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Eight Geologically Important Places Along side the Evangeline Trail in Nova Scotia
January 29, 2012
As the giant Fundy tides wear away the towering sea cliffs and wash the shores many interesting rocks, fossils, zeolites, and semi-precious stones are disclosed. With its fascinating geology dating back hundreds of millions of years the Bay of Fundy is paradise for geologists.
The Evangeline Trail, located along Nova Scotia’s Fundy shoreline in between Yarmouth and Windsor, is termed after Longfellow’s poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie that was influenced by the Acadian history present in this area of Nova Scotia.
1. Cape Forchu – “Cape Forchu, found near Yarmouth and popular among tourists for its apple core shaped lighthouse, shows evidence of Nova Scotia’s once active volcanoes. Cape Forchu is comprised of Silurian volcanic rocks.
2. Cape St. Mary – The cliffs at Cape St. Mary, part of Nova Scotia’s French Acadian coast, are comprised of metamorphosed sedimentary rocks from the Cambrian-Ordovician age. Similar rocks can also be found along sections of the Lighthouse Route (the Blue Rocks) and the Marine Drive (Taylor Head).
3. Digby – A fold in Cambrian-Ordovician rocks can be seen just off Highway 101 near Digby.
4. Digby Neck and the Islands – Both Brier and Manhattan are made from Jurassic basalt lava. As the lava cooled, it often formed vertical polygonal columns such as Balancing Rock in Tiverton.
5. North Mountain Shore – Spectacular cliffs and headlands, shaped by Jurassic basalt lava flows, are very common in this region of Nova Scotia. The vesicular tops of those flows made the best environment for the development of mineral crystals like zeolites, amethyst and agates. Towns well-liked because of their mineral crystals are Harbourville, Halls Harbor and Scots Bay.
6. Blomidon – More than 200 million years back, when Nova Scotia was located in the subtropics, red Triassic sedimentary rocks developed in lakes and brooks in what’s currently the Province’s Annapolis Valley. Those rocks make up the cliffs seen in this region, including those in Blomidon.
7. Blue Beach – Sandstones and mudstones deposited over the coasts of Carboniferous period lakes made Nova Scotia’s Blue Beach. Geological points of interest at Blue Beach consist of 350 million year old ripple marks, raindrop prints, fossil plants, fish scales and amphibian footprints.
8. St. Croix – Those traveling along Highway 101 from Halifax are able to view the white gypsum cliffs at St. Croix. Like the salt mined at Pugwash and the limestones along the banks of the Kennetcook River, St. Croix gypsum is a sedimentary deposit of the tropical “Windsor Sea” that covered this area during the Carboniferous period. Marine life, such as horn corals found in limestone, flourished in this “sea”.
Read more about the Bay of Fundy geology plus the exceptional things it provides on the official Bay of Fundy blog.
Nine Geologically Remarkable Areas Up and down the Glooscap Trail in Nova Scotia
January 28, 2012
While the large Bay of Fundy tides erode the magnificent coastal cliffs and wash the shoreline lots of appealing rocks, fossils, zeolites, and also semi-precious stones are exposed. Having a amazing geology going back billions of years the Bay of Fundy is heaven for geologists.
The Glooscap Trail, given its name after the indigenous god who’s believed to have produced Fundy’s fantastic tides, extends down the Bay of Fundy coastline between the provincial border towards Amherst and Windsor.
1. Milford – Low oval to dome-shaped hills, known as Drumlins, are made of sediment leveled and shaped by glaciers throughout the last 100,000 years in Nova Scotia. Drumlins make excellent farmlands. As well as the Milford and Shubenacadie areas of Nova Scotia, Halifax’s Citadel Hill and the islands in Mahone Bay are examples of drumlins.
2. Noel Shore – Firmly folded Carboniferous sandstones and mudstones overlain by a little leaned red Triassic sandstones and conglomerates are found along the Noel Shore. The boundary between these two kinds of rocks, known as an unconformity, can be seen at Rainy Cove, near Pembroke. This unconformity indicates an opening of over 100 million years that is missing from these rocks.
3. Burntcoat Head – Found along the southern shore of the Minas Basin, Burntcoat Head is officially home to the highest tides ever recorded. On October 5, 1869 the difference between low and high tide measured 54ft or 16.5m at Burntcoat Head.
Burntcoat Head is also a great location to view red Triassic sandstones and conglomerates, some of which display unique cross bedding made by currents of the streams that once flowed through this area.
4. Truro-Victoria Park – Victoria Park’s Lepper Stream cuts through Carboniferous sandstones built up in ancient brooks.
5. Five Islands – Mi’kmaw legend announces that the native god Glooscap created these five islands – Moose, Diamond, Long, Egg and Pinnacle – when he threw pieces of sod at Beaver. Signs throughout the park provide visitors with information regarding the region’s geology and it is simple to spend the hours of low tide beachcombing. Sea dramatic cliffs with Jurassic lava flows covering primarily red Triassic sedimentary rocks, Jurassic sandstones and mudstones and a white layer that shows the line between the Triassic and Jurassic eras – marking one of Earth’s great extinction events.
6. Parrsboro – The biggest community along the north shore of the Minas Basin, Parrsboro is a superb place to witness the awesome power of the Fundy tides. These tides, the highest in the world, sculpt the coastline daily uncovering fossils, zeolites and semi-precious stones.
Canada’s oldest dinosaur skeletons have been discovered in Jurassic sedimentary rocks near Parrsboro at Wasson Bluff. Rocks in this area are typically composed of complexly faulted and slanted Jurassic sediments and volcanics, making it difficult for the average beachcomber to see the fossils here.
Minerals like green celadonite, stilbite and chabazite can also be found throughout this region. Additionally, astounding perspectives can be enjoyed from the impressive basalt cliffs at Cape d’Or, near Advocate Harbour.
7. Port Greville – Two little continental fragments collided and dropped against one another approximately 390 million years back to make what’s now the Province of Nova Scotia. The boundary, known as the Cobequid-Chedabucto Fault System, like California’s San Andreas Fault, is a vital feature of geological and topographical maps of Nova Scotia. Where the Fundy lowlands meet the Cobequid Highlands, just north of Parrsboro at Crossroads, is a good place to view this fault.
8. Cape Chignecto – Composed of 600-foot towering cliffs, 18 kilometres of spotless coastline, steep gulfs and old-growth forests, Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is located on the Western end of the Avalon Eco-Zone along the Bay of Fundy. Not only is the park a good spot to observe the tides, as they steadily lap at the base of the cliffs, Cape Chignecto is home to some of the province’s most significant geological deep valleys.
As Fundy’s powerful tides beat against and corrode the Devonian-Carboniferous rocks at Cape Chignecto, a trio of sea stacks, called the 3 Sisters, were made and stand watchfully over the Chignecto Bay.
9. Joggins – Located at the head of the Bay of Fundy, the 75-foot high cliffs at Joggins are exposed to unceasing tidal action and as Fundy’s 50-foot tides corrode the cliffs, new fossils are made public including a rich variety of flora, various amphibian fauna, crucial trackways and some of the planet’s first reptiles. The Joggins Fossil Cliffs achieved fame in 1851 with the discovery of fossilized tree trunks found in their original positions. When these trunks were closer examined, tiny bones were spotted which turned out to be one of the most significant fossil discoveries in Nova Scotia. These remains were from one of the first reptiles and proof that land animals had lived during the “Coal Age”. Today the Joggins Fossil Cliffs are recognised in a world-class palaeontological site.
One of the best ways to enjoy this unique geology is by backpacking the Bay of Fundy! Find out why you should visit the Bay of Fundy during your next vacation.
8 Geologically Significant Sites Along the Evangeline Trail in Nova Scotia
January 27, 2012
While the large Bay of Fundy tides erode the magnificent coastal cliffs and wash the shoreline lots of appealing rocks, fossils, zeolites, and also semi-precious stones are exposed. Having a amazing geology going back billions of years the Bay of Fundy is heaven for geologists.
The Evangeline Trail, located along Nova Scotia’s Fundy shoreline in between Yarmouth and Windsor, is termed after Longfellow’s poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie that was influenced by the Acadian history present in this area of Nova Scotia.
1. Cape Forchu – “Cape Forchu, located close to Yarmouth and well-liked by visitors because of its apple core formed lighthouse, exhibits proof of Nova Scotia’s once active volcanoes. Cape Forchu is composed of Silurian volcanic rocks.
2. Cape St. Mary – The cliffs at Cape St. Mary, part of Nova Scotia’s French Acadian coast, are comprised of metamorphosed sedimentary rocks from the Cambrian-Ordovician age. Similar rocks can also be found along sections of the Lighthouse Route (the Blue Rocks) and the Marine Drive (Taylor Head).
3. Digby – A fold in Cambrian-Ordovician rocks is visible just off of Hwy 101 close to Digby.
4. Digby Neck and the Islands – Both Brier and Long Island are created of Jurassic basalt lava. When the lava cooled down, it frequently created vertical polygonal columns like Balancing Rock in Tiverton.
5. North Mountain Shore – Extraordinary cliffs and headlands, created by Jurassic basalt lava flows, are very common in this region of Nova Scotia. The vesicular tops of the flows made the ideal environment for the conception of mineral crystals like zeolites, amethyst and agates. Areas well-known because of their mineral crystals are Harbourville, Halls Harbor and Scots Bay.
6. Blomidon – Over 200 million years ago, when Nova Scotia was in the subtropics, red Triassic sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and streams in what is now the Province’s Annapolis Valley. These rocks form the cliffs found in this area, including those in Blomidon.
7. Blue Beach – Sandstones and mudstones deposited along the beaches of Carboniferous period lakes created Nova Scotia’s Blue Beach. Geological sights at Blue Beach include 350 million year old ripple marks, raindrop prints, fossil plants, fish scales and amphibian footprints.
8. St. Croix – Individuals touring down Hwy 101 from Halifax can see the white gypsum cliffs at St. Croix. Similar to the salt excavated at Pugwash and the limestones along the banks of the Kennetcook Brook, St. Croix gypsum forms a sedimentary deposit of the tropical “Windsor Sea” which covered this region in the Carboniferous era. Sea life, like horn corals present in limestone, prospered in this “sea”.
Learn more about the Bay of Fundy geology as well as the amazing activities it provides on the official Bay of Fundy website.
The Cabot Trail
January 5, 2012
Cape Breton Highlands National Park was formed in 1936. Covering an area of 950 sq. Km (366 sq. Mi.), its purpose is to protect the coastal wilderness and highlands along Cape Breton’s northern tip.
One of the most popular attractions in this Nova Scotia park is the Cabot Trail. The 298 kilometers (185 miles) long trail loops around the Cape Breton Island coast. The trail is not entirely in the park, but the great majority of it is accessed from within.
You can traverse the trail clockwise or counterclockwise. There are many trails to select from but for the best view of the sunset, you should check the western horizon. You may see an enormous assortment of animals from the trail, such as the moose, whales and birds.
If you are driving, go to Ceildh Trail (Trunk 19) by Port Hawkesbury up to Dunvegan. Keep going till you get to Route 219 and make a left turn. The trail’s T-junction will come up after you go thru Margaree Harbor. Go left near the coast. You then go to Cheticamp and head to Baddeck.
The entry fee for an adult is $7.80. For seniors it is $6.80 and for youths it is $3.90. Family/group costs $19.60. It costs $6.80 per person for a commercial group. These are prices during peak season. They are going to be slightly lower during shoulder season.
Aside from the trail, the national park has communities from Pleasant Bay to Neil’s Harbour. Here you can experience the culture of the Highland folk. 2 info centers are found at the ends of the park.
You can obtain a fishing license there as well. Information about camping and going on the trail is also available. First time visitors should check them out.
The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia can be visited any time of the year. But the most suitable period is between May and Sep. If you need to go whale watching, do it before the boats come around. Your best chance of seeing the whales is also between May and September.
The Cape Breton Highlands National Park is definitely one of the nicest parks, but you’ll also find lots more pretty national parks in the Bay of Fundy area.
Tidal Resonance in the Bay of Fundy
November 8, 2011
Visit the outstanding Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia, home to the world’s highest tide. Imagine tonnes of seawater rolling out and in of the Bay, making an array of currents, ripples, waves, and swells.
There are 2 high tides a day, one when the Moon is nearest us, and one when the Moon is most distant from us. This suggests that the tidal cycle is about 12 hr, but not exactly. That is because the Moon makes roughly one orbit around the Earth each month, and so it requires a little more than 12 hr from one high tide to the following (about 12 hr and 25 minutes to be exact).
The tides have formed the Bay of Fundy that we know today. They’re critical in providing nutriments that support the ecosystem, which in return supports the wildlife. The tides are also known for receiving the title of being the world’s highest.
The high tidal range can be primarily attributed to the dimensions of the bay matching the resonant condition. You can experience this resonance for yourself in a model bay. Take a long pan with a little bit of water in it. Lift one end up while moving the other side down and then alternate. Keep doing this, but try to alternate frequencies (i.e. the speed at which you’re doing this).
If you do it very slowly, the water will just move more or less the amount you push the end of the pan up and down. If you do it extremely fast, there won’t be that much of an effect either. But if you do it at precisely the right frequency, the sloshing forwards and backwards will build up. And that building up, or resonance, is precisely what happens to create the high tides of the Bay of Fundy. If the bay were shorter, or longer, then there would not be a match, and the tidal range would be much less impressive.
Behind serene coastal perspectives and dramatic sandstone cliffs, the Bay of Fundy is naturally a region ideal for the outside traveler and nature enthusiast. Get up close and personal with Fundy’s marine wildlife as you set out on a sea kayaking expedition or take on miles of rugged terrain during a challenging Bay of Fundy hiking trip.
Bay of Fundy: Frommer’s Top Destination For 2012
October 31, 2011
Frommer’s travel guide has published its top destinations list for 2012 and the Bay of Fundy (both its New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sides) is the only Canadian entry on it. Canadian Maritimers have known for years, but the remainder of the world is starting to catch on that the Bay of Fundy is a must-visit destination. According to Frommer’s, the Bay of Fundy is expected to be a real hot spot in 2012:
“For a little while, waters come to strange calm in the Bay of Fundy; 100 billion tons of seawater pause before gradually reversing flow. In six hours and 13 minutes tourists will walk the sea floor some 50 feet below the spot where sea kayakers now paddle. These are the world’s highest tides, best experienced at Hopewell Cape on Canada’s east coast.
This large bay between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Maine has one of the world’s most dynamic and dramatic coastlines and lures millions of migrating
Country inns, B&Bs, resorts, hostels and campgrounds offer hospitality going back to the early 1600s when Samuel Champlain’s Order of Good Cheer created great banquets by cropping land and sea. Culinary options go from lobster at the shore to fine dining or coastal wineries. These provide a welcome repast after a day of adventure made up of jet boating Saint John’s reversing falls, tidal bore rafting or river running at Shubenacadie, outback hiking along the Fundy Trail, or rappeling or ziplining at Cape Enrage.
Country hotels, B&Bs, resorts, hostels and campgrounds offer hospitality going back to the early 1600s when Samuel Champlain’s Order of Good Cheer made great feasts by harvesting land and sea. Culinary options range from lobster at the shore to fine dining or coastal wineries. These supply a welcome repast after a day of excitement made up of jet boating the reversing falls, tidal bore rafting or river running at Shubenacadie, wilderness hiking along the Fundy Trail, or rappeling or ziplining at Cape Enrage.
If you are just as amazed by the all the above Bay of Fundy facts as we are, let the world know by voting for the Bay of Fundy in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign. Show your support for Canada’s only finalist and cast your vote before Nov 11th, 2011!
Wines from Nova Scotia
October 9, 2011
Bay of Fundy tides called us to Nova Scotia, but we also wished to try Nova Scotia Wines. Would it come as a surprise to you that there are six distinct wine growing regions in Nova Scotia?
We are not talking Italy or California, though its longitude of 44 degrees north is about the same as Bordeaux, France which is also 44 degrees north. Not such a bad wine growing area to be compared with, eh?… So why not wines in Nova Scotia?
They produce grapes that grow well in this maritime climate. Marechal Foch, DeChaunac, Baco Noir, Leon Millot, Seyval Blanc and L’Acadie Blanc. Not heard about the majority of those varietals? Neither had we until we visited and tasted. They also grow nice Muscats, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs.
Our first introduction to Nova Scotia wines came in Lunenburg, the 1st city where we stopped for the night. The innkeeper at our B&B endorsed a Domaine de Grand Pre L’Acadie Blanc. We had it with an excellent seafood dinner overlooking the town quay. Great dinner. Great wine!
Almost all of the white wines we tried go well with the wonderful sea food you’ll find… I mean it's a maritime provence, right? That gives it a moderate climate and good seafood. Nova Scotia is in one of the cooler climate ranges for growing wine grapes, but it has got a long convention for growing grapes going back to the1600s.
The wine growing areas are in protected valleys and on sheltered hillsides. They’re suited to growing cool climate grapes thanks to the long fall season and to the temperature moderating maritime influence.
The wine growing district of the Malagash Penninsula is in northeast Nova Scotia where you’ll find Jost Vineyards.
The Bay of Fundy tides had us spending a few days in the Annapolis Valley, so we tasted at Domaine de Grand Pre. Grand Pre is the oldest operating vineyard in Nova Scotia. They have a great tasting room and a nice cafe.
We also tasted at Sainte-Famille Wines; a small family run winery with good wines and a nice tiny present shop. There are 2 other wineries in the area.
The LaHave River Valley district is on the Southern Shores with a couple of wineries near Lunenburg. There's also a little district in the Bear Stream Valley on the South West Coast. You may visit the Wines of Nova Scotia web site for more in-depth info.
One or two of these wineries make great Ice Wines. As you can imagine, the climate is good for this type of wine too.
One word of advice for wine lovers… Some of the wineries only make fruit wines like berry wine, so if you are wanting wine from grapes, check first… Particularly if there's a tasting charge. We don't have anything against fruit wines, but you have to know what you're getting into.
We found tasting Nova Scotia wines was a great addition to the whole Bay of Fundy trip. We discovered some new favorites to share with our wine loving mates at home. Go taste some for yourself and see what you believe.
Archipelago Kayaking Locations
July 27, 2011
Ocean kayaking Archipelago places take boaters from the common into a world where nature’s ordinary has been left unmarked. Marine life, wildlife and birds prosper. The following are just a few well-liked marine kayaking locations.
Galapagos National Park
The legendary Galapagos Islands are suggested to be enchanted. Kayaking the region is definitely an wonderful encounter, according to the ones who had been there. Iridescent turquoise waters, lava channels, blue lagoons, deserted coves and pristine sand beaches are classified as the stuff of dreams.
The islands are frequently sun-drenched, one more kayaking plus. Both shores and water teem with life. Sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoise, blue footed booby, and the Galapagos hawk are generally regular residents. The sea houses the Pacific green sea turtle, Galapagos penguins, rays, dolphins, whales and white sharks and also additional aquatic life.
Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park
Broughton Archipelago is a maze of little islands off Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The area is reached just by water. This popular sea kayaking location contains a considerable variety of birds and wildlife. While kayaking the Archipelago, paddlers may very well observe orcas (killer whales), Harbour seals, Harbour porpoises, sea lions, sea otters, river otters, mink, raccoon, black-tailed deer, black bears, Bald eagles, Harlequin ducks, cormorants and also Great blue herons.
The islands really are undeveloped and the location is actually primitive. Organized Archipelago kayaking trips can be found through various providers.
Sormlands Archipelago
Located just south of Stockholm, Sweden, this sea kayaking Archipelago destination provides unblemished wilderness. Kayakers may tour the relaxed inner region, the lavish central region or even the outer areas.
Mergui Archipelago
In the southern portion of Burma, the Mergui is a collection of around 800 islands, most of which are covered in rainforest. This specific kayaking Archipelago destination can take paddlers deeply in the rainforests. Kayak Jungle Rivers go to the sea gypsy village on Nyaung Wee Island and learn about Moken lifestyle. Stunning beaches and a number of wildlife and birds supply the islands a lost paradise feel. Kayaking visitors have reported viewing wild elephants, flying foxes, civet cats, gibbons, crab-eating monkeys, wild boar, monitor lizards, turtles, armadillos and fruit bats. Wild birds can include sea eagles, hornbills and parrots.
Dover Archipelago
Nova Scotia’s East Dover sea kayaking destination lies in a protected Atlantic harbor. A number of uninhabited islands invite exploration.
The preservation area sits in between East Dover and Peggy’s Cove. Granite boulders dot this landscape, distributed through melting ice over 20,000 years ago.
Lots of the island destinations are accessible by means of sea kayak. Some islands are so rugged that it is not feasible to beach the kayak. Island plant life consists of rare orchids, Pitcher plants, lichens, juniper, and wild rhodendron. Osprey, loon, Blue Herons, and also Bald eagles are living on the islands. Starfish, mussels, and lobsters can occasionally be observed.
Blackfish Archipelago
This British Columbia sea kayaking destination is known for the plethora of whale sightings. Whales aren’t the only creatures creating a stir. Dall’s porpoises, Harbour Porpoises, Harbour seals, Stellar sea lions, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Orca whales, Minke whales, in addition to Humpback whales are seen often.
Sea kayaking during the night gives paddlers the opportunity to view the region illuminated through bioluminescence. Kayaking Archipelago locations take boaters faraway from everyday life and into undiscovered, uninhabited, truly all natural areas.
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Top Opportunity For Business
June 18, 2011
There is nothing more rewarding for a person who is an entrepreneur then to be in business for themselves. The problem arises when somebody who desires to be in business for them self gets to the point where they are ready to make the jump, but do not know how to do so?
How in the world do we get started? What are the first steps to take? Do I start my own business with my savings or do I possibly look to buy an existing business or business model?
Having lived in Halifax Nova Scotia, I can tell you that it is a great city to do business in. There are business opportunities and businesses for sale everywhere. However I came across this same issue.
The key is to simply decide to I want to start a business of my own from the ground up, or should I buy an existing business or would a franchise model make more sense to me.
If you do not know which way to go, start out as a franchisee. A great business model that will teach you how to be in business and ideal for those adverse to any risk.
Although every business has risks, the franchise model is an opportunity that short cuts the journey to success. It accomplishes this by allowing you to piggy back on the backs of people who have gone before you.
When you buy a franchise you are buying a clone of an existing business that has been proven. They package up for you in your purchase the exacts steps you need to take in order to be successful. They show you what to do, and when to do it. This is based off of what has already worked for them.
A great franchise will have the training that shows you everything from what the interior of your business needs to look like, to how to get customers in the door starting on day one.
There is no denying it, it is a great business opportunity for people looking to get into business. More and more it seems to be the business model of choice. Get in and go!
The other exciting component is it gives you instant brand recognition. People will recognize your business and immediately associate it with a location from a different city. This gives you instant credibility and brand recognition goes a long way towards getting you up and running fast by bringing business through the door!
So in closing, do some soul searching and determine what it is you want to accomplish in business, and maybe just maybe the Franchise model is for you!
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Bored? Try Tidal Bore Rafting in the Bay of Fundy!
January 17, 2011
In the Bay of Fundy the incoming tidal waters can overpower the flow of estuaries and rivers. This extraordinary phenomenon is known as a tidal bore and occurs twice daily. At high tide, a massive volume of seawater floods out of the Bay of Fundy into the rivers which feed it. The narrowing riverbanks force the soaring waters in a amazing surge and often a visible standing wave, in some cases 1 meter (3 feet) tall! In addition, 3 to 3.5 meters (10-12 feet) high rapids are generated in the wake of the roaring and swirling tidal water as it charges upstream at speeds near 15 kilometers per hour (10 miles per hour)!
Almost all rivers draining into the upper Bay of Fundy flanked by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick get tidal bores. The majority of them are found over on the Nova Scotia half of the Bay of Fundy. Nevertheless, you might have a hard time discovering them without the help of some local residents. A few unique sites to watch a tidal bore are:
* The Petitcodiac River. Previously the largest tidal bore in North America exceeded 2 metres (6.6 feet); however, causeway construction and widespread silting decreased it to nothing but a ripple, until the causeway gates ended up being opened up on April 14, 2010 as a component of the Petitcodiac River Restoration project and the tidal bore started to increase again.
* The bore is fastest and most impressive in a number of the smaller sized rivers which connect to the Bay such as the River Hebert and Maccan River on Cumberland Basin (roughly 10 minutes from Amherst), the St. Croix, Herbert and Kennetcook Rivers inside the Minas Basin, as well as the Salmon River in Truro.
People often like to look at the locations which include interpretation panels like the panels available around the Maccan River and the Shubenacadie River nearby the South Maitland Tidal Bore look-off. You’ll want to bear in mind that the bore time doesn’t necessarily match with the high tide times listed on a tide chart. The whole thing is determined by precisely where along side the river you’re standing, therefore it’s wise to consult a few of the local outfitters ahead of time.
As fascinating as it is to see the tidal bore from the riverbanks, it is much more exciting to go white water rafting in it. This adventure is exclusive to the Bay of Fundy because the Shubenacadie River, found in Nova Scotia, is the one and only destination on earth where you can go tidal bore rafting. In the summer months, professional guides take travellers on a one-of-a-kind, upriver rafting trip. Tidal bore rafting may be the ultimate way to experience the Bay of Fundy tides hands on!
Learn more about Bay of Fundy tidal bore rafting by clicking on the link or visit the bayoffundy.com website where you can find out all about the Bay of Fundy and all that you can experience there!