Hopewell Rocks sits at Hopewell Cape on the shore of New Brunswick, Canada, at 131 Discovery Road. It is also known as The Flowerpots or the Hopewell Cape Rocks, and it is one of the best-known natural landmarks in the province.
What you will see
The site is made of sandstone formations carved over time by the extreme tides of the Bay of Fundy. Towering sea stacks rise from the shoreline, and many of them are topped with vegetation that gives them their flowerpot-like shape. The contrast between the rock and the greenery makes the scene easy to recognise and easy to photograph.
Visiting at low tide
The rocks can be explored on foot when the tide is out, which is when you can walk among the stacks and along the sea floor. The water here rises and falls by a great deal, so the landscape looks quite different at different times of day. Plan your visit around the tide, and allow time to walk slowly and look closely at the formations.
Around the site
- Hopewell Cape is a coastal area in southeastern New Brunswick, where the Bay of Fundy's tides are among the most dramatic in the world.
- The setting suits a day trip, with the rocks as the main focus and the open shoreline and views of the bay around them.
- For details on visiting, you can call the site at +1-877-734-3429.
Hopewell Rocks is a good choice for anyone interested in coastal scenery and natural formations, especially those who want to see the Fundy tides up close.