Natural Wonder · New Brunswick
Hopewell Rocks
Walk the ocean floor at low tide and kayak around the same towers at high tide.
About
Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy
On the upper Bay of Fundy where tides rise more than 14 metres twice a day, the Hopewell Rocks are flowerpot-shaped sandstone sea stacks you can walk among at low tide and kayak around six hours later.
Highlights
What not to miss
No. 01
Ocean Floor
Stairs descend to the seabed at low tide — walk among the rocks for two hours.
No. 02
Demoiselle Beach
Quieter beach 2 km away with the same dramatic tides.
No. 03
High-Tide Kayak
Paddle around the same flowerpots at high tide with Baymount Outdoor Adventures.
No. 04
Interpretive Centre
Excellent exhibits explaining Fundy tides and Mi'kmaq history of the bay.
Through the year
Seasons of Hopewell Rocks
Spring
Park opens mid-May; bay water is still very cold.
Summer
Peak visitation; book kayak tours weeks ahead.
Autumn
Crowds thin by mid-September; light is golden on the cliffs.
Winter
Park closed; cliff trails accessible from the parking lot.
Insider tips
Local knowledge
- 01
Time your visit to arrive 2 hours before low tide for the longest walk window.
- 02
Buy a two-day pass — see low and high tide on consecutive visits.
- 03
Combine with Cape Enrage and Fundy National Park for a full Bay of Fundy day.