Moncton
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By car
* I-95 through Maine to the Trans-Canada Route 2, through Fredericton to Moncton.
* Route 9 (through Maine) to Route 1 (Canada) through St. Stephen, Saint John and up to Moncton.
* Route 185 to Edmundston, and then down the Trans-Canada Route 2 to Moncton.
By air
Greater Moncton International Airport located on Route 15 to Shediac in the Dieppe Industrial Park.
By train
The Moncton Via Rail Station is located on Main Street near the intersection with Vaughn Harvey Blvd, beside Highfield Square. Rail service runs 6 days a week to Halifax and Montréal on train "The Ocean".
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Magnetic Hill Optical Illusion
Located in Magnetic Hill attraction Park. per car entry.
Moncton Museum
Houses a permanent exhibit on the history of Moncton and also houses traveling exhibits. Entry is free of charge.
Tidal Bore Park
on Main Street in downtown Moncton. The tidal bore happens when the Bay of Fundy rising tide brings water counter to the normal flow of Petitcodiac river. The once-famous thundering flow has been reduced to a 6-inch ripple by nearby causeway, but still an unusual sight when it is visible. The folks at the city's information booth on Main St, can tell you when to see this phenomena.
Centennial Park
Located off St. George Blvd. Admission is free. Centennial Park offers a large outdoor playground for kids and also a water playground (summer only). In the lower section of the park you can rent paddle boats on the man made lake and visit the island in the centre of the lake. On weekends you can catch many locals enjoying the sun and picnics. There is also an outdoor pool/beach which charges admission. Centennial Park also offers many wooded walking and biking trails which serve as cross country ski trails in the winter.
Crystal Palace Amusement Park
Located beside the Champlain Mall, Crystal Palace provides a fun-filled environment for families. From the Bullet Rollercoaster to the Waveswinger to an indoor mini-putt golf course, it is fun for all. Also, don't miss out on the Family Pass.
January - March
September - December
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