All set up at the Bay of Fundy National Park for 2-days. We previously stayed at Loch Lomond, a campground in Amherst NS. We wanted to see different views of the Bay of Fundy.
Experience the World's highest tides along the overlook at the Bay of Fundy NP. They even had seating for us to just sit and relax. The views were beautiful. The day we arrived the weather was beautiful. We decided to complete a couple of hikes because rain was forecasted for the entire next day. We also managed to get some photos of the tides as well.
In the Bay of Fundy, you can see two high and two low tides each day. The time between a high and low tide, on average, is six hours and 13 minutes. Obviously, this is low tide.
If you could zoom in on this photo, you would see metal supports at the rear of the ship to keep it stable. We tried to make sure we took photos at low and high tide at the same location.
A photo at the harbor six hours later at high tide. All things look normal.
The white boat to the right is the other photo we took. These boats six hours earlier had no water at all in port. The fishermen must coordinate their fishing trips to coincide with the rising tides.
As you can see the tides ranges from 20 feet to 49 feet which is awesome. The Highest tide ever recorded was 53.6 feet in 1975, a Guinness Book World Record.
Bay of Fundy is known for having the rarest whales in the world, the highest tides on earth and for being scattered with dinosaur fossils. In 2014 experts made Bay of Fundy one of the natural wonders of the world.
This is the starting point for the Shiphaven Trail.
Wolfe Point and seating for two.
This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
This is a very easy, mostly flat trail with good views of a covered bridge, the remains of an old mill, and a river that feeds into the Bay of Fundy. You did have to walk up and down steps along the trail.
A view of the covered bridge.
You can also hike down to the beach as you return on the trail, it adds .3 miles to your trip.
Just taking a break and watching people walk along the beach.
The hike was very easy. This was once a busy spot for milling and loading ships.
Dickson Falls Hike. Walk on the boardwalk to a stunning waterfall.
I did say board walk! The trail is very cool as you walk along the rushing stream.
This 0.7-mile trail is worth the effort. The stream that trickles down from the falls feeds a lush marsh that carpets the rocks green, as you make your way along the trail.
Not sure how many steps we had to walk down and walk up but it's well worth it. The longer loop is under construction and was not open to the public.
There are many vantage points to view the falls and the rushing mountain creek.
National Parks are maintained for the people – for the ill that they may be restored. For the well that they may be fortified and inspired by sunshine, the fresh air, the beauty, and all the other healing, ennobling and inspiring agencies of nature.
Words from the First Canadian National Parks Administrator
We also had the opportunity to visit the Cape Enrage Lighthouse. The drive from the park to the lighthouse is approximately 23 miles.
Cape Enrage is the name given to the southern tip of Barn Marsh Island, an island located in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.
It has been automated and unmanned since the 1980s. They say the foghorn is extremely loud especially if you are close to the lighthouse when it discharges.
They even have a 600' zip line located on the property. It was not in use during our visit.
You can walk down to the beach area as well.
Bay of Fundy is a must see on any Canadian Vacation. It is simply a wonder of nature that simply must be experienced to be appreciated. We had a great time visiting the park and seeing the Bay of Fundy from another side.
Loved Bay of Fundy. There was a really good bakery in Alma as Ed remembers of course. Acadia so beautiful. That was the trip we took to NS w John and Toni. Great memories. Thanks for sharing.
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