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(Main St; 24hr) The tourist literature talks up the twice-daily return of the waters of the
tidal Petitcodiac River. In theory, the tide comes in as one solid wave, unfurled like a car-
pet across the muddy riverbed in one dramatic gesture; the height of this oncoming rush
can allegedly vary from just a few centimeters to about 1m. In reality, it usually just
looks like a big mud seep, and is, well…boring.

Casino New Brunswick CASINO
( www.casinonb.ca ; 21 Casino Dr; 10am-3am) The province's first full-service casino, this
24,000-sq-foot gambling palace brings a touch of Vegas to Moncton. It packs in crowds
with its 500 slot machines, poker room, numerous bars and buffets, and an entertainment
venue boasting big-name performers such as the Beach Boys and Bill Cosby. The casino
is about 9km northwest of the town center off Mountain Rd.

Tours

Roads to Sea BUS TOUR
( 506-850-7623; www.roadstosea.com ; May-Oct) Roads to Sea offers 3½-hour bus tours
($85) to Hopewell Rocks ( Click here ) , an eight-hour guided trip that takes in the Rocks,
Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage and a few covered bridges and lighthouses ($160), as
well as a two-hour tour of the Moncton sights ($45).

Sleeping
Reservations are a good idea as the city is a major conference destination and often gets
packed solid. Most of the chain hotels are clustered around Magnetic Hill.

C'mon Inn HOSTEL $
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( 506-854-8155, 506-530-0905; www.monctonhostel.ca ; 47 Fleet St; dm/r $35/70; ) Monc-
ton's only hostel is housed in a rambling Victorian two blocks from the bus station. The
five-bunk dorm rooms and private singles and doubles with shared bathroom are nothing
fancy, but they are clean and comfortable. There is a kitchen for guest use and lots of
space for lounging on the verandas.

Auberge au Bois Dormant Inn B&B $$$
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