Bay of Fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world. Where is it located?

The ocean bathymetry greatly influences the tide's exact time and height at a particular coastal point. There are some extreme cases; the Bay of Fundy, on the east coast of Canada, is often stated to have the world's highest tides because of its shape, bathymetry, and its distance from the continental shelf edge. Measurements made in November 1998 at Burntcoat Head in the Bay of Fundy recorded a maximum range of 16.3 metres (53 ft) and a highest predicted extreme of 17 metres (56 ft). Similar measurements made in March 2002 at Leaf Basin, Ungava Bay in northern Quebec gave similar values (allowing for measurement errors), a maximum range of 16.2 metres (53 ft) and a highest predicted extreme of 16.8 metres (55 ft).Ungava Bay and the Bay of Fundy lie similar distances from the continental shelf edge, but Ungava Bay is free of pack ice for only about four months every year while the Bay of Fundy rarely freezes.

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James Vetzel

The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. As with all "Test", The "most correct answer" would be the proper choice. Then argue the point if it's not. Canada, in this case is the most correct answer. (I'm a former test writer).

Charlotte Wright

Been there. Bordered by Maine as well as Canada. I sat on the river in St Johns, N.B. and actually watched the ruver change directions. In Muncton I watched the tidal bore run up the river. It was so cool!

Bill McMullin

A horn is sounded as the tide starts to come in as a warning to get to high ground. The speed is said to be faster than a galloping horse and rider. I didn't challenge it and stayed close to the stairs.