With its impressive tidal ranges, the 5th Bay in the world is the ideal playground for shellfish pickers or people wanting to witness the strength of the elements during spring tides. Look up the tides in our tide schedule.
What are the tides?
Twice a day, the sea level increases and decreases. It is due to the rules of attraction between the earth and moon. Spring tides (between 90 and 120) happen when the earth, moon and sun are aligned.Tide schedule
Experience low tides
Shellfish picking is a free, but not improvised, luxury. Pick up a tide schedule, watch for the biggest tides (spring tides are ideal) and check the weather forecast before you go.
A big tide has a coefficient ranging between 90 and 120. The best time to start is when the tide is receding. Put on your boots, warm clothes and raincoat. Do not forget your tools: basket, rake, landing net, spoon…
You might find some scallops!