Category: Bay of Fundy
This area is famous for its world-record tides, whale watching, fossil hunting and growing wine industry. But there are other hidden gems waiting to be discovered and shared. We won’t mind if you let these secrets slip!
The Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Valley region is home to some of the province’s earliest recorded history, from the fossils of prehistoric creatures that roamed these lands to the legends of the Mi’kmaq and European settlers.
Along Nova Scotia’s northern Bay of Fundy Coast, you’ll find a rocky, rugged and dramatic coastline that is shaped by the highest tides in the world and the Mi’kmaw peoples who have inhabited these shores for more than 11,000 years. Along this magnificent geological landscape, you’ll also find the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada and remarkable geological evidence of continents colliding and ripping apart. The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark is an area of global significance spanning from Lower Truro to Apple River, a distance of 165 km along the coast.
A visit to Nova Scotia is not complete without witnessing the incredible tides of the Bay of Fundy. Each day, twice a day, 160 billion+ tons of seawater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy!
Discovering crystals, gems and fossils along the Bay of Fundy coast will make you feel like you’re a kid again! The world famous Bay of Fundy tides rise and fall up to 15 meters (50 feet) twice per day, revealing new treasures at each low tide.
