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Moncton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Looking for things to do in Moncton, New Brunswick? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the City Hall to Resurgo Place, while also stopping by Riverfront Park of course! Tour updated in September 2025.

Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination. You’ll also learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.

The Moncton Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3 km / 1.86 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 27 locations visited
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge: 20 varied challenges
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- Walk at your own pace: 3 km / 1.86 mi
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout
- Pet-friendly throughout
- Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
- Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
- Also available in French

What's Included

  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
  • 33 varied challenges
  • This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

750 Main Street
Moncton, NB E1C 1E3, Canada

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

655 Main Street
Moncton, NB E1C 1C9, Canada

The tour ends at Moncton City Hall, 2 blocks from where it starts.

What To Expect

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Delta Hotels Beausejour (pass by)

Learn about the importance of this hotel to the city of Moncton, and solve a challenge here. 5 min
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Tide & Boar Gastropub (pass by)

Learn about this typical New Brunswick pub and solve a challenge about the original building. 5 minutes
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Moncton Public Library (pass by)

See and learn about Moncton's public library. Solve a challenge while you are here. 5 min
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Riverfront Park

Enter and admire Riverfront Park. Learn about the Petitcodiac River and its daily tidal bore. 5 minutes
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Irish Families Memorial

Within Riverfront Park, see the Irish Families Memorial and learn about the early colonists who created an important shipbuilding industry here. Solve a challenge while here
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

RCMP Memorial

Make your way to this memorial and learn about the sad event that ended in the tragic death of 3 RCMP officers. Solve 2 challenges while you're here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Assumption Place (pass by)

See and learn about the Moncton Courthouse and the Assumption Life Insurance Company, an important local employer. 5 minutes here
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Marche Moncton Market

See the city's downtown public market. Solve a challenge while here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gusto Italian Grill & Bar (pass by)

Walk by the Gusto restaurant to see the 1st of many murals painted throughout the city. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
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Transcript Building (pass by)

Learn about the history of the city's original newspaper. Walk to your next destination 5 min
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Théâtre Capitol Theatre (pass by)

See and learn about the Capitol Theatre, the city's oldest. Solve a challenge while here. 5 min
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Robinson Court (pass by)

See where Moncton's nightlife happens here on Robin Court. Walk to your next destination 5 min
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Transcript Building (pass by)

See the new offices of Moncton's daily newspaper which merged with its competitor in 1983. Solve a challenge here 5 min
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Avenir Centre (pass by)

See Moncton's largest venue and learn about the sports teams that call this home. Also learn about the Rail Station while you are here, and solve a challenge. 10 min
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Dominion Public Building (pass by)

Learn about the federal government offices here in downtown Moncton on your way to your next destination. 5 min
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Central United Church

See this beautiful church and learn about its history. Solve a challenge while you are here. 5 min
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

First Moncton Baptist Church

See and learn about this church in downtown Moncton.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. George's Anglican Church

See and learn about this, the 3rd church at the same same intersection, in downtown Moncton.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (pass by)

See this cathedral from afar, as you approach the Calactus Restaurant. You will not walk all the way to this church, but only learn about it from here. 5 min
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Parc des arts du Sommet

Enter this French-named park and learn about the important Francophony World Summit that took place here in 1999. See several important monuments and solve 2 challenges while you are here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Aberdeen Cultural Centre (pass by)

Learn about this cultural center, an important hub for the Acadian francophone community. Solve a challenge while here 5 min
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Theatre L'Escaouette (pass by)

See this French theatre and learn about its history. Solve a challenge while here. 5 min
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Resurgo Place (pass by)

See this important hub of culture. It houses the Moncton City Museum, the Moncton Tourism Information Center, and more. Solve a challenge here. 10 min
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Bore Park

Enter this small park set on the bank of the Petitcodia River and learn about the daily Tidal Bore. Solve a challenge here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Moncton City Hall (pass by)

This is the last stop of this scavenger hunt. Learn more about the city's history and solve your final challenge. 10 min
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Moncton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
  • 33 varied challenges
  • 36 points of interest
  • This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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