Thousands of years of high and low tides have carved these cliffs into free standing rock structures with tiny little separated forests still growing on their tops giving the flower pot rocks their iconic appearance.
Best seen at high tide and again at low tide, visitors can truly appreciate just how high the tide goes in the Bay of Fundy...30ft! At low tide you can walk along the ocean floor and meander in and around these structures looking up at the tide markers waaaay at the top of the cliff side. Hard to imagine from the bottom that at high tide whales can swim right where you're standing. At high tide, guided kayak tours are available and it's just incredible to see how the area changes in a mere 6ish hours.
If you're planning to visit the Hopewell Rocks on your staycation or your visit to New Brunswick be sure to check the tide tables before arriving to ensure you're going to get the view you want to see and the experience you're after. Pro tip: your entrance fee covers 24hr so you can come back and see the opposite tide if you choose! Wear good walking shoes as you'll hike down groomed trails to get to the rocks and it's all uphill on the way back. Trolly rides are available for $2 per person per trip if you aren't up for the walk...we like to walk down and trolley up just for fun!
Pack a picnic, bring your camera and plan to have a fun afternoon visiting this beautiful Canadian wonder and don't forget to check out the visitor center while you're here!
Take care of yourself, be kind to others, wash your hands and don't pick your nose.
Adventure is out there!
Love,
The McDonnells
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