Fundy Explorer

Day tour lasting 4-5 hours
15 May to 30 October
Cost $75*
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The coastline along Cape Chignecto Park offers a truly spectacular, wild and unspoiled landscape, the best the East Coast can offer. You will be paddling into a fascinating world of towering cliffs and rock spires. Some sea caves allow you to paddle in at high tide while at low tide you can explore them on foot. If we arrive at the right time on a high tide you might also catch a refreshing shower under a waterfall! No matter where we paddle it’s a photographer’s dream.

On the escarpment white tailed deer might be standing undisturbed while the Bald Eagle is often more cautious and take off if we get within it’s comfort zone. From crevices in the rocks the little black Guillemots fly out at high speed - a distant relative to the Puffins. Fishing cormorants, Loons and curious seals are often a welcome part of our kayaking experience.

Our day tours include a relaxing stop at a pristine beach where we will treat you to hot drinks and delicious homemade snacks.

Practical stuff:
Please allow around 6 hours in your schedule. From our meeting point in Advocate Harbour it can be a 10 to 45 minutes drive to the put-in spot of the day. You follow the guide in your own vehicle to either Red Rocks or Spicer’s Cove at each their end of Cape Chignecto Park.

It is the tide and the wind that makes us decide which tour is the safest that day. Our departure time also changes with the tides.

Day tours have a maximum of 8 guests and a minimum of 2. We start with basic instruction in paddling and safety. Beginners are welcome.

Reservation and cancellation:
All tours by reservation only. Cancellation must be made at least 24 hours ahead. If NovaShores cancels there will be no charge. In case of a no-show without cancellation the full cost of the tour will be charged to your credit card.

* All prices are per person/Canadian Dollars. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program.

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Cape Chignecto Discovery

3 day kayking tours
Tour dates in 2007: June 23-25; July 13-15; July 28-30; August 17-19 and September 4-6
Cost $650*
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The highest tides in the world makes the Bay of Fundy the ultimate sea kayaking experience. We will explore the spectacular shoreline of Cape Chignecto Park where the tidal action has carved dramatic cliffs, sea stacks and caves ideal for exploring by kayak. Add to that beautifully colored and ever changing beaches and the highest cliff escarpments in mainland Nova Scotia and you will truly feel the privilege of discovering this unique environment. Cape Chignecto park paddles to incredible views of the Bay of Fundy.

Your experienced guide will safely accompany you from Red Rocks to Spicer’s Cove, rounding Cape Chignecto. You will camp at pristine sites where we will prepare tasty meals with a focus on local and organic foods. At the end of the day you can take a stroll on the coastal trail on top of the escarpment or go beach combing. In the evening the setting sun, a cry of a Loon and the company of newfound friends will round off a perfect day.

Practical stuff:
You bring a tent and sleeping bag and pad plus personal items. On reservation we give you a full list of equipment and clothing needed. We provide food and water, all safety gear and kayaking equipment. We like you to take part in the daily chores around meals/dishes and be ready to help out where needed so everybody gets the best experience.

Our multi day tours have a maximum of 6 guests/minimum of 2 that all will be paddling stable Boreal Design double kayaks. You must be in good health and reasonably fit to participate. No children under 16 years.

Reservation cancellation:
A 30% deposit is due upon reservation upon which we will send you an equipment/clothing checklist and direction to our departure point in Advocate Harbour. Balance is due 30 days before departure.

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. If NovaShores has to cancel there will be a full refund.

* All prices are per person/Canadian Dollars. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program

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The whale watching today at Brier Island was fantastic in spite of the foggy weather. We saw two humpback whales very close several times. Our best experiences on our holiday, however, have been sea-kayaking with you. We both agree on that!
Jens and Joan, Copenhagen, Denmark (from postcard after going whale watching)