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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Moncton

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Moncton, New Brunswick

Updated April 5, 2017
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Water appears to run uphill on the magnetic hill.

Moncton, New Brunswick

Moncton Magnetic Hill

A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.
The Moncton tidal bore laps the shore

Moncton, New Brunswick

Moncton Tidal Bore

Twice a day, the water of the Petitcodiac River flows upstream in a surfable wave.
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World’s Largest Lobster

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This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."
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Hopewell Rocks

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.
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