Why go
- City in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Served by Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM).
History
Moncton is the most populous city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Situated in the Petitcodiac River Valley, it lies at the geographic centre of the Maritime Provinces. The city has earned the nickname "Hub City" because of its central inland location in the region and its history as a railway and land transportation hub for the Maritimes. As of the 2025 Statistics Canada estimates, the city had a population of 102,378, the first time that a New Brunswick city had a population of more than 100,000 people. The metropolitan population in 2025 was 196,143, making it one of the fastest growing census metropolitan areas (CMA) in Canada. Its land area is 140.67 square kilometres (54.31 sq mi).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400, CRJ, BEH) · 4 routes: Halifax, Montreal*, Ottawa*, Toronto*
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 3 routes: Hamilton, Orlando, Toronto
- Air Transat TS (737-800) · 1 route: Orlando*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Ottawa
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Newark*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQM has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Orlando, Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Hamilton…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Moncton, New Brunswick. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.