First-time visitor · Moncton
First time in Moncton — what locals actually recommend
If it's your first weekend in Moncton, this is the locals' shortlist — the sights worth the queue, the food you can't skip, and the neighbourhood walks that show you the place.
Frequently added to plansPopular local pick
Top spots in Moncton
Centennial Park
OutdoorsWest End
180 ha of trails, lake and beach in the city core.
Hopewell Rocks
OutdoorsDay trip — 40 min
World's highest tides; walk the ocean floor at low tide.
Tidal Bore Park
OutdoorsDowntown riverfront
Watch the Bay of Fundy push a wave up the Petitcodiac twice daily.
Where to eat
Little Louis' Oyster Bar
$$$Oyster bar / French · Champlain St
Maritime oysters and Quebecois wine list — Moncton's special-occasion spot.
Calactus Café
$$Vegetarian / Café · St. George St
Acadian-run veggie haven, beloved for 25 years.
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.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Tidal Bore Park, Hopewell Rocks, Centennial Park. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Moncton and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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