Explore the Hopewell Rocks

Hopewell Rocks (otherwise known as the flowerpot rocks) are in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. Not only does the Bay of Fundy boast the highest tides in the world, but the 40-70 ft rock formations formed by the tide are incredibly unique. At low tide, you can walk on the sea floor that is four stories under water at high tide. High tide has its own benefits because you can kayak around the rock formations!

The park is open from mid-May until mid-October. The entrance fee is $10 for adults and for $7.25 for children 5-18 (4 and under are free), which is good for two consecutive days. Luckily for us they were doing a food drive that day, so we got our entrance for just a few cans! During the off-season, visitors can still enter the park. You just have to park your vehicle on the entrance road and walk in. Be mindful though that these are the highest tides in the world, and when you enter the area in the off season, you are taking responsibility for your own safety.

Once you enter the park, there is an interpretive walkway leading to the beach that is about 0.5 miles long. It is paved with little elevation gain or loss. There is shuttle for a small fee if you aren’t able to walk. The park also provides small showers for cleaning off muddy feet after walking on the beach – we definitely took advantage of this since we became muddy messes trying to escape the hordes of people.  Experiencing the Hopewell rocks is something I would highly recommend even though you will be surrounded by people the entire time. It really doesn’t take away too much from the experience.  

Stop at Kelly’s Bakery in Alma after for AMAZING sticky buns!