Whether you’re looking for family fun, awesome adventure or breathtaking scenery, Moncton is the place to be in Atlantic Canada. Moncton has something for the entire family. Explore the downtown area's popular sidewalk cafés, unique shops, excellent services and the 50,000-plus twinkling lights during the holidays. The area now known as Moncton was once an early Acadian settlement known as "Le Coude." Moncton officially became a city on the 23rd of April, 1890. Its coat of arms illustrates the agricultural, industrial and railway heritages, along with the world famous Tidal Bore, an ever popular tourist attraction.
Things to do in Moncton, New Brunswick
Galerie d'Art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen
Galerie d'Art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen is in the Clément-Cormier Bldg. Changing monthly exhibits honor Acadian, Canadian and international artists. The permanent collection consists of contemporary works by artists mainly from the Maritime Provinces and Québec. Call (506) 858-4088 for more information.
165 Massey Ave., Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site
Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site is near the mouth of the Petitcodiac River on Hwy. 114. Ocean tides have carved the Flower Pot Rocks, pillars of sandstone and conglomerate rock with balsam fir and dwarf spruce growing on top. Visitors may walk the beach below the rocks from 3 hours before low tide until 3 hours after low tide. At high tide, the rocks resemble islands. An interpretive center provides viewing decks and multimedia exhibits about the Bay of Fundy. A shuttle runs from the parking area to the cliff. Call (506) 734-3534 for more information.
131 Discovery Rd., Hopewell, NB E4H 4Z5
Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum
Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum is 1 km (.6 mi.) n. of Magnetic Hill at 3030 Mountain Rd. Built in 1883, the Second Moncton Baptist Church received worshippers until 1974. The building contains pioneer artifacts, a quilt and textile collection, cemetery records dating to 1766 and genealogical materials about families who settled the area. Guided tours are offered. Call (506) 384-7719 for more information.
3030 Mountain Rd., Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Magic Mountain Water Park
Magic Mountain Water Park is in Magnetic Hill Park, just off Trans-Canada Hwy. exit 450. The park contains six waterslides, a wave pool, a children's area with four smaller slides, a lazy river, a splash pad, a whirlpool, two miniature golf courses and an arcade. Entrance is via a three-level steamboat. Food and picnic facilities are available. Call (506) 857-9283 for more information.
Hwy. 2 & Mountain Rd., Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Musée Acadien de l'Université de Moncton
Musée Acadien de l'Université de Moncton is in the Clément-Cormier Bldg. The Acadian Museum specializes in the history and culture of the Acadians of the Maritime Provinces. Permanent and changing displays depict Acadian history from 1604 to the early 20th century. Guided tours are offered by appointment. Call (506) 858-4088 for more information.
165 Massey Ave., Moncton, NB E1A 3E9