Made of volcanic basalt, this vertical column somehow managed to stand while the columns around it collapsed into the sea. Balancing Rock is surprisingly stable considering its precarious position. Local legend has it that mischievous fishermen once tried to pull Balancing Rock from its perch using their boats, but it defied them as steadfastly as it defies gravity today. A popular attraction on the way to Brier Island, you’ll find Balancing Rock near the town of Tiverton, Nova Scotia. Take the ferry from Digby Neck to Long Island and follow the highway until you see signs for Balancing Rock.
