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Mini guide to Moncton
Located in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, Moncton is rich in agricultural, railway and industrial heritage, and is well known for its mysterious Magnetic Hill. Parks are abundant in and around the town and are especially geared towards winter activities.
Moncton’s number one attraction is the quirky Magnetic Hill, just out of town. Visitors pay a $2 toll at the gatehouse and drive around a comically twisting road before parking at the bottom of the hill… and rolling back again. The slope is actually on the side of a far larger hill, creating this illusion. Additionally, the excellent entertainment complexes nearby will keep the kids happy.
Of the town’s many parks, Centennial Park, with its lake and pleasant beach area, is the best. The park has extensive woods with trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. For the culture conscious, the Acadian Museum displays interesting artefacts on Acadian culture from 1604. Alternatively, the nearby Capitol Theatre has been restored to its original 1922 elegance and is worth seeing.
The indoor amusement park at Crystal Palace will make an otherwise endless rainy day go by quickly. The spacious, enclosed park includes a four-screen cinema, shooting arcades, numerous games, a medium-sized rollercoaster and a multitude of other leisure activities.
If you have a car, head out to the artfully designed Kouchibouguac National Park, which is a wonderful destination for relaxing biking, hiking and beach-going. The varied ecosystems here are spectacular. Before you get to the park, you can stop off at La Dune de Bouctouche, a sand dune that stretches for an impressive 12kms.
Moncton is at the crossroads of several major routes through New Brunswick, including route 2 (the Trans-Canada Highway) and route 15. VIA Rail's train from Montréal to Halifax stops in Moncton six days a week. If you’re travelling by air, the airport is about 10 minutes from the downtown, on Route 132.
