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Before you go
Your trip to Moncton.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Moncton – New Brunswick Destination Bay of Fundy
How to get there
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Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) Dieppe · 10 km
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Moncton Station (VIA Rail) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 10 km from downtown. The VIA Rail station in the center serves the train between Montreal and Halifax. Via the Trans-Canada Highway, Moncton is about 260 km from Halifax.
How many days
One day for the city, the bore and Magnetic Hill; two days to include Hopewell Rocks and Parlee Beach.
When to go
From June to September, when Parlee Beach and attractions are open. The bore happens year-round, twice a day.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for Magnetic Hill, the beach and Hopewell Rocks. The downtown is walkable.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Moncton
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Morning
Magnetic Hill
Start with Magnetic Hill at the city's north exit and see a car seem to climb the slope by itself.
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Afternoon
Bore at Bore Park
Walk through downtown and be at Bore Park at the scheduled time for the tide’s arrival on the Petitcodiac River.
2 days in Moncton
Day 1
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All day
Moncton and the bore
Do Magnetic Hill in the morning and downtown with the Petitcodiac bore in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Shediac and Parlee Beach
Go to Shediac, the lobster capital, and spend the afternoon at Parlee Beach.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is Moncton’s bore?
A wave that travels up the Petitcodiac River when the Bay of Fundy tide comes in, twice a day. It can be seen from Bore Park in the city center at the times published by the city.
Is Moncton bilingual?
Yes. The city is officially bilingual, with English and French, and has a strong Acadian community.
How far is Moncton from Hopewell Rocks?
About 40 km, roughly a 40-minute drive.
Where is the nearest beach to Moncton?
Parlee Beach in Shediac, about 25 km away, on the Northumberland Strait.