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Reunion Weekend · Fredericton

June 3 - 6, 2027

Come back to the Fredericton campus June 3 - 6, 2027, to reconnect and reminisce with former classmates and friends. The weekend will be filled with events and celebrations that will bring you back to ‘the good old days’ at UNB!

Do you need help finding accommodations? Click here to jump down to our official and alternative recommended accommodations, or scroll down to find them below the tentative schedule of events.

For assistance in organizing events for your class, team, faculty, residence or club during Reunion Weekend, please contact Shonda Irving.

Registration will open in March

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 3

Class of 1967: A Diamond Reunion Reception: 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate your 60th reunion — your diamond year! Join your fellow Class of 1967 alumni for a special reception at Somerville House, the official residence of UNB Acting President Dr. Kathy Wilson. Raise a glass to 60 years of memories, friendships and UNB connections as you reconnect with classmates in this beautiful and historic setting.
Location: Somerville House, 238 Waterloo Row (bus shuttle service will be available from the Student Union Building to Somerville House and back)
No cost

Classes of 1967 & 2002 Pin Ceremony: 5 - 6 p.m.

Special Pin Ceremony for alumni celebratin
Location: Cafeteria, Student Union Building
No cost

All Classes Meet & Greet: 6 - 8 p.m.

Make your way ‘up the hill’ to the Student Union Building to reconnect with classmates, fellow alumni and friends. Enjoy light snacks and a cash bar in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere — the perfect setting to share stories, renew friendships and ease into a weekend filled with memories, celebration and UNB spirit.
Location: Atrium, Student Union Building
No cost

Friday, June 4

Red and Black Day: Wear your red and black with pride!

Class of 1977 Golden Grad Breakfast: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate 50 years of memories and milestones! Join fellow classmates for the Golden Grad Breakfast buffet as we honour the Class of 1976. Reconnect with old friends and relive the moments that made your UNB years memorable. (This breakfast is open to any 1976 graduate and their guest only.)
Location: Student Union Building, Ballroom
No cost

Class of 1977 Class Photo: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Atrium, Student Union Building
No cost

Class of 1977 Pin Ceremony: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Special Pin Ceremony for alumni celebrating their 50th milestone year.
Location: Student Union Building, Cafeteria
No cost

Alumni BBQ: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for our alumni BBQ outside the Alumni Memorial Building, with the option to dine inside Memorial Hall and soak in the beauty of its historic stained-glass windows.
Location: Alumni Memorial Building/Memorial Hall
Cost: TBD ($10-$15)

ENGINEERING ALUMNI BBQ: 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Join Dean Joshua Leon and fellow engineering alumni, students, faculty and staff for a feast of food and conversations with old friends and colleagues in the dramatic new atrium and exterior space. The BBQ will be followed by an open house of the engineering faculty, including tours of the faculty’s dynamic new spaces.
Location: Allison D. McCain Commons, Head Hall
No cost

Faculty Open Houses: 1 - 3 p.m.

Interested in seeing how your faculty has evolved since your time at UNB? Be sure to take part in our faculty open houses to walk the halls of your former buildings, meet faculty and staff, explore what's new and connect with your faculty dean.
Location: Various faculty buildings
No cost

UNB at Picaroons Roundhouse: 3 - 7 p.m.

Looking for a place to spend your Friday afternoon with friends and fellow UNBers? Check out one of Fredericton’s popular craft breweries! Drop by the UNB alumni-owned Picaroons Roundhouse, beginning at 3 p.m., to unwind and socialize in a casual setting, while enjoying views of the Saint John River. The brewery will be open to the public, so seating is first come first served. The first 100 UNB alumni registrants will receive a complimentary drink ticket and will be entered to win some exciting UNB prize packs!
Location: Picaroons Roundhouse, 912 Union Street
Cost: Pay as you go

Class of 1977 AND EARLIER Senior Classes Dinner: 6 - 9 p.m.

An opportunity to dine and share your favourite memories of UNB with alumni from the classes of 1977 and earlier. This evening is all about UNB memories and reminiscing as we share a great meal and some great stories about your time on campus 50+ years ago.
Location: Richard J CURRIE CENTER, 4th Floor
Cost: $60 (TBC)

Saturday, June 5

UNB at Boyce Farmers' Market: 9 - 11 a.m.

Revisit a Saturday tradition. Recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is the city’s traditional Saturday morning gathering spot downtown for fresh and healthy foods, craft, creativity and conversation.
Location: Boyce Farmers' Market
Cost: Pay as you go

Beaverbrook Art Gallery Tours: 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Construction on the gallery’s Harrison McCain Pavilion began in 2019 with the goal of creating a fully accessible, 10,000-square foot expansion that would dramatically change the streetscape of Queen Street, honouring the legacy and generosity of Harrison McCain.
Location: Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen Street
Cost: TBD (discounted entrance fee)

Maritime Lobster Boil RECEPTION ONLY: 6 - 7 p.m.

Can’t stay for the Lobster Boil but still want to connect with fellow UNB alumni and friends? Join us for the reception and enjoy an hour of mingling, conversation and good company!
Location: Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, Performance Gym
No cost (for reception only)

Maritime Lobster Boil: 6 - 10:30 p.m.

Enjoy a true Maritime tradition at our Lobster Boil! This is one night you won’t want to miss. Alumni and guests will be seated for dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a special ceremonial parade celebrating our 50+ year milestone classes: 1977, 1972, 1967, 1962, 1957 and 1952. After dinner, kick up your heels to tunes from Spotlight Entertainment, who will happily take requests! This evening is all about celebrating UNB pride, so be sure to wear your red and black!
Location: Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, Performance Gym
Cost (TBC): $75 (lobster), $60 (prime rib), $45 (vegetarian)

Sunday, June 6

Farewell Breakfast: 9 a.m.

Join your classmates one last time to bid adieu and see what’s it’s like to dine as a student at the meal hall.
Location: McConnell Hall
Cost: $15 (TBC)

Accommodations

Official room block details

Crowne Plaza - Lord Beaverbrook
659 Queen Street
Block Name: UNB Reunion Weekend 2027
Rate: $183/night plus taxes and fees
Book online now
Phone booking: 1-888-233-9527 or 506-455-3371 
Email booking: reservations@cpfredericton.com
Deadline to book: May 3, 2027

UNB Accommodations: Elizabeth Parr-Johnston Residence
(please note, there is no air-conditioning in UNB residences)
34 Mackay Drive

Alternative recommended accommodations

Best Western Plus Fredericton Hotel & Suites
333 Bishop Drive
Complimentary breakfast and parking included.
Phone booking: 506-455-8448

Carriage House Inn
230 University Avenue
Phone booking: 506-452-9924

Chateau Fredericton
470 Bishop Drive
Phone booking: 506-300-1818

Comfort Inn
797 Prospect Street
Phone booking: 506-453-0800

Delta Fredericton Hotel
225 Woodstock Road
Phone booking: 506-454-7077

Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites41 Kingswood Way
Phone booking: 506-206-6270