Trails of Fredericton

By (author): Bill Thorpe

The beautiful little city of Fredericton has always welcomed walkers, but now that it’s crisscrossed with abandoned railway lines turned into groomed trails, it’s a paradise for the self-propelled. As well as being a guide to these paths, Trails of Fredericton conveys the essence of the city in historical vignettes, anecdotes, and photographs.

AUTHOR

Bill Thorpe

Bill Thorpe was a lifelong resident of Fredericton. A retired history teacher, his second career was dedicated to building and promoting the city’s network of trails, which he explored thoroughly on foot, on skis, and on his bicycle. He served on the executive of the Fredericton Trails Coalition, of which he was a founding member.

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The beautiful little city of Fredericton has always welcomed walkers. Now, criss-crossed with abandoned railway lines transformed into groomed trails, it’s a paradise for the self-propelled, whether on foot, on skis, on bicycles, or in wheelchairs.

Trails of Fredericton, published in association with the Fredericton Trails Coalition, describes the 50-kilometre linear park system built on the former railway network. It also includes paths in five parks, the University of New Brunswick Woodlot and Game Refuge, and Kingswood, a privately owned recreational development.


“Takes readers on a historical journey.”
Daily Gleaner

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The beautiful little city of Fredericton has always welcomed walkers, but now that it’s crisscrossed with abandoned railway lines turned into groomed trails, it’s a paradise for the self-propelled. As well as being a guide to these paths, Trails of Fredericton conveys the essence of the city in historical vignettes, anecdotes, and photographs.

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Details

Dimensions:

105 Pages
7.25in * 4.25in * 0.32in
112gr

Published:

May 01, 1999

Publisher:

Goose Lane Editions

ISBN:

9780864922359

Book Subjects:

TRAVEL / Canada / Atlantic Provinces

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Language:

eng

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