The Fundy Coastline

Stretching across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the Bay of Fundy is shaped by the highest tides in the world, with water levels rising and falling by as much as 16 metres each day. This constant movement has carved cliffs, exposed ocean floors, nourished rich marine ecosystems, and sustained Indigenous and fishing communities for thousands of years, making the Fundy coast as much a cultural landscape as a natural one.

Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
Visiting at low tide provides optimal exploration of the ocean floor, or explore by kayak during high tide for a true coastal experience.

Fundy National Park
Classic Bay of Fundy escape where you can hike through lush Acadian forest by morning and walk the ocean floor by afternoon.

Fundy Trail Provincial Park
Coastal parkway and wilderness corridor with sweeping cliffside lookouts, waterfalls, beaches, and a scenic drive hugging one of North America’s last undeveloped shorelines.

St. Martins Sea Caves
Iconic red sandstone sea caves you can walk to at low tide and paddle around at high tide, paired with a postcard‑perfect fishing village backdrop

Urban Fundy Experience in Saint John
An easy-to-access city base where you can pair historic streets, waterfront dining, and culture with quick excursions to see the power of the Bay of Fundy tides.

Birdwatching in the Fundy Isles
Offshore islands that double as a migratory superhighway, where secluded shorelines and rich coastal habitats offer prime viewing for seabirds and rare species.

Whale watching from St. Andrews
Laid-back seaside town that’s a launchpad for close-encounter cruises with minke, humpback, and fin whales in the nutrient-rich Bay of Fundy

Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Discover 300-million-year-old fossils along dramatic coastal cliffs at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tidal Bore Rafting
Ride the surge of the Bay of Fundy’s powerful tides as they create standing waves on the Shubenacadie River.

Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Explore striking coastal formations shaped by the world’s highest tides in this UNESCO Global Geopark, where geology and scenery meet along a rugged shoreline.

Cape Split
A rewarding coastal hike leading to dramatic cliff-edge views over the Bay of Fundy. One of the best vantage points to grasp the scale of the tides.

Burntcoat Head Park
Home to record-breaking tides. At low tide, visitors can walk on the ocean floor; hours later, the water returns dramatically.

Cape Breton Island & The Cabot Trail

Located on the northern tip of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island is defined by dramatic coastlines, highland plateaus, and a strong sense of cultural continuity.

The Cabot Trail loops through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, connecting fishing villages, Acadian and Gaelic communities, and Mi’kmaq lands, offering one of Canada’s most scenic — and most storied — coastal journeys.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park
A protected stretch of highland plateau where forest meets ocean. Roads rise and fall along cliff edges, with deep river valleys cutting inland and Atlantic views at nearly every turn.

Skyline Trail
An accessible coastal hike that gradually opens to a wide boardwalk overlook. From here, the Cabot Trail can be seen tracing the shoreline below.

Chéticamp
A working Acadian fishing village with a strong French identity. Expect colourful boats in the harbour, locally hooked rugs, seafood kitchens, and traditional fiddle music in the evenings.

Outdoor Activities
Whale watching in Pleasant Bay, kayaking the North River, and golfing at the world-renowned Highlands Links or Cabot Cliffs.

Urban Centres

Atlantic Canada’s cities are compact, character-driven, and closely connected to their surrounding landscapes.

Urban centres offer walkable downtowns, strong food scenes, and easy access to coastlines, rivers, and cultural sites. These centres work well as trip anchors — places to begin or end a journey, slow down between regions, or experience Atlantic Canada’s contemporary culture alongside its deep history.

Halifax, Nova Scotia
A lively harbour city with strong music, museum, and food scenes, Halifax balances naval history with a youthful energy and serves as the region’s main transportation hub.

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Known for its colourful streets, coastal setting, and storytelling culture, St. John’s offers one of the most distinctive urban experiences in Canada, where nature and city life meet at the edge of the Atlantic.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Small, walkable, and deeply tied to Canadian history, Charlottetown pairs heritage architecture with a thriving culinary scene rooted in PEI’s land and sea.

Saint John, New Brunswick
Defined by tides, brick architecture, and industrial heritage, Saint John’s uptown core offers a strong sense of place and proximity to Fundy coastal landscapes.

Fredericton, New Brunswick
Set along the Wolastoq (Saint John River), Fredericton blends arts, green space, and a slower pace, with strong connections to river culture and nearby nature.

Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton serves as the ideal “book‑end” hub between New Brunswick’s two distinct coastlines: a short drive to the dramatic Bay of Fundy on one side and the warm, island‑studded Acadian Coast on the other, making it an inviting base.