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Hopewell Rocks & Bay of Fundy Tour from Moncton
Walk the ocean floor at low tide and watch the Bay of Fundy tides.
Day tours in New Brunswick
The Bay of Fundy and its record-setting tides.
The best day tours in New Brunswick focus on the Bay of Fundy: the Hopewell Rocks and Bay of Fundy Tour from Moncton and the Saint John and Fundy Coast Tour. Both are half-day outings that showcase the bay's famously high tides and rugged shoreline.
New Brunswick's headline attraction is the Bay of Fundy, which has some of the highest tides in the world. Twice a day the water rises and falls dramatically, which changes the shoreline and the experience of visiting the same place at different times. Understanding the tide is the key to visiting, because the same beach or cove can look completely different within a few hours.
From Moncton, the Hopewell Rocks tour visits the sea stacks known as the flowerpot rocks, and at low tide visitors can walk on the ocean floor. The Saint John and Fundy Coast Tour explores the port city and the nearby shoreline, where the tide also shapes the scenery. Both are half-day outings, so they pair easily with a flight, a ferry crossing or other plans on the same day.
All 2 tours in New Brunswick
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Saint John & Fundy Coast Tour
Reversing Falls, the City Market and the rugged Fundy coastline near Saint John.
Planning your day tour in New Brunswick
Best time to go
Summer and early autumn offer the most comfortable weather for coastal walking. Tide times matter more than the season, so tours are best planned around the published tide tables for the day.
Getting there and around
Moncton and Saint John both have airports, and the two bases are separate parts of the Fundy coast. Public transit options between coastal sights are limited, so a guided tour keeps tide timing and driving in one plan.
Quick tips
- Ask which tide windows suit your dates, since low and high tide give very different views.
- Wear waterproof shoes, as the ocean-floor mud can be slippery.
- Keep an eye on the tide when walking on the seabed and follow staff directions.
- Pack a warm layer, because the Fundy shore can be breezy and cool.
Frequently asked questions about day tours in New Brunswick
Why are the Bay of Fundy tides so high?
The bay's shape and size cause the incoming tide to build up as it moves inward. The result is among the largest tidal ranges in the world, which is why tide timing matters for tours.
Can I walk on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks?
At low tide, yes. Access depends on the tide schedule for your date, so tours are planned around it. At high tide the walkways and seabed are covered by water.
How long are the New Brunswick day tours?
Both the Hopewell Rocks tour from Moncton and the Saint John and Fundy Coast Tour are half-day outings of roughly four to five hours.
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