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Reversing Falls & Fundy Tidal Bore: Private Guided Experience

Witness one of nature's most dramatic tidal spectacles — the Bay of Fundy's record-setting tides reversing the Saint John River. A private expert guide decodes the science and stories behind this UNESCO-recognized phenomenon.

What to expect

Your private guide picks you up dockside and times the visit to the Reversing Falls rapids to coincide with the dramatic tidal shift. You'll stand on the gorge overlook as the river literally changes direction — a sight impossible to replicate at any other destination on earth. The guide layers in the geology of the 100-billion-tonne tidal range and the history of the Wolastoqiyik peoples who fished these waters for millennia. Finish with a stop at a local viewpoint for sweeping Bay of Fundy panoramas.

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Seesight Tours Saint John
CAD 149–199 per person (private small-group)
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Good to know

Tidal timing is everything — Seesight's local guides schedule departure to catch the reversal window. Book at least 2 weeks ahead in peak summer. Saint John's all-aboard is typically 5–6 pm; a half-day format leaves ample buffer.

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