The Bay of Fundy

The enormous tides of the Bay of Fundy are truly one of the world's great
natural wonders. The genesis of this geological and ecological phenomenon occurred an estimated 350 million years ago. One hundred billion tonnes of water flows into and out of the Bay on an average tide, twice a day, creating rip-currents, swirling whirlpools and a tidal range reaching 53 ft (16m). Imagine, twice daily, 200 billion tonnes of water enter and leave the Bay - equal to all the rivers on the planet!

Due to the unique funnel shape and depth of the Bay of Fundy, the water moves back and forth in sync with the oceanic tides outside. This movement leads to a large increase in the tidal range. Imagine bobbing in a small boat on water that is deeper than a four-story building, and in exactly the same place in less than six hours . . . you can walk on the ocean floor.