List of tallest buildings in Moncton facts for kids
The City of Moncton and its metropolitan area (Dieppe and Riverview) is the largest in New Brunswick, Canada. Its skyline is dominated by the Bell Aliant Tower, constructed in 1971 at a height of 127 m (417 ft - Equiv. to approx. 32 floors), the tallest free-standing structure in all four Atlantic provinces. The tallest building in the city is the 20-storey, 80.8 m (265 ft) Assumption Place. The complex, with its two adjoining mid rise structure, was completed in 1972. The second tallest building in the city is the Blue Cross Centre, standing at only 43 m (141 ft) tall with 9 storeys. As of February 2011[update], the city contains 1 skyscraper over 80 m (262 ft) and 9 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height. The city has more mid rise structures spread out in the urbanized region, i.e. 20 m to 35 m, than the high rises.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks Moncton high-rises and skyscrapers that stand at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on CTBUH height measurement standards. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Freestanding observation and/or telecommunication towers, while not habitable buildings, are included for comparison purposes; however, they are not ranked. One such tower is the Bell Aliant Tower.
Rank | Image | Building | Height | Floors | Completed | Notes | Ref |
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N/A | Bell Aliant Tower | 127 m (417 ft) | - | 1971 | A reinforced concrete broadcasting tower used to provide directional radio services. It is the tallest structure in Atlantic Canada. The Coleson Cove Generating Station smokestack in NB is taller at 183 m, so is the Belledune Generating Station stack at 169 m. | ||
1 | Assumption Place | 80.8 m (265 ft) | 20 | 1972 | Tied with Brunswick Square in Saint John for the tallest building in New Brunswick. | ||
2 | Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral | 75 m (246 ft)+ | 4 | 1955 | |||
3 | Three Sisters (Tower 1) | 58 m
(190 ft) |
15 | 2023 | Tower 1 of the Three Sisters residential complex. | ||
4 | Blue Cross Centre | 43 m (141 ft) | 9 | 1988 | Expanded 2006. | ||
5 | Lafrance Residence | 41 m (135 ft) | 11 | 1962 | |||
6 | Crowne Plaza Moncton | 39.9 m
(131 ft) |
11 | 1979 | |||
7 | Terminal Plaza | 37 m (121 ft) | 8 | 1962 | |||
8 | Lions Tower | 36 m (118 ft) | 10 | ? | |||
9 | The Delta Beauséjour Hotel | 35 m (115 ft) | 10 | 1972 | Renovated 1998, 2008 | ||
10 | Terminal Centre | 35 m (115 ft) | 7 | 1963 | |||
11 | Government Of Canada Building | 34 m
(111 ft) |
9 | 1977 | |||
12 | Five Five | 33.6 m
(110 ft) |
9 | 2018 |
Tallest under construction
The Five Five Queen Street is a 9-storey (33.6 metres) boutique Hotel, the Wesley, with a restaurant on the lower level and luxurious condos on the upper levels. It was completed in the fall of 2018.
A 30 metres 10-storey apartment complex, Place Horizon Place, on Sunset Street overlooking Paul Street in the city of Dieppe.
The Three Sisters is a residential complex that is home to 3 towers which are all 15 storeys (58 metres). Tower 1 opened in late 2023, while the other two remain under construction.
Other buildings and structures
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Moncton Place, a modern 6 storey Glass Tower building is the regional headquarters of the Bank of Montreal. This infrastructure has a pedway to the City Hall and the Blue Cross complex.
Andal Place
Constructed in 1973 and located at 860 Main Street, the low-rise 8-storey modernism style concrete building has an architectural height of 32 metres - roof 28 metres. TD Bank has been the main tenant since the early 1990s.
See also
- List of buildings in Moncton
- List of tallest buildings in Atlantic Canada