New Brunswick Parks: Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
On my way to Fundy National Park, I decided to stop in Hopewell Cape to visit the beautiful Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. While I have been here before, this park is worth multiple visits at both low and high tides. Depending on how much time you dedicate here, you can follow the tide schedule and see the remarkable changes that take effect when the Bay of Fundy advances and retreats. At low tide, you can walk for 2 kilometers along the shoreline to get breathtaking views of the 20+ sea stacks that stand tall along the coast. At high tide, you can take a guided kayaking tour and watch how these sandstone rock formations quickly become engulfed by the bay.
As with Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks is worth the crowds and price of admission. Your ticket is also good for two days so that you have ample time to experience the park’s beauty. Whether you walk along the shoreline, enjoy a kayaking tour, or take in the views from the many lookout points along the cliff edges, Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park is a perfect destination for solo travelers, couples, and families alike. The park even offers a shuttle bus for those unable to walk the 15-minute trail towards the 99-step staircase, which leads you to the ocean floor. One thing to note: if you do decide to experience the park at low tide, which I highly encourage, I recommend bringing a pair of rain boots unless you don’t mind having your bare feet in the mud. Whatever you do, do not bring those brand new whites. Do not.
For more information on parking, amenities, and trails, you can view the Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park Map here.
Things to know before you go:
Daily Cost (Year-Round): Adult: $15.54; Senior and Student: $13.32; Youth (5 - 18): $8.88; Children (4 and under): Free; and Family: $33.78
Washrooms: Available
Equipment Rentals: Only guided tours with Baymount Outdoor Adventures
Front-Country Camping: Not Available
Backcountry Camping: Not Available
Roofed Accommodations: Not Available
Swimming: Not Available
Pets: Allowed (on-leash only in designated areas)