Hopewell Rocks
An iconic landmark of the Bay of Fundy, where tides can exceed ten metres. At low tide you can walk on the seabed beneath the flowerpot-shaped sea stacks.
Hopewell Rocks are a group of red sandstone sea stacks eroded by the tides into flowerpot shapes, with trees growing on their tops. The tidal range here can exceed 12 m. At low tide you can descend a staircase to the seabed and walk among the stacks, past arches and caves. At high tide, most of the stacks are submerged, and you can sign up for kayaking around them. Admission is about a dozen Canadian dollars and is valid for two days. Check the tide tables to plan for both high and low tide. Walking on the seabed must take place within the safe tidal window, so watch the time for returning. The site is about 40 minutes' drive from Alma.
Opening hours
About mid-May to October, from around 9:00 am–5:00 pm (extended by season)
Nearby sights
- Mary's Point (Shepody Bay)
- Cape Enrage
- Tidal Bore Park (Moncton)
- Alma Wharf & Village
- Fundy National Park
- Magnetic Hill (Moncton)
- Laverty Falls
- Herring Cove