Bay of Fundy Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Bay of Fundy. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

• Shore Tours

• Private Sightseeing Tour in Saint John

Exploring the Bay of Fundy is free—you’ll only need to budget for transportation. However, guided tours provide a convenient and affordable way to discover its shoreline. Bus tours of the Bay of Fundy start at US$99, while private tours generally cost around US$750 for a group of up to six travelers.

Yes, visiting the Bay of Fundy is worth it if you are exploring New Brunswick and enjoy interesting outdoor destinations. Not only do the rapid extremes of the local tides make the coastline particularly special, but there are also beautiful cliffs, ancient fossils, and the peculiar Reversing Falls Rapids to see, plus the opportunity to go whale watching out on the water.

Per one customer who booked the Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus, "This is a great tour for people who want to see as much of the highlights of St. John and the Bay of Fundy as possible. We saw the Reversing Falls twice, once in the morning and then again at sunset. The tour was perfectly timed throughout the day. We walked on the ocean floor at St. Martin's, saw lighthouses and covered bridges. We even went to the City Market. Our guide, Abdul, was amazing. So knowledgeable and patient."

The Bay of Fundy is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO Global Geopark. It’s a popular tourist destination for multiple reasons, though one of the top is because it has the world’s highest tides. It’s also a great place for whale watching, searching for fossils, and boat tours.

The best way to experience the highest tides in the world at the Bay of Fundy involves seeing the area during low tide, too. At this time of day, you can walk on the dry ocean floor at Burntcoat Head Park, then return later to safely watch the high tides.

The Bay of Fundy has a wealth of wildlife to watch out for. Humpback, fin, and minke whales are in the Bay of Fundy. And, Fundy National Park is home to 38 species that may be seen around the bay, such as moose, bears, coyotes, Canada lynx, and ruffed grouse.

The best local cuisine to try around the Bay of Fundy is Acadian, from the descendants of early French settlers. Don’t miss specialties like chicken fricot (chicken and dumplings), ployes (flatbread), coquille Saint Jacques (scallops in wine sauce), fried clams, and Acadian-style poutine râpée (boiled potato dumplings).

Yes, there are many types of accommodations along the Bay of Fundy coastline in New Brunswick. Hotels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals are available in most cities and towns, such as Saint John. You also can camp in Fundy National Park, at Seely Beach, or in St. Martins.

Yes, there are plenty of guided tours and excursions available around Bay of Fundy’s New Brunswick coast. Two tour hubs are Saint John, a large port city on the bay, and Fundy National Park. You can take guided tours around the shore or on the bay via kayak and boat.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Bay of Fundy. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Brunswick:

• Reversing Falls

• Saint John City Market

• Kings Landing

• Hopewell Rocks

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New Brunswick.