The Bay of Fundy is a large bay that is alongside the Atlantic coast of Canada, in between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with small part that is bordering with the US State of Maine. This not so known bay is especially interesting due to the huge difference in the awe-inspiring tides which are considered to be the world’s highest ones.The breathtaking coastline and the endless opportunities of countless adventures is particularly provocative to those who would like to explore the Canadian nature, while observing the impressive tides. The highest water level that has been measured in the bay occurred at the head of Minas Basin between 4 and 5 October, 1869 when the Saxby Gae cyclone was roaming the coast.The water level of 22 meters (71 feet) resulted from the combination of high winds, abnormally low atmospheric pressure, and a spring tide. Even today, it is clearly visible how the tide is shifting from high to very low, and at the Burntcoat Head for the Bay of Fundy recently has been measured at 17 meters (56 feet).Still, the diverse coastal landscape of breathtaking cliffs, sea caves and rock formations are quite spectacular when the water level drops significantly, and the geological diversity of Bay of Fundy explains a story of millions of years of natural history with Triassic age dinosaur discoveries, fossils showing evidence of the evolution of life, and semi-precious gems and minerals.
