MONCTON , 90km from Alma, was named after Colonel Robert Monckton [sic], though the Acadians had originally called the place Le Coude ("the elbow"), which at least hinted at its setting on a sharp bend of the Petitcodiac River. Indeed, the river provides Moncton with its most singular attraction, the tidal bore, which sweeps up from the Bay of Fundy, 35km downstream. Otherwise, Moncton is a minor commercial centre and major transport junction surrounded by marshy flatlands. This may sound unpromising, but the downtown area has recently been spruced up and there are now enough good restaurants and … more »
There are 7 nonstop flights per week departing from Moncton Airport.Moncton... more »
Moncton is a Canadian city located in Westmorland County, New Brunswick... more »
Many travelers miss downtown Moncton, 115 mi/185 km east of Fredericton, because they stop on... more »
Many travelers miss downtown Moncton because they stop on the TransCanada Highway at the Magnetic... more »
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