Burntcoat Head
Home of the world's highest recorded tides in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
Burntcoat Head Park holds the Guinness World Record for the highest tides on Earth, a distinction that draws visitors from around the globe to this remarkable corner of Nova Scotia. Located on the shores of the Minas Basin in the Bay of Fundy, this camera captures the dramatic ebb and flow of tides that can rise and fall over 16 metres—the height of a five-storey building—twice daily. Over 100 billion tonnes of water surge into the basin every 13 hours, more than the combined flow of all the world's freshwater rivers.
At low tide, the ocean floor transforms into an otherworldly landscape waiting to be explored. Visitors can walk for kilometres across the exposed seabed, discovering tide pools teeming with hermit crabs, snails, and the occasional crab scuttling between rocks. Fossil hunters comb the ancient red sandstone cliffs, searching for remnants of life from 300 million years ago, while beachcombers collect unique shells and stones polished smooth by the relentless tides.
The park's iconic lighthouse stands sentinel over this natural wonder, offering panoramic views of the ever-changing coastline. Whether you're watching the tide roll in with astonishing speed, catching a spectacular Bay of Fundy sunset, or simply enjoying the walking trails that wind through the coastal landscape, Burntcoat Head delivers an unforgettable experience that showcases the raw power and beauty of the world's most extreme tides.
