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WORLD'S HIGHEST TIDES

The tidal bore is a wave of water that moves upstream against the current. Twice every day the Bay of Fundy fills and empties of its 100 billion tons of water, creating the highest tides in the world – up to 53 feet high!

The force created by these mighty waters is equal to 8,000 locomotives or 25 million horses at the Minas Channel. This energy stirs up nutrients from the ocean floor and deposit them on the mud flats and salt water marshes providing an abundance of food for the birds, whales and fish that visit or live in the Bay of Fundy.

Tide Times

Burntcoat Head Tide Times
Hantsport Tide Times
South Maitland Tidal Bore Times

Tidal Bore Viewing

Mantua Bridge – Route 14, north at Sterlings Market.
Mantua Bridge - Sherman Williams Tidal Bore Information
South Maitland Tidal Look-Off – Beside Clarence Gosse Bridge on route 236, South Maitland
Dawson Dowell Park Wharf – Maitland

Tidal Bore Rafting

Thanks to the world’s highest tides, Hants County is the only place in the world where you can go “white-water” rafting up the river. The raft rides are safe and fun, great for all ages! You are sure to get wet so dress accordingly. Reservations recommended.
Shubenacadie River Adventure Tours
(902) 261-2222 or toll free 1-888-878-8687
Shubenacadie River Runners
(902) 261-2770 or toll free 1-800-856-5061
Shubenacadie Tidal Bore Park
(902) 758-4032 or toll free 1-800-565-7238

Fossil Hunting & Beachcombing

The world’s highest tides have carved dramatic cliffs and awesome sea stacks along the Fundy shore. The red sandstone and volcanic rock have been worn away to reveal fossils from over 300 million years ago. The Hants County shoreline along the Bay of Fundy is one of the finest mineral-collecting areas in the world. Rare zeolite crystals, semi-precious stones such as amethyst, agate, jasper and thomsonite can all be found here as well as fossilized trees, insects, plants and ferns.
Rainy Cove Fossil Tours – 8785 Highway 215 near Walton. A one-hour presentation on geological and fossil history, followed by a 90 minute walking tour. May to October, By reservation only. (902) 528-2279