Petitcodiac River Audio Tour

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Tour Details

$12 CAD

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Starting point

Bore Park
Downtown Moncton

Tour duration

1 hour

Walking distance

Approximately 4 km (2.5 miles)

Ages

All ages

What’s included

Access code for audio tour through free VoiceMap app

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How It Works

  • Once you have downloaded the free VoiceMap app and your tour, simply go to the indicated  starting point, then tap on Start. You’ll get turn-by-turn directions along with storytelling that plays using GPS. 
  • The app works offline too, so you don’t have to worry about roaming fees or signal that drops out.
  • You can stop tours whenever you like, to grab a drink or take in the view, then tap Resume to pick up exactly where you left off.

Itinerary

Bore Park Observation Deck

Tour begins at the most popular spot for watching the Tidal Bore

Scenic boardwalk

Learn story of the first inhabitants of the region, including the shocking last stand of the original Acadian settlers

Moncton 100 Monument

Step back to the rowdy streets of the city’s shipbuilding heyday

Downing Street, Main Street and Westmorland Street

Discover how residents harnessed the river to fuel the city’s growth and resurgence

RCMP Monument

Reflect on the tragic murders that shook the city

Riverfront Trail

Learn how the river is coming back to life and prominence after a half century of neglect

Your tour finishes back where you started at Bore Park

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Enhance your understanding of the unique waterway and twice daily tidal bore
  • Immerse yourself in stories about the exact spot you are walking thanks to the tour’s GPS tracking feature
  • Connect with the history of hardship and resilience of the people who have used the river to create their live
  • Leave with insider recommendations on making the rest of your visit unforgettable

Frequently Asked Questions

The start and end point of the tour are great places to see the tidal bore, along with much of the route of the tour. The Bore arrives at a different time every day: you can check the expected time here.

VoiceMap offers over 2,000 tours across the world, in hundreds of destinations, and there’s a new self-guided walk or drive every day, along with a growing collection of audio guides for museums, galleries and archeological sites. All of them are produced with a focus on quality and consistency, and you’ll find this reflected in close to 100,000 ratings that average 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing and sun protection

You will get the best experience by buying a voucher for each person, so that you can listen on each of your devices.

The tour ends back where we started at Bore Park.

The tour largely takes place along the riverfront. It also ventures up to Main Street to discuss how the river influenced the development of the growing city.

New Brunswick businesses are required to charge a 15% sales tax, which is applied at checkout.

All stops on the tour can be accessed by wheelchair. There is a set of stairs to access the Moncton 100 Monument at Bore Park: you can access by going further up the trail near the Visitor Information Centre and circle back.  Keep in mind that the tour covers approximately 4 km

Yes, there is a Virtual Playback option on the app.

This tour is currently only offered in English.

Where To Meet

$12 CAD

🕑 1 hour duration

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GPS guides you through your route as you enjoy stories of the river and its people
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