Each day, the receding tide in New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy unveils a dramatic, ever-changing masterpiece—a realm of ancient sea sculptures continuously being shaped by nature.

Around 13,000 years ago, as the last Ice Age glaciers retreated, rising seawater flooded a valley, pulsing with the daily rhythm of the tides. Century after century, the churning waters caressed the shore, seeping into vertical cliff fractures and gradually wearing away the stone.
Over thousands of years, massive rock pillars were carved away from the mainland. Today, 200 billion tonnes of seawater still sweep past these formations twice daily, sculpting the flowerpot shapes that captivate visitors from across the globe. 

Even these enduring monuments undergo sudden transformations; on March 14, 2016, one of the park’s beloved landmarks, Elephant Rock, collapsed.