The Phenomenal Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is one of the 7 wonders of North America. The highest tides on earth, the rarest whales in the world, semi-precious minerals and dinosaur fossils; all this convinced an international panel of experts in 2014 to choose the Bay of Fundy as one of the natural wonders of the world.

Low tide at the Hopewell Rocks at Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick

Low tide at the Hopewell Rocks at Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick

Cape Split, Nova Scotia

Cape Split, Nova Scotia

Why the Bay of Fundy is a Natural Wonder

Located halfway between the equator and the north-pole on Canada’s stunning east coast, Fundy is a unique coastal environment. The Bay of Fundy is renowned not only for its tides but also for geological discoveries (dinosaur fossils) and marine life (whales).

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    Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

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    The Cliffs of Fundy Geopark spans 165km of scenic shoreline from the Portaupique River to Apple River, an area known as the Parrsboro Shore. It boasts over 40 Geosites – stunning examples of earth’s history like Wasson Bluff fossils and minerals, Cape d’Or basalt, the Five Islands fault, and more. The area is an aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark, a designation Read more…
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    19th Hole Clubhouse & Eatery at the Pines Resort

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    Dine from the casual menu at the 19th Hole Clubhouse & Eatery while you take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the emerald fairways and 18th green. The Maritime-inspired light and full-fare menu focuses on fresh ingredients and seafood from our local waters, the Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia. Read more…
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    Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge

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    Every now and then it’s good to reinvent yourself, and that’s exactly what we’ve done at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. The succulent new menu at Churchill’s Restaurant and Lounge presents new twists on old favourites, featuring local ingredients and prepared to order. Our world-famous Digby scallops are a resort specialty and a must-try on our new menu. A Read more…
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    Digby Pines Golf Course

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    Digby Pines luxury Nova Scotia golf resort is blessed with one of Canada’s finest golf courses designed by Stanley Thompson, the famous Canadian architect responsible for such world-class courses as Banff Springs, Jasper Park and the Highlands Links in Cape Breton. This stimulating 18-hole championship Stanley Thompson golf course is located just minutes from our Nova Scotia accommodations. With ingenious Read more…
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    Digby Pines Spa

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    At our Nova Scotia resort, enjoy the tranquility and serenity with our sensory experiences for your mind, body, skin and hair. Connect with the culture and heritage of the Annapolis Valley with our apple treatment; relax and unwind with our variety of themed massages; or pamper yourself with one of our traditional spa treatments. The highlight of any relaxing Nova Scotia Read more…

Map of the Ecozones of the Bay of Fundy

Bay of Fundy Ecozones map
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World’s Highest Tides

The Bay of Fundy’s unique shape amplifies the tides to as much as 16 m (56 feet), the height of a 5-storey building. Fundy has the highest tides on earth.

Fossils and Seacliffs

The Bay of Fundy has a diverse coastal landscape of breathtaking cliffs, sea caves and rock formations. Fundy’s geological diversity tells a story of millions of years of natural history with Triassic age dinosaur discoveries, fossils showing evidence of the evolution of life, and semi-precious gems and minerals.

Whales and Marine Life

The tides of the Bay of Fundy create unique conditions for whales and seabirds. Whale-watching tours operate on both sides of the Bay under a strict code of ethics.

Experience The Bay of Fundy

Experience the incredibly diverse Bay of Fundy in its National Parks, UNESCO sites, national historical sites, outstanding provincial parks, and museums.

There are breathtaking hiking trails, sea kayaking tours along sculpted coastline, cliffs and islands, boat tours and tidal rafting expeditions on the tidal rivers. A new book entitled Bay of Fundy, Coastal Hiking and Beach Exploration tells you how to see the tides and where to go. This book provides a menu of different coastal hikes and tidal beach walks around the Bay of Fundy that will allow you to experience the highest tides in the world.  Learn more.

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 Travel to the Bay of Fundy

Lovely country inns, small bed and breakfasts, seaside cabins and hotels. You choose.