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Cliffs of Fundy is home to many regional foods and traditional harvesting methods with strong and unique links to geology and landscape. Nearly all of these foods were enjoyed by, and their harvesting methods learnt from, the indigenous Mi’kmaq peoples, who shared their knowledge with later settlers. The unique traditional culinary experiences of Cliffs of Fundy are dependent on the
seasons. These regional foods can be purchased in restaurants, giftshops, markets, and directly from local producers throughout the Geopark.

  • Wild blueberries grow on acidic glacial kame fields, the largest wild blueberry harvest worldwide. Wild blueberries are harvested in late August and celebrated at the Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Festival.
  • Traditional weir fishing uses the natural tidal cycle of the Bay of Fundy and draws on Mi’kmaw teachings. The fishery is a sustainable fishery with virtually no by-catch of endangered species.
  • World-renowned clams thrive in the intertidal muds. Visit the seafood take-outs along the shore for an order of local fried clams.
  • Dulse is an endemic food of dried seaweed that grows naturally in the bay. Picked by hand at low tide, locally-harvested dulse varies in taste based on the location at which it was picked.
  • Maple syrup production involves tapping the native sugar maples that favour the highlands. Maple farms open to visitors in the Spring, when the sap begins to flow.

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
We hope that everyone has had a great March Break! We wanted to thank everyone who came out last Saturday to the Geopark's March Break kick-off! We loved seeing everyone outside enjoying a beautiful day at the Fundy Discovery Site! A huge thank you goes out to the folks at Colchester Ground Search and Rescue Association for putting on an awesome barbeque and making sure everyone's hot chocolate was full! We couldn't have done it without you all! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay!! Today, and every day, we acknowledge and celebrate the incredible women all along the shore that make the Cliffs of Fundy such a vibrant community!Happy #InternationalWomensDay!Let's cheer for all the amazing women out there who are taking the world of technology and digital education by storm. Never forget: empowering women is empowering humanity ✨on.unesco.org/3KQ9ThR #PowerON #IWD2023 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are excited to announce that #shantyman Sean McCann plays the Economy Rec Centre on March 29th! Presented by the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark and made possible by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Tickets are free but must be reserved by calling (902) 641-2225.Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que #shantyman Séan McCann jouera au Centre Récréatif de Economy le 29 mars. Présenté par le Géoparc des Falaises de Fundy et rendu possible par le ministère du Patrimoine canadien. Les billets sont gratuits mais doivent être réservés en appelant le (902) 641-2225. ... See MoreSee Less
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Check us out tomorrow at noon for details on an EXCITING event happening soon in our Geopark! ... See MoreSee Less
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What is a Geopark?

A Geopark is a designation that attracts tourists wishing to explore the connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature. Geoparks are designed to promote tourism and celebrate a region’s uniqueness, and do not prohibit any land use.