Moncton in a day
A one-day plan for Moncton: Magnetic Hill and the Magnetic Hill Zoo first, then Irishtown Nature Park and Resurgo Place. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Map: 1 days
Moncton in 1 day
Day 1
Magnetic Hill
Gravity hill where cars appear to roll uphill in neutral, a roadside attraction since the 1930s that is one of Moncton's best-known sights.
Magnetic Hill Zoo
Small zoo at the Magnetic Hill, with animals from around the world including big cats, primates and farm animals.
Irishtown Nature Park, New Brunswick
Large forested park on the northern edge of the city, with lakes, a reservoir and walking and cycling trails.
Resurgo Place
Museum and discovery centre in Moncton covering the history of the city and its transport and railway heritage.
Watch: Moncton in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Moncton
Summer, from June to early September, is the best time, with warm days for the zoo and Irishtown Nature Park. Winters are cold and snowy, and some attractions close for the season. Early autumn has cooler weather with fall colours, and big concerts at the Magnetic Hill site usually fall in summer.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Moncton on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Moncton on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Moncton on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Canada from Airalo
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Tips for Moncton
- At Magnetic Hill you stop your car at the marked spot, shift to neutral and appear to roll uphill; it is an optical illusion, and the site is reached by car.
- Moncton's attractions are spread out, so a car is the easiest way to get between Magnetic Hill, the shopping area and the downtown theatre.
- Magnetic Hill Zoo is seasonal in parts and may have shorter hours in the colder months; check its dates before planning.
- Irishtown Nature Park has walking trails and a reservoir; wear sturdy shoes, as paths can be muddy after rain.
- Resurgo Place is in the city centre and has its own opening days, so check them before planning the afternoon.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Irishtown Nature Park, New Brunswick: Lindslove, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Magnetic Hill: Stu pendousmat ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magnetic Hill Zoo: Stu pendousmat ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Resurgo Place: Stu pendousmat ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
