If you are striving for change and you don’t really want to visit hot countries, then welcome to Canada, to the magic Bay of Fundy. Open terrain, incredible sizes of stones and the largest tides will not leave anyone indifferent, even the most avid travelers who, it would seem, have seen everything and they will not be surprised at anything.
We study the location
First, consider the first and most important question: "Where is the Bay of Fundy?"
It is located in North America, on the Atlantic coast, in the northeast part of the Gulf of Maine. That is, you can get to it directly through Canada. There are several ways to travel there.
Firstly, the largest port is located on the bay - St. John. Therefore, tourists from European countries or other parts of the world prefer the sea route, even if it takes much longer than a flight, but you will have the opportunity to admire the beauties of the Atlantic Ocean, and approaching the bay, you can see the scenery of the reservoir on the other side of the coast.
Those who prefer a fast mode of transport can easily get there by plane. Usually this applies to those people who act on the principle of "immediately closer to the point."
The main “heavenly mooring” close to the area is St. John's International Airport.
A lovely and amazing place is the Bay of Fundy (you can see a photo of this miracle later in the article).
On its territory there are not only giant beautiful stones, but also there are other attractions, namely:
Climatic factors
For people who still want to visit this magnificent natural wonder, it is worth considering the weather conditions at different times of the year.
Humidity increased - about 72%.
The average winter temperature is -9 ° C.
The average summer temperature is +18 ° C.
Annual precipitation is 1405 mm.
Fundy Bay is also known for the largest tides in the world. When this phenomenon occurs, the water at low tide sometimes leaves as much as 14 meters, this can be dangerous for tourists, because it comes up suddenly.
The tide record is 18 meters.
In such a cycle, the Fundy Strait collects more than 100 billion tons of sea water, which exceeds the combined flow of all freshwater rivers on the planet.
Such a constant renewal of resources does not allow the reservoir to turn into an ordinary lake.
Nutrients straight from the ocean
The Bay of Fundy brings not only aesthetic pleasure, thanks to its picturesque appearance, but also the extraordinary benefits of the local population.
Nutrients enter it directly from the ocean, and then powerful streams carry them through the adjacent territories.
They supply all flora and fauna with organic products, after which representatives of the latter do not need additional care on the part of man.
Also, ocean waters perfectly clean the environment and give people the opportunity to feel the healing power right in the city. Even without being on the shores of the bay, you can feel the healing powers of marine nature.
Miracle Hopewell
Historically, the rocks on the bay were ordinary cobblestones that did not have interesting shapes and were not too beautiful. Over time, the water turned around giant stones, and they gained an unusual structure. Everyone sees them differently, mostly they resemble some kind of animals and birds.
The frequency and different tidal heights will certainly affect them further. And after 10 years, having arrived there again, it will be possible to notice changes.
In reverse flows, solid waterfalls can form on cobblestone rocks.
Bay of the future
Since this bay absorbs a lot of water from adjacent fresh rivers, the Canadian authorities decided in the near future to build a hydroelectric station on the banks, which will thoroughly help the country in the production of electricity.
Nevertheless, the harm to such a natural miracle will be significant: a large part of the territory will be blocked, the water level will rise, and it will be impossible for people to get into some areas of the bay.
A moment of curious facts
In conclusion, it is worth noting several interesting characteristics of this area that have been collected by tourists and local observers over many years.
1. Kayaking is popular among travelers on the banks of the Bay of Fundy, but there are restrictions on boating in the city itself, as swimming can be very dangerous due to the resulting “waterfalls”.
2. In addition to everything else, this place in an unusual way attracts many whales and minke whales.
3. The strength of the tide can be compared with a capacity of 9 thousand locomotives or 26 million horses.
The reason for this phenomenon is called by global researchers “tidal resonance”. It manifests itself from time to time when the ocean wave is gaining powerful momentum from the coast and back.
4. There are two bridges on the river that were built due to the opposite current. For a long time there was a paper mill, but at the urgent request of representatives of nature conservation it was closed.
5. The St. Croix River (which reaches 100 kilometers) flows into the bay and is a natural border between the state of Maine (USA) and Canada. Such a neighborhood influenced the local population and created a mix of traditions of both countries.
But still there are still quite a few mysteries that are hidden under the ocean current. It is impossible to find out all at once. Everyone who visits this place, under some circumstances, will perhaps become the discoverer of yet another mystery.
Indigenous people will help you in learning
. To begin with, study the features of their mentality, culture, traditions - this will help to join the team, and the information of interest will arrive to you with extraordinary speed.
All that is required for a new sensation and knowledge of the centuries-old traditions of North America, you will be provided with the beautiful country of Canada. Bay of Fundy may allow you to discover something new in the world and in yourself. Follow the unknown and contribute to the story!