An amazing experience. There is a lot of natural beauty both filled and emptied. The guides are very accommodating and detailed. The most impressive part for me was the speed with which the Bay fills. You can watch the change happen and it is impressive! Definitely worth a trip. read more

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This is an amazing park on the Bay of Fundy, which records the highest tides in the world. At low tide you can walk out in the bay floor (watch out for algae and slippery mud - it can be *very* slick! Sturdy shoes and a bit of agility are a must even getting down the short staircase cut into stone at the primary entrance to get to the newly exposed bay floor. The rock formations are incredibly striking, and the tide levels shift so quickly even at this more expansive area of the bay, you need only wait for about 10 minutes to see the level change. (For a more dramatic change or to see the tidal bore, you need to go to South Maitland or Truro). The park is quite isolated and at least 20 mins off the more major roads, so you have to be committed to a visit. But it's an amazing place that has to be seen in person to really appreciate. read more

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I've lived in Nova Scotia most of my life and I didn't know this gem existed. Just over an hour drive outside the city, through country roads with corn fields and cows you come to Burntcoat Head Park. Burntcoat is known for the world's record in highest tides in the world. We have a record breaking place so close and I didn't know about it til now. When you first enter there's a large parking area, bathrooms and a picnic area with picnic tables and a small gazebo. Large beautiful trees line the property and the smell of salt air fills your lungs. There's only one main path which takes you down towards the ocean. You pass a small giftshop, with a lighthouse lookout on the top, a garden and some colourful chairs. Once you get down to the beach area you go down a set of stairs straight onto the rock area. When we arrived the tide was coming in but once the tide goes out again you can walk along the beach and ocean floor. You almost feel like you are in the land of the dinosaurs. The terrain is simply gorgeous. Deep red rocks, caverns, bright green algae, piping plovers, snails and many other natural wonders are there for you to see. My only advice would be to make sure you wear good footwear that you dont mind getting muddy. The ocean floor and rocks are extremely slippery and it's quite treacherous. I took a pretty bad spill down the rocks so be careful! This place is also completely free to visit! read more

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Gorgeous, free National Park about an hour from Halifax by car. Get there at the right time of day to walk on the sea floor. I preferred this to Hopewell Rocks, NB because it is massive sand not crowded. Very muddy. Bring throw away old shoes, preferably sneakers. Flip flops will be a problem in the squelching mud. Lots of tiny crabs, snail, rocks, red sand and natural beauty that changes over the day. Great place to picnic. If you are fair then beware the reflection off all the pools of water. Also wear shorts - easier to wash mud off of. read more

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This was an excellent experience of learning about the extreme tidal activity and the beauty of tide pools. Walking carefully on the beach during low tides on a rich red clay and sand is an experience of a lifetime. I am grateful to the community whose commitment to our seashores has truly made a difference in our world. read more