Reversing Falls Rapids
Reversing Falls
The giant tides of the Bay of Fundy collide with the Saint John River in the gorge. At high tide the current runs back upstream, and at low tide it rushes out to sea, reversing direction within a single day.
Reversing Falls is a narrow rocky gorge where the Saint John River enters the sea. Here the tidal range in the Bay of Fundy can exceed 8 meters. At low tide the river rushes out through the gorge and forms rapids. At high tide seawater surges back in and the current reverses. During the slack tide in between, the water is calm. The best viewing spots are the platform beside the bridge and the glass-floored Skywalk suspended over the gorge, which charges admission. You can also try a jet boat ride for a surfing-style thrill. Check a tide table in advance and plan to watch at both high and low tide. The falls are about 3 kilometers from downtown, with a parking lot and restaurants nearby.
Opening hours
Viewing platform open all day; Skywalk and speedboats operate in summer
Nearby sights
- Carleton Martello Tower
- Fort Howe Lookout
- Market Square & Harbour Passage
- Barbour's General Store
- Uptown Saint John (Trinity Royal)
- Loyalist House
- Trinity Church
- Saint John City Market