Boutique Hotels in Moncton, NB

Known as Canada's version of Austin, Moncton is a hip but chic city that has a lot to offer. With a large francophone population, Moncton hosts the largest French-speaking university in Canada, the Université de Moncton. Nicknamed the Hub City, Moncton is the location of the main airport and railway hub in Atlantic Canada. The city is also known as the "Hub of the Maritimes" because it is an important economic, cultural, and transportation center for Southeastern New Brunswick and Northeastern Prince Edward Island. Experience all of it when you stay at Moncton boutique hotels.

Acadian heritage sites are plentiful in the Moncton area. The most well-known is the Acadian Village, a living history museum that features buildings from 1720 to 1810. It's located on the banks of the Petitcodiac River and was once a thriving fishing community. Visitors can explore this space and learn about daily life at this time by talking with costumed interpreters who demonstrate their skills as blacksmiths, carpenters, candle makers, or weavers. The village is also home to an interpretive center where you can learn about Acadian culture through multimedia exhibits and films produced by local artists. You'll find more than 500 artifacts related to early settlement here—including household goods like cooking utensils or musical instruments as well as tools for farming and fishing—all housed in authentic environments for each period (early settlement, late 1700s).

A popular thoroughfare downtown, Acacia Avenue runs through the center of Acadie Square and features many boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. If you like to shop, there are numerous stores offering an array of goods and souvenirs. This is easily accessible from boutique hotels in Moncton if you’re staying downtown.

Check out the Moncton tidal bore if you want to escape the crowds. A phenomenon that occurs in the Bay of Fundy, it's caused by the tides of the bay pulling water from the river and pushing it back out. The water is forced out at such force that it creates a wave that travels up the river—and sometimes all the way up to Moncton!

The tidal bore has been studied since the early 1800s, when European settlers first observed it. In fact, there are records from as early as 1784 describing how people would take boats out onto the river to see and experience this natural phenomenon. The top boutique hotels in Moncton make it easy to get out and see fun and exciting features of the city.

Be sure to take a day trip to nearby Prince Edward Island. A small island in the Atlantic, Prince Edward Island is known for its historic buildings and museums, with the provincial museum home to more than 100 exhibits on everything from shipwrecks to agriculture to military history. The city also hosts events like the annual Winter Festival of Lights each December.

The northern half of Prince Edward Island is dotted with beaches and forests. With ferry service to the island from Moncton, getting there is within arm’s reach from boutique hotels in Moncton. There are many camping spots along this part of the coast so it's a great place to relax after visiting Charlottetown or exploring other parts of the island by car or bike.

If you’re traveling with kids, be sure to visit Centennial Park. Located on the banks of the Petitcodiac River, it was built for the city's centennial celebration in 1967. The park has a water fountain, playground, and several monuments. Discover all this and more when you book your stay at boutique hotels in Moncton.

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