denatravels Posted May 31, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I am visiting Saint John in August. I found the website that gives the tide times. The ship docks from just past noon until just past midnight. Do I go AT high tide, AT low tide, or somewhere in the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted May 31, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Will you be going to Hopewell rocks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted May 31, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I am visiting Saint John in August. I found the website that gives the tide times. The ship docks from just past noon until just past midnight. Do I go AT high tide, AT low tide, or somewhere in the middle? Will you be going to Hopewell rocks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted May 31, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I don't have any set plans there, yet. I don't have any idea how I'm getting around. I would love any input. But I was hoping to plan the time to see the falls and just work around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted June 1, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Not to throw cold water on anyone's plans, the much ballyhooed Reversing Falls, unless timed perfectly, is really not that big a deal. Personally, I would put a lot more effort into other things. as was asked, if you go out to the Rocks, and you get there at low tide, you can walk on the ocean floor among these amazing Rocks. really a wonderful experience. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted June 1, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Not to throw cold water on anyone's plans, the much ballyhooed Reversing Falls, unless timed perfectly, is really not that big a deal. Personally, I would put a lot more effort into other things. as was asked, if you go out to the Rocks, and you get there at low tide, you can walk on the ocean floor among these amazing Rocks. really a wonderful experience. Cheers Len I DO appreciate you telling me about the rocks-- I will certainly check that out! My original question was exactly what you alluded to "if you time it perfectly..." I'm looking for that point as to when I will see something worth seeing. What does "time it perfectly" mean: high tide, low tide, or somewhere in between? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I DO appreciate you telling me about the rocks-- I will certainly check that out! My original question was exactly what you alluded to "if you time it perfectly..." I'm looking for that point as to when I will see something worth seeing. What does "time it perfectly" mean: high tide, low tide, or somewhere in between? IMO, low tide is the most interesting. You can go to some semi-caves only at that time. Interesting to see the lobster boats so much below dock level also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted June 1, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Here is the tide table times for Hope Well Rocks http://www.thehopewellrocks.ca/learning-centre/tide-tables Hope this helps. Being from this area I've been there a few times over the years. Low tide is best you can walk on the Ocean floor. Ive never been there at high tide though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted June 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 1, 2015 For the reversing falls (I agree they are not that big a deal) you have to be there when the tide is changing so they reverse their direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted June 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 1, 2015 For the reversing falls (I agree they are not that big a deal) you have to be there when the tide is changing so they reverse their direction. We did the Reversing falls jet boat ride a few years ago that was some what exciting. got totally soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted June 1, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I DO appreciate you telling me about the rocks-- I will certainly check that out! My original question was exactly what you alluded to "if you time it perfectly..." I'm looking for that point as to when I will see something worth seeing. What does "time it perfectly" mean: high tide, low tide, or somewhere in between? As Maryanne said, to time it right is basically just at the time when the river goes from flowing one way and then reverses itself and flows the other way. We made a stop there and all we saw was water flowing in one direction and a guide telling us about what happens when it reverses. Pretty poor timing and a wasted of that time spent going there and watching. Not to change the subject, but it is similar to Thunder Rock in Acadia National park. There is a space between huge rocks, that when timed perfectly, the tides come in and the force of the water thru these rocks, makes sounds like thunder with water splashing everywhere. But get there 1/2 hour early or later and all you see are some waves crashing onto some rocks. Anyway, try for the walk at low tide. It is something you will not forget. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paraveina Posted June 3, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) For Hopewell Rocks, you want low tide (tide schedule for Alma, not Saint John) For St. Martin's caves, you want low tide I've heard for both of these the best time range is about four hours, two before low tide and two after. As for the Reversing Falls, this link explains it best: http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/R/Reversing-Rapids.aspx And the second comment to this question from Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154960-i1508-k1331106-Best_time_to_view_Reversing_Falls-Saint_John_New_Brunswick.html Edited June 3, 2015 by Paraveina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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