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	Reversing Falls - Definition, explanation
		The Reversing Falls are a series of rapids on the Saint John River located in Saint John, New Brunswick where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy.
		The diurnal tides of the bay force the river to reverse the flow of water upriver at this location when the tide is high, although in the spring freshet, this is frequently surpassed by the downstream volume of water.
		The Reversing Falls has also been an industrial site for over a century, with a Canadian Pacific (now NB Southern) railway bridge crossing immediately downstream from the falls, as well as a foundry and other light industrial operations on the east side of the gorge, and a large pulp mill on the west side.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/re/reversing_falls.php (382 words)

	Reversing Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Reversing Falls are a series of rapids on the Saint John River located in Saint John, New Brunswick where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy.
		The diurnal tides of the bay force the river to reverse the flow of water upriver at this location when the tide is high, although in the spring freshet, this is frequently surpassed by the downstream volume of water.
		The rapids, or "falls", are created by a series of underwater ledges which roil the water in either direction, causing a significant navigation hazard, despite the depth of water.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reversing_Falls (397 words)

	Reversing Falls - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Reversing Falls has also been an industrial site for over a century, with a Canadian Pacific (now NB Southern) railway bridge crossing immediately downstream from the falls, as well as a foundry and other light industrial operations on the east side of the gorge, and a large pulp mill on the west side.
		In the late 1990s a tourist business was established, offering Jet Boat Rides (http://www.jetboatrides.com/) on the river in the vicinity of the falls, however the boats do not operate in the roughest areas which sees an approximately 10 foot drop in water level over a very short distance.
		Another more recent development at the Reversing Falls has been its growing use as a white water kayaking location, made unique by the changes in formation of the rapids during incoming or outgoing tides.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Reversing_Falls (400 words)

	Reversing Falls, , Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
		The phenomenon of the Reversing Falls is caused by the tremendous rise and fall of the tides of the Bay of Fundy, which are the highest in the world.
		After high tide the bay tides begin to fall and the upstream flow of the river gradually lowers until the bay tides fall to the level of the river - once again resulting in another slack tide.
		A twelve-minute film presentation explaining the phenomenon of the Reversing Falls, and highlighting various attractions in the Saint John area, can be viewed in the Reversing Falls Roof Top Theatre on the observation deck.
	new-brunswick.net /Saint_John/reversingfalls/reversing.html (1183 words)

	See Saint John - The World-Famous Reversing Falls
		Several natural features come together to form the Falls - the narrowing of the St. John River, the shape of the gorge and an underwater ledge are all part of the creation.
		The first recorded reference to the phenomenon of the Reversing Falls by a European was made about 1525 by Esteban Gomez, a Portuguese seaman.
		As it did in the time of Glooscap, the waters of the St. John River rush down to meet the giant tides of the Bay of Fundy and the twice-daily battle goes on.
	www.seesaintjohn.com /f_reversingfalls.htm (778 words)

	Reversing Falls -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The (additional info and facts about diurnal) diurnal tides of the bay force the river to reverse the flow of water upriver at this location when the tide is high, although in the spring freshet, this is frequently surpassed by the downstream volume of water.
		For years, the Reversing Falls has been one of the main tourist attractions in Saint John, but sitting next to the Falls is a pulp and paper mill operated by the (United States writer of darkly humorous novels (born in 1942)) Irving Group which makes the Falls largely unappealing.
		Despite this, there are in the waters of the Falls and is apparently very exciting.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/reversing_falls.htm (163 words)

	The Atlas of Canada - Waterfalls
		The status of the major waterfalls of the world is based not only on the height of the fall, but also on the volume of water flow.
		For this reason, Della Falls, the highest in Canada, is not regarded, in world literature, as a major waterfall.
		Niagara Falls, on the other hand, is acknowledged as one of the world's greatest cataracts because of the estimated mean annual flow of 6000 cubic metres per second.
	atlas.gc.ca /site/english/learningresources/facts/waterfalls.html (205 words)

	Eastern Waterfall Guide - Recommended Waterfall Trips
		The main attraction Bushkill Falls is impressive as are the most of the other falls on the property.
		Falling through a hemlock forest, it is also one of the more famous waterfalls on the East Coast because of its frequent mention on the television show The Waltons.
		Along the coast, the only falls are reversing falls, tidal phenomenons which are neat but not the same thing by far.
	www.aria-database.com /waterfall/recommended.html (1712 words)

	The Reversing Falls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The spectacle of the Reversing Falls or technically more correct the Reversing Rapids takes place just before the St. John River enters the Bay of Fundy at Saint John, New Brunswick.
		The Reversing Falls are caused when the river has to pass through a narrow gorge and by the huge rise and fall of the tides in the Bay of Fundy.
		Nowadays, the adventurous can take a ride through the rapids on a jet boat and depending on the tides it is a leisurely ride or the adventure of a life time through white waters.
	www.mcuniverse.com /index.php?id=721&type=98 (568 words)

	History of the Reversing Falls Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Reversing Falls is the name given to the natural phenomenon that occurs in the St. John River about a kilometre upstream from the head of the Saint John Harbour, through which the river flows before discharging into the Bay of Fundy.
		At the Reversing Falls, the river is forced to flow through a gorge less than 180 metres (600 feet) wide.
		The present bridge across the Reversing Falls was opened in 1915 to replace the suspension bridge that had served for 62 years.
	www.cityofsaintjohn.com /2.cfm?PageID=3-4-45 (860 words)

	The phenomenon of the reversing falls is due to the tremendous rise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The phenomenon of the reversing falls is due to the tremendous rise
		The reversing falls is due to the tremendous rise and fall of the tides in the Bay of Fundy.
		When the Bay tides begin to fall and the ascending flow of the river lowers, until the level of water in the Bay is normal, there is one again a "slack tide" Following this, the river continues to run its normal course, flowing back into the Bay.
	www.rothesayhigh.ca /grassroots/local/falls.htm (456 words)

	Fort Howe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Following British victory in the Seven Years' War in 1763, the area north of the Bay of Fundy which was formerly part of the territory of the French colony of Acadia was merged into the existing British colony of Nova Scotia.
		Fortifications were established in the area at the mouth of the St. John River upon the site of Fort LaTour, an abandoned French military outpost located on the east bank of the river approximately 1 nautical mile (NM) downstream from the Reversing Falls at a natural narrows formed by Navy Island.
		The entire portion of the river below Reversing Falls is deep and navigable in any tide, and was therefore a prime anchorage point for vessels, particularly during the age of sail when the falls presented a signficant navigation hazard to such vessels.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_Howe (992 words)

	Making waves
		Brian Gehan paddles in churning whitewater at the reversing falls on the Sheepscot River in Alna.
		The reversing falls on the Sheepscot River in Newcastle and Alna.
		The falls are usually at the peak of their height and power about three hours after high tide, Gehan said.
	outdoors.mainetoday.com /kayaking/050424kayak.shtml (1008 words)

	Encyclopedia: Reversing Falls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Bay of Fundy is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
		For years, the Reversing Falls has been one of the main tourist attractions in Saint John, but sitting next to the Falls is a pulp and paper mill operated by the Irving Group which makes the Falls largely unappealing.
		Despite this, there are Jet Boat Rides (http://www.jetboatrides.com/) in the waters of the Falls which are apparently very exciting.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Reversing-Falls (293 words)

	Reversing Falls Rapids, Canada
		The most spectacular reversal of flow occurs at Reversing Falls Rapids where, prior to reaching the Bay of Fundy, the river narrows, plunging through a deep gorge.
		The Reversing Falls can best be appreciated in all their variety by making a number of visits at different states of the tide (e.g.
		Good views of the rapids (though not nearly as dramatic as the views from Reversing Falls Bridge) can also be obtained from the park at the end of Falls View Ave.
	www.planetware.com /saint-john/reversing-falls-rapids-cdn-nb-nbrf.htm (326 words)

	Kayak & Canoe News, Spots, CA, NB, Saint John, Reversing Falls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Reversing Falls is located in the center of New Brunswick's largest city, Saint John.
		The hole and wave are formed as the tide begins to ebb from the Bay of Fundy, and due to tide heights in the 22-27 foot range it creates a significant downhill slope for the contents of the Saint John river to drain into.
		Although the waters are deep and rock impacts are not a concern, a long swim is not recommended as the river left area flows back into the main river currents and eventually into the meat of the reversing falls.
	playak.com /article.php?sid=133 (444 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This craft is similar to the prototype used in 1995, except that improvements have been made to increase its level of safety and seaworthiness.
		Reversing Falls Jet Boat Ride received a contribution of $50,000 for the construction of the jet boat through the Canada/New Brunswick Agreement on Economic Development.
		Reversing Falls Jet Boat Ride will begin operations on June 1st and close for the season on September 15, 1996.
	www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?423 (332 words)

	The Saint John Harbour Bridge History
		When the Loyalists finally settled in Saint John after the hectic 1783 departure from the United States, one of their immediate problems was the question of transportation within their own new "city born overnight".
		Massive craggy rocks and hills divided the two most populous areas and the Saint John River and Harbour with their tremendous rise and fall in tides provided a real challenge to the settlers.
		This bridge was removed in 1916 and the present Reversing Falls Bridge took its place.
	www.saintjohnharbourbridge.com /about.htm (302 words)

	conners tom guitar tab / tablature / note / chord / lyrics , song: reversing falls darling tab
		Reversing Falls Darling Stomping Tom Conners ------------------------------------- Transcribed by Ed Lim (edis@shaw.ca/edis@home.com) C D E F G F E G E F D C B C -------------------------------------------
		C G7 C In Saint John New Brunswick, a city by the sea C G7 There is a girl that is longing for me. C F C She waits everyday; she's waiting for my call.
		Her eyes are like diamonds, they sparkle for me. I can see them shining far across the sea There's a rose in her hair, she's just like a doll.
	www.axeltabs.com /tablatures/conners_tom/reversing_falls_darling.tab.html (286 words)

	Encyclopedia: Saint John, New Brunswick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It hosts a unique phenomenon called the Reversing Falls where the diurnal tides of the bay reverse the water flow of the river for several kilometres.
		In recent years the Port of Saint John's port authority has been at odds with the vision of the waterfront redevelopment, citing the economic importance of the port lands which would be lost if the redevelopment master plan is implemented on the inner harbour.
		Grand Falls (French: Grand-Sault) is a town in New Brunswick, Canada and is also the location of a series of rock ledges over which the St....
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Saint-John,-New-Brunswick (7738 words)

	Mike's Images from Saint John, New Brunswick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Reversing Falls are better described as the Reversing Rapids.
		The combination of this reversing tide and the underwater ledge result in an amazing display of rapids and whirlpools.
		View of the Reversing Falls Rapids as seen between the car and train bridges in November of 2002.
	personal.nbnet.nb.ca /mclays/sjpic06.html (198 words)

	Blue Hill Falls: A WaterWays Paddle Trip
		Blue Hill Falls is located adjacent to the bridge over the southerly outlet of Salt Pond.
		Blue Hill Falls is likewise less dangerous than it looks, as there are no rocks to hit except those along the immediate shoreline.
		Natural Features: Blue Hill Falls is an unusual reversing falls created by the tide being funneled into a narrow channel to create high (up to 3 feet) standing waves -- 100 - 200 yards total length, depending on the tide.
	www.paddletrips.net /bluehill.htm (583 words)

	City of Saint John
		The Reversing Falls is a unique phenomenon caused by the tremendous tide in the Bay of Fundy - the highest tides in the world. The bay's tidal action is affected by the funnel shape of the bay and by the moon's phases.
		Then the tide slowly descends but still flows inland until it is at river level again (high slack). After 20 minutes rest, the river resumes its natural flow and the tide drops away to low tide revealing the rapids and whirlpools again.
		It is recommended to view the Falls twice - near low tide and near high tide. A film presentation of the Reversing Falls can be viewed in the Rooftop Theatre at the Falls Restaurant for a small fee.
	www.tourismsaintjohn.com /files/fuse.cfm?section=10&screen=194 (146 words)

	Taijiquan Striking Hands (6) -- Reversing Falls.
		Remember that in a real fight, felling an opponent onto the ground is insufficient to win a combat, unless the fall is drastic like breaking his skull or bones.
		If your stances are not firm, or you respond too early or too late, you would be unable to reverse the falls even though you use the right techniques.
		The principle of "reversing falls" may be helpful in your work or social life.
	wongkk.com /review/striking06.html (786 words)

	THE REVERSING FALLS: Upper Falls and Lower Falls; Saint John River, New Brunswick, Canada
		HE Reversing Falls is the key that unlocks the inland cruising treasures of the Saint John River.
		Upper Falls are between the pulp mill and the islands.
		The soundings charted at the Reversing Falls were taken at slack water, but depth at slack will also vary with the height of the river at any given time.
	www.coastguides.com /r8/8.14ReversingFalls.html (2062 words)

	Into the Vortex -- Old Sow Whirlpool
		Local tidal bores have been occasionally observed east of Cobscook Reversing Falls in the western end of Cobscook Bay, between the southern end of Campobello Island and the Lubec mainland, and in the St. Croix River.
		Then, the tide reverses, and eventually the difference in water level again becomes significant, forming a "falls" in the opposite direction.
		Note: The tide at Cobscook Reversing Falls occurs from 1 hour, 5 minutes to 1 hour, 15 minutes later than the tide in Eastport, depending on the direction of the tide.
	www.quoddyloop.com /oldsowwhirlpool/vortex.htm (1411 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Will it be possible to fit this in with Reversing Falls in the one day we will be there (about 8 hours).
		Don't underestimate the impact of the reversing falls.
		The falls essential is the tides changing and pushing the Saint John river back up stream - The current is one of the strongest you will ever see with a tide change as much as 40Feet.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=29&tid=34644406&numresponses=1&start=0 (783 words)

	Reversing Falls, Saint John, Canada - Sightseeing - proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada Vacation Planner The ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is recommended to view the Falls twice - near low tide and near high tide.
		The Reversing Falls interpretive centre explains this natural wonder.
		The Reversing Falls are located in Saint John, New Brunswick.
	www.canadavacationplanner.com /listings/EN/2374 (131 words)

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