Pavilion – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

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Fredericton

Pavilion – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

Easy

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Pavilion – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

01:40

6.53km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.38 km

Woolastoq (Saint John River)

Highlight • River

The Saint John River, also known as the Wolastoq, is one of the most important waterways in New Brunswick, flowing for about 673 kilometers through the province to the Bay of Fundy. A section of the river forms the international border between New Brunswick and Maine.

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4.39 km

Watermark Flood Level Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Watermark is a series of 11 wooden posts, all at different heights which depict the flood levels of the Wolastoq (Saint John River) over the years. The tallest post, the "memory pole", is encased in copper sheets that mark the year and peak water level of the Wolastoq during the annual freshet, the tallest being 8.31 metres, during the flooding in 2018.

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4.97 km

Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

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5.50 km

Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

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.

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5.62 km

Fredericton Railway Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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.

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6.21 km

Nashwaak Trail

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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.

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