Bay of Fundy in Worldwide 7 Wonders Contest.
Canada's Bay of Fundy is now playing in the big leagues when it comes to international nature tourism. It has been officially nominated as a participant in a new worldwide contest for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Bay of Fundy Tourism made a compelling case for Fundy's inclusion in the contest and will now coordinate the Fundy voting effort.
Canadians are increasingly becoming aware of the significane of the Bay of Fundy as a national nature tourism icon, noted Terri McCulloch, Bay of Fundy Tourism Manager, Now a reputable international organization, New 7 Wonders, considers us worthy of joining such international natural attractions as Mount Everest, the Great barrier Reef, and the Grand Canyon in a worldwide quest for the top seven.
The Bay of Fundy has been compared in marine biodiversity to the Amazon Rainforest. In addition to having the highest tides in the world, the Bay of Fundy achieved nominee status in the New 7 Wonders contest for these globally significant features:
Summer feeding area for more than half the world's population of the endangered North Atlantic Right whale.
Critical feeding grounds for more than 90% of the world's population of semi-palmated sandpipers during their annual migration.
Best site in the world for tidal power potential.
Through migrations of fish, birds and mammals, the Bay is biologically linked to the Artic, the Caribbean, South America and Europe.
More species of marine mammals in the Bay of Fundy than anywhere else in Canada (and possibly North America).
Geological discoveries that historically wrote the book on geology that still significantly contribute to global fossil and dinosaur hitory worldwide.
UNESCO designations for the upper bay of Fundy as a Biosphere Reserve (Vovember 2007) and Joggins Fossil Cliffs as a World Heritage Site (June 2008).
Voting for the New 7 Wonders of Nature commences immediately with the first contest milestone occurring December 31, 2008, when one site in each country will be selected to continue participating internationally through 2009. Over 1 billion votes are expected by the contest's conclusion. The Bay of Fundy is the only site in the Maritimes (and one of only 5 sites in Canada) nominated to participate in the New 7 Wonders contest. Vote now for Fundy so it gets to go through to the next round as Canada's best site!
provides links for voting in the New 7 Wonders contest and for joining the "Fundy for New 7 Wonders Facebook" fan page.
The mission of Bay of Fundy Tourism is to raise the profile of the Bay of Fundy as a Canadian nature tourism icon. This non-profit association is supported by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage, New Brunswck Tourism and Parks, Regional Development and Tourism Associations, municipalities, tourism businesses, and Outdoor Enthusiasts!
