Witnessing the incredible Bay of Fundy Tidal Shift
Bridge at Low Tide Shubenackadie River Bridge High Tide Having a background in marine biology and understanding the movements of the ocean better than most, I have always been drawn to the place where the biggest tides on Earth occur. That place is called the Bay of Fundy. It is located in between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick provinces of Canada. Here the tidal shift has been recorded at a whopping 50ft difference between high and low in a single day. High Tide Low Tide Because of this phenomenon there are several places set up for viewing the tidal shift as well as a tidal wave, also called a tidal bore which rolls up the rivers and changes the direction they appear to be flowing. Rafter and Kayakers on the Tidal Bore Mom looking out Adventurous Kayaker heading out to the tidal bore Adventurous kayakers and rafters on small dinghys line up, awaiting the tidal bore so they can ride the wave. Large standing waves are creat...