The Hopewell Rocks are a group of sea stacks created by the powerful tides in the Bay of Fundy constantly eroding the rock cliffs that form the bay. Locally, the resulting formations are called "the flower pots" since most of them have plant life still growing on top. A Provincial Park protects the rocks while allowing tourists to experience this unique attraction. While the tide is low, visitors have the opportunity to walk on the sea floor and explore the various formations. A warning horn sounds when it's time to return to higher ground. In case people fail to hear, or heed, the warning, an emergency tower provides an escape from the incoming tide.
Once the tide comes in, people in rented kayaks are able to navigate among the rocks and enjoy them from a different perspective.
St. John is the oldest incorporated city in Canada, dating back to 1785. However, French explorer Samuel de Champlain explored the area in 1604. The French and British fought over this land for many years, leaving heritage from both, including their languages. This is where the St. John River joins the Bay of Fundy. When the bay's tide comes in, it is stronger than the river's current, creating what's known as a "tidal bore". A tourist attraction called "reversing falls" developed when jet boats started taking passengers through the rapids created by the tide. However, after a paper mill was built along the shore and started emitting its foul odor, the boat operation was deemed to be the worst tourist attraction in Canada.
Loved that area . . spent days running back and forth to catch at the high and the low tides Judy Fleming
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