- Watch the Tidal Bore reverse the river's flow twice a day—surfers ride it!
- Drive to Magnetic Hill and be baffled by gravity pulling your car 'uphill'.
- Centennial Park is great for a walk or ski in winter.
- It's a perfect base for exploring the Bay of Fundy and Hopewell Rocks.
- Resurgo Place is a cool museum about transportation and history.
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When to go: Summer
Summer (July-August) is best for warm weather and seeing the tides.
Fall is beautiful for colors. Winter is snowy and cold.
- Best: Summer.
- Fall: Foliage.
- Winter: Snow sports.
Getting there: Car or Fly
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) is close to downtown.
It's the 'Hub City' because all roads and trains in the Maritimes meet here.
- Airport: YQM.
- Train: VIA Rail.
- Car: Trans-Canada Hwy.
Where to stay: Downtown
Stay downtown near Main Street to be close to restaurants and the riverfront trail.
Magnetic Hill area has hotels near the water park and zoo.
- Downtown: Central.
- Magnetic Hill: Family fun.
- Dieppe: French side.
What to see: Hill and Bore
Experience Magnetic Hill. Watch the Tidal Bore from Bore Park (check the schedule!).
Visit the Magnetic Hill Zoo. Go to Resurgo Place.
- Magnetic Hill: Illusion.
- Tidal Bore: Natural wonder.
- Zoo: Largest in Atlantic Canada.
- Resurgo Place: Museum.
Food: Seafood and Poutine
Seafood is fresh. Try Fried Clams. Poutine is popular (try Poutine Rapee—an Acadian dumpling dish).
The Pump House Brewery is great for beer and food.
- Fried Clams: Local favorite.
- Poutine Rapee: Acadian dish.
- Lobster: In season.
- Beer: Pump House.
Getting around: Car
You need a car to see Magnetic Hill or go to Hopewell Rocks.
Downtown is walkable. Codiac Transpo buses cover the city.
- Car: Recommended.
- Bus: Codiac Transpo.
- Walk: Riverfront.
Budget: Affordable
Moncton is very affordable. Hotels and food are cheaper than in Halifax.
Watching the tide is free.
- Hotels: Good rates.
- Food: Reasonable.
- Attractions: Moderate.
1 Day in Moncton
Morning: Magnetic Hill and Zoo. Be amazed by the illusion.
Lunch: Seafood chowder downtown.
Afternoon: Walk the Riverfront Trail. Watch the Tidal Bore arrive (check time!). Visit Resurgo Place.
Evening: Dinner and beer at a brewpub on Main Street.
- Morning: Fun & Illusion.
- Afternoon: River & Tides.
- Evening: Pub food.
FAQ
Is the hill real?
It's an optical illusion created by the landscape. But it feels real!
Do they speak French?
Yes, it's Canada's first officially bilingual city. You'll hear 'Chiac' (a mix).
What is the Bore?
A wave that travels up the river against the current, caused by the massive Bay of Fundy tides.