Where is the reversing tides?

The Reversing Rapids, formerly referred to as the Reversing Falls, are a series of whirlpools, waves and white water rapids that are created as the high tides of the Bay of Fundy – the highest in the world – collide with the Saint John River in a rocky gorge in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Where are the Reversing Falls in Canada?

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The Reversing Falls are a series of rapids on the Saint John River located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy.

What is so fascinating about the St John Reversing Falls?

The Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick. The falls exhibit an interesting reverse flow of water which is caused by the change of tides in the Bay of Fundy. The bay records the highest tidal range in the world. The Reversing Falls are a popular site in Saint John and a major tourist attraction in the area.

What is the tide change in the Bay of Fundy?

The Bay’s tides officially measure over 15 m (50′ in height), but the incoming tide is not a 50′ wall of water. It takes 6 hours for the tides to change from low tide to high tide. That means it takes more than an hour for the tide to rise 10′ vertically. But the tide is a powerful force.

What time do the Reversing Falls reverse?

The best time for seeing the phenomenon is when the incoming tide overcomes the downhill flow of the water, usually about 3 to 3 1/2 hours after low tide.

How high is the Reversing Falls Bridge?

The height of roadway above high tide is 135 feet; towers are 272 feet and the breadth of bridge is 85 feet.

Where are the Reversing Falls located?

The Reversing Falls are located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada on the Saint John River. The rapids are produced by the river running though a narrow gorge before emptying back into the Bay of Fundy. Here is some Drone footage of the falls in action, recorded using the DJI Mavic Pro. Hope you enjoy!

How old is the Reversing Falls Rapids?

Visit the Stonehammer Geopark website for information about the Reversing Falls Rapids site and other geosites. The Reversing Falls Rapids gorge through which the Saint John River flows was created 11,000 years ago. As the ice ages receded water flows increased off the land.

What makes Reversing Falls Rapids a natural wonder?

Reversing Falls Rapids is a Natural Wonder. Amazingly this area has an equally incredible and much older geological story. Two ancient continents meet here in the gorge. The dark volcanic rock originated in today’s Africa and is about 515 million years old and the light grey rock is marble formed from ancient sea creatures.