28 Aug 2023
This famous rock formation is located southeast of Moncton on route 114. We were driving from Charlottetown, PEI to St. John. We decided to make a detour off of route 2 to view these famous sea stacks that date back 350 million years ago. Today there are 23 “flowerpots” coming in various sizes from 23 to 70 feet tall.
The tides of the Bay of Fundy play important part in its transformation. We arrived when it was high tide. Your $C15 ticket is good for 2 days. As we were on a set time and could not stay, the ideal way to see the Hopewell Rocks both in high and low tides is to spend a night at one of the many inns/hotels along the route. We have seen these famous phenomenal tides in France a few years ago. Seeing the Hopewell Rocks well not disappoint.
There is plenty of parking at the interpretive center. This is where the bathrooms are located and so is a good size souvenir shop and café. There is even a large playground for the kids. The area is operated by the New Brunswick Park system.
There are 3 trails to view the sea stacks. If you have mobility concerns or just don’t want to walk, there is a tram for $C2 dollars.
The walk to the sea stacks is about a quarter-mile on a gentle slope downward. There is an observation deck with nearly 100 steps down. We never did see the formation at low tide.
The sea stacks—names like Dinosaur, ET, Bear and Elephant-- are impressive with the view of the ocean. It is indeed a miracle of nature. To do the trails and shoreline, it is highly recommended that you have good shoes. If this review helped you in any way, please click “Thumbs-up” to let me know.