Moncton in April
April weather, activities, events & insider tips
April Weather in Moncton
Is April Right for You?
Advantages
- Maple syrup season peaks in April - local sugar camps offer fresh syrup tastings and demonstrations that aren't available other months
- Hotel rates drop 30-40% compared to summer peak season, with excellent availability at premium properties like Delta Beausejour
- Migrant bird watching reaches its prime along the Petitcodiac River - over 150 species pass through including rare warblers and raptors
- Locals emerge from winter hibernation creating authentic cultural experiences - community events, farmers markets, and outdoor patios reopen
Considerations
- Mud season makes many hiking trails at Fundy National Park inaccessible or extremely messy until late April
- Weather swings dramatically - you might experience snow, rain, and sunshine in the Easttimor day requiring multiple outfit changes
- Some seasonal attractions like Magnetic Hill Zoo have limited hours and many animals still in indoor habitats
Best Activities in April
Fundy National Park Spring Hiking
April is ideal for waterfall viewing as snowmelt creates spectacular cascades at Dickson Falls and Third Vault Falls. Trails are less muddy by late April and you'll have them mostly to yourself. Early wildflowers like trout lilies bloom along forest floors.
Petitcodiac River Tidal Bore Viewing
Spring tides in April create the most dramatic tidal bore waves of the year - up to 2 m (6.6 ft) high. Cool temperatures mean you can comfortably stand at Bore Park for the full 10-15 minute phenomenon without summer heat and humidity.
Magnetic Hill and Area Attractions
April weather is perfect for the optical illusion experience - cool enough that your car won't overheat during multiple runs, but warm enough to have windows down to fully experience the phenomenon. Zoo reopens with extended hours mid-April.
Local Maple Sugar Camp Tours
April is the only month to experience New Brunswick's maple syrup harvest firsthand. Local operations like Fuller's Sugar Bush (20 minutes outside city) offer tours, tastings, and fresh syrup over snow treats. This is impossible to experience any other time of year.
Downtown Walking Food Tours
April weather is ideal for walking tours - cool enough to work up an appetite between stops, warm enough to enjoy outdoor patios that just reopened. Local restaurants feature spring menus with fiddleheads and other Maritime seasonal ingredients.
Irving Nature Park Coastal Walking
April offers perfect hiking weather at this coastal preserve - cool temperatures for the 8 km (5 mile) trail system, fewer bugs than summer, and spring migration brings seals and diverse seabirds. Boardwalks through salt marshes provide impressive Bay of Fundy views.
April Events & Festivals
NBCC Culinary Arts Student Showcase
Annual event where culinary students demonstrate skills with local spring ingredients including fiddleheads and Maritime seafood. Public can sample dishes and watch cooking demonstrations.