Westmorland district, New Brunswick, Canada

Places to visit near Moncton

Moncton is a city in Westmorland district, New Brunswick, Canada, home to about 108,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (2 km), Bell Tower (2 km) and Mill Creek Nature Park (6 km).

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Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton, Westmorland district, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moncton at a glance

Location
Westmorland district, New Brunswick, Canada
Population
about 108,620
Coordinates
46.0945° N, 64.7965° W
Places within 50 km
78 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Moncton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moncton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moncton

112 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Jones Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moncton

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Lutes Mountain (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Moncton

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Parlee Beach (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moncton

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Grays Island (26 km); the best-known is Shediac Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moncton

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Magnetic Hill Zoo (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Moncton

10 museums within 100 km of Moncton. The closest is Resurgo Place (Moncton Museum) (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moncton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moncton
  2. 6 km Mapleton Park - Park Mapleton · park, Westmorland
  3. 5 km Magic Mountain Water Park · park, Westmorland
  4. 16 km Mill Creek Nature Park · park, Albert
  5. 5 km Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption · church, Westmorland
  6. 1 km Victoria Park · park, Westmorland
  7. 1 km Back to Moncton

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moncton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs20112Jones Lake (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1744Lutes Mountain (12 km)
    Beaches & coast333Parlee Beach (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves821Grays Island (26 km)
    Other attractions615Bell Tower (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Magnetic Hill Zoo (11 km)
    Museums810Resurgo Place (Moncton Museum) (2 km)
    Waterfalls110Melanson Falls (20 km)
    Parks67Victoria Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage15Magnetic Hill (10 km)
    Churches23Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (2 km)
    Caves11Underground Lake Cave (35 km)
    Treks01Fundy Footpath (97 km)

    Moncton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moncton?

    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (church, about 2 km), Bell Tower (attraction, about 2 km), Mill Creek Nature Park (park, about 6 km), Mapleton Park - Park Mapleton (park, about 6 km), Magic Mountain Water Park (park, about 11 km), Victoria Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moncton?

    78 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moncton?

    Jones Lake, about 2 km by road; McLaughlin Road Reservoir (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moncton?

    Lutes Mountain, about 12 km by road; Oil Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moncton?

    Parlee Beach, about 33 km by road; Belliveau Beach (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moncton?

    Start in Moncton, visit Mapleton Park - Park Mapleton, then Magic Mountain Water Park, then Mill Creek Nature Park, then Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, then Victoria Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moncton?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moncton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moncton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.