The Bay of Fundy is a bay between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. It is an arm of the Gulf of Maine. Its tidal range is the highest in the world. The name is probably a corruption of the French word fendu, meaning 'split'.
Location: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine
Etymology: Likely from the French Fendu, meaning "split".
Primary inflows: Canada and United States
River sources: Big Salmon, Magaguadavic, Memramcook, Petitcodiac, Quiddy, Saint John, St. Croix, Upper Salmon, Annapolis, Avon, Cornwallis, Farrells, Salmon, Shubenacadie, Kennetcook
AdMake the most of every destination. Find and book over 35,000 activities around the world. With 24/7 customer service, you'll get the support you need whenever you have questions.
Save
Share
More