1. Celebrate Diversity With Us
Enjoy the many facets of Moncton-Dieppe’s beautiful multiculturalism at the MOSAÏQ Festival. The festival holds events year-round, and in September, there is a street market and the yearly Parade of Nations.
2. Visit a Museum
Let us tell you our story! Explore our beautiful region’s rich past and multicultural history through the dozens of museums and historic sites located in and around Moncton-Dieppe.
3. Art on the Seaside
The Hom’Art Festival is a four-day event gathering artists and art lovers from all over in the lobster capital of the world. Attendees can watch live art installations, see performances, and even register for a variety of workshops.
4. See a Show at the Capitol
The Capitol Theatre is one of the crown jewels of Moncton-Dieppe. In addition to being treated to a world-class performance, you get to sit inside an incredibly ornate piece of local history that has evolved through the decades with the city.
5. Go Apple Picking
The season of plenty is in full swing, so why not join in on the harvest? Just a short drive outside of the city centre will take you to beautiful orchards full of luscious produce that are ripe for the picking:Belliveau Orchard (1209 Principale Street, Memramcook)La Fleur du pommier (79 Rue Goguen Road, Cocagne)Irishview Orchard (2480 Route 115, Irishtown)
6. Attend a Powwow
Powwows are grand celebrations of Indigenous identity, culture, and traditions. The Tjipogtotjg First Nation powwow, held every September, invites everyone to share in ceremonies, dance, music, and more.Tjipogtotjg First Nation Powwow | September 6 & 7 | Tjipogtotjg (Bouctouche)
7. Visit a Farm
Open Farm Day is the perfect opportunity to see where our local produce comes from, to meet our hard-working farmers, and to spend the day outdoors in gardens and among the animals.Open Sky Co-operative (12 Folkins Drive, Sackville)Boyle Family Farm (3528 Route 126, Lutes Mountain)Open Farm Day | September 21 | Various locations
8. Check out Seasonal Menus
There’s no question that this time of year is undisputed for the abundance and freshness of local produce, so why not discover a few restaurants’ seasonal menus during your stay?Brumes du Coude (140 Botsford Street)Atelier Tony (50 Rue du Marché)Monk10 (40 Highfield Street)
9. Visit our Municipal Parks
In September, mornings are getting brisk, leaves are showing hints of fall’s arrival, and the summer crowds are subsiding: it’s the perfect time to explore Moncton-Dieppe’s beautiful parks!Irishtown Nature Park (1155 Elmwood Drive)Rotary St-Anselme Park (505 Melanson Road)Mapleton Park (600 Mapleton Road)
10. Atlantic Balloon Fiesta
Embrace whimsy and take to the skies in a colourful hot air balloon at the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta! This unique festival features balloon rides, live shows, a car show, and many more free activities.Atlantic Balloon Fiesta | September 4-7 | Sussex