The
New Brunswick Botanical Garden
Located
in St. Jacques, with a tree-covered mountain as its backdrop,
near the bank of a quiet river lies this garden spread out
over an area of 7 hectares. The Botanical Gardens is made
up of two arboreta and eight gardens of which the rose garden,
rhododendrons, luxuriant annuals and beautiful perennials
are pleasing to the senses. Visit their website for operation
hours and admission charges and much more.
Fredericton
Botanic Garden
The
perennial beds surrounding the Fredericton Botanic Garden
Resource Centre exhibit a riot of colour during spring, summer
and fall. Bright-hued hardwoods grace the garden trails. The
Centre, at the Cameron Court entrance, is used for educational
programs and as a base for Garden staff in the summer. Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges and
much more.
Kingsbrae
Horticultural Garden, Saint Andrews
First
opened ot the public in 1998, these gardens are the original
gardens of several old estates and have been named one of
Canadas top ten public gardens. The site covers twenty-seven
acres, including formal gardens and a nature trail. The entire
site is laid out as garden 'rooms' with several distinctive
plant collections. Please see web site for opening times and
admission charges.
