Fishing boats in Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia, rest on the ocean floor when the tides reach their lowest point. Fishing boats sit idle alongside the dock until the canal fills with water at high tide, allowing Bay of Fundy fishermen to load up and go out for their daily catch.

This charming, rustic fishing community sits on the bluffs of the Annapolis Valley. The community relied on fishing as a source of income for many years, but today, tourism has become the town’s other industry.

However, Halls Harbor remains one of the busiest small harbors on the bay and is home to a thriving shark, halibut and lobster fishery.

The local lobster pound ships hundreds of tons of lobster to all corners of the earth annually. And from May to October you can enjoy the local lobster as part of an amazing meal at the Lobster Pound restaurant overlooking the harbor.

With a range of some thirty-five vertical feet, Halls Harbor has some of the largest tides on earth. The tide in Halls Harbor plays a very important role for fishing boats, as many times of the day, boats are beached along the side of the pier.

Twice a day the water enters and leaves the port. To really appreciate this phenomenal sight, you need to stay for more than a few hours. There are numerous cabins, B&Bs and inns that will gladly accommodate you for the night.

In addition to tidal waves and tasty lobster, Halls Harbor also offers you plenty of antique shops, craft stores, and art galleries to visit.