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Itinerary · New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
Bay of Fundy Getaway
Four days along the world's highest tides — flowerpot rocks, tidal bores, and salt-marsh kayaking.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Pace
- Easy
- Best months
- June – early October
- Suggested cadence
- 1 – 2 nights per base
Trip overview
A focused Maritimes escape built around the Bay of Fundy's twice-daily 14-metre tides. Walk the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks at low tide, then paddle over the same spot six hours later.
- Route summary
- Moncton → Hopewell Rocks → Fundy NP → Saint John → Digby ferry → Halls Harbour → Halifax.
- Ideal traveller
- Long-weekend travellers, families, and photographers.
- Recommended season
- June through early October — tide differentials peak on new and full moons.
- Distance
- ≈ 700 km + Bay of Fundy ferry
- Provinces covered
- New Brunswick · Nova Scotia
- Major stops
- Moncton · Hopewell Rocks · Fundy NP · Saint John · Digby · Halls Harbour · Halifax
Route map
Suggested travel flow.
≈ 700 km + Bay of Fundy ferry
- 01
Stop 1 →
Moncton
- 02
Stop 2 →
- 03
Stop 3 →
- 04
Stop 4 →
- 05
Stop 5 →
Digby
- 06
Stop 6 →
Halls Harbour
- 07
Stop 7 · finish
Route is approximate — pins show major stops only.
Day by day
The full itinerary.
Day
01
Overnight
Hopewell Cape
~50 km · 45 min
Moncton → Hopewell
Fly into YQM and drive 45 minutes to Hopewell Cape. Time the ocean-floor walk to the day's low tide.
Highlights
- Hopewell Rocks low-tide walk
Photo: Flowerpot rocks from the beachDay
02
Overnight
Alma
~50 km · 1 hr
Fundy National Park
Drive the coast to Fundy NP. Hike the Dickson Falls loop and the coastal Point Wolfe trail. Lobster dinner in Alma.
Eat: Alma Lobster ShopCamp: Headquarters Campground (Fundy NP — oTENTiks available)Day
03
Overnight
Digby
~140 km + ferry
Saint John → Digby ferry
Drive to Saint John, board the Bay of Fundy ferry to Digby (2h 30m). Digby scallops for dinner.
Day
04
Halls Harbour → Halifax
Coastal drive through the Annapolis Valley. Lobster at Halls Harbour, then continue to Halifax for evening flights.
Eat: Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
Featured destinations
Places included in this trip.
National Park
Fundy National Park
The signature Bay of Fundy park — tidal coast, oTENTik camping, and salt-marsh kayaking.
Explore destination →Experiences
What you'll do along the way.
Adventure
Ocean-floor walk at Hopewell Rocks
Adventure
Sea-kayak among the flowerpots at high tide
Adventure
Tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie
Food
Lobster pound dinner at Halls Harbour
Camping
Sleep under Canadian skies.
Travel planning
Everything you need before you go.
Best time to go
June through early October. Time your visit around new or full moon for the biggest tide differentials.
Weather
12–24 °C, frequent fog on the Fundy shore. Pack a layer.
Packing
Waterproof shell, quick-dry shoes, sunhat, binoculars, and tide tables.
Driving notes
Paved and well-signed. Ferry between Saint John and Digby books up in summer — reserve online in advance.
Reservations
Fundy NP oTENTiks open in January; Halls Harbour lobster pound expects lineups on summer weekends.
Budget
Mid-range CAD $220–$380 per person per day; camping CAD $70–$120.
Family
Excellent for ages 5+. The ocean-floor walk is the highlight of many Maritimes trips.
Accessibility
Hopewell Rocks operates a shuttle from the entrance to the beach stairs; Fundy NP visitor centre is accessible.
Pack smart
What to bring.
- 01
Waterproof shoes for the ocean floor
- 02
Tide tables (download an app)
- 03
Layered clothing
- 04
Camera with wide-angle lens
Frequently asked
Common questions.
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