"Take in the World's Highest Tides" Five Islands by Bwana_Brown

Five Islands Travel Guide: 2 reviews and 3 photos

Nova Scotia's 'Hole in the Wall' - Five Islands

Scenic Route

On my way back to Fredericton, New Brunswick from a 3-day meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia I decided to veer off the 4-lane highway at Truro and take the scenic route home! I cannot remember how many times I have driven this trip via the direct route but, on a beautifully warm day in September I decided it was time to detour and check out the north coast of Minas Basin - its 50-foot tides are the highest in the world. No matter where you are in the world, get off the main highways if you really want to get a feel for what the surrounding area is like. Although the road is not a bad paved road, there are a few bumpy patches and you will just have to slow down and enjoy the great scenery. This photo shows the most impressive of the Five Islands, off-shore from a little community located about half-way along the north coast between Truro and the tip of the peninsula jutting out into the Bay of Fundy. Although the tide was quite low, the west-setting sun was beaming in on me so my chances for good photos was somewhat restricted.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A laid back and rustic area
Cons:Off-the-beaten path for most
In a nutshell:A great place to stop and chill-out!

Last visit to Five Islands: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Sep 20, 2003
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SteveOSF Aug 26, 2008 at 9:22 AM

This seems like a scenic stretch of coastline.
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robertgaz May 26, 2008 at 5:02 PM

Brrr... if these water are as cold as you say I'm outta here ;~)
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matcrazy1 Mar 10, 2007 at 11:30 PM

Beautiful area. I like their names: Five Fingers and Economy!
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JLBG Apr 21, 2005 at 8:21 PM

I love clam chowder !
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Redlats Dec 8, 2004 at 2:11 PM

We never made it to the north side of the Minas Basin. How come pictures of Nova Scotia are so often overcast? I like the pictures of the islands
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freya_heaven Aug 17, 2004 at 5:19 PM

Planning our first trip to Canada will be to Nova Scotia. This looks a beautiful area, if strange named...... Five Fingers, Economy! (~_~)
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sim1 Nov 21, 2003 at 3:50 PM

Great photo of the 'Hole in the Wall'! I loved going here as a detour myself. I was surprised by the beauty of this area!
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tessy Oct 10, 2003 at 3:25 PM

Looks absolutely great! Beautiful scenery!
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craic Sep 28, 2003 at 10:16 AM

Fascinating. Great stuff.
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herzog63 Sep 22, 2003 at 10:41 AM

You won't want to fall asleep on those beaches at low tide!! Love that "Hole in the Wall" photo!!