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Moncton in AI travel recommendations

Moncton's AI story is Acadian culture and cuisine done well, but it stays invisible in broader travel recommendations.

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434

Questions asked

583

Places identified

20 of 20

Categories shifted this check

Sep 7, 2026

Last checked

Current score 29/100 Average of the four metrics below — how this score is calculated

Key takeaways

What this check tells you

Concentration

In Best Luxury Hotels, the top 3 properties capture 56% of mentions versus the 30% expected if all luxury hotels were recommended evenly.

Concentration

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants shows the widest concentration gap in the data set: Little Louis Oyster Bar, Windjammer, and Tide & Boar Gastropub take 52.2% of mentions against an even-split expectation of 21.4%.

Movement

Best Hidden Gems and Best Rainy-Day Attractions are the most volatile categories tracked, with all 43 entities moving position between checks.

Distinctiveness

Little Louis Oyster Bar appears among the top 3 in five separate restaurant categories, including Best Restaurants, Best Fine-Dining, Best Local or Traditional, Best Budget-Friendly, and Best Restaurants for Couples.

Generated from this check's data Updated Sep 7, 2026

Lead finding

Moncton's AI narrative is dominated by a single theme cluster, registering a 300% concentration finding — the strongest signal in its profile.

Moncton's AI-driven travel presence is highly concentrated, with its top finding type showing a 300% concentration level centered on Acadian cuisine, Acadian culture, and Outdoor Activities. Sentiment around these themes is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% of 369 rated mentions favorable and virtually no negativity. Yet Moncton's confirmed-open rate of 77% lags the network average of 80%, and its distinctiveness score of 10% sits exactly at the network average, suggesting its themes, while positive, aren't especially unique. Compounding this, Moncton is entirely absent from broader travel conversations, earning zero recommendations or mentions across all 12 tracked non-destination-specific questions.

How AI sees Moncton

Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates Moncton with:

Acadian cuisine
Acadian culture
Outdoor Activities
arts and culture
budget-friendly
craft beer scene
culinary destination
indoor activities
Acadian and Maritime cuisine
Acadian and Maritime specialties
Acadian and multicultural character

How Moncton benchmarks

Confirmed-open rate

Moncton 77%

Network average 80%

Distinctiveness

Moncton 10%

Network average 10%

Presence rate

Moncton 0%

Network average 11%

Moncton's 10% distinctiveness score compares to the 10% network average, matching the network average in how distinctly AI assistants describe it.

Each metric shows two bars: Moncton's rate and the network average for that metric, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.

Presence beyond Moncton-specific questions

How often Moncton comes up in regional and national AI questions that aren't specifically about it (out of 12 tracked questions, as of Oct 5, 2026):

Recommended

Mentioned

Not mentioned

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Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned

Where AI might be wrong

Cape Enrage — Best Day Trips Temporarily closed

Flagged closed by 1 source, still recommended by Claude Sonnet 5 and Perplexity Sonar.
The Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre board announced that the site would not be open to visitors for the 2026 season, citing the lack of a formal operating agreement with the province and inability to plan safe operations.
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Top picks by traveler intent

Little Louis Oyster Bar 19 of 22

rank #1–#4

Tide & Boar Gastropub 19 of 22

rank #1–#6

Catch 22 Lobster Bar 9 of 22

rank #2–#9

Cinta Ria Malaysian Fusion 9 of 22

rank #3–#8

Gusto Italian Grill and Bar 9 of 22

rank #1–#7

Les Brumes du Coude 9 of 22

rank #1–#7

Calactus Restaurant 7 of 22

rank #3–#11

Tony’s Bistro & Patisserie 7 of 22

rank #4–#10

Chateau Moncton 20 of 22

rank #1–#4

Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour 15 of 22

rank #1–#3

Casino New Brunswick Hotel 12 of 22

rank #2–#5

Canvas Moncton 9 of 22

rank #1–#4

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown 9 of 22

rank #3–#5

Hilton Garden Inn Moncton 6 of 22

#2 every time

Residence Inn by Marriott Moncton 6 of 22

rank #1–#3

Hotel Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton 5 of 22

rank #3–#7

Magnetic Hill Zoo 21 of 21

rank #1–#8

Resurgo Place 20 of 21

rank #3–#10

Tidal Bore / Bore Park 19 of 21

rank #1–#8

Centennial Park 16 of 21

rank #3–#11

Hopewell Rocks 15 of 21

rank #1–#9

Magic Mountain Water Park 9 of 21

rank #3–#8

Parlee Beach Provincial Park 6 of 21

rank #4–#10

Riverfront Park 5 of 21

rank #5–#9

Chateau Moncton 19 of 21

rank #1–#4

Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour 13 of 21

rank #1–#5

St. James Gate Boutique Hotel 11 of 21

rank #1–#5

Canvas Moncton 8 of 21

rank #1–#3

Auberge Wild Rose Inn 7 of 21

rank #2–#6

Hotel Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton 6 of 21

rank #2–#6

Residence Inn by Marriott Moncton 6 of 21

rank #3–#5

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown 5 of 21

rank #3–#6

Centennial Park 22 of 22

rank #3–#8

Magnetic Hill Zoo 22 of 22

rank #1–#7

Resurgo Place 22 of 22

rank #2–#10

Magic Mountain Water Park 19 of 22

rank #1–#5

Tidal Bore / Bore Park 12 of 22

rank #5–#10

Hopewell Rocks 11 of 22

rank #6–#13

TreeGo Moncton 10 of 22

rank #6–#9

Riverfront Park 9 of 22

rank #5–#9

Calactus Cafe 8 of 21

rank #1–#8

Taj Mahal - Flavor of India 8 of 21

rank #2–#10

Cinta Ria Malaysian Fusion 7 of 21

rank #1–#3

Deluxe French Fries 6 of 21

rank #4–#6

Tide & Boar Gastropub 6 of 21

rank #1–#6

Café Archibald 5 of 21

rank #2–#10

Little Louis Oyster Bar 5 of 21

rank #3–#10

Pump House Brewery 5 of 21

rank #2–#7

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Les Brumes du Coude 15 of 23

rank #1–#11

Tide & Boar Gastropub 14 of 23

rank #1–#14

Moncton Farmers' Market 12 of 23

rank #1–#14

Little Louis Oyster Bar 9 of 23

rank #1–#12

Catch 22 Lobster Bar 8 of 23

rank #1–#12

Marché Dieppe Market 7 of 23

rank #1–#15

Pump House Brewery 7 of 23

rank #1–#7

Tony’s Bistro & Patisserie 7 of 23

rank #3–#7

Irishtown Nature Park 20 of 23

rank #1–#10

Resurgo Place 17 of 23

rank #1–#11

Centennial Park 16 of 23

rank #1–#8

Aberdeen Cultural Centre 9 of 23

rank #2–#11

Tidal Bore / Bore Park 9 of 23

rank #1–#10

Magnetic Hill Winery and B&B 6 of 23

rank #1–#5

Marché Dieppe Market 6 of 23

rank #6–#11

Thomas Williams House 6 of 23

rank #3–#9

Moncton Farmers' Market 12 of 23

rank #1–#6

Resurgo Place 12 of 23

rank #3–#10

Magnetic Hill Zoo 11 of 23

rank #1–#16

Centennial Park 10 of 23

rank #3–#15

Tidal Bore / Bore Park 10 of 23

rank #1–#13

Tide & Boar Gastropub 10 of 23

rank #1–#14

Marché Dieppe Market 9 of 23

rank #2–#11

Aberdeen Cultural Centre 8 of 23

rank #2–#14

Comfort Inn East 10 of 22

rank #1–#4

Motel 6 Moncton 10 of 22

rank #1–#6

Rodd Moncton Hotel 10 of 22

rank #1–#8

Days Inn 8 of 22

rank #2–#5

Hotel Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton 8 of 22

rank #2–#7

Thriftlodge by Wyndham Moncton 7 of 22

rank #1–#5

Super 8 6 of 22

rank #1–#5

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton 5 of 22

rank #1–#8

Hopewell Rocks 22 of 22

rank #1–#4

Fundy National Park 21 of 22

rank #2–#5

Shediac 19 of 22

rank #2–#7

Cape Enrage 16 of 22

rank #2–#5

Kouchibouguac National Park 16 of 22

rank #3–#15

Bouctouche 12 of 22

rank #4–#13

Saint John 11 of 22

rank #5–#10

Parlee Beach Provincial Park 10 of 22

rank #3–#10

Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour 22 of 22

rank #1–#7

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton 21 of 22

rank #1–#4

Residence Inn by Marriott Moncton 15 of 22

rank #1–#4

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moncton 12 of 22

rank #3–#6

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown 9 of 22

rank #2–#6

Four Points by Sheraton Moncton 9 of 22

rank #4–#8

Chateau Moncton 8 of 22

rank #1–#5

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moncton 7 of 22

rank #2–#7

Resurgo Place 21 of 22

rank #1–#5

CF Champlain 9 of 22

rank #2–#17

Moncton Public Library 9 of 22

rank #3–#13

Capitol Theatre 8 of 22

rank #2–#10

escape rooms 8 of 22

rank #3–#9

Champlain Place 7 of 22

rank #1–#5

Fairlanes Bowling Centre 7 of 22

rank #4–#8

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 7 of 22

rank #1–#15

Centennial Park 14 of 22

rank #1–#6

Magnetic Hill Zoo 13 of 22

rank #1–#6

Riverfront Park 13 of 22

rank #1–#4

Tidal Bore / Bore Park 12 of 22

rank #1–#5

Irishtown Nature Park 11 of 22

rank #3–#8

Mapleton Park 7 of 22

rank #3–#6

Hopewell Rocks 4 of 22

rank #4–#8

Gunningsville Bridge walking path 3 of 22

rank #2–#3

Chateau Moncton 9 of 21

rank #1–#4

St. James Gate Boutique Hotel 9 of 21

rank #1–#5

Canvas Moncton 7 of 21

rank #1–#6

Auberge Wild Rose Inn 6 of 21

rank #2–#7

Capitol Robinson by Bower Boutique Hotels 5 of 21

rank #2–#4

Château Queen by Bower Boutique Hotels 5 of 21

rank #1–#3

Maison Tait House 5 of 21

rank #2–#4

Magnetic Hill Winery and B&B 4 of 21

rank #3–#4

Little Louis Oyster Bar 19 of 21

rank #1–#4

Windjammer 17 of 21

rank #1–#6

Les Brumes du Coude 9 of 21

rank #1–#5

Black Rabbit 6 of 21

rank #2–#4

Tide & Boar Gastropub 6 of 21

rank #3–#5

Gusto Italian Grill and Bar 5 of 21

rank #2–#3

Atelier Tony 3 of 21

rank #3–#5

Osaka Hibachi 3 of 21

rank #4–#5

Thomas Williams House 21 of 21

rank #2–#5

Resurgo Place 17 of 21

rank #1–#6

Free Meeting House 16 of 21

rank #1–#4

Treitz Haus 8 of 21

rank #1–#4

Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral 7 of 21

rank #3–#7

Capitol Theatre 6 of 21

rank #3–#9

Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site 6 of 21

rank #5–#8

Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum and Meeting House 6 of 21

rank #1–#6

Little Louis Oyster Bar 16 of 21

rank #2–#8

Tide & Boar Gastropub 11 of 21

rank #2–#6

Catch 22 Lobster Bar 10 of 21

rank #1–#3

Les Brumes du Coude 8 of 21

rank #1–#8

Pump House Brewery 7 of 21

rank #1–#7

Skipper Jack’s 7 of 21

rank #1–#7

Moncton Farmers' Market 6 of 21

rank #1–#9

Calactus Restaurant 5 of 21

rank #4–#7

Little Louis Oyster Bar 19 of 21

rank #1–#3

Windjammer 18 of 21

rank #1–#9

Tide & Boar Gastropub 15 of 21

rank #1–#10

Gusto Italian Grill and Bar 11 of 21

rank #2–#7

Les Brumes du Coude 6 of 21

rank #2–#7

St. James Gate Boutique Hotel 5 of 21

rank #2–#8

Atelier Tony 4 of 21

rank #3–#6

Black Rabbit 4 of 21

rank #2–#3

Resurgo Place 16 of 21

rank #2–#16

Centennial Park 15 of 21

rank #1–#7

Fundy National Park 11 of 21

rank #4–#13

Irishtown Nature Park 11 of 21

rank #2–#8

Magnetic Hill Zoo 10 of 21

rank #1–#9

Ian Fowler Oval 9 of 21

rank #1–#6

Mapleton Park 8 of 21

rank #2–#5

Poley Mountain 7 of 21

rank #1–#9

Where Perplexity's answers about Moncton come from

Perplexity cited destinationmonctondieppe.ca, Moncton's official tourism site, in 13 of 52 answers about Moncton (25%, last 90 days).

The web domains Perplexity's live search pulled most while answering tracked travel questions about Moncton (last 90 days). ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini aren't grounded in our tracking yet. See the network-wide ranking.

Moncton in AI travel recommendations

What this check tells you

Moncton's AI narrative is dominated by a single theme cluster, registering a 300% concentration finding — the strongest signal in its profile.

How AI sees Moncton

How Moncton benchmarks

Presence beyond Moncton-specific questions

Where AI might be wrong

Top picks by traveler intent

Best Restaurants

Best Luxury Hotels

Must-See Attractions

Best Romantic Hotels

Best Attractions for Families

Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants

Best Food Experiences

Best Hidden Gems

Best Local Experiences

Best Budget Hotels

Best Day Trips

Best Family Hotels

Best Rainy-Day Attractions

Best Viewpoints

Best Boutique Hotels

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants

Best Historical Attractions

Best Local or Traditional Restaurants

Best Restaurants for Couples

Best Winter Experiences

Where Perplexity's answers about Moncton come from

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