Bay Of Fundy
Bay Of Fundy
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Magnificent eco-system encompasses natural beauty, dramatic seascapes, abundance of marine life and, on its eastern end, the highest tides in the world.
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,905 contributions
Aug 2021
Yes, this is a body of water like very few others. The amount of water that flows in and out of the Bay of Fundy in a day is equal to all of the water pumped into all of the oceans by all of the rivers of the earth. Really. It is home to the highest tides in the world, the magnificence of Hopewell Rocks, the rare natural phenomenon of tidal bores on rivers emptying into the Bay. In Moncton a man was surfing the tidal bore or you can walk on dykes built by the Acadians. Then there are the Cliffs of Fundy, the wonderful beaches interspersed along its banks and of course the Fundy National Park
Written August 30, 2021
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John30242
Arlington, VA2 contributions
The Bay of Fundy is really beautiful. We took a short cruise up the east coast with a family of 5, ages 17, 19, 25, and well, two parents. The cruise provided very little information on the city of St. John itself (there were no maps or travel brochures) and instead gave us print out of the companies they had ties with that they wanted you to use for the tours. There were a few different hop on hop off tours that took you to different loops and to different sites; we considered this option, since we wanted something active, but not too strenuous. We also looked at the really expensive excursions to the bay of fundy and strongly considered these. However, the excursions seemed to offer too little (either the bay of fundy OR the reversing falls OR the lighthouse tour) and the bus, well, its bus, so there is a lot of waiting involved at bus stations. Then we found the greatest solution EVER! And the cruise had never even told us about this option...a real shame, since it was the perfect combination of everything we wanted. A cab tour! The bus would have cost $40 per person, which adds up with five of us, and the personalized cab tour was only $50 per for all of us. Yes, the hop on hop off is all day, but it takes you ALL day to see things, because you are waiting for the bus. Not only did this financially seem like a much better deal, but we stayed at each individual site as long, or as short a time as we wanted and weren't tied to a bus schedule. How driver, Saeed was AMAZING! He was with University Cab Inc (506) 639-8665). The best part was that we actually got to see everything we wanted to see; the bay of fundy AND the caves AND the light houses AND the reversing falls (the list goes on). Back at the room, we reviewed the excursions again and determined that we actually to 2 full excursions (mind you one of which would have been close to $100 per person). I hope everyone seriously considers the cab tour and gives Saeed a call. This was the perfect way to see as much as possible with a family!
Written July 15, 2010
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livmass
Salem, MA139 contributions
The Bay of Fundy is breathtaking. You should certainly spend some time hiking at the national park; they have trails of all levels and the views are just amazing. You should also see Hopewell Rocks, although we were not as impressed by this location as in the national park. It is somewhat expensive to enter just to see the formations. When the tide is out, you can't really walk very much on the floor because of all the thick mud. You should take Rt. 915 from the national park to Hopewell Rocks to see the amazing scenery. A stop by Cape Enrage Lighthouse is a must, as is stopping by the beach below it. The lighthouse provides an excellent view of the Bay in all directions and of Nova Scotia. If you go to Hopewell Rocks, you should stop by the Albert County Musuem which is just past it. This little musuem has some amazing collections and a very interesting history.
Written July 22, 2007
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Maurene_K
Dover, NH12,283 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
The Bay of Fundy lies at the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and a small portion touches the State of Maine.
It is noted for its dramatic tidal range. Up in Leaf Basin, it’s about 55 feet. In the Lubec, ME area, it’s about 23 feet.
Mi'kmaq lore says that the tides here are caused by a colossal whale splashing in the water. Modern-day oceanographers say that the range is due to tidal resonance that results from a concurrence of timing during which the time it takes a large wave to go from the mouth of the bay to the inner shore and back is virtually identical to the amount of time from one high tide to the next.
The tides here are semidiurnal; there are two high tides and two low tides daily. Each tide lasts about 12.4 hours.
The Bay of Fundy flows in and out of the Gulf of Maine. The boundary is at Grand Manan Island, NB which is off the Maine coast from Cutler north to Lubec near Campobello Island, NB.
There are over a dozen rivers that flow into the bay. There are sub-basins. The best-known I the US is Passamaquoddy Bay.
During a trip to Northern Maine and Canada, I had several visits to the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy and rivers affected by it. One place to observe the dramatic rise and fall of the tides on Campobello Island is at the beach in Herring Cove Provincial Park. The tide was at half tide going out when I went there. The downward slope of the beach was an indicator of the depth of the bay.
Places to observe the difference along the St. Croix River in Lubec are at Stockford Park, Quoddy Head State Par, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, and the waterfront area near Frank’s Dockside Restaurant. Tidal current in this area runs 3 to 5 knots.
I found the shoreline to be even rockier than at Maine’s Bold Coast. The rock formations are very craggy.
Viewing the coastline is a must when traveling to Northern Maine and Canada’s Maritimes.
I highly recommend visiting the Bay of Fundy.
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It is noted for its dramatic tidal range. Up in Leaf Basin, it’s about 55 feet. In the Lubec, ME area, it’s about 23 feet.
Mi'kmaq lore says that the tides here are caused by a colossal whale splashing in the water. Modern-day oceanographers say that the range is due to tidal resonance that results from a concurrence of timing during which the time it takes a large wave to go from the mouth of the bay to the inner shore and back is virtually identical to the amount of time from one high tide to the next.
The tides here are semidiurnal; there are two high tides and two low tides daily. Each tide lasts about 12.4 hours.
The Bay of Fundy flows in and out of the Gulf of Maine. The boundary is at Grand Manan Island, NB which is off the Maine coast from Cutler north to Lubec near Campobello Island, NB.
There are over a dozen rivers that flow into the bay. There are sub-basins. The best-known I the US is Passamaquoddy Bay.
During a trip to Northern Maine and Canada, I had several visits to the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy and rivers affected by it. One place to observe the dramatic rise and fall of the tides on Campobello Island is at the beach in Herring Cove Provincial Park. The tide was at half tide going out when I went there. The downward slope of the beach was an indicator of the depth of the bay.
Places to observe the difference along the St. Croix River in Lubec are at Stockford Park, Quoddy Head State Par, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, and the waterfront area near Frank’s Dockside Restaurant. Tidal current in this area runs 3 to 5 knots.
I found the shoreline to be even rockier than at Maine’s Bold Coast. The rock formations are very craggy.
Viewing the coastline is a must when traveling to Northern Maine and Canada’s Maritimes.
I highly recommend visiting the Bay of Fundy.
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Written July 24, 2016
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Cruiser1538
Burlington, Ontario1 contribution
I enjoyed the scenic view travelling along the Bay of Fundy. I would recommend to anyone to get off the highway and take this route. It was so beautiful and very interesting little towns / fishing village's. We stopped and took a ferry to a town called Tiverton where we had booked our whale watching enventure we saw a lot of whales and enjoyed the trip and the people we met a long the way. One of the best vacations I ever had. !!
Written October 20, 2003
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MohamedQ
Ozone Park, NY14 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
Visit the famous Reversing Falls Rapids, where the highest tides in the world battle the St. John River and force it to flow backwards twice daily.
- Explore St. Martins, a traditional fishing village on the shores of the Bay of Fundy.
- Stroll along a rugged Bay of Fundy Beach and see the Sea Caves in St. Martins.
- Experience coastal scenery while travelling along the Bay of Fundy Shoreline.
- Photograph charming Covered Bridges.
- Explore the Vibrant Saint John City Market and chat with the local vendors.
- Visit the interactive and dynamic New Brunswick Museum, where you can explore all things New Brunswick from local art to the Hall of Great Whales.
- See the site of Moosehead Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Canada.
- Hear about Saint John’s rich military history as your tour takes you past key sites such as the Carleton Martello Tower and Fort Howe.
- Explore St. Martins, a traditional fishing village on the shores of the Bay of Fundy.
- Stroll along a rugged Bay of Fundy Beach and see the Sea Caves in St. Martins.
- Experience coastal scenery while travelling along the Bay of Fundy Shoreline.
- Photograph charming Covered Bridges.
- Explore the Vibrant Saint John City Market and chat with the local vendors.
- Visit the interactive and dynamic New Brunswick Museum, where you can explore all things New Brunswick from local art to the Hall of Great Whales.
- See the site of Moosehead Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Canada.
- Hear about Saint John’s rich military history as your tour takes you past key sites such as the Carleton Martello Tower and Fort Howe.
Written August 24, 2011
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annettelaurie
Plymouth, UK2,018 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This is for the tour bus and their guides who took us on a 6.5 hour trip around St.Johns and the Bay of Fundy. It was pricey but well worth every penny. We had some fantastic scenery, stopping first at the Carleton Martello Tower, then at the reversing river rapids visited St.Martins and The Caves restaurant, went back to see the river now reversing, saw and photographed Bald Eagles flying above us, and finished the trip at O'Leary's Irish bar near the port. Her commentary was brilliant and she knew her history and she was just great. Thank you for everything Brenda, we learnt a lot that day.
Written December 11, 2014
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pat c
Madera, CA136 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
The impact of a 50 foot tide at Hopewell Rock is a six hour event (tide change). The 80+k drive from Saint Johns to Fundy is a postcard view of New Brunswick. It is however not complete without viewing the complete tide change during the run of the bay, as I title the movement of water through the bay . So plan a full day to observe the wonder of this planet provided by Bay of Fundy.
Written October 26, 2013
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PUPUMALE
Houston, TX2 contributions
Burncoat Park is located at 611 Burncoat Road just off highway 215 in Hants County on the Bay of Fundy, approximately 60 km from Windsor; 100 km from Halifax and 50 km from Truro.
This is a must see location. It is a wonder of nature to see the sea retract 40 feet plus. The tidal pools that remain will entertain everyone and the landscape exposed and to see the power of the ocean is just beyond words.
WARNING: It is muddy!!! Be forewarned there will be mud, not sand...but mud. It is red sand stone based, but it is mud! So don't wear white clothes--LOL.
This is a must see location. It is a wonder of nature to see the sea retract 40 feet plus. The tidal pools that remain will entertain everyone and the landscape exposed and to see the power of the ocean is just beyond words.
WARNING: It is muddy!!! Be forewarned there will be mud, not sand...but mud. It is red sand stone based, but it is mud! So don't wear white clothes--LOL.
Written August 2, 2010
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LoonLakeCA
Fort Myers, FL50 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
Walk on the ocean floor, awesome experience. Arrive at Hope Well Rocks at low tide, around 10am, go down and walk on the ocean floor, then come back at high tide to see the change. The day we went the tide came up 39 feet. Beautiful area for pictures, see the chocolate ocean.
Written September 25, 2015
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Hi, I am taking 6 grandparents and 3 children with me. I do not fancy driving 6 hrs in one day to see this spectacular sight for a day only. And I am trying to decide if 1)I should fly into Halifax or St Johns to avoid the drive 2) Stay the night near the Bay of Fundy (if that is a possibility) TIA!
Written July 20, 2019
I’m coming from Niagara Falls with a family. I don’t want to drive and I don’t want to rent a car. Preferably we’d be travelling by train. Was wondering about the best route, transportation, ferries. I’ve never used a ferry before so any information about where and how that works is appreciated.
Thank you!
Written June 20, 2019
What train station is closest to Bay of Fundy and the best way to get there from the train station?
Written May 29, 2019
Hello all! We are driving to St.Johns in June to see The Bay of Fundy. We have tried to book numerous tours with no luck. I cannot seem to get them to email or call me back. We will only be there for 2 days. Any ideas or contact info for tours?
Written May 23, 2019
visiting Bay of Fundy via cruise ship the end of September - no longer interested in hiking since we are seniors - would anyone know how far the downtown area would be to the cruise port - could we walk to town - thank you
Written April 26, 2019
We are also seniors and did the jet boat tour during high tide. We would go back just to do the jet boat tour!!
Written May 13, 2019
Live in Portland, ME -- planning a driving trip with sister to Bay of Fundy area 3 days late July (midweek) -- Top things we want to do -- #1 see tides/ maybe walk tide floor or kayak area --my bucket list-- a nice moderate hike, cute town with some shopping, restaurants, open to other suggestions. Have looked at Wolfville, Advocate Harbor, where else to consider? Thanks all! Eva
Written April 30, 2018
Depending on when high tide is you could do a hike in Fundy National Park in the morning of Day #2 then head off to Hopewell Cape and the Rocks & go kayaking.
Written May 8, 2018
We will be there in May this year. What might we we expect to see?
Written January 12, 2018
I do not know;it may be cold . check to see if the park is open and weather travel info.
sorry I cannot be of help.
Written January 15, 2018
Ciacobucci
Cincinnati, Ohio
What are our chances of seeing whales in mid-October since it is towards the end of the season? We know it will be quite cold and will dress in layers.
Written August 13, 2017
We saw plenty of whales in late June and early July in Canadian waters. Not sure where they'll be in October.
Written August 16, 2017
I will be coming up from Delaware to go to PEI. Can you take a 1-2 day side trip here and where would you recommend to stay?
Written May 14, 2017
Is there a cruise to the Bay from Bar Harbor? We are planning on getting married in Bar Harbor in Sept/Oct and would like to go on a cruise for our honeymoon from BH (not go back to Portland or Boston)...just started researching but would like to cruise to these places from BH: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. Maybe it's a case of boat/ferry to one of these locations then connect to a cruise??? Thank you in advance! :-)
Written January 8, 2017
First off, congratulations!
As far as I know there are no cruises from Bar Harbor direct to the Bay of Fundy. There are no cruises just on the Bay of Fundy itself, they are tied in with existing cruises from New York or Boston, maybe Portland. The cruise ships stop in either St. Andrews and/or Saint John, N.B. I'm not sure where else they pull into port...maybe Halifax, NS?
There is a ferry from Portland, ME to Yarmouth, N.S. and one from Saint John, NB to Digby, NS (daily crossings) but you would really need a car to do both. The BFL (Bay Ferries Limited) website would give you info on those crossings. There is also a ferry from NS to PEI, but again, you would need a car to get from one terminal to the other.
It is a lovely drive around NS and PEI as well as the NB coast but I know that isn't the same as a cruise.
Written January 8, 2017
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