Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Rocks
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The Hopewell Rocks is located along the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. It offers a unique natural experience of both high and low tides. Enjoy the multi-media exhibit in the Interpretive Centre, scenic walking trails and lookouts. Make sure you take the time to experience our guided tour and a warm meal. Entrance passes valid for two consecutive days.
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands617 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
These rocks are amazing structures, carved into weird and wonderful shapes by the ebb & flow of the tide. Make sure you go at low tide so you can walk on the beach and experience their true beauty and majesty (tides listed at nbparks.ca under the Hopewell Rocks section).
There's some nice walks through the woods along the cliffs too (you'll need to do a 2km walk to the rocks unless you take the extra paid shuttle bus). And there's various viewpoints overlooking the end of Fundy Bay, though it's a fairly large muddy bay. The rocks are the main draw here though a lot is made of this being the highest-lowest tidal reach worldwide (typically 11m). Staying here for 6 hours to witness that might be a stretch for most people though you could get great time-lapse movie if you setup a tripod and sat watching it!
The place gets exceedingly busy - the size of the car parks gives some indication of its popularity. A number of cafes/restaurants and gift shops abound (of course). Admission isn't cheap, but I'd say worth it - you won't see anything like this elsewhere.
There's some nice walks through the woods along the cliffs too (you'll need to do a 2km walk to the rocks unless you take the extra paid shuttle bus). And there's various viewpoints overlooking the end of Fundy Bay, though it's a fairly large muddy bay. The rocks are the main draw here though a lot is made of this being the highest-lowest tidal reach worldwide (typically 11m). Staying here for 6 hours to witness that might be a stretch for most people though you could get great time-lapse movie if you setup a tripod and sat watching it!
The place gets exceedingly busy - the size of the car parks gives some indication of its popularity. A number of cafes/restaurants and gift shops abound (of course). Admission isn't cheap, but I'd say worth it - you won't see anything like this elsewhere.
Written August 24, 2024
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Poorboy52
Omaha, NE32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Hopewell Rocks is an absolutely amazing place to experience the tides on the Bay of Fundy. The swing between high and low tide exceeds 40 feet at spring tides, which occur at the time of the full or new moon. Check that all out before planning your trip. The park website includes tide tables.
It is essential to plan to see both high and low tide, which occur a little over six hours apart. Park admission is good for two days, so you can see the high tide the first day and low tide the next, or vice versa. We saw high tide one afternoon, and low tide the next morning. It's an experience not to be missed.
There are multiple viewpoints, but our favorite is Staircase Cove. It's a half-mile hike from the Interpretive Center, or you can take a shuttle for a nominal fee. At low tide, there is a staircase allowing access to the bay floor.
It is essential to plan to see both high and low tide, which occur a little over six hours apart. Park admission is good for two days, so you can see the high tide the first day and low tide the next, or vice versa. We saw high tide one afternoon, and low tide the next morning. It's an experience not to be missed.
There are multiple viewpoints, but our favorite is Staircase Cove. It's a half-mile hike from the Interpretive Center, or you can take a shuttle for a nominal fee. At low tide, there is a staircase allowing access to the bay floor.
Written September 12, 2024
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MandL_Ontario
Ottawa, Canada36 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This experience cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world! Put it on your bucket list! The tide differential is amazing. The site is well laid out and kept clean. The interpretive centre is modern, very informative and interesting for all ages. The washrooms were very clean. There was plenty of on-site parking close to the entrance.
Be sure to check the time of the tides before you go. To get the full experience you need to visit at both high and low tides and you need to plan what you will do for the few hours in between. I suggest it's better to do it all in one day to save the time needed to drive to and from the park. So go see the tide, then come back and spend some time at the centre (there is a restaurant there) and relax while you wait a few hours fir the next tide. By far the best thing about the park is the staff. They are super friendly and helpful. Be sure to talk to some of them, They have lots of information and probably some funny stories too. n.b. We did not go on a tour, we explored the site on our own.
Be sure to check the time of the tides before you go. To get the full experience you need to visit at both high and low tides and you need to plan what you will do for the few hours in between. I suggest it's better to do it all in one day to save the time needed to drive to and from the park. So go see the tide, then come back and spend some time at the centre (there is a restaurant there) and relax while you wait a few hours fir the next tide. By far the best thing about the park is the staff. They are super friendly and helpful. Be sure to talk to some of them, They have lots of information and probably some funny stories too. n.b. We did not go on a tour, we explored the site on our own.
Written September 20, 2024
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Robert S
Westbury, NY1,048 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Hopewell Cape (Flowerpot Rocks) is an outstanding sight to see. Make sure you check the tide schedule on the park website to maximize your time on the beach around low tide. If you like to take photos you will need around two hours on the beach. It is also nice to return at high tide and see the difference.
Written January 5, 2025
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Will A
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Jun 2024 • Friends
I went to lunch at high tides with a friend last week and had the tidal bay burger, overall it was a great day and the service was great. Tami did a great job and the food came out very fast overall it was a great experience! My name is: Mike Joshua
Written June 11, 2024
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Ekaterina E
85 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Come in the morning, be sure to wear comfortable shoes. It is better to take replacement shoes, a towel, and warm clothes. It's cold in the morning. After the walk you will need to wash off all the dirt from your shoes, you can do this by paying or waiting in line to wash your feet and shoes with garden hose. The water is so cold in July! There is a cafe on site, the food there is delicious.
Written December 10, 2024
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Tim R
Kamloops, Canada766 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I missed this 15 years ago on my last visit because I read the low tide wrong. Well worth the trip back to finally walk on the ocean floor! Nature is amazing!
Written October 23, 2024
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md33060
Woodstock, IL83 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This was a once in a lifetime experience in terms of you only really have to do it once. It was cool to see, especially because it is the highest tide in the world. I thought from pictures, that you might get to walk the area a bit further than we did. It's roped off to a relatively small section. We probably should have taken more of the hikes around the area, but we didn't. Glad we went but I was a little underwhelmed.
Written September 25, 2024
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luvtravel60845
Greensboro, NC45 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Fantastic place to explore the low tides of the bay of fundy. A big shout out to the restaurant on site. Much more that just a snack bar! We had our medium sized dog with us and the staff went out of their way to make him comfortable with ice water and doggie treats. I was so happy that it was dog friendly so we could visit here.
Written August 14, 2024
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BLMerce
Kensington, MD939 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Walking on the sea bed of the Bay of Fundy was a wonderful learning experience for our homeschooled grandsons. We watched the tide come in one day and hiked for an hour during low tide the next day. There are hoses and brushes to clean your shoes and you can purchase a token for a ride up the hill.
Written September 24, 2023
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Tides at Hopewell Rocks for say mid-September, about September 20, what's the high tide time of the day? Thanks.
Written August 22, 2019
Please check the Hopewell rocks website for tide times
Written August 24, 2019
Just curious if there is an easier way down to the floor. My mom isn't as mobile as she once was.
Written February 9, 2019
Yes, they offer shuttles from the office to the platform and then it is a short walk from there. Just ask them what time the last shuttle goes to bring you back up.
Written February 9, 2019
Is there an easier way down? Just curious since we maybe traveling with someone who isn't as mobile.
Written February 9, 2019
you can get a ride up/down with them if you ask. There is a set of stairs that actually goes down to the ocean base from where you would be left off - you'd still have to do the stairs. And the ocean base is not level, has a lot of rocks, so that may be difficult to walk on as well for some people.
Written February 10, 2019
Would you wear tennis shoes that you will throw away?
Written June 21, 2018
I wore my running shoes and they have an area to clean the soles near the stairs
Written June 29, 2018
Hi. We plan to visit on July 9th, 2018. What time should we be there to see everything? Thanks in advance.
Written May 25, 2018
Check to see what time is low tide. That would be the best time.
Written May 25, 2018
Hi..
Hi,
Thanks for your comments in tripadvisor.
I need an advise where to stay , if i am visiting Hopewell rocks, Cape Enrage, Fundy trial.
I am landing on Moncton and have kept two days to visit Moncton and adjacent cities (Saint John, Saint Andrew) .
Any advise what to see in Saint John , Saint Andrew. I am travelling with my wife and 2 kids.
Actually, i am travelling for 2 weeks to visit NB, NS, PEI and just two days in Newfoundland..
Any suggestions on places to stay and nice places to visit.
Me and my wife are planning the itinerary, it is not easy ..Need help.
Thanks so much..
Subu
Written March 25, 2018
Subu - Thanks for your inquiry about places to visit in Southern NB. Because of distance between, Moncton - Hopewell Cape (Rocks) to Saint John - St Martins (Fundy Trail) to St Andrews (Ministers Island, Whale Watching, Marine Aquarium, or Golfing) it will take at least three to four days. I assume t you are returning to Moncton or flying out of Saint John. You can Google "Acomodations near The Rocks, Hopewell Cape". There are several nice choices. To visit the Ocean Floor which is tidal you need 2.5 to 3 hrs. You will want to stay overnite in St Martins or Saint John the second nite and in St Andrews the third. It is over 3 hr drive from there back to Moncton and 1.5 hr from from there to PEI. For only two days in Nfld go to St Johns only. The Ferry to Nfld from Sydney, NS is an overnite trip - 16 hrs plus wait time for the ferry!
Written March 26, 2018
Bonjour,
Je serais au Canada en février j’aimerai visiter ce site.. est-il totalement enneigé ou est ce que c’est le début de la fonte des neige?
Je ne trouve pas beaucoup d’information concernant la baie de Fundy en février.
J’aimerai beaucoup avoir un retour de personne l’ayant visiter à cette période.
Merci beaucoup!
Sarah.
Written December 27, 2017
Bonjour Sarah,
Le parc est ouvert de mai à octobre seulement. En hiver, cela trop dangereux, car glacé et des hauteurs impressionnantes enneigées.
Bonne visite au Canada. La région de Vancouver, Banff, Lac Louise serait tout désigné en hiver, c’est magnifique.
Taper sur google : hopewell rocks et vous irez sur le site du parc.
Sylvie
Written December 27, 2017
burger1958
Sydney, Canada
I can't believe a tourist attraction as big as this is closed !!! We just arrived today and is there. I other way to see the rocks without having to go Through park which is closed !!!!!!
Written October 9, 2017
You can still go in. Just the main buildings are closed, but you are free to water and explore everywhere at your own risk. Locals go there year round.
Written October 10, 2017
Close to St Micheals New Brunswick Canada
Written November 6, 2017
Mi piacerebbe visitare Hopewell Rocks, sarò a Saint John il 02/10/2017 , come posso arrivare , ci sono dei bus? O devo prendere un taxi? A che ora è possibile vedere la bassa marea? E poi aspettare l'alta marea?
Grazie
Written September 29, 2017
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