Hopewell Cape, Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick Canada
The Hopewell Cape is located along the Bay of Fundy which is between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Bay of Fundy happens to have some of the highest tides on earth, and is one of the seven wonders of North America.
We started our day by traveling from Halifax, Nova Scotia early in the morning towards Moncton, New Brunswick. Thankfully it’s only a 3 hour drive, once we arrived we had a relaxing lunch in Moncton before making our way towards Hopewell Rocks Park.
We had such a great experience getting to Hopewell Rocks Park, not only was it a quick 35 minute drive but there was absolutely no traffic getting in! Before arriving to the main park we noticed there was a few artisan shops, a couple motels and a handful of restaurants along the way in the small town of Hillsborough.
So we made a few stops to explore, overall it seemed like a cozy small rural town. They had a small little library and a beautiful church, we did a bit of driving around to admire the charming buildings in the little town while keeping a eye out for a place to grab a bite to eat.
On the left side of the road we saw the cutest little cafe and stopped for a cinnamon roll unfortunately they were all sold out, but further down the road there was a few other places to stop to grab a snack.
Once again, on the left side of the road there was a little rest area/ welcome center but it was also oddly closed. There was a few little huts surrounding the welcome center that were open, a BBQ restaurant, a ice cream shop, and a few little huts that sold baked goods.
We noticed that there was a museum right next door, the New Brunswick Railway Museum, later we looked it up and their admission is $6.00 a person but if you’re a fan of trains it would be worth checking out if you have the time.
After a quick break we got back on the road and continued driving, only to see this adorable little veggie stand so of course we stopped for a quick second. One thing is for sure, there is plenty to see and lots to shop around at.
With everything being so eye-appealing, our drive to the park took roughly a hour and forty-five minutes instead of the 35 minutes it was suppose to take but at last we made it!
The park has two large free parking areas, one for cars and another for rvs/campers.
Also, keep in mind that the park doesn’t allow overnight parking. Quick tip, if you do have a camper or rv, if you are looking for a free place to park overnight I highly recommend parking at any 24 hour Irving Oil. There is a few gas stations located across the east coast in Canada and northern US, I have never had a problem staying there and it’s always nice to wake up and have access to a restroom and restaurant. The closest one to Hopewell Rocks Park is on 170 Aulac Rd, Aulac, NB roughly a hour drive, there is plenty of parking space.
At the entrance, right before you pay your admission, there is a sign with the tide schedules when we arrived the high tide began at 2:15 pm and the low tide was at 8:45 pm. Keep in mind for your visit that you are able to access the ocean floor 3 hours before the low tide comes in.
Once you arrive, enjoy the informative exhibits at the visitor center before headed out.
You can view the ocean floor here, with the beach webcam!
Admission rates varies:
Family (2 adults & children 18 years or less) $25.50
Per Adult (19 years and older) $10.00
Seniors & Students: $8.00
Children (5 years to 15 years) $7.25
Children 4 and younger: free
Keep in mind that admission entrance passes are valid for two consecutive days.
Address: 131 Discovery Rd, Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick E4H 4Z5, Canada
Walk the scenic walking trailing along the ocean floor while getting a beautiful view of the rock formations. Keep an eye out for dinosaur fossils along the rocks and cliffs. Overall it was a relaxing and well worth trip! If you ever find yourself in eastern Canada I highly recommend stopping by or even making a weekend of it!
