The highest tides on earth occur in the Minas Basin in the eastern extremity of the Bay of Fundy, where the average tide range is 40 feet and can reach 53 feet when the various factors affecting the tides are in phase.
The primary cause of the immense tides of Fundy is a resonance of the Bay of Fundy-Gulf of Maine system. The system is effectively bounded at this outer end by the edge of the continental shelf with its approximately 40:1 increase in depth. The system has a natural period of approximately 13 hours. The gentle Atlantic tidal pulse pushes the waters of the Bay of Fundy in the Gulf of Maine basin at nearly the optimum frequency to cause a large to-and-fro oscillation. The greatest slosh occurs at the head, northeast end of the system in the Minas Basin. Below find pictures of the low tide.
Also worth nothing are the rivers' tidal bores at the Bay of Fundy.A tidal bore occurs when the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave of water that travels up a river or narrow bay against the direction of the river or bay current. The pictures below show such a phenomenon as the water of the Bay of Fundy travels against the current of the Shubenacadie River.
There are a few rafting companies that take tourists on the river at the time of the bore. The waves and ripples are caused by the water overriding the sand dunes in the river basin. The water turns red because of the sand it carries.
Worth noting, as far as camping, The Pines of Scotia campground near Truro, Nova Scotia was great to observe the river bores, and the Five Islands Campground also in Nova Scotia to view the spectacular wonder of the Bay of Fundy. When returning to the area, will most likely stay in the latter because it has spectacular views of the bay.
The Bay of Fundy is also known for the harvesting of clams. There are several restaurants in the area, but following local recommendations, we went to Diana's Clams. They apparently, harvest their own clams. Needless to say, never in my life had I eaten clams s soft in texture. They would literally melt in your mouth. As if that was not enough, this area is also known for fresh Haddock which they fry, in a light batter, to perfection.