The morning air is getting crisp and fresh, the trees are beginning their final show of colours, and the markets are packed with nature’s bounty - fall is on its way! Moncton-Dieppe is a beautiful destination to see the changing seasons. So pack your coziest sweaters and fill your coffee mug, and let’s plan your fall getaway!
Leaf Peeping
Fans of fall foliage rejoice! Moncton-Dieppe is surrounded by charming winding roads through forested hills and valleys that put on a stunning show of colours every autumn. In the area, the leaves usually start changing around mid-September, but peak leaf peeping period tends to be early October. Here are a few drives and hikes you can take to admire Mother Nature’s artwork:Fall Hikes
- Fundy National Park (Alma)
- Mapleton Park (600 Mapleton Road)
- Irishtown Nature Park (1155 Elmwood Drive)
Scenic Drives
- Fundy Coastal Drive (Route 114)
- Memramcook and Pré-d’en-Haut (Route 925)
Autumn Harvest
Fall is the season of plenty, a time to indulge in nature’s treasures and share great meals with family and friends. Farms and orchards are opening their doors for the public to come pick their own fruits and vegetables, and restaurants are taking full advantage of the abundance of fresh local ingredients. We’ve gathered some recommendations for where to pick and where to eat this fall in and around Moncton-Dieppe:Markets and Orchards
- Belliveau Orchard (1209 Principale Street, Memramcook)
- La Fleur du pommier (79 Rue Goguen Road, Cocagne)
- Marché de Moncton (120 Westmorland Street)
- Marché de Dieppe (232 Gauvin Road)
Restaurants
- Les Brumes du Coude (140 Botsford Street)
- Monk10 Taproom & Fine Eatery (40 Highfield Street)
- Sophia & Spritz (40 Lady Ada Boulevard)
Festivals and Events
Fall festivals and harvest events are steeped in long tradition and local customs. The Moncton-Dieppe area is home to a rich cultural diversity, making it a perfect place to experience the season of abundance. Whether you’re looking to enjoy great food, live music or family fun, there’s something for everyone in Moncton-Dieppe!
- Ready, Set, Grow! (620 Coverdale Road, Riverview)
- CF Champlain Mall (477 Paul Street)
- Mapleton Centre (Wyse Street)
- Wheeler Park Power Centre (Trinity Drive)
- Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum (377 Killam Drive)
Spooky Season
If the weather’s getting cooler, that means the air is getting spookier! Get into the *spirit* of the season with family friendly spooks and thrilling frights this fall in Moncton-Dieppe. Whether you’re more of a tricker or a treater, get your costume ready and go out adventuring - if you dare.
- Haunted Corn Maze (Green Pig Country Market, Salisbury)
- Boo at the Zoo (Magnetic Hill Zoo)
- Haunted House Tour (Keillor House Museum, Dorchester)
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