Get Around
Whether you walk, drive, cycle, or take public transportation, Moncton’s highways, roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails make for easy commuting. Find out more about active transportation, parking, and driving in the city.
Active Transportation
Neighbourhood streets and trails make it easy to get around without relying on a vehicle. 80+ km of interconnected trails connect all parts of the city to the downtown.
Bike
Whether you are biking for fun or to commute, Moncton is an excellent city to cycle in. Interconnected trails and shared routes offer a safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly option for travel. Bike racks are located throughout the city and on all Codiac Transpo buses. For longer-term bike storage, bike lockers, managed by La Bikery, provide highly-safe, long-term storage of your cycling equipment.
Walk
Moncton is one of Atlantic Canada’s most walkable cities. Neighbourhoods offer a variety of parkland and streetscapes to walk along. An urban trail system connects all parts of the city to the downtown core. Most trails and sidewalks remain groomed in winter.
Transit
Codiac Transpo serves Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe. Visit the Codiac Transpo website for information on schedules, routes, and fares.
Parking
Driving
Moncton is an easy city to navigate. Several highways connect all areas of the city to the downtown core. There is also plenty of parking throughout the city. The driving experience changes with the seasons, be sure to check road conditions before venturing out.
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Accessing key destinations
Avenir Centre
Accessible options
Accessible parking: There are a number of accessible parking spots on Canada Street offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible drop-off: An accessible drop-off is located on Canada Street directly outside the Centre. Enter Canada Street from Vaughan Harvey Boulevard and follow the signs to the accessible drop-off. Exit onto Main Street.
Codiac Transpo: Codiac Transpo has nine wheelchair-accessible routes serving Moncton (#16, #50, #51, #60, #61, #62, #64, #65, #93). Buses along designated wheelchair-accessible routes are either equipped with one or two wheelchair spaces. Find out more about wheelchair-accessible transit on Codiac Transpo’s website and visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Ability Transit: Wheelchair-accessible buses are available to citizens in the Greater Moncton area. Each bus is equipped with hydraulic lifts and tie-downs for passengers in wheelchairs, plus room for four seated passengers. Contact 506-853-3055 to book a trip.
Park and walk
Visit the parking map to see where to find metered on-street parking and City-owned parking lots. There are also privately owned lots that offer event parking. Visit the Downtown Moncton Centre-Ville Inc. site for a list of privately owned lots.
On-street parking is free on weekends and holidays and after 6 p.m. on weeknights. Parking lots charge various fees for entry. City-owned parking lots have a flat fee of $3 between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Car and taxi drop-off
By car: There is a designated drop-off area for patrons along Cameron Street near Main Street – just one block away from the Avenir Centre.
By taxi: There is a designated taxi drop-off and pick-up location on Highfield Street, directly across the street from the Avenir Centre.
Bus
The Green Line (Route 51) runs from CF Champlain to the Northwest Centre with a stop directly in front of the Avenir Centre. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes. The Green Line also connects with other routes across the city.
Visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Bicycle
Cycling routes are available throughout the city including from Riverfront Trail, Vaughan Harvey Boulevard, Gordon Street, Queen Street, High Street, Archibald Street, and Church Street. If travelling down any of these routes, follow the Events Centre signage to get to the Avenir Centre. There are approximately 50 bicycle parking spots located in the outdoor Plaza site.
Downtown Moncton
Accessible options
Capitol Theatre: The nearest accessible parking spaces can be found in the lot at the Marché Moncton Market on Westmorland Street. Patrons with mobility issues can also be dropped off directly in front of the Theatre.
Marché Moncton Market: There are a number of accessible parking spots in the Market parking lot on Westmorland Street. Patrons with mobility issues can also be dropped off at the Market.
City Hall: The nearest accessible parking spaces can be found in the lot at the lot behind City Hall (accessed from Orange Lane).
Riverfront Park: Passengers can be dropped off on Assomption Boulevard.
Hal Betts Commemorative Sportsplex: There is free parking in the lot for the sportsplex on Assomption Boulevard.
Codiac Transpo: Codiac Transpo has nine wheelchair-accessible routes serving Moncton (#16, #50, #51, #60, #61, #62, #64, #65, #93). Buses along designated wheelchair-accessible routes are either equipped with one or two wheelchair spaces. Find out more about wheelchair-accessible transit on Codiac Transpo’s website and visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Ability Transit: Wheelchair-accessible buses are available to citizens in the Greater Moncton area. Each bus is equipped with hydraulic lifts and tie-downs for passengers in wheelchairs, plus room for four seated passengers. Contact 506-853-3055 to book a trip.
Park and walk
Visit the parking map to see where to find metered on-street parking and City-owned parking lots. There are also privately owned lots that offer event parking. Visit the Downtown Moncton Centre-Ville Inc. site for a list of privately owned lots.
On-street parking is free on weekends and holidays and after 6 p.m. on weeknights. Parking lots charge various fees for entry. City-owned parking lots have a flat fee of $3 between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Capitol Theatre: The closest on-street parking locations are on Main and Church Streets. The closest paid parking spaces are in the lot behind the Capitol on Seymour Street (accessed from Queen Street), the parking garage (accessed from Alma or Church Streets), and the Marché Moncton Market on Westmorland Street.
Marché Moncton Market: The closest on-street parking locations are on Main and Church Streets. The closest city parking lots are at the Market on Westmorland Street, behind the Capitol Theatre (accessed from Queen Street), and the parking garage (accessed from Alma or Church Streets). Parking in these lots is free on weekends until 6 p.m.
City Hall: The closest on-street parking locations are on Botsford Street. The closest paid parking spaces are in the lot behind City Hall (accessed from Orange Lane), behind the Delta Hotel (access from Main Street), and the parking garage (accessed from Alma or Church Streets).
Riverfront Park: There is on-street parking on Assomption Boulevard and streets north of Assomption. The closest paid parking lot is the private lot behind the Delta Hotel (accessed from Westmorland Street.)
Hal Betts Commemorative Sportsplex: There is free parking in the lot for the sportsplex on Assomption Boulevard.
Car and taxi drop-off
Capitol Theatre: There are designated drop-off spots on Main Street in front of the Theatre.
Marché Moncton Market: Patrons can be dropped off in front of the Market.
City Hall: Visitors can be dropped off on Botsford Street.
Riverfront Park: Visitors can be dropped off on Assomption Boulevard.
Hal Betts Commemorative Sportsplex: Visitors can be dropped off in the parking lot at the sportsplex.
Bus
The Green Line (Route 51) runs from CF Champlain to the Northwest Centre with a stop all along Main Street. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes. The Green Line also connects with other routes across the city.
Visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Bicycle
Cycling routes are available throughout the city including from Riverfront Trail, Vaughan Harvey Boulevard, Gordon Street, Queen Street, High Street, Archibald Street, and Church Street. There are bike racks located throughout the downtown.
Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park
Accessible options
Accessible parking and drop-off: There are free accessible parking spots and drop-off locations throughout the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park.
Codiac Transpo: Codiac Transpo has nine wheelchair-accessible routes serving Moncton (#16, #50, #51, #60, #61, #62, #64, #65, #93). The #62 serves Magnetic Hill and connects with other routes at the North Plaza.
Buses along designated wheelchair-accessible routes are either equipped with one or two wheelchair spaces. Find out more about wheelchair-accessible transit on Codiac Transpo’s website and visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Ability Transit: Wheelchair-accessible buses are available to citizens in the Greater Moncton area. Each bus is equipped with hydraulic lifts and tie-downs for passengers in wheelchairs, plus room for four seated passengers. Contact 506-853-3055 to book a trip.
Park and walk
Free parking is available throughout the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park site.
Car and taxi drop-off
There are designated drop-off spots throughout the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park site.
Bus
The #62 runs approximately every 30 minutes and serves Magnetic Hill. It connects with other routes at the North Plaza.
Visit the schedules and routes page or use the Codiac Transpo app to plan your trip. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact Codiac Transpo weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 506-857-2008.
Bicycle
Cycling routes are available throughout the city. You can also consult trail maps to find the best route from your location. The Northwest Trail connects to Charles Lutes Road a short distance from Magnetic Hill. There are bike racks located throughout the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park site.