Fundy Tidal
Interpretive Centre

Arrive early to see low tide and return after a few hours to appreciate high tide and the amazing range of the river!

• Explore the tidal observation park and interpretive centre – learn more about the history, facts & fun behind the world’s highest tides.
• Join us for our FREE interpretive talk and see the river change direction and then rise 10 feet in the following 30 minutes.
  • You can watch the tidal bore twice – first by visiting the mouth of the Shubenacadie River and watching the bore pass by the Dawson Dowell Park wharf, and then by driving about 15 minutes to the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre to watch the bore pass our observation deck 50 minutes later.
• Make sure you see both high and low tide from our tidal observation deck overlooking the incredible Shubenacadie River.
• Plan a nature walk on the trail, complete with opportunities for bird & eagle watching.
• Learn more about the ecosystems of our region with the entire family through the Ducks Unlimited marsh program

Twice each day, the incredible Bay of Fundy tides rush into the Shubenacadie River creating a natural phenomenon witnessed only a few places on earth: the tidal bore.

Tidal Bore times for May-October 2025 will be posted in the spring.

Did you know you can also calculate the tidal bore times on your own?

• Find the Government of Canada’s predictions for low tide at Burntcoat Head Park.
  • Note: when checking future tide times, always ensure your time zone is set to UTC-3
• To find the tidal bore time for Dawson Dowell Park (Maitland), add 2 hours 55 minutes to low tide at Burntcoat
• To find tidal bore time at Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre (South Maitland), add 3 hours 45 minutes to low tide at Burntcoat Head Park

The following areas are wheelchair accessible:

• The Interpretive Centre building via ramps at front and back doors
• Washrooms
• Trail to the observation deck
• Parking Lot and pedestrian gate leading to the trails

Please Note:

• The caboose is not wheelchair accessible
• The Wetlands Trail is fairly flat but is not groomed to be wheelchair accessible. Use at own discretion

There is no admission charge to visit the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre. It is owned and operated by the Municipality of East Hants.