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Moncton
The Maritime centre of family fun
For family-friendly adventure and a rich blend of English and Acadian tradition, head to Moncton, located at the crossroads of the Maritimes.
Coast by car uphill to Magnetic Hill, one of Canada’s most visited natural attractions, then wander over to the family theme park and Magnetic Hill Zoo. Make a splash at Magic Mountain Water Theme Park with its slippery body slides, tubing, swimming pools and mini golf.
Shoppers are magnetically attracted to nearby Dieppe, home to Champlain Place, the largest single-storey shopping mall in Atlantic Canada. Right next door is Crystal Place Amusement Park, the only indoor and outdoor amusement park in the Maritimes.
The city is also an easy commute to more than a dozen of the province’s top attractions.
Tidal bores and seaside views
Perhaps the area’s greatest natural attraction is the Bay of Fundy—home to the world’s highest tides. See the dramatic tidal bores created by the surging tides at
Petitcodiac River.
Visit Cape Enrage for what Frommers Guide describes as the best view in Canada. And take time to explore Fundy National Park’s stunning seaside cliffs, tidal marshes, rocky shores and tidal flats.
Beaches, dunes and parklands
Fabulous beaches, with the warmest waters east of the Carolinas, and world-class national parks are only a short drive away.
Head 100 km north, stopping at the white sand Dune of Bouctouche en route to Kouchibouguac National Park, where you can canoe, bike, kayak or picnic on the beach. The park includes dramatic vistas of bogs, salt marshes, tidal rivers, sheltered lagoons and tall forests. You can also explore some 60 km of hiking trails.
Parlee Beach Provincial Park boasts some of the warmest saltwater north of Virginia and is a great place to play, picnic and swim.
Acadian culture is celebrated with pride at Le Pays de la Sagouine, a real Acadian village offering theatre, music, comedy and dance—all hosted by lively, costumed characters.
Situated at the head of the Bay of Fundy, visit the stone ruins and grassy ramparts of Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site, recalling an era when England and France fought for supremacy in Acadia. Built by the French in 1751, Fort Beauséjour fell to the British and colonial forces in June 1755, who renamed it Fort Cumberland.
Top things to do in Moncton
Cape Enrage
Cape Jourimain
Fort Beausejour National Historic Site of Canada
Fundy National Park
Hopewell Rocks
Irving Eco Centre–La Dune du Bouctouche
Kouchibouguac National Park
Le Pays de la Sagouine
Magic Mountain
Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill Zoo
Moncton Market
Moncton Museum and Free Meeting House (National Historic Site of Canada)
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
The Olivier Soapery (Canada’s Soap Economuseum)
For more information visit
www.gomoncton.com
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