venango Posted October 30, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Is it possible to view the tides from these ports? The ship will dock at these ports 10.am-6.pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted October 30, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Bay of Fundy is the best for tides, at low tide, you can walk around the ''flower pots'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJNB Posted October 31, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The only port on the Bay of Fundy is Saint John, NB Halifax, NS is on the Atlantic ocean and Charlottetown, PE is on the Northumberland Strait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venango Posted October 31, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is it possible to take a tour (or taxi) within a six hour time frame to the bay from these ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted October 31, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Sorry, I had misunderstood your initial post. No, Bay of Fundy is too far from Halifax or Charlottetown. Both ports are nice though and I'm sure you'll enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise.baby Posted November 6, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Actually, it all depends on the tidal times. Truro is one of the best places to view the tidal bore, and it is only a couple hours away from Halifax, so if the tidal time allows, then there is no problem whatsoever to either rent a vehicle and drive to see the tides or go with a guide -- there are lots of great guides available in Halifax, although you should check to ensure they are licensed: apparently there are plenty operating from Halifax who are not licensed. http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=30&language=english®ion=5&stnnum=265 This is a link to the tidal bore times at Truro, Nova Scotia -- hopefully they'll match up with your tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhorn Posted December 16, 2006 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2006 It is an interesting question as the real impact of tidal swings needs to be appreciated over about a 12 hour swing. The tide goes out about twice a day and comes in about twice a day. The change in water level is dramatic in the Bay of Funday.... not much in Halifax or Charlottetown. As for driving to Truro, you may see either mud flats or water channels depending on what time the tides are high or low..... hard to get the full impact unless you see both the high and low tidal levels which would take you about 12 hours......cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetmc Posted December 17, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 17, 2006 We took this tour and saw the tides at different times. What a huge difference. Not sure what ship you are on but check out the tours that stop there twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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