Dieppe – Trails, Market and Culture

Dieppe brings together outdoor activities, a market visit and cultural attractions. When planning a hotel stay, there are several things to consider, from more than 70 km of hiking and biking trails to seasonal skating and the Dieppe Market, which is open year-round. The activities you want to prioritize may also influence when you choose to travel.

Exploring Dieppe Outdoors

Dieppe has more than 70 km of hiking and biking trails, making both hiking and cycling part of the local trail network. The network connects with the trail systems in the neighbouring communities of Moncton and Riverview. The distance refers to trails in Dieppe; the connections to Moncton and Riverview extend the network across community boundaries.

From the viewpoint on the Petitcodiac River, you can see historic dike structures known as “aboiteaux.” They are considered remnants of Acadia’s agricultural past. The viewpoint offers a close look at the structures as well as a connection to their history. The surrounding region also includes beaches near Dieppe, including Parlee Beach.

The Market and Seasonal Travel Planning

The Dieppe Market is open to everyone year-round. There, you can connect directly with local producers, artisans and food vendors. The market showcases regional products and encourages people to buy local. For travel planning, the year-round market offers a different point of interest from the seasonal ice rink.

The refrigerated ice rink is located at Place 1604, behind City Hall. It is open from December to March, even in mild weather. If you plan to visit the rink, check the seasonal opening dates before your trip.

Events and Culture

MusiquART Site is an outdoor venue for performances and activities of all kinds. It can accommodate 3,000 to 20,000 people. If events are part of the reason for your trip, its capacity offers a specific point of reference for understanding the venue in Dieppe.

Doiron House combines Dieppe’s history, technology and humour to create an unusual visitor experience. This combination gives it a distinctive cultural character. It complements insights into the landscape and Acadia’s agricultural past with an experience that brings together history, technology and humour.

Westmorland County as a Regional Setting

At the broader destination level, Westmorland County borders the Northumberland Strait and the upper reaches of the Bay of Fundy. These geographic features describe Westmorland County at a regional level.

Fort Beauséjour/Cumberland, which has a museum, is also located within this broader destination. It is New Brunswick’s only surviving major colonial-era fort and a Parks Canada National Historic Site. The fort was besieged by the British in 1755 and by American rebels in 1776. These two dates provide a specific timeline for Westmorland County’s historical context.

For the broader travel overview: Westmorland County.