Witnessing the Incredible Bay of Fundy Tidal Shift

Witnessing the incredible Bay of Fundy Tidal Shift

Bridge at Low Tide

Shubenackadie River Bridge High Tide

Having a background in marine biology and understanding the movements of the ocean better than most, I have always been drawn to the place where the biggest tides on Earth occur. That place is called the Bay of Fundy. It is located in between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick provinces of Canada. Here the tidal shift has been recorded at a whopping 50ft difference between high and low in a single day.

High Tide

Low Tide

Because of this phenomenon there are several places set up for viewing the tidal shift as well as a tidal wave, also called a tidal bore which rolls up the rivers and changes the direction they appear to be flowing.

Rafter and Kayakers on the Tidal Bore

Mom looking out

Adventurous Kayaker heading out to the tidal bore

Adventurous kayakers and rafters on small dinghys line up, awaiting the tidal bore so they can ride the wave. Large standing waves are created as the river outflow flows underneath the onrush of the incoming tide. The tidal bore was only a couple of feet this day but we did have close to a 40foot tidal change. I tried to get pictures at low tide and then again at high tide from our vantage point on the Shubenakadie river.

The long muddy walk

The rafts...with motors

We stayed at a beautiful 19th century Victorian bed and breakfast called the Tidal Life Guesthouse. Run by two young guys who also run the best restaurant in town, you can expect a wonderful stay and one of the best breakfast you could ask for.

The amazing Tidal Life Guesthouse

As always, keep exploring and keep traveling!

• Dai Mar