Cheap Moncton Vacation Packages
A city located in Westmorland County in the southeastern portion of the province of New Brunswick in Canada, Moncton has earned the nickname 'Hub City' with its central location in the region. The city has a history as a railway and transportation hub for the Maritimes. Moncton is situated in the Petitcodiac River Valley. The city has a strong cultural scene with a plethora of galleries and options of fine dining. Moncton is an Acadian city and an important east Canadian road and rail junction. This city is one of the tips of the Bay of Fundy and the bordering area is popular for having some of the highest tides in the world.
Places of Interest in Moncton
Magnetic Hill
One of the most-visited natural wonders in Canada, Magnetic Hill is located in the northwest of Moncton. The hill owes its attraction to the fact that a driver can put his car in neutral, free the brake and feel the car being drawn uphill. The hill is also a sightseeing classic. The Magnetic Hill Wharf Village is a tourist spot with restaurants and shops designed to appear like an old maritime fishing village. Magnetic Hill Zoo, located nearby the hill, is home to more than 500 animals that represent around 80 species from all over the globe.
Cape Enrage
An excellent site to visit for adrenaline junkies and nature buffs, Cape Enrage is the site of an 1838 lighthouse. The site is also an outdoor activity center offering kayaking, zip-lining, rappelling, and rock-climbing opportunities. If a tourist is a nature buff and doesn't want to carry out adventure activity, he can enjoy the spectacular views of the towering cliffs and light station.
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
Boasting one of the finest sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast of Canada, Parlee Beach Provincial Park is an excellent site to enjoy nature's beauty. The park has campsites and picnic areas. Near the park, there is Shediac, which is an Acadian town also known as the lobster capital of the world. This town has a number of shops, galleries, and restaurants where seafood is the specialty.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Located on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Kouchibouguac National Park takes in an assortment of ecosystems. Salt Marsh, coastal vegetation, long sandbars, tidal lagoons, and high dunes stretch close to 30 kilometers along the coastline. There are several walking and biking trails offering easy ways to explore the park. This park is also a birdwatcher's paradise as it boasts thousands of geese, duck, and other wildfowl. Kouchibouguac National Park has campgrounds and picnic areas making it an excellent spot for family outing as well.