Road Trip Halifax to Burntcoat Head – World's Highest Tides

Halifax Burntcoat Head
120
km
1h30
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

Burntcoat Head, on the Minas Basin (an arm of the Bay of Fundy), holds the Guinness World Record for the highest tide ever measured: 17 m in 1869. Today, tides regularly reach 14–16 m.

At low tide, you can walk on the seabed — natural red sandstone sculptures. At high tide (6 hours later), over 50 million tons of water flow in within an hour. Burntcoat Head Park has viewpoints and exhibits. En route, Truro (agricultural capital) and Maitland (tidal bore rafting).

Points of Interest

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    Marées Guinness
    Plus hautes marées au monde (17 m record).
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    Walk the Ocean Floor
    Marche sur le fond marin à marée basse.
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    Tidal Bore Rafting (Maitland)
    Rafting sur la vague de marée remontant la rivière.
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    Truro
    Capitale agricole, Victoria Park et 25 cascades.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Abbiecombec Lake
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Abrahams Brook
Stream
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Abrahams Lake
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Acadian Brook
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Acker Lake
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Adams Brook
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Adams Lake
Lake
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Admiral Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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McLures Brook Conservation Lands
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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Minas Basin Conservation Lands
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Economy Point Nature Reserve
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Lyons Marsh Nature Reserve
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Tennycape River Nature Reserve
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Timberlea Conservation Lands
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Montrose Nature Reserve
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Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
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Walton River Wilderness Area
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Frederick Lake Conservation Lands
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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Burntcoat Head
  • Distance 120 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
Ocean Family Iconic rafting Nature heritage

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