The Petitcodiac River has shaped Moncton for at least 2,000 years, and its story is far stranger than most visitors expect. On this walking tour, you'll follow the river from Indigenous portage routes and Acadian rebellion to shipbuilding boomtowns and a causeway that nearly killed the river entirely. Starting at Bore Park, you'll learn how the Bay of Fundy pushes 100 billion tons of water twice daily into the Petitcodiac, sending a visible wave rolling upstream at 13 kilometres an hour. From there, walk riverbanks where Acadian rebels ambushed British soldiers, hear how Mi'kmaq travellers rode the tidal bore in birch bark canoes, and meet Molly Kool North America's first licensed female sea captain, who fought prejudice occasionally by brandishing a lumber log as a weapon. The tour ends back at Bore Park, where the last stand of the tragic Acadian rebel leader Beausoleil comes to a fitting but melancholy end.
leader of the Acadian resistance against British rule. Reflect on the tragic but fitting end to his story, the tour's closing chapter, at the very waterfront he once navigated.
Read their unlikely survival story told here in English, French, and German.
Learn how a time capsule sealed inside won't be opened again until 2090.
Step inside this historic structure, now serving visitors as the city's information centre.
644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton, Canada
Pass the Moncton Public Library, tracing its roots back to 1913 despite a history of fires and relocations. Spot the statue of Northrop Frye out front, honouring the acclaimed literary critic who once called Moncton home.
Westmorland St., Moncton, Canada
Explore the Marché Moncton Market, a bustling public market that first opened its doors on December 6, 1884. Wander through over 100 vendors offering local produce, crafts, and food, a tradition that's grown steadily for more than a century.
ice Gevaudan, killed in the line of duty in 2014. Notice the personal touches at its base, including imprints of running shoes and family fingerprints, added to honour the men behind the uniforms.
s, and a recycle-a-bike program right on the riverfront trail. Discover how this grassroots co-op has helped build a cycling culture in Moncton since 2012.
This tour starts at the Riverfront. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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