Tourism story ideas for Moncton and surrounding area
The Hopewell Rocks
Located along the Fundy Coast with the highest tides in the world. See the beach at low tide and, at high tide, kayak around the massive rock formations. www.thehopewellrocks.ca
Marys Point
An Albert county stopover on the Atlantic flyway for hundreds of thousand of shorebirds. Their aerial displays are spectacular. www.deborahcarr.ca/fundycoast/maryspt.htm
Irving Eco-Centre la Dune de Bouctouche
A stroll on the boardwalk takes about 30 minutes each way. Learn about the dune and its amazing ecology. www.irvingecocentre.com
Le Pays de la Sagouine
The place to experience the Acadian j oie de vivre in the fictitious world of La Sagouine, portrayed in theatre, music, comedy and dance. www.sagouine.com
Uses heritage craft techniques and showcases its savoir-faire by providing an interpretation area, open workshop and retail component. London Wul Farm – Economuseum of Hand Spinning. The Olivier Soapery – Economuseum of Soap Making. The Bourgeois Farms – Economuseum of Cider making. www.fermebourgeoisfarms.ca
Royal Oaks Signature Golf Course
Designed by renowned golf course architect, Rees Jones, it is one of Atlantic Canada's premier facilities. www.royaloaks.ca
Fox Creek Signature Golf Course
Golf course architect Graham Cooke has succeeded in blending Fox Creek's mature woodlands into a state-of-the art facility. www.foxcreekgolfclub.ca
(For more information call Percy Mallet (506-395-8066) who will be in Moncton for guided tours of tourism sites). Check out www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca