Message from the Mayor
26 January, 2023
Hello Rothesay Residents,
Winter is finally upon us: time to get out and enjoy it!
Rothesay’s Recreation Department has put together a great program of activities (including some new ones!) for Fundy Winterfest 2023:
Fundy Winterfest is a 6-week long regional event from February 1st to March 12th, 2023, where people celebrate and embrace winter as an opportunity to connect across generations, communities, classes and cultures. The 6 communities of Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, and Fundy-St. Martins welcome you to participate in winter initiatives that empower everyone, including our most vulnerable residents, to be active in winter!
Fundy Winterfest in Rothesay is loaded with events for people of all ages! This year the Recreation Department will be hosting the following programs, events, and activities:
- KV Brewskis & Frostbites
- Participate in this food and drink winter adventure between February 1st to March 12th to be entered to win prizes.
- Special Skating Events at the Rothesay Common
- Glow in the Dark Skating Party, February 1st from 6:00PM-9:00PM
- Try Para Ice Hockey, February 8th from 6:30PM-7:30PM
- Disney & Marvel Night, February 15th from 6:30PM-7:30PM
- Skate with the SJ Sea Dogs, February 22nd from 6:30PM-7:30PM
- Rothesay Winter Speaker Series
- Free information sessions held on Thursday evenings from February 2nd to March 23rd. from 7:00PM-8:00PM, please register by visiting:
- Rothesay Winter Carnival on the Common
- Saturday, February 11th from 2:00PM-4:00PM.
- Free Snowshoe Rentals at River and Trail Outdoor Company
- Rentals available from February 1st to March 12th.
- Moonlight Snowshoe & Hike with River and Trail Outdoor Company
- February 4th at 7:00PM at Wells Recreation Park.
- Snowshoe with the KV Walkers
- March 8th at 1:00PM at Wells Recreation Park.
- Win a 30-minutes Ice Fishing session with The Shacks!
- Where is Winter Waldo Contest
- Enter by Sunday, March 12th.
- Snowfolk Making Contest
- Enter by Sunday, March 12th.
- Frozen Moment Photo Contest
- Submit your photos before February 24th.
- Community Gems Hunt
- Download the free mobile app to explore Great Saint John community gems!
Find your hats and mitts– you won’t want to miss out on this Greater Saint John Winter experience! For more information on Fundy Winterfest in Rothesay, click HERE!
Kudos to our Staff for preparing these activities. As you can see, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Happy Winterfest!
Dr. Nancy Grant,
Mayor of Rothesay
