Magnetic Hill (Moncton) facts for kids
The Magnetic Hill is a super cool place in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It's a type of optical illusion called a "gravity hill." This means it looks like things are rolling uphill when they are actually going downhill! It's a fun trick your eyes play on you.
This special spot is found near a big hill called "Lutes Mountain." This mountain rises high above the Petitcodiac River valley nearby.
How Magnetic Hill Was Discovered
Around the 1800s, people built a path from the city up towards the mountain. As cars became popular, around 1931, drivers noticed something strange. When driving south near the mountain, they had to press the gas pedal to avoid rolling backward. It looked like they were rolling uphill!
This fun trick became known as "Magnetic Hill." It was a cool local attraction for people living nearby and visitors to try out.
Magnetic Hill Becomes Famous
After the Second World War, more people started traveling. A new road was built, and the gravel road at Magnetic Hill became a main place to visit in Moncton. It was just as popular as the tidal bore on the Petitcodiac River. Today, Magnetic Hill is an important historical place.
To experience Magnetic Hill now, drivers pay a small fee. They drive their cars to a special spot on the road. When you put your car in neutral, it will start to roll backward, appearing to go uphill! You can also see water in the ditches next to the road seemingly flow "uphill" too.
Magnetic Hill is one of the famous Canadian places mentioned in a song. The song is called "Cross Canada" by Stompin' Tom Connors. Later, Raffi sang a version of it called "C-A-N-A-D-A" on his Bananaphone album.
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