Canada Balancing Rock, Nova Scotia
Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with a view of St. Mary’s Bay and the Balancing Rock; interpretive panels, rest areas, picnic tables.
Called “Nature’s Time Post”, the Balancing Rock is a narrow vertical column of basalt, balanced on its tip; the most-photographed of Long Island’s striking basalt formations.
Called “Nature’s Time Post”, the Balancing Rock is a narrow vertical column of basalt, balanced on its tip; the most-photographed of Long Island’s striking basalt formations.
Photography Tips
You don't have many options for a unique viewing angle at the platform, so best to check the weather if you are around, like foggy conditions, to get unique photos. Sunrise might also be a valid option to get good light conditions.
Travel Information
To reach Balancing Rock in Nova Scotia, drive to Digby, then follow Highway 217 to East Ferry. Take the free Petit Passage Ferry to Tiverton on Long Island, then drive about 4 km to the marked trailhead. The short trail includes boardwalks and stairs leading to a viewing platform over the rock.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
05:38 - 21:12
| current local time: 17:25
Photo Themes
Bay of Fundy
Longexposure
Rock
shore
Locations
Nova Scotia
Bay of Fundy
Brier Neck
Brier Island
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