Bay of Fundy Back in New 7 Wonders of Nature Contest
The Bay of Fundy, that hallowed body of water between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick that boasts the highest tides in the world, is back in the voting for The New 7 Wonders of Nature contest. Alberta’s Dinosaur Park in Drumheller was disqualified because it didn’t participate in the international round of competition. This means that home of the Tidal Bore is back in business.
Terri McCulloch, the unflappable manager of the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership and organizer of the campaign, was taken by complete surprise when she found out about the decision. However, she is now opening her war chest and beginning the battle all over again.
So what it at stake? Bragging rights? Although that would be nice, McCollough is thinking that winning the prestigious award will bring tourism dollars and an influx of new business into the area.
She advocates all Canadians and lovers of Canadian nature to to vote for the bay at votemyfundy.com before July 7th. On that date the top 77 international sites will be chosen. Then an independent committee will then select the Top 21 at a later date to continue into the final of the four stages of the contest.
Why the Bay of Fundy?
- The bay is home to a variety of unique marine species
- Serves as the summer feeding area for half the world’s population of endangered North Atlantic right whales and 12 other whale species.
- The site of the world’s oldest reptiles and Canada’s oldest dinosaurs.
- Upper Fundy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a biosphere reserve and the fossil cliffs in Joggins.
That is a pretty good pedigree!
Also see: January 8, 2009: 7 Wonders
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