hopewell rocks

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The 40-70 foot tall Hopewell Rocks, nicknamed Flowerpot Rocks, were formed due to tidal erosion. Fundy's tides are amongst the highest in the world and vary greatly within 24 hours. We left Moncton in the morning and drove to the area (with a few stops along the way). Because of the extreme tidal range, we were able to see things, that are normally under water, up close and walk around on the ocean floor.

You can either stay for an entire tidal cycle in one day, or you can observe the times on their sign and come back the following day at the optimal time, which is what we chose to do.



We returned the next day to see a difference of, apparently, 100 billion tons of water. I wondered if the effect would have been better had we seen the high tide prior to being able to walk around. It was still neat to see the spot we were standing less than 24 hours earlier be completely engulfed in water. - Mina



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16 comments

  1. Wow! This is pretty amazing! I love the rock formations and all the seaweed. Walking on the ocean floor quite an experience, right?

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  2. Again, a very pretty collection of pictures! Thanks for delighting us :)

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  3. Amazing pics and amazing place! I saw the shot you posted on Instagram and it was super cool too!
    Oh, and you are pretty ;)
    xx,
    E.
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  4. very cool! just had a similar experience but on the south shore of the bay of fundy. looks like you had a great time!!

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    xo : jade

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  5. beautiful pictures

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  6. I've never seen them! Amazing. Your photos are just .. awesome, really.

    Greetings from Poland :)

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  7. What a beautiful location! I love seeing the changes in the tide. Awesome!
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  8. This is the coolest!!!

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  9. What an amazing place.

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  10. Wow! What a stunning place. My husband grew up in Moncton and I hope to go and visit one day!

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  11. i really need to get myself to canada... i missing out big time

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  12. Anonymous2.9.13

    magnifique... I do miss Canada! Thanx for sharing these awesome pix and have a wonderful week! Sunny greetings from France and my very best, Mélanie
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  13. It's definitely beautiful, but I can't help but think part of it is that you guys have a good knack for photography. Huge new fan of your blog! And adding this to my very extensive travel bucket list.

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  14. Beautiful. I really need to get away from the city more.

    /Avy

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  15. you are beautiful as ever.

    and still so happy in love.

    you two will always be my favorite couple.

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