| Residents of Moncton, New Brunswick, as well as its | | | | sanctuary, seating 700 people, that has some of the |
| annual multitude of visitors, recognize that this | | | | finest acoustics in Canada. Built in 1913, Central United |
| Maritime city is a marvelous location. Yet not | | | | can provide full sound for a packed audience. |
| everyone is aware of some of the hidden marvels of | | | | 5. Moncton Meals |
| this southeastern New Brunswick treasure. Moncton | | | | A meal of fresh lobster is a must for Moncton diners |
| is famous for its unique festivals, succulent seafood, | | | | but this city's restaurant scene has expanded its |
| and surrounding natural beauty, but there is so much | | | | horizons. One might expect an abundance of seafood |
| more to be discovered in this provincial hub of | | | | on the menu. Yet guests will also discover a taste of |
| activity. Moncton is now willing to share its top seven | | | | Texas and a touch of Italy. |
| best kept secrets. | | | | Tourists can find home cooked meals with |
| 1. Moncton Music | | | | international flavors. They can enjoy everything from |
| That´s not a secret! Moncton is renowned for its | | | | chicken and broccoli fettuccini alfredo to Philly steak |
| Maritime melodies and East Coast tunes but there is | | | | to a meatloaf dinner. Visitors to Moncton can stay in |
| a much broader music scene in this New Brunswick | | | | comfortable New Brunswick hotels, cozy inns, or |
| centre of arts and culture. While Moncton still | | | | charming bed and breakfasts. |
| celebrates fiddle music and its Acadian roots, the city | | | | 6. Moncton Restorative Powers |
| blends in a little rock and roll and Indie, a bit of big | | | | Maritimers are well-known for their resourcefulness. |
| band swing, and an all-encompassing musical mix. | | | | Moncton's vintage enterprises go that extra step and |
| 2. Moncton Bilingualism | | | | make everything old into something new again with |
| Moncton is a bilingual city - the first municipality in | | | | their insightful ventures. Designers turn vintage |
| Canada to make that declaration. The bilingualism is | | | | material into new fashions such as collage-like tank |
| hard to miss but not everyone is aware of the | | | | tops created from vintage yarn or stylish skirts made |
| city´s groundbreaking initiative in this area. In | | | | from sweater sleeves. |
| addition, the Université de Moncton is the largest | | | | 7. Moncton Code of Conduct |
| Canadian French-speaking institution outside Quebec. | | | | It should not be surprising that a city with world-class |
| The city's bilingualism contributes to the charm and | | | | recreation opportunities has a Sports Code of |
| vibrancy of this geographic center of the Maritime | | | | Conduct. This program improves sports for residents |
| Provinces. | | | | and tourists. Whether one attends sporting events |
| 3. Moncton Multiculturalism | | | | under the jurisdiction of the city of Moncton or is an |
| A recent benefit concert for Haiti demonstrated the | | | | active participant, fair play and outstanding |
| city's multicultural nature. Metro Moncton's Multicultural | | | | sportsmanship is a guarantee. |
| Community is an impressive force. Although many | | | | The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) |
| may not perceive Moncton as being a city of such | | | | teaches state-of-the-art skills to Moncton coaches at |
| diversity, the reality tells a different story. | | | | every level. Without certain certification, coaches |
| The Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton | | | | cannot have their team participate at provincial |
| area (MAGMA) offers language classes featuring | | | | competitions. Some sports even require that a coach |
| students from over 25 countries. Local and | | | | has completed at least the first stage in training. |
| international influences mix in harmony. At the Haiti | | | | An overall sense of security and its pleasant |
| benefit, an African dance troupe, as well as other | | | | atmosphere attract people to Moncton. The city's |
| talented musicians, gathered to make beautiful music. | | | | legendary Magnetic Hill is a compelling draw but it is |
| 4. Moncton Unity | | | | not the only element which pulls individuals and |
| The concert for Haiti leads into Moncton's 'number | | | | families back to Moncton. With its top seven best |
| four' best kept secret - Central United. The site of | | | | kept secrets, Moncton, New Brunswick, has an |
| the benefit performance, Central United, is a | | | | unmistakable magnetism. |
