Riverfront Trail, Greater Moncton, multi-use trail in Greater Moncton
The Riverfront Trail is a flat path along the Petitcodiac River in Riverview that stretches about 5 kilometers and is made of crushed rock and wooden boardwalks. The route connects different parks and guides visitors past marshlands, a lighthouse structure, viewpoints, and several rest areas with picnic tables and shelters.
The river played an important role in Moncton's growth, as it was used early on for transportation and trade. The Petitcodiac was altered by the construction of a dam in 1968, which sparked decades of debate about the river and its environment.
The name Petitcodiac comes from the Mi'kmaq language and means "river of false salmon". Along the trail, you can see public art pieces created by local artists that give the area a personal touch reflecting the community's creativity.
The trail is well maintained and free to access from several parking areas, some near the Causeway and Gunningsville Bridge. The path is wide enough for wheelchairs, dogs on leash are allowed, and most of the route is flat, although there are some uneven spots and steps in places.
Locals call the river the "Chocolate River" because of its brown color caused by the mud the water carries. A special natural event is the tidal bore, a sudden rush of water moving upstream that occurs twice daily and can be watched from the trail.
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