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that it rarely grew to more than 15–20 cm
of height. A few years ago, Moncton decided
to open the causeway gates in an effort to re-
store the river, and once more, the bore re-
turned to its full glory. Earlier this year, two
surfer set a new world record by surfing the
29-kilometre length of the river , the lon-
gest ride on a tidal bore ever to be achieved
in North America. Surfers from the around
the world have since traveled to Moncton,
and their exploits have prompted spectators
in the tens of thousands. City leaders have
discussed plans to develop special events
or tournaments around this new venue op-
portunity, while also cautioning that such
practices include risks, not limited to the
rocks and shifting of river tides. Such risks
have only seemingly added to the want to
tackle the challenge by surfer throughout the
world, certainly leading to other challenges
Moncton will overcome.
As Alcide Richard assert, Moncton is de-
ploying a disciplined view of the future that
adheres to intelligent growth and an inher-
ent philosophy of balancing work and play –
virtues that will no doubt help this historical
hub to maintain its growing renown as a hub
of the future.