Discover Moncton-Dieppe: Where to Stay & What to Explore
Day 1 — Downtown Moncton (Urban, murals, food)
Stay: Canvas Hotel (modern rooms, rooftop vibe).
Breakfast: Bar 55 Café (lobby).
Stroll: Main St. murals → Capitol Theatre.
Lunch: Atelier Tony (Dieppe).
Afternoon: Tidal Bore (check tide) + Riverfront Trail.
Evening: Happy Craft Brewing (golden-hour street scenes).
Photo cues: Elevators & rooftop at Canvas, Capitol façade at dusk, reflections along Petitcodiac.
Layover in Moncton? Read more about my short stay: click here for Food, Brews and Art in Moncton
Day 2 — Fundy National Park (Waterfalls & coast)
Sunrise: Hopewell Rocks (low tide).
Hikes: Dickson Falls (moss & falls), Laverty Falls (wide shots), Point Wolfe Covered Bridge (iconic red).
Lunch: Alma Lobster Shop.
Beach/Views: Herring Cove, Matthew’s Head.
Back in town: Gahan House + stay at Delta Beauséjour.
Pro tip: Pack layers & ND filter for long-exposure water.
Day 3 — History, Art & Wine
Resurgo Place / Moncton Museum: hands-on + rail history.
Light lunch: Sugar Roll (Dieppe).
Murals loop: Main St., Farmers Market area, Capitol.
Tasting: Magnetic Hill Winery (blueberry wine, views).
Day 4 — Food Day + Beach Escape
Brunch: Atelier Tony (again—worth it).
Coffee/Bakery: Café Bistro C’est La Vie · Boulangerie Tony.
Seafood: Catch 22 Lobster Bar (or Big Fish market take-home).
Afternoon: Parlee Beach + quick Shediac lobster statue.
Evening: Breweries crawl—Pump House (Blueberry Ale), Happy Craft, CAVOK.
Top 10 Things To Do (at-a-glance)
- Hopewell Rocks (walk ocean floor / kayak at high tide)
- Fundy National Park (Dickson/Laverty/Point Wolfe)
- Magnetic Hill + Zoo
- Tidal Bore + Riverfront Park
- Resurgo Place (families love it)
- Downtown murals + Capitol Theatre
- Magnetic Hill Winery (tastings, skyline)
- Eat your way through town (Atelier Tony, Catch 22, C’est La Vie, Boulangerie Tony)
- Parlee Beach (warm saltwater, summer)
- Breweries (Pump House, Happy Craft, CAVOK)
- Events and sports at Centre Avenir
Seafood Markets and Restaurants
Denis & Bénie (Cap-Pelé): lobster/crab/clams, chowder
Big Fish (Dieppe): fresh fish/shellfish + takeout
Tony’s Restaurant (Moncton): platters & prepared dishes
Chez Léo (Shediac): fried clams, lobster rolls
Point-du-Chêne Wharf: fresh-off-the-wharf lobster, oysters
Photo credit: Facebook-Point du Chene Wharf.
Art & Galleries
Apple Art Gallery (Dieppe) · Galerie Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen (UdeM) · Moncton Gallery (City Hall) · Starving Artist Gallery & Gifts · Wildabout Wampum (Aberdeen Cultural Centre)
Fall Game Plan (leaf-peeping)
Peak: late Sept–early Oct.
Hikes: Fundy · Mapleton Park · Irishtown Park
Drives: Fundy Coastal Drive (Rte 114), Memramcook & Pré-d’en-Haut (Rte 925).
Markets/Orchards: Belliveau Orchard · La Fleur du Pommier · Moncton & Dieppe Markets.
Events: Ready, Set, Grow! · Turner’s at the Coliseum · Boo at the Zoo · Keillor House Haunted Tours.
Why I Love Moncton
It’s small-city ease with big-hearted creativity—murals that turn alleys into galleries, cafés that remember your name, and river light that keeps photographers out until the last glow.
FAQ about Moncton
Is Moncton walkable?
Yes—downtown and riverfront are compact. Use taxis/Uber for Magnetic Hill, Winery, or Parlee.
Best time to visit?
May–October for patios, markets, parks (fall colours peak late Sept–early Oct).
Do I need a car?
Not essential for the core; handy for Fundy/Parlee day trips.
About the Author
Written and photographed by Roland Bast, Canadian travel photographer and visual storyteller (TMAC member). He captures authentic Canadian places through light, culture, and the people who inhabit them. Disclaimer: Images for Magnetic Hill Winery were supplied by Destination Dieppe Moncton. The image for Point du Chêne is from their Facebook page.
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