Category: Bay of Fundy
Nova Scotia is famous for its rugged coastline, rich maritime history, and of course, its stunning lighthouses. In fact, there are over 100 lighthouses listed by the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society. Some are easy to visit, while others are no longer open to the public.
Explore the heart of the Geopark through guided beach hikes, on horseback, or by fat-bike tours with passionate and knowledgeable guides and through fall events including the Parrsboro Film Festival, October Days, and the Chiggy Ultra marathon in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.
Known for iconic imagery of fishing boats lying on the ocean floor, experience the Bay of Fundy’s world’s highest tides as the picturesque coastline of this quaint fishing village in the Annapolis Valley is transformed twice daily.
Nova Scotia boasts over 13,300km of coastline, making it the ideal destination for seaside adventures. From relaxing on sandy shores or exploring tidal pools to kayaking around islands and through hidden coves, to hiking along rugged cliffs, and even taking a scenic drive through charming fishing villages.
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.
