August 13 – 17: Our focus on our 4 days in the southern part of New Brunswick was the Bay of Fundy and the world of amazing scientific amazements! The Bay of Fundy boasts the largest tide differentials in the world…up to 50 feet between high and low tide. We were there with only 38 foot differential, but the effect is astounding. We camped in Fundy National Park at Headquarters Campground (clever name) near Alma, NB. Alma seems to be the lobster capitol of the area as you can see by the fishing boats in its little harbor, Alma Wharf. Note the difference of the water in the harbor between high and low tides.
The other fascinating result of this huge tidal difference is a “tidal bore“, where the water comes rushing up the inlets/rivers twice a day as a singular wave that is anywhere from 18″ to 36” high. Take a look at the photos further down and note that there are two guys actually surfing on the tidal bore! They had an Acadian Flag as that day was Acadian Day.
Hopewell Rocks is an interesting geological formation that is more interesting with the tide out and the fact you can walk around the rocks. If we’d been motivated, we could have come back when the tide was in for a completely different view. That’s when people kayak around the rocks! We also ventured out to Cape Enrage and saw the lighthouse and amazing views, which is also along that part of the Bay of Fundy coast.
We did a couple of hikes in Fundy National Park that took us out to fantastic views of the Bay of Fundy.
The Traveling Lounsburys 