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Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. However, most visitors are from New Brunswick or neighbouring provinces. Snair says many of the people who tour Hopewell Rocks also visit other parts of the Maritimes. Related Stories Increased interest at Hopewell Cape has park officials urging caution. Collapse of popular Elephant Rock draws social media buzz.
Iconic rock collapses at New Brunswick's Hopewell Rocks. Remembrance Day montage. Some Remembrance Day events noticeably larger. Hundreds gather at Halifax Sailors' memorial. Remembering those who served in Afghanistan. The responsibility that comes with freedom. Sturdy footwear is recommended for exploring our trails and shoreline. Be sure to check our tide times prior to your visit to see when it will be safe to explore our Ocean Floor.
Our sea stacks also known as flowerpots come in an astounding variety of sizes and shapes. Guests need only gaze upon them to understand why they were given the whimsical names of Elephant, Bear, Dinosaur, ET, and even Mother-in-Law. With a little imagination, guests are greeted by new rock-characters around every corner. The Hopewell Rocks is designed to be a self-guided park but helpful Interpretive staff are available throughout the grounds to answer any questions you may have.
Main Deck offers a large metal staircase complete with a spacious viewing platform. Guests can descend the 99 stairs to the ocean floor and after exploring, can boast bragging rights to having climbed the steps back to the top.
For those who are not a fan of stairs, venturing a little further towards North Beach grants you access to a ramp with benches strategically placed along the incline. Although the ramp is suitable for wheelchairs, many find the ocean floor to be too challenging to navigate on wheels.
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