Bay of Fundy, Tidal bay between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Bay of Fundy is a tidal bay on Canada's Atlantic coast that stretches 270 kilometers between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Steep cliffs line both shores while the funnel shape of the basin moves water back and forth with each tide.
Portuguese sailors from the 16th century called this body of water Rio Fondo, a name that evolved over time into Fundy. The region was home to Indigenous peoples long before European settlers established villages along the coast.
Fishers walk out onto the mudflats at low tide and return before the water rushes back in, a rhythm that has shaped daily life in coastal villages for generations. Some lighthouses stand on tall rocks and still guide sailors and small boats today.
Tides shift twice daily, so it helps to check water levels before a visit to see the water both low and high. Several viewpoints offer safe spots to observe rock formations and the coastline without venturing onto exposed mudflats.
About 160 billion tons of water moves through the basin with each tide, an amount greater than the combined flow of all rivers on earth. This movement draws whales that come to feed along the coast during summer months.
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