Leaving the island we crossed the Confederation Bridge over Northumberland Strait. It is 13km long and cost C$1.3billion. Built in the '90's it is the world's longest bridge over icy waters. Most of the bridge is 40m above water but rises to 60m over the navigation channel.
Lunch was lobster while cruising around Shediac Bay. The skipper gave an entertaining talk about lobster fishing, how to catch, cook and eat lobster. Once again we were fortunate to have lovely weather - warm and not a cloud in the sky.
During his talk, the skipper said lobster fishing licences are usually passed down in the family because they continue indefinitely. On the rare occasion they come up for sale they vary in price between $300 000 and $1.6M depending on the area.
People visit this area to see the 'fall' colours and once again we weren't disappointed.
They love their lighthouses in The Maritimes (there are nearly as many white lighthouses as there are white churches). Being the end of the short lobster season in this area, all the fishermen are bringing in their pots for maintenance and storage.
The main claim to fame of the Bay of Fundy is that it has the highest tidal range in the world - up to 16m. This is caused by the shape of the bay, which funnels the tides into narrower and shallower areas. Hopewell Rocks (pictured) were caused by tidal erosion.
The Reversing Rapids at Saint John were also pretty interesting. According to Wikipedia, the narrow granite gorge and rocky bottom heavily restricts water-flow and
creates strong rapids that flow upriver at high tide, and downriver at
low tide. In the background you see a pulp and paper mill which has been built right at the tourist attraction, and did not impress the locals.
Our only sighting of a moose so far.
Seen today: 2 foxes; More colour.
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