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Moncton Attractions

An Acadian city in the south-east of the Province of New Brunswick, Moncton is at the end of the narrow estuary of the Petitcodiac, one of the tips of the Bay of Fundy, famed for having the world's highest tides.
Read More Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill gives the illusion that one is moving up hill when in fact you are actually traveling down hill. This is a prominent tourist attraction in the area with shops and restaurants.
Tidal Flow
Twice a day the high tide of the Atlantic Ocean flows through the Bay of Fundy and sweeps into the Petitcodiac estuary, swelling its trickle into a broad lake and covering the mudflats and salt-marsh all around.
Galerie d'art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen
Moncton University has a very interesting collection of works of art by modern Acadians.
The Galerie d'art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen, as it is called, also features changing national and international exhibits.
Address
Galerie d'art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen
405 Université Avenue

Moncton, NB E1A3E9
Canada
Phone 1 50685840887
Fax 1 (506) 858-4043
Hours
June 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:0016:00
Tips
Donations accepted.
Magic Mountain Water Park
The giant waterchutes of Magic Mountain Water Park in Moncton, and its many other attractions make it very popular with visitors, especially in the summer.
Some of the highlights include slides, a wave pool, tubing, and mini golf.
Address
Magic Mountain
Box 29095
Moncton, NB E1G4R3
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 857-9283
Fax 1 (506) 857-1817
Hours
June 14 to June 27
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
June 28 to August 24
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
August 25 to September 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Family$ 85.00
Admission Cost$ 25.50
Child$ 19.50
Child 8 & under$ 14.50
Senior over 60$ 8.50
Child 3 & underFREE
All values are in Canada Dollars
Tips
Family admission (4 people). Prices are based on height. Hours may vary call ahead
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton Coliseum is one of the biggest venues of its kind in eastern Canada, staging big sporting events as well as gala balls, rock concerts and regional fairs.
Address
Moncton Coliseum Complex
377 Killam Drive, Unit 100
Moncton, NB E1C3T1
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 389-5989
Fax 1 (506) 859-2678
TreeGo
Located in Centennial Park in Moncton is a ziplining adventure called TreeGo. TreeGo offers a variety of activities for both children and adults with different levels of difficulty. Ropes, swings, high walkways form different courses that get you up close to different levels of the forest.
Cost
Adult$ 28.32
Child 16 & under$ 23.00
Child 11 & under$ 15.05
All values are in Canada Dollars
Tips
Children must be a minimum of 7 years old.
Université de Moncton
Université de Moncton was founded in 1963 and with French as its primary language, the university provides the Acadian community with its own academic institution.

Moncton Surroundings

Read More Hopewell Cape
Hopewell Cape is known for the rock formations called "flowerpots", which have been created by erosion from the incredible tides, for which the area is famous.
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
Shediac's Parlee Beach Provincial Park is reckoned to have the finest sandy beach on Canada's Atlantic coast, and in summer the relatively shallow water here can get as warm as 20°C (68°F).
The park has campsites as well as picnic areas and changing facilities.
Address
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
45 Parlee Beach Road
Pointe-du-Chêne, NB E4P8V5
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 533-3363
Fax 1 (506) 533-3312
Cost
Vehicle plus all occupants$ 9.00
All values are in Canada Dollars
Read More Tidal Trail
The Tidal Trail is a scenic driving route which leads past Cape Enrage and on to the fishing port of Alma.
Bayfield - Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, Canada
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre offers impressive views of Jourimain and Trenholm Islands, hiking trails, a beach and observation tower. An exhibit hall offers geological displays and a collection of hand-carved birds. Within Cape Jourimain is a wildlife area featuring diverse habitats and a popular destination for migratory birds.
Address
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
5039 Route 16
Bayfield, NB E4M3Z8
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 538-2220
Fax 1 (506) 538-2226
Hours
May 18 to October 9
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Tips
Donations accepted.
Berry Mills - Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre, Canada
Cape Enrage is the site of a 1838 lighthouse that still remains in operation. The project began with six students and their teacher in 1993. Some of the activities available when visiting Cape Enrage include caving, rappelling and kayaking.

The view from Cape Enrage is magnificent from the towering cliffs or light station.
Address
Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre
47622 Homestead Road
Berry Mills, NB E1G4P8
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 887-2273
Fax 1 (506) 887-1800
Hours
May 21 to June 18
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 20 to September 7
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
September 8 to October 15
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Family$ 13.00
Adult$ 4.00
Senior$ 3.50
Child$ 2.50
All values are in Canada Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Cap-Pele, Canada
Cap-Pelé, 60km (37mi) north-east of Moncton, is a picturesque Acadian fishing village dating from 1780. It also has a lovely beach and the well-stocked fish market is particularly worth a visit.
Cap-Pelé's history dates to the late 18th Century but today is known largely for the smoked herring it exports. The fishing boats and wharfs along with the 'smoke houses' all add to the atmosphere this little Acadian village.
Address
Village de Cap-Pelé
33 ch. St-André
Cap-Pelé, NB E4N1Z4
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 577-2030
Fax 1 (506) 577-2035
Dieppe - Crystal Palace Amusement Park, Canada
The Crystal Palace Amusement Park in Dieppe features numerous attractions sure to please children. Some of the highlights include rides, a climbing wall, arcade, tree house, carousel, and more.
Hours
June 11 to September 9
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
September 10 to June 11
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0010:0010:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0021:0021:0020:00
Cost
Family$ 49.95
All values are in Canada Dollars
Tips
Price are four four persons. Additional person costs $12.50
New Brunswick's South-East Shore, Canada
New Brunswick's South-east Shore stretches north-east of Moncton along the Northumberland Strait, part of the Gulf of St Lawrence, and strung out along it are Canadian Atlantic seaside resorts where the bold actually venture into the water, mainly when summer is at its height.
Shediac, Canada
Shediac, on the Acadian "Costa del Sol" about 18km (11mi) north-east of Moncton, is very popular with visitors in the summer months, priding itself on being the lobster capital of the world.

St Martin in the Wood, Shediac's Anglican church, built of Canadian red fir in 1821, is worth seeing.
The town has lots of restaurants, where sea food is usually the specialty, as well as numerous shops and galleries. There is ample accommodation in Shediac, including numerous Bed and Breakfasts.
Address
Town of Shediac
290, Main Street Unit 300

Shediac, NB E4P2E3
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 532-7000
Fax 1 (506) 532-6156
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