Flights from Ottawa to Moncton

Down by the bay

When you fly from Ottawa to Moncton, be sure to make the 1-hour drive to Fundy National Park for the highest tides in the world.

Rising up to 16 metres, the tides in the Bay of Fundy constantly change the landscape. At high tide, you can kayak across this bay’s waters. Return at low tide to retrace your path, this time on the ocean floor. Beachcomb through the seaweed, barnacles, and rock crabs revealed by the retreating water.

The changing tides also provide a beautiful photo-op for the Hopewell Rocks. As the tides of the Bay of Fundy change, these strangely shaped flowerpot rocks rise like towers from the seafloor and give the landscape a strange, surreal quality.

Further inside Fundy National Park, another amazing ecosystem awaits. The Caledonia highlands plateau rises sharply from the coast below. 300 metres above the bay, this heavily forested area is heaven for hikers and snowshoers alike.

When your feet get tired, kick them up in one of the park’s many overnight options. If tents make you tense, spend the night in a cozy cabin. In the park’s yurts, you’ll have a view of the stars through the central skylights. One of Fundy National Park’s coolest (and weirdest) options is an oTENTik, a spacious tent-cabin hybrid.

Even if you aren’t outdoorsy, the park’s cultural events are sure to appeal. Maritime music echoes through the park from summer concerts. In the historic home of Molly Kool, North America’s first female sea captain, fiddles and foot-stomping make the music of a traditional Atlantic Canada kitchen party.

After stopping by to hear a shanty or two, you’ll have the full maritime experience before you return to Ottawa.

The heart of Hub City

Take a walk through historic downtown, on your next trip from Ottawa to Moncton.

As the oldest neighbourhood in the city, Downtown Moncton holds a wealth of historic architecture. Dating back to the 1920s, the Capitol Theatre is a shining example of vaudeville theatre design. With regular performances by the Atlantic Ballet of Canada, it’s what’s inside this theatre that really counts.

After catching a show, use the local Codiac Transit to get to Resurgo Place, home of the Moncton Museum. Resurgo Place is named after Moncton’s original motto; “resurgo” means “I rise again” in Latin. Inside, the Moncton Museum revives history with archives and photographs of the city. The building’s other tenant, the Transportation Discovery Centre teaches visitor about transportation and science through interactive exhibits. Both museums make this modern facility a must-see in Moncton.

For more family-friendly activities in Moncton’s downtown, Centennial Park is your next stop. This green space spans 230 scenic acres.  At TreeGO, you can experience the park’s most adventurous attractions. Rope courses and ziplines will take you on a heart-racing trip through the treetops.

After letting the adrenaline settle, head back onto the streets of downtown to make the most of your trip from Ottawa to Moncton.