If you have a zeal for adventure and want to ride the high tides, then you must plan for holidays in Bay of Fundy.
A funnel shaped bay on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, the Bay of Fundy has the unique distinction of harboring the greatest tides of the natural world. Also listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Bay of Fundy is an ideal spot for your adventurous holidays in Atlantic Canada:
Where to stay:
Since the Bay of Fundy extends between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, you may choose to stay at either end. Bay of Fundy abounds with a host of heritage resorts, majestic manors, cozy inns, bed and breakfast facilities and hotels. You may stay at the Maple Inn or Parrsboro Mansion or Driftwood Park Retreat at Nova Scotia or at the upscale Delta Brunswick or Hilton Saint John at New Brunswick.
Things to do at the Bay of Fundy:
Bay of Fundy is the ideal place for your seaboard and water sport adventures.
1. Whale and Seabird Adventures
Watch Winke Whales, Finback Whales, Humpback Whales, White sided Dolphins and Harbor Porpoises as you embark on a cruise around Brier Island which is the Whale Watching Capital of Nova Scotia. Start form Tiverton on a naturalist‘s urge to see atlantic white Beaked Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Sperm whales, Pilot Whales, Beluga Whales and Orcas Sea Turtles.
2. Sea Kayak adventures
Your Bay of Fundy holidays would be incomplete without a sea-kayak trip. Start from Deer Island and wind your way across the watercourse kayaking towards the Western Isles Archipelago. Some Kayak tours even provide the assistance of a marine biologist and ornithologist. Do not forget to stop at Casco Bay to spot for some bald eagles.
3. Annapolis Historic Garden
For a gulp of rose scented breeze, enter into the fragrant ambience of the Historic Gardens at Nova Scotia. Renowned for their Rose Gardens, this Acadian House dating back to the 16th Century is a definite stopover on this visit.
4. Fort Anne historic Site
Visit the expansive acres of the Fort Anne Historic site. A former military Fort, these 37 hectare rolling grounds are dotted with canyons, monuments and earthwork fortifications. Ramble around the winding trails among the orchards, pasturelands and historic homes in the verdant vistas of the Annapolis Basin.
5. Mastodon Ridge
Enter the Mastodon Ridge to watch the audio-visual presentation of Nova Scotia since pre-historic times. Walk through 4 distinct plazas – Ice Age, Native People, The Settlers and Celebrating Stewiacke – the Halfway Point from the North Pole to the Equator. You will find this a novel experience during your Atlantic Canada Holidays.
6. Gloopscap Heritage Centre
Stand stunned at the 40 foots statue of Gloopscap at the Gloopscap Heritage Centre situated at Truro in Nova Scotia. A tourist site dedicated to displaying the rich cultural tapestry of the Mikmaq tribe –the aborigines of Nova Scotia. Shop at the gift shop here to take home some memorable curios.