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 Seal Cove Adventure
2 day kayak adventure
July, August and September
Cost $350 including park fees*
Book this adventure
Our two day kayak adventure begins at Spicer's Cove at the northern entrance to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. At an upcoming tide we can sit in our kayaks and just wait for the water to float us. It will be your first of many unique Fundy moments on this adventure.
 We go on to discover a magnificent and colorful coastline as we paddle towards the legendary Three Sisters rock formation, checking out the most interesting caves, arches and rock spires as we go - not to mention the elevated beach at Squally Point. After the glaciers retreated 11,000 years ago the land has slowly rebounded 35 meters above today's sea level!
We will explore the Three Sisters either from our kayaks or on foot depending on the tide, then it's on to the historic lumber and ship building site, Eatonville Harbour, which will be our first rest stop for a delicious lunch with local produce and hearty home baked delights.
Back in the kayaks we will paddle further down along the rugged and pristine coastline towards Seal Cove, our beach campsite for the night. Relax on the beach or go for a short hike along the parks coastal trail that offers magnificent views from the top of the escarpment. A little stream gives the option of cleaning off the saltwater while we set up camp and prepare a gourmet supper including a delicious dessert and wine.
You might wake up in the morning to strange sounds you have never heard before. It's the Grey Seals bellowing from coves nearby. After a hearty breakfast we are ready to go see the seals resting on rocks in family groups, watched by the enormous males. We keep a fair distance to the wildlife, but still we get a wonderful sensation of being part of something bigger than us.
On our way back to Spicer's Cove we will enjoy another delicious lunch on a secluded beach. Going back the same way is not like driving on the same stretch of road; with a tidal difference of up to 12 meters you will be amazed how that changes the appearance of the coastline.
Tour dates:
We can offer the Seal Cove tour in the following time frames: June 30th-July 7th, July 14th-21st, July 28th - August 6th, August 11th - August 18th, August 25th - September 3rd and September 8th - 15th. If you cannot fit your tour into any of these time frames, contact us and we'll see what we can do to accommodate your special wishes.
Practical stuff:
We provide 2-person tents and sleeping pads while you bring your own sleeping bag and personal items. On reservation we give you a full list of equipment and clothing needed. We meet 8 am on the day of the tour for a short briefing where you also get a bag for your personal items. A smaller dry bag is available for your camera. We provide food and water, all safety gear and kayaking equipment.
Our Seal Cove Adventure has a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 6. Beginners are welcome, but you must be in good health and reasonably fit to participate. Beginners will go in doubles while experienced kayakers may be in singles. The kayak selection is at the discretion of the lead guide.
Reservation:
A 30% deposit is due upon reservation, while balance is due 30 days before departure. We will send an equipment/clothing checklist and info about the area plus direction to our departure point in Advocate Harbour.
Cancellation:
A full refund will be possible until 30 days prior to departure after which a refund is available only if you can fill the vacancy. We recommend you get a cancellation insurance. If NovaShores has to cancel there will be a full refund.
* All prices are per person/Canadian Dollars before tax. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard, Debit or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program.
Book this adventure or contact us for additional information.
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We had a very memorable time on our Seal Cove Adventure.
The scenery was beautiful, the food scrumptious and your services at NovaShores Adventures were everything we had hoped for.
Terri and Wayne Baker
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 Cape Chignecto Adventure
3 day kayak adventure
July, August and September
Cost $550 including park fees*
Book this adventure
Our three day kayak adventure begins at Spicer's Cove at the northern entrance to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park or from Red Rocks, paddling to Spicer's Cove. We will paddle the entire Cape Chignecto Park coastline on this tour. You can read a blog from a past guests impressions of this tour here.
 If paddling from Spicer's Cove the tour starts with a paddle along the towering conglomerate cliffs and fault lines on the way to the legendary Three Sisters rock formation, checking out the most interesting caves, arches and rock spires as we go - not to mention the elevated beach at Squally Point. After the glaciers retreated 11,000 years ago the land has slowly rebounded 35 meters above today's sea level!
We will explore the Three Sisters either from our kayaks or on foot depending on the tide, then it's on to the historic lumber and ship building site, Eatonville Harbour. We will spend some time in this area before continuing down the rugged and pristine coastline towards Seal Cove, our beach campsite for the night. Relax on the beach or go for a short hike along the parks coastal trail that offers magnificent views from the top of the escarpment. A little stream gives the option of cleaning off the saltwater while we set up camp and prepare a gourmet supper including a delicious dessert and wine. As we don't come back this way, we may opt to paddle back to check out the sisters at a different tide level before settling in for the evening.
You might wake up in the morning to strange sounds you have never heard before. It's the Grey Seals bellowing from coves nearby. After a hearty breakfast we are ready to go see the seals resting on rocks in family groups, watched by the enormous males. We keep a fair distance to the wildlife, but still we get a wonderful sensation of being part of something bigger than us.
From Seal Cove we continue down the coast exploring formations such as the arch at Keyhole Brook, more sea stacks and on to the Cape of Chignecto. Here we will time the rounding the cape to the tides. On rounding the cape you will see the awe inspiring Devils Slide and then on to the huge sea stack known as Old Sal, marking the entrance to beautiful Refugee Cove where we camp for the night. This area has the highest sea cliffs in mainland Nova Scotia and you will have time to explore the trails if desired.
After a night on the beach we continue down the magnificent coastline, taking time to check out the waterfalls and interesting geological formations that are in abundance along this coast, such as the imposing Arch Gulch. Our final stop will be at Red Rocks where we will have arranged to have your vehicles, or a shuttle back to where you left them. This adventure will allow you to witness the true nature of this fascinating body of water with the largest tides on earth. Your knowledgeable and personable guide will have the time to share his knowledge and love for this dynamic environment with you (not to mention his appreciation for good food) in a memorable setting. We are sure you will want to come back to explore further this wild and rugged part of Nova Scotia, and hope you will!
Tour dates:
We can offer the Cape Chignecto Adventure tour in the following time frames: June 30th-July 7th and there are 4 seats left on a tour starting July 11th. We also offer these time frames: July 16th-21st, July 28th - August 6th, August 11th - August 18th, August 25th - September 3rd and September 8th - 15th. If you cannot fit your tour into any of these time frames, contact us and we'll see what we can do to accommodate your special wishes.
Practical stuff:
We provide 2-person tents and sleeping pads while you bring your own sleeping bag and personal items. On reservation we give you a full list of equipment and clothing needed. We meet 8 am on the day of the tour for a short briefing where you also get a bag for your personal items. A smaller dry bag is available for your camera. We provide food and water, all safety gear and kayaking equipment.
Our Cape Chignecto Adventure has a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 6. Beginners are welcome, but you must be in good health and reasonably fit to participate. Beginners will go in doubles while experienced kayakers may be in singles. The kayak selection is at the discretion of the lead guide.
Reservation cancellation:
A 30% deposit is due upon reservation, while balance is due 30 days before departure. We will send an equipment/clothing checklist and info about the area plus direction to our departure point in Advocate Harbour.
Cancellation:
A full refund will be possible until 30 days prior to departure after which a refund is available only if you can fill the vacancy. We recommend you get a cancellation insurance. If NovaShores has to cancel there will be a full refund.
* All prices are per person/Canadian Dollars before tax. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard, Debit or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program.
Book this adventure or contact us for additional information.
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Thanks a million for the fabulous photos of my daughter and myself. We will treasure these photos as a reminder of our very special trip! The kayaking trip is the highlight of my summer. My hat is off to you for being able to control the winds to give us such a beautiful calm weather. Hopefully our whole family will return next year, my sons would love this trip.
Debbie
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Big Tastes and Tides package
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Your package includes:
- The Fundy Explorer kayak adventure to the legendary Three Sisters
- One nights stay at the historic Gillespie House Inn in Parrsboro and
- a gourmet dinner at the Wild Caraway Restaurant in Advocate Harbour
Price: $ 209.50 per person + 15% tax based on double occupancy
This package is available from May 15th - September 15th.
Details about your culinary get-away:
Gather fresh local ingredients from land and sea for a gourmet dinner, combine with the highest tides on earth on the Bay of Fundy, mix in the luxurious comfort of a beautiful, historic accommodation, toss up an exciting kayak adventure with delicious lunch.
Your package includes gourmet dining at Wild Caraway overlooking the tidal harbor in Advocate, one night accommodation at the AAA 3 diamond rated Gillespie House Inn, including a hearty full breakfast, and a guided kayak adventure with NovaShores Adventures to the legendary Three Sisters with a scrumptious lunch on a peaceful beach.
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After exploring the legendary Three Sisters rock formations, a place of stunning beauty, we kayak to a secluded beach for lunch that includes smoked salmon with maple syrup flavor, a vegetarian salad with a tasty apple cider/maple syrup dressing in company with freshly baked beer bread made with dark beer!
Before we finish with coffee, home baked blueberry muffins and fresh fruit you might want to try our local snack: Dulse. It’s a sea weed harvested from the Bay of Fundy – healthy yes, but tasty? That’s for you to decide!
After kayaking, a gourmet meal at the Wild Caraway restaurant with a view of one the largest tidal harbors in the world awaits. The culinary memories will evolve from the large tender scallops brought in by the local fishermen, the beautifully cooked halibut or the locally grown beef, the in season and fresh ingredients used in all dishes and flavored with fresh herbs grown just outside the door.
 The Wild Caraway is rated the best restaurant in Nova Scotia by Trip Advisor and a proud member of Adventures is Taste. Enjoy deluxe overnight accommodation before or after your day of adventure. an additional night's stay and receive a 10% discount off the regular price for the 2nd night stay.
To make a reservation please contact Gillespie House Inn:
Email: mail@gillespiehouseinn.com or
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