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Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre

Visit the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre in South Maitland, where the wonders of the Bay of Fundy come to life. Learn about the world’s highest tides and discover the rich heritage of the area. Immerse yourself in informational exhibits, witness the tidal bore, and discover a diverse marshland ecosystem along our wetland trail. As East Hants’ only designated Visitor Information Centre, our friendly visitor experience staff can also provide trusted advice on planning travel in our area and throughout the province.

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

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is open seasonally.

Now closed for the season, we look forward to welcoming you again in mid-May 2024. Questions about planning a future visit? Email us at fundytidal@easthants.ca

Looking for tidal bore times?

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. We post a chart of tidal bore times early each calendar year, but did you know you can also calculate the tidal bore times manually? Using the Government of Canada’s predictions for low tide at Burntcoat Head Park, we add 2 hours 55 minutes for Dawson Dowell Park (Maitland)’s tidal bore time, then add another 50 minutes for the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre (South Maitland).

Note: when checking future tide times, always ensure your time zone is set to UTC-3.

Example: on June 5, 2024, Burntcoat has a predicted low tide at 6:38 a.m.
To watch the tidal bore in Maitland at Dawson Dowell Park, add 2 hours 55 minutes for 9:33am.
To watch the tidal bore in South Maitland at the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, add an additional 50 minutes, for 10:23 am.

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre in South Maitland.

About the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is a great place to learn about the world-famous tidal bore, enjoy nature, and take in some East Hants history. From educational displays to breathtaking views of the Shubenacadie River, visit us to learn something new and be captivated by the power of nature.

An insider tip: if you plan to arrive to watch the tidal bore, 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.
Watch the tidal bore pass by! Join us for our FREE interpretive talk and see the river change direction and then rise 10 feet in the following 30 minutes. Did you know? 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 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.
Learn things you never knew you knew with our tour guides and interpretive exhibits – facts and fun for the entire family!

Our Location

9865 Highway 236, South Maitland

Just an hour from Halifax, the site is wheelchair accessible with plenty of parking, public washrooms and is pet friendly.

Accessibility

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.