Moncton Tourist Attractions
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Top Tourist Attractions in Moncton
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.Often hailed as the capital of Acadia, Moncton is an important east Canadian road and rail junction, as well as having a French-speaking university.The French settled in the northern end of the Bay of Fundy in 1638, but the English destroyed their settlement a few years later and the inhabitants were abducted.German settlers, previously from Pennsylvania, arrived here in the second half of the 18th C.The east Canadian city owes its name to Robert Moncton, the British commander who took the nearby Fort Beauséjour in 1755.Moncton today has a strong cultural scene with many visual and performing arts, as well galleries and fine dining. In the vicinity there are also a number of golf courses, parks, and even ziplining adventures.
Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill, north-west of Moncton, is one of Canada's most visited natural wonders. It owes its fascination to the fact that a driver can put a car in neutral, release the brake and feel that it is being drawn uphill as though by some ghostly hand.The Magnetic Hill Wharf Village is a tourist area with shops and restaurants designed to look like an old maritime fishing village.
Magnetic Hill Zoo
Magnetic Hill Zoo in Moncton is home to over 400 animals representing 90 species from around the world. Old McDonald's Barnyard allows children to feed deer and goats.
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.
Moncton Museum
The Moncton Museum's mission is to "collect, conserve, study, exhibit and interpret historic and heritage material of Moncton and the surrounding area" and they do a great job of executing against their mission. On display at this fine museum is the history of Moncton.The Moncton Museum is partly housed in the Free Meeting House, Moncton's oldest building built in 1821. The Moncton Museum has a permanent collection related to the area's history and includes an interesting section on the original inhabitants, the Micmacs. The Moncton museum also hosts several international travelling exhibits on a regular basis throughout the year, be sure to check the website for more information.
Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum
The Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum in Moncton is a great resource for those visitors intent on exploring the detailed history of Moncton's pioneers. The museum has genealogical information for three of the areas prominent families, the Lutz's, Trietz's, and the Steiff's. A research assistant is on staff and will help visitors sort through the family histories and will provide information as available.Also at the Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum is a display of pioneer artifacts and cemetery records. The Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum is housed in a church built in 1883 which has been restored to its original condition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
