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The Baddest Bay
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15M VERTICAL TIDAL CHANGES!
160 BILLION TONNES OF WATER EVERY 6 HOURS!
This is the Baddest Bay in the WORLD.
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of North America.
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The geography. The landscapes. The views.
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Hopewell Rocks, Cape Enrage, Fundy Trail and Fundy National Park. Walk on the ocean floor amongst flower pot rocks
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Highest tides in the world – over 15 meters vertical and 160+ billion tonnes of water every 6 hours.
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Experience pure starlight without light pollution in a dark sky preserve
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Kayaking along the coastline along dramatic cliffs
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Renowned fish & chips, lobster and more seafood and beyond
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Witness fishing boats that at one point are sitting on the ocean floor and then a short while later floating multiple stories higher.
Hopewell Rocks is the most “known” location in the region. It is a tourist hot-spot for very good reason. It’s a must visit - and if the tide timing is right we might have it just to ourselves.
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Take in the sight of carved out cliffs and coves distinctive and sandstone formations topped with trees.
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Walk on the ocean floor at low-tide (and get your shoes a bit muddy).
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Snap a pic in Lover's Arch and find Dinosaur Rock, Mother-in-law and ET (named for their appearances).
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Witness Flowerpot rocks 40 - 70 feet tall
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The interpretive center is fantastic for those interested in geography. From moon cycles, migration patterns of the birds along with Mi'kmaq legends.
The Fundy Trail is a great way we will spend an afternoon or morning. We’ll be outside taking in the views, walking along the pathways, and enjoying the beach.
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Take in the views from the 250 m coastal cliffs - from above and below!
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You have the longest, sandiest and rockiest beach all in one!
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Walk along an 84m footbridge across Big Salmon River – and learn about the Salmon here.
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Enjoy road-tripping on a 50 km road-way – it hugs the coast of the Baddest Bay
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There are 20 lookouts to see the incredible views – with observations decks throughout after short trails
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One of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas between Florida and Labrador
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It’s a UNESCO designated site as part of the Fundy Biosphere Reserve and home to the Fundy Footpath hiking path - one of the top 50 hiking trails in the world.
Fundy National Park. The park is huge: 207 kilometres squared, 100 kms of hiking trails.
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Get a great rest in one of our favourite accommodations, A-frames – in the heart of the Park.
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Enjoy a bonfire in the evening
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Stroll out and enjoy the stars without light pollution (moon-light depending of course)
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Wander through the covered bridge at Pointe Wolfe
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Enjoy your time on the coast walking and hiking your way through
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Moose - learn about their sounds and mating calls
Fundy national park is right beside Alma, NB - a quaint town to get supplies and chow down as well! Did we mention the micro-breweries and lobster feasts that are possible?
Cape Enrage has a cove like no other.
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It is almost like a massive bathtub that fills and empties with water.
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You have extremely “raging” waters – especially at mid-tide because of a massive reef there
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Take in the bold and rugged cliffs that are primarily trap rocks – simply soak it in
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Home to an abundance of ship-wrecks all throughout Chignetico Bay
St. Martins and the Sea Caves. Charming and wonderful.
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The cute town of St. Martins is gorgeous and has an interesting history of wooden ship-building – with restaurants for chowder, fish and chips and more.
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The hostel might have the comfiest beds and most welcoming atmosphere you have experienced – it feels more like a Fundy Cottage for the crew.
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You can also walk to the natural sea caves that are formed by waves crashing into coastal cliffs. That makes them incredibly unique - unlike chemical caves in “karst” landscapes.
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Of course they are part of the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere because of how rad they are and being part of 250 million year old rocks
Kayaking the Baddest Bay - a wonder of the world. Yes please!
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It's time to get out on the magical water!
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You might just explore the coast lines and head up to the sea caves if the weather is right.
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We will have a dedicated post about it soon!