World's Highest Tides

Tides in the Bay of Fundy

Twice every day the Bay of Fundy fills and empties 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. Read more about the Tides 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 
Kennetcook River Bridge - north off Route 14 at Scotch Village 
Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre 
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.