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The Bay of Fundy tidal bore sweeps up-stream twice a day and can vary from a few centimetres to a metre in height depending on weather conditions and the phase of the moon. At high tide the water rises by 14 m (46 ft), and at low tide recedes by over 200 m (220 yards).
Over thousands of years these grand tides have shaped the coastline of New Brunswick, creating the iconic Hopewell Rocks, also referred to as the ‘flowerpots’. At some points in the day you can kayak around these huge, weathered lumps of rock, at others they’re completely exposed, and visitors can walk along the ocean floor to admire them up close.
The local visitor centre houses a small museum which offers an interesting insight into the geological formation of Hopewell Rocks, local wildlife and legends of the Mik’maq First Nations, who were the first to settle in the area.
Close by, a magnificent ravine carved by crooked creek serves as one of the backdrops to the sleepy village of Riverside-Albert, nestled at the point where the Shepody River flows through the extensive marshlands to the Shepody Bay.
Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill is another extraordinary local phenomenon where vehicles are perceived to travel uphill without any power.
Exploring Riverside-Albert
Today, Riverside-Albert is more highly appreciated for the beautiful homes and buildings of historic architecture located along sedate and shaded streets. Nearby, the Crooked Creek Lookout affords spectacular views of the Crooked Creek Gorge, especially during the fall foliage season. Two of Albert County's historic covered bridges are in Riverside-Albert.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Hopewell Rocks
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Hopewell Rocks, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Hopewell Rocks
- West Point 57 miles away
- Prince Edward Island 71 miles away
- Kouchibouguac National Park 72 miles away
- Cavendish 74 miles away
- Charlottetown 76 miles away
- Saint John 82 miles away
- Annapolis Royal 88 miles away
- Pictou 91 miles away
- The Bay of Fundy 92 miles away
- Halifax 95 miles away
- New Brunswick 99 miles away
- Lunenburg 101 miles away
- Nova Scotia 107 miles away
- Spry Point 110 miles away
- Saint Andrews by-the-Sea 131 miles away
- Liscomb Mills 133 miles away
- Caraquet & the Acadian Peninsula 136 miles away
- Charlos Cove 162 miles away
- ÃŽles de la Madeleine 166 miles away
- Cape Breton & Cabot Trail 186 miles away
- Ingonish 208 miles away
- The Gaspé Peninsula 209 miles away
- Louisbourg 222 miles away
- Anticosti Island 265 miles away
- La Malbaie 294 miles away
- Charlevoix & Saguenay - Lac St. Jean 297 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Hopewell Rocks
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Hopewell Rocks, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Hopewell Rocks at its best.
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