Holidaying at home.
By koopharper
@koopharper (7599)
Canada
October 1, 2012 6:17pm CST
Took the gang to see the one natural phenomenon our city has to offer that is truly cool. The Petitcodiac River which empties into the Bay of Fundy has a tidal bore. When the tide comes in the river will flow backwards for sixty kilometers. Does it twice a day. The lead wave is shown in the picture attached to the discussion. The rise and fall in the level of the river because of the tides is more than three meters as it comes through town. Everybody thought it was worth going to see.
9 responses
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
2 Oct 12
I have been in your part of the world a few years ago when I stopped on a day visit as I was on a cruise ship. You live in the most beautiful part of the world. I felt so at home that if I was a young person then I would be tempted to emigrate and live there. I did not see the phenomenon as it was the wrong time but it must be incredible to witness. As we live near the sea and all it's attractions then we can also have a vacation at home. When we were living on the farm then the children would fish in the river and pick mangoes and other fruits in season from the property. They had a great childhood.
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@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
2 Oct 12
Yes, I agree. We should look around us and enjoy where we are planted
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
I think there is a lot to see just about anywhere if you care to dig for it. We've never had a lot of money but our children have gotten to see some pretty amazing things along the way.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
2 Oct 12
That's awesome! I have never seen anything like that, so the picture was impressive. It would be neat to actually see it.
We don't have any natural phenomena of that type that would be worth seeing around here that I'm aware of, but we do have a lot of history and some nature walks and so on that are enjoyable.
Sometimes staying at home makes more sense than going somewhere for a break. It's certainly cheaper!
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
It was great to take the kids so they could actually see it themselves. I ride along the river daily on my way to and from work. I've seen it several times in the past in passing. Got to race it once. Not much of a race actually. The initial wave travels about thirteen kilometers per hour and I don't have too much trouble staying ahead of it.
For us right now cheaper is the operative word. Until we are significantly better off financially we won't be doing a lot of travelling. It is fun to be able to see and do things right where we are.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
31 Oct 12
It is a very beautiful scene of the river tidal. The photo is well taken. Thank you for sharing this discussion and the photo with us mylotters. I live far away from the sea and do not have a chance to see a tidal wave. I wish I could see it some day when I have a chance to travel to the sea. Take care.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
31 Oct 12
Glad you liked it. Hope you have a chance to travel and see these types of sights someday soon.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
2 Oct 12
The tide push the river water flow backward for sixty km twice a day, look like you have quite a big tide in the Bay Of Fundy. It is nice to have a change of view seeing the river flow backward instead of forward as commonly take place among rivers. Are those fishes also swim backward along with the backward flow or they just too stuborn and want to go against the force of nature as men like to do? 
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
I think the fish were just fine with things the way they were. Imagine a free ride to the spawning grounds without have to put much effort into it. We humans confused things by building a causeway across it. That messed up the fish and the natural course of the river. Thankfully someone saw the light and realized what a mistake had been made. The gates have been open for several years and things are slowly getting back to normal. Hopefully all the fish species will eventually come back and thrive.
@jricky1 (6797)
• China
3 Oct 12
I can imagine how beautiful it is when you said these words out.For living near sea is so cool and we can relax whenever we want find some inner peace for our heart.So i recommend to stand there for your holiday and of course there is no doubts about life.1 person likes this
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
3 Oct 12
We might have a chance to go to the ocean during our staycation. It isn't really very far. Gas is expensive though. We had an enjoyable time along the river. We are doing other stuff as well.
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 12
In 2010 I planned to visit Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Whilst reading about that part of the world I read about the interesting Bay of Fundy. Sadly my flight to Halifax was canceled due to the travel firm going out of business. I got told that by email and that I would get my money back. I couldn't get an affordable flight there so I changed my destination to Vancouver.
I am glad you and your friends liked seeing the tidal range of the Bay of Fundy. I live in Weston-super-Mare and the sea there has a dangerous tide and the beach has sinking mud. I love visiting other countries and sometimes visit places in my home country. This summer I took my two children for a weeks vacation in Cornwall. We visited gardens including the Eden Project and beaches like St Ives.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
The Bay of Fundy itself is pretty impressive. If I understand correctly the actual flow of water into and out of the bay with the tide is more than the output of all the rivers in the world combined. Too bad you weren't able to come and visit. I'm sure you would have enjoyed it. Prince Edward Island is not very far away. It is very picturesque and peaceful there. We took a day trip there last year.
I overflew part of the UK when I was ten years old on a family trip to the Netherlands. Visited relatives and saw the sights. Long time ago though.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
2 Oct 12
Hi friend, good to know about your holiday enjoyment, hope you have lot of fun with that river place. We will get more fun while spending our time with our friends in a cool picnic spot
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
Sometimes it is more fun because of who you are with than where you are. Picnics with friends and family are always worth the time.
@Otanetix (508)
• United States
2 Oct 12
I think that's great checking out natural wonders around one's city. I would not mind trying that. For the most part, my friends just go to the beach; this is mostly because we grew up in a very urban area and mostly hang around areas with stores.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Oct 12
It is something to do once at least. Preparation helps. I tried searching on the Internet for local things on interest. Here you really have to dig. Moncton is not really a happening town. I joke with the kids that the most exciting thing here is the Tidal BORE. They weren't bored though and there really is quite a bit of history and little interesting things hiding around here.
