries JR’s Treats 2104 rue Amirault Street, Dieppe
Confiserie Andréa Confectionery 120 rue Main Street, Bathurst
Family-Friendly Hiking and Trails
Nothing like exploring the great outdoors with the whole family. Discover paths and trains across our beloved province that are not only kid-friendly, but also gorgeous views while getting the fam outside and moving!
Dickson Falls Trail Fundy National Park. 1km. Moderate. Est 14minutes.
Sussex Bluff Sussex. 3.7km. Moderate. Est 1 hour.
Shiphaven Trail Alma. 2.3km. Easy. Est 40 minutes.
Mount Douglas Bald Trail Fredericton Junction. 2.1km. Moderate. Est 1 hour.
Wetland and Floodplain Loop Mapleton Park. 5km. Easy. Est 1hour.
Grand Falls Gorge Trail Grand Falls. 2.4km. Easy. Est 40 minutes.
Hays Falls via Maliseet Trail Woodstock. 3.2km. Easy. Est 1 hour.
Osprey Trail Kouchibouguac National Park. 5km. Easy. Est 1 hour 15 minutes.
Attractions and Museums
This is it! This is the weekend you and the fam are FINALLY going to go do those tours, museums, and experiences you always talk about going to but never end up doing. From fun learning about history to enjoying trying something new, this weekend is your to conquer with New Brunswick’s best places to visit.
Resurgo Place, Moncton
Good Guys Golf, Fredericton
Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews
Belding Hill Farms, Hampton
Oasis Trampoline Park, Saint John
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Baking and Cooking for Sunday’s Feast!
Having a scrumdiddlyumptious meal during Easter’s long weekend is an absolute MUST! Some of the best traditions and bonding moments are in the kitchen with your loved ones. While you work away at creating an outstanding meal for your family and friends, try to use some New Brunswick ingredients. Here is a list of commonly found ingredients in most grocery stores across our province.
- King Cole tea
- Fatso Peanut Butter
- Barbours Extracts
- Baxter milk and butter
- The Speerville Flour Mill flour
- Local maple syrup and honey
- Crosby’s molasses
- Armadale Farm cheese
Easter New Brunswick Events
Every city and town across the province are hosting their own Easter activities from scavenger hunts to visits with the East bunny. Here are a select few to give you a taste of what you and the family can get up to this up-coming long-weekend.
Easter Blast
Join us for an egg-citing morning including a FREE delicious breakfast, fun games, and an unforgettable celebration.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Tidal Church, 945 boul. St George Blvd, Moncton
Price: Free
The Bunny Lane Easter Market
This vibrant local vendor market showcases the best handmade and homemade artisans in the community, offering unique crafts, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Bring the whole family for a day of festive fun, including an Easter egg hunt for the kids and live music to set the perfect springtime atmosphere.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 11AM to 3PM
Location: Mapleton Park, 600 ch. Mapleton Rd, Moncton
Price: Free
Community Easter Eggstravaganza
We will begin with Easter egg hunts, followed by face-painting, balloon animals, crafts, bracelet-making, a photo area, and a bouncy castle! Bring your own basket because thousands of eggs will be waiting. Find one of the 3 golden eggs to win a prize!
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Registration 1:30PM
Location: The Church by the Lake, 14 rue Church Street, Sackville
Price: Free
New Maryland Easter Market
This fun-filled event features a vibrant makers market, showcasing a wide variety of unique local vendors, delicious treats, and food trucks. The Easter Bunny will be stopping by to deliver some sweet chocolate treats (while supplies last). It’s the ultimate destination to find the perfect treasures for your Easter baskets and enjoy a festive atmosphere with family and friends.
Date: Sunday, April 13 | 11AM to 3PM
Location: The New Maryland Centre, 754 New Maryland Hwy
Price: Free
Celebrate Easter with a Festive Dinner Buffet!
Looking for a special way to celebrate Easter with your loved ones? Join us at The Courtyard @ Ramada for an unforgettable Easter Dinner Buffet filled with delicious food and family fun! Bring your family and friends together for a festive evening where good food and great company come together!
Date: Sunday April 20, 2025 | 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: The Courtyard @ Ramada
Price: Adults: $49.99*. Kids (7-12): $23.99. Ages 6 & below: FREE.
Book now: 506-460-5511
