best spots in Nova Scotia. It’s the kind of place that’s great for a little trip, with a heap of the best things to do in Moncton dotted within and around the city limits.
If you fancy a more chilled day, take in the views from Cape Enrage Lighthouse and grab a snack. It’s stunning.
With a heap of trails, climbing and kayaking all available here, it’s the kind of place that’s perfect for those that want a more active day. Oh, and their zipline is amazing.
We headed up with Justin (from NB Explorer) who helped grab some fresh New Brunswick lobster that we devoured for lunch. It was the best picnic ever!
Once here, you have to make sure you spot the Giant Lobster that lines your route to Parlee Beach. It’s totally kitsch and the biggest lobster in the world!
At low tide, you can head down for a meander through the rocks and see their colossal size. We loved this, I swear we spent a good few hours just down here!
One of my favourites was “Blue Jay” by French artist, Etien. Nestled on the edge of Archibald Street it’s totally huge and kinda hard to miss!
1.) Moncton Street art
We spent a good few days in and around Moncton and decided to anchor ourselves in the city. This meant we could head out in the car and explore so much of the beauty spots but also return to the city and enjoy the restaurants and a few cocktail spots before calling it a night.
Probably one of New Brunswick’s most famous spots to visit, Hopewell Rocks is within easy reach of Moncton and a trip you have to make!
Once here, be sure to explore the Dune of Bouctouche are for the trail across the boardwalk and then down onto the stunning beaches. It’s incredible.
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One of the things we loved most about basing ourselves in Moncton was for the food.
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2.) Hopewell Rocks
Food is always such a big thing when we visit new cities – and Moncton was no different.
With stunning white sands, Parlee Beach Provincial Park has a heap of many facilities including picnic areas, campgrounds, restaurants, and seafood spots where you can spend all day exploring.
If you love running, hiking, heading for a long stroll, or just want some peace and quiet, then this is the spot for you. It’s a beautiful natural area with lots of trails that’s so gorgeous in the summer months.
Head across to Little Louis, another spot we gorged in! Their fine-dining menus are seasonal and a work of art. I swear we had around 5-course each.
After arriving, be sure to book a table at Les Brumes du Coude, which has a French-inspired menu that’s totally delicious. Their scallops and seared salmon was everything and more!
Around a 30-minute drive from the city, Hopewell Rocks are huge towers of rocks that have been carved by the water in the Bay of Fundy. You see, this area has the highest tidal range in the world and it’s actually pretty impressive to see.
3.) Les Brumes du Coude
Around a 30-minute drive from the city, Hopewell Rocks are huge towers of rocks that have been carved by the water in the Bay of Fundy. You see, this area has the highest tidal range in the world and it’s actually pretty impressive to see.
