Two natural phenomena, Magnetic Hill and the Tidal Bore, are highlights among city attractions. The Tidal Bore runs up the Petitcodiac River twice daily, causing a small tidal wave ranging in height from 20 to 45 centimetres (8 to 18 in.). The incoming tide moves upstream against the regular flow of water, causing a single river-wide wave. After the bore, the almost empty Petitcodiac River basin rapidly fills with water and, within an hour, the bore passes 28.3 million gallons of water and the water level rises more than 7.5 metres (25 ft.). A good vantage point to observe the bore is at Bore Park, downtown at 11 Bendview Ct.
In late April Le Festival Frye (the Frye Festival ) brings authors, playwrights, poets and storytellers to the Moncton Coliseum. Festivalgoers can listen to readings and musical performances, chat up authors and attend writing workshops.
Visitor Centers
Treitz Haus Visitor Information Centre 10 Bendview Ct. Moncton, NB E1C 2J8. Phone:(506)853-3540
Self-guiding Tours
A walking tour of historic Moncton begins at City Hall, 655 Main St. Brochures outlining the tour are available at the Tourism Moncton Visitor Information Centre in Resurgo Place, 20 Mountain Rd.; phone (506) 856-4383.
Things to Do
Centennial ParkGalerie d'Art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen
Musée Acadien de l'Université de Moncton