The Best Hard Ice Cream Spots Around Moncton
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST HARD ICE CREAM CONES IN GREATER MONCTON!
Nothing beats an old fashioned ice cream cone on a summer’s day! Looking for the best place to enjoy a hard ice cream cone in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, and nearby? We’ve got you covered! (We’re also your go-to source for all kinds of local family fun, too!)
The skinny: We’ve updated this list to the best of our ability for Summer 2024. Please always double-check with our source links for the latest from each establishment. Many places change their hours and days open based on the weather, so click through to their profiles for up-to-date info – and remember, some stands may be cash only!
If you know of a great hard ice cream spot in the Greater Moncton Area that isn’t on the list yet, please reach out and give us the scoop!
MONCTON ICE CREAM SPOTS
King’s Ice Cream (1809 Mountain Road) is a Moncton favourite. The lovely flowers and funky ice cream seats are a great backdrop for capturing family photos. Expect a smile and a few extra chocolate chips with each order – and the portions are huge! (For a nearby playground adventure, why not visit Maplehurst Park?) BONUS: They have a location in Riverview, too; details below! (Both opening for the 2024 season on May 1.)
Mighty Scoops (175 Mapleton Road) is a great spot to stop on Mapleton. More than 40 flavours, ice cream floats, and more! They’re planning to open for the season by May 4, 2024. They have a list of their flavours on their Facebook page – Cherry Chocolate & Pistachio are new on the list!
Frosty’s (100 King Street) is a colourful spot with lots of picnic tables and people-watching opportunities. Open as of April 27, 2024 for the season.
Murray’s Moose Ice Cream & Fudge at Magnetic Hill Wharf Village is a lovely spot to spend some time & enjoy a sweet treat. Season opening to come in May.
Tropical Chill (233 Main Street, Moncton) offers the “only authentic Hawaiian Shaved Ice on the East Coast of Canada,” as well as a selection of hard ice cream, too! (Watch for their mobile unit at events around, too!) (Season opening in May 2024.)
G’s Ice Cream (840 Shediac Road) is at Stirling’s Apple Market — which, BTW, carries so much more than apples!. Check the Facebook page for opening times; we’re hoping to update their season opening soon.
lostandfoundicecream is a specialty shop on St. George. Be prepared: you might also get tricked into buying some goodies next door at Halo Donuts, too! BONUS: You can also grab lostandfound treats at DIY Studio on the west end of Main Street in Moncton!
The Freaky Fryer Food Truck has an awesome menu of ice cream creations & slushies for the 2024 season!
The Ice Cream Barn expanded in 2022 with a location at Toys for Big Boys on the Salisbury Road! Enjoy awesome flavours, services, & fun options like ‘ice cream nachos’. (Watch for their 2024 opening date.)
RIVERVIEW ICE CREAM SPOTS
Need a great hard ice cream cone in Riverview?
The Ice Cream Barn (600 Pinewood Road) quickly became a community staple since their 2020 opening. They’ve added rolled ice cream and so many more fun items to the menu. Be sure to visit! Might we suggest pairing your trip with a stop by Cover to Cover books? They have a wonderful selection of local & used books, including a great kids’ section!
If you’re on the Riverfront, King’s Ice Cream has a great little stand at the Chocolate River Station – next to Holy Whale Beer Hall with their outdoor patio, if you’re looking for a grown up treat on a sunny day.
Be sure to check out Philly’s Frozen Treats (1276 Hillsborough Road), just past the Gunningsville Bridge on your way to Fundy (or maybe to Bridgedale Playground or Hawthorne Drive Playground, both with zipline features). This stand is run by a young entrepreneur couple entering year five of sharing yummy treats!
DIEPPE ICE CREAM SPOTS
For an unparalleled selection of dips and other fun treats, head to Cremerie Bennic Dairy Bar in Dieppe (3225 Principal Street West). This is a crowd favourite among Pickle Planet & our followers. Amazing service, super fun vibes! As of April 26, 2024 they’re open every day from noon until 9pm.
Bar Laitier Amiro Dairy Bar (1788 Amirault) is another fantastically fun spot with some really neat dishes & cool history. A great destination before or after time spent at Dover Park or Rotary Park. As of April 29, 2024 they’re open Monday through Thursday, 3-8pm, and 2-9pm Friday through Sunday. Watch for extended hours & fun events to come, too!
Did you know that in 1984, U.S. President Ronald Reagan declared July to be National Ice Cream Month, with the third Sunday being National Ice Cream Day? Why not plan an ice cream tour that day! Pack up the family and start exploring one delicious adventure after another. We’ve got the inside scoop on the best places to go for a sweet treat!
ICE CREAM SPOTS IN SALISBURY, PETITCODIAC, HILLSBOROUGH, SACKVILLE & MORE
Salisbury has four ice cream spots to visit!
Green Pig Country Market’s ice cream stand is open daily, 9am-7pm.
Scooptopia (3138 Main Street) describes itself as an “extreme ice cream experience” and boy, is that accurate! The most amazing creations & great prices. You can get a milkshake made from any flavour of hard ice cream they have – the Cookie Monster was a big hit with our kiddos this spring! You can also grab food here, pop next door for Mexican treats & awesome boba drinks, across the road for Chinese or fried chicken, hit up Grady’s Pub or grab the Pizza of the Week at the famous Pizza Mill!
McScoops Ice Cream Bar is tucked behind McTavy’s General Store, near where Fredericton Road and Salisbury Road meet. We’re waiting to see the opening dates for 2024.
The Big Scoop is open again at the Big Stop, Thursdays to Sundays, noon to 8pm (weather permitting).
When you are in the village, be sure to visit Highland Park; wonderful trails, natural and traditional playground equipment, and a splash pad! (And some of the best pizza and fried chicken around, too. Find all the details on our Highland Park profile – did you know it was named one of Canada’s 150 coolest playgrounds?!)
Just down the road in River Glade, you’ll find Tasty Treats Ice Cream Coop (3969 Route 106); a fabulous little spot with great prices. Opening May 17 for 2024 season – check out their fun Facebook announcement!.
If you’re traveling to Petitcodiac, there’s a great little spot called the Farmer’s Scoop Ice Cream Stand to visit (not sure on their 2024 season opening dates). Don’t miss the chance to check out the playground behind Petitcodiac Regional School, just down the road, and all the great murals in the village. The Maritime Motor Sport Hall of Fame is here, too!
The Artisan’s Village in Hillsborough (next to a great fenced-in playground and the awesome New Brunswick Railway Museum – perfect for a day trip with the kids!) has had a lovely little ice cream stand with picnic tables out front. Waiting to see if this returns for 2024; fingers crossed!
When in Shediac:
Rosie’s Ice Cream (216 Main Street) is a great summer spot – check them out for vegan options. (Waiting on 2024 opening dates.)
We love the vibe & selection of treats at Ice Cream Delight! (Watch for 2024 dates to come.)
If you’re looking for a super funky milkshake, head to Seaside Grazing.
Hally’s (334 Main Street) is a great spot to head for old fashioned banana splits, floats, parfaits, & more!
Lots of folks are also raving about the ice cream in Saint Antoine. We haven’t been yet, but we’re planning a visit & will let you know what we think! A mini ice cream crawl might be in order: there’s the Saint-Antoine Dairy Bar, Le Petit Cremier, & Crémerie du Quai de Sainte-Marie-de-Kent all within a short distance of each other!
On the go in Sackville and need a treat? Visit The Ice Cream Coop (18 Lorne Street) near the fabulous Bill Johnstone park, with great playground equipment and a fun splash pad with a giant frog face. You might also want to plan a trip to nearby Lillas Fawcett Park & Silver Lake; a true gem of a spot!
Trueman’s Blueberry Farm outside Sackville makes incredible ice cream on site; watch their page for specials and you might even score a free cone! They have all kinds of baked goodies, sunflower fields, & more that makes this a great little day trip adventure from the Greater Moncton Area.
Where’s your favourite spot to grab a cone? Let us know; we love to add more options to our ice cream list!
I used to love DW’s peanut buster parfait. Now, though, my favourite ice cream is a small vanilla cone from McDonald.
I think you missed one of the absolute best ice cream shacks in town.
Tropical Chill in the Staples parking lot on main Street serves the best scoops. Also, they have amazing shaved ice, you can’t get anywhere else in the maritimes 🙂
Thanks; love finding new spots to add to the list! Will have to make sure to check it out!