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Top spots in Moncton
Magnetic Hill
FamilyNorthwest
Optical illusion where your car appears to roll uphill.
Tidal Bore Park
OutdoorsDowntown riverfront
Watch the Bay of Fundy push a wave up the Petitcodiac twice daily.
Hopewell Rocks
OutdoorsDay trip — 40 min
World's highest tides; walk the ocean floor at low tide.
Resurgo Place
FamilyDowntown
Interactive transportation and city history museum.
Parlee Beach
FamilyShediac (25 min)
Warmest saltwater north of Virginia — Acadian beach town vibes.
Centennial Park
OutdoorsWest End
180 ha of trails, lake and beach in the city core.
Where to eat
Little Louis' Oyster Bar
$$$Oyster bar / French · Champlain St
Maritime oysters and Quebecois wine list — Moncton's special-occasion spot.
Catch 22 Lobster Bar
$$$Seafood · Main St
Lobster rolls, surf-and-turf and craft cocktails.
Tide & Boar Gastropub
$$Gastropub · Main St
Boar poutine and craft beer in a heritage building.
Calactus Café
$$Vegetarian / Café · St. George St
Acadian-run veggie haven, beloved for 25 years.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Magnetic Hill, Tidal Bore Park, Hopewell Rocks. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Moncton and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.