News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers are encouraged to “do winter right” as they unwind with family and friends during the holidays.

By exploring what the province has to offer, even close to home, New Brunswickers can contribute to job creation, local business development and the tourism industry.

Tourism is an important economic driver and job provider. As of August 2015, the industry employed 42,100 people in New Brunswick, which was an increase of 3,200 over the previous year. Tourism also contributes $522 million annually to the provincial GDP. In 2015, for every public dollar spent on marketing the province, there was a return of $3.19.

Discover the ways to do winter right in New Brunswick by visiting the Tourism New Brunswick website.

• Grab your skis. With three to four metres of snow each year, plus the largest vertical in the Maritimes, New Brunswick is a downhill skier’s playground. There are also thousands of kilometres of trails for cross-country skiers.

• Shine up your snowmobile. Each winter, New Brunswick has 8,000 kilometres of groomed trails. From the Great Northern Odyssey to local club routes, there is a trail that is right for anyone.

• Come in from the cold. Take a break from the outdoor action by visiting New Brunswick’s museums, art galleries, theatres and activity centres. They are the perfect places to make family memories.

• Make an event of it. There is always a reason to celebrate in New Brunswick, and winter is no exception. Add these festivals to any winter getaway “to do” list.

• Explore the great outdoors. The natural beauty of a New Brunswick winter is best experienced in our parks, many of which are open year-round.

This holiday season, have a stay-at-home vacation and see all New Brunswick has to offer.