Did you know?   The Bay of Fundy tides can reach up to 15m (50
ft) – the height of a four-storey building -  twice every day.
While the gravitational forces of the sun and moon combine to
create a continuum of tidal action the world over, two unique
characteristics of the Bay of Fundy help create the highest
tides on the planet.  The native Mi’kmaq, who first knew the
tides of the Bay of Fundy better than anyone, created and passed
on colourful legends to explain its mysteries.  The term
‘Flowerpot Rocks’ was coined for the unusual shape of the
formations and the tenacious trees that cling to their tops.
Each summer, for a 4-6 week period beginning in mid-July, 1-2.5
million shorebirds arrive in waves at the Hopewell Rocks and
other Bay of Fundy locations on their journey south.  The
highest tide ever recorded was in the upper reaches of the Bay
of Fundy where the tides can rise and fall over 50 ft (16 m) in
extreme circumstances.