General Park Information
The Hopewell Rocks is one of New Brunswick’s Top Attractions.
Open seasonally from mid-May to mid-October, the Hopewell Rocks
is located along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, which is home to the
world's highest tides.
What
visit to New Brunswick could be complete until you've witnessed the
natural wonder of the Bay of Fundy and learned the fascinating story
behind its world-famous tides?
The Hopewell Rocks is a magical place for your imagination to
play…the only place where you can become a part of that story.
You'll find…
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Educational multi-media interpretive centre
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Self-service restaurant and snack-bar
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Tidal Treasures Gift shop
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Clean washrooms
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Scenic picnic areas
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Ample free parking
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Convenient in-park shuttle service
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Wheelchair accessibility (except the beach)
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Groomed walking trails
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Panoramic look-off decks
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Unique guided kayaking experience
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Special events for visitors of all ages
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Knowledgeable interpreters
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Helpful visitor services and tourism
information
You'll see…
Time and tide have carved from the cliffs and coves distinctive
sandstone formations topped with trees. During periods of low
tide, you can walk 2 km of beach and explore several coves
filled with these flowerpot rocks.
Many of the formations have nicknames inspired by their appearance.
Look for Lover's Arch, Dinosaur Rock, Mother-in-law and ET,
just to name a few. At high tide, these curious formations become small
islands, surrounded by water. While many people like to explore
the flowerpot rock formations at low tide, there are plenty of
activities at high tide as well.
You'll imagine…
Families love to spend the whole day here. It's a place
where children (and adults, too!) can let their imagination
soar. We've nicknamed the formations but, like the clouds, they are as
varied as the depth of your creativity. What do you see?
You'll learn…
The Hopewell Rocks is the only location where you can
combine a Bay of Fundy education with a Bay of Fundy
experience.
Visit our interpretive centre or talk to members of our
interpretive staff to discover the fascinating facts behind the:
After a visit to our interpretive centre, walk to the
beach and explore the ocean floor amongst the most
photographed flowerpot rocks in the world.
You'll take home…
After spending time at the Hopewell Rocks, you'll feel a deeper
appreciation of the fragile complexity of our eco-systems and the simple
beauty of this land and seascape. You'll understand what makes the
Bay of Fundy tides unique and how the history and culture
defines the people of this area. And perhaps you'll take home a
locally made memento of your visit from our Tidal Treasures
gift shop or a Bay of Fundy gift for a friend! |
