Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Moncton?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Moncton?

Many travelers spend one to two days in Moncton during their visit. After all, the cultural city has plenty to explore such as the famous sights and museums, the restaurant scene, and shopping.

It's one of the largest cities in New Brunswick, so many visitors will pass through enroute to other places. The city also has a lot of character and many parks and outdoor spaces that you can explore. A highlight for many visitors is seeing the tide rush in at the Tidal Bore.

Do you have one or two days to visit Moncton? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Moncton?

Moncton is a great place to visit if you want to avoid the tourist crowds. It has some interesting activities and attractions. So with one day, you'll probably feel rushed to see the main attractions around the city. You really need more time to appreciate everything that the cultural city has to offer. Many visitors prefer to have one to two days to fully enjoy the city even though it's not huge. If you have one day or less, we still have some great ideas for what to do while you're in town.

How to spend a day in Moncton

Perhaps the most famous place in Moncton is Tidal Bore Park, so don't miss it. It might not be at the top of your list, but it's worth experiencing during your trip.

You can't miss out on tasting the fantastic cuisine at one of the best restaurants in town, so make sure you find somewhere special for lunch or dinner. You'll find a range of casual eateries around town as well as wine tasting and a few upscales places. Poutine is the local favorite, but you can also try fried seafood or a local stew.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Moncton?

Many weekend travelers visit Moncton, as 2 days is a good amount of time to explore this medium-sized city and check out the famous sights and museums, the restaurant scene, and shopping. If you're planning a weekend getaway here, we have a few suggestions of things to do below.

How to spend 2 days in Moncton

With a weekend (two to three days) in Moncton, you'll have a bit more time to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.

This city offers some good museums and historic landmarks, so it's worth your time to spend a day exploring a few of them. Pick the ones that appeal to you the most and get started. The city has a zoo at Magnetic Hill as well as several great museums and historic sites like Fort Beauséjour and the Acadian Museum.

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