Overview
Let us take you kayaking for the day on the world's biggest tides, here on the Bay of Fundy. Paddling along the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark is the best way to experience the spectacular scenery. North America once separated from Africa here, and the evidence is still visible in the cliffs today: Lava flows, fossils, colourful rock formations steeped in indigenous storytelling, and arches to paddle through.
A highlight of the tour are the Three Sisters rock spires, which we will kayak through while taking photographic memories to take home. We will stop at a remote beach that used to be one of the busiest shipyards along the Fundy shore during the age of sail. Today, it is a heaven of serenity, where we might find remnants of the past once the tide recedes. Here, we might see a bald eagle fly over, or hear kingfishers chatter. We settle down on driftwood for a home-made meal fresh from our organic garden. Upon paddling back, the tide will be well into the ebb, so areas where we previously paddled through are now sitting high and dry - an incredible sight. The paddling time each way is about 1.5 hrs, with an hour for the picnic. We provide all the gear needed, food, photos and instructions on how to paddle and steer the kayaks by a certified guide.
Starting at
$119 USD
$159 CAD
Per Person
Trip Highlights
- Kayaking in a geological wonderland within UNESCO Geopark Cliffs of Fundy
- Kayaking through natural arches and between rock spires
- Experiencing the biggest tidal change on earth
- Colourful cliffs and ancient lavaflows where continents once rafted apart
- Enjoying a home-grown, home-made lunch
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Kayaking
Activity
- Sea Kayaking & Touring
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Coastal
Destination
- North America
Length
- 6 Hours
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Adventure Level
Itinerary
45.341659, -64.786098
Meeting Place
NovaShores Adventures Office
Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia
Outfitting at the office in Advocate Harbour at the meeting time - 30 min drive to the launch spot in Cape Chignecto Park in your own vehicle - brief intro by the guide - 1.5 paddle along spectacular cliffs - 1 hr picnic break on a remote beach - 1.5 hr paddle back on a different tide - drive back
Day 1:
After getting outfitted at the NovaShores office in Advocate Harbour, it is a 30-min drive to the launch spot in beautiful Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in your own vehicle. Your guide will greet you at the beach and briefly introduce you to sea kayaking.
Dates & Packages
Three Sisters Day Tour
- Expert guides: Certified sea kayak guides will make your paddle enjoyable and worry-free.
- Excellent gear: All kayaking gear is of high quality. We solely use double kayaks for safety reasons and provide neoprene spray skirts and non-restrictive kayaking PFDs. On cooler days, we have neoprene booties, paddle gloves, rain jackets and rain pants available for your comfort.
- Healthy, light picnic: Ingredients right from our organic garden and from the area put together lovingly to be enjoyed in this beautiful al fresco setting. Hot drinks included. Please BYO water.
- GoPro photos if the conditions allow the guide to take any.
The Three Sisters Day Tour runs daily with a minimum of 2 participants from May long weekend until mid-October. The tour start times vary from day to day as they are determined by the tides.
The Three Sisters Day Tour can be packaged with our beautiful guest room inside a historic ship captain's mansion.
You can upgrade to include a stay at our beautiful guest room inside a historic ship captain's mansion.
We provide all equipment for this sea kayaking adventure. We only have double kayaks available for safety reasons. They are Boreal Design Esperantos which provide great tracking, speed and a lot of space to be comfortable in your kayak. We also provide gear for cooler or wetter days, such as booties, rain gear, and gloves.
Accommodation is available at our beautiful guest room inside a historic ship captain's mansion.
Fly into Halifax and rent your own vehicle to get to our off-the-beaten-track location next to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.
What Guests Are Saying
My wife and another couple enjoyed this tour immensely. The guides made sure that the entire group of 8 was comfortable, no matter what their experience level. They were funny, laid back, and engaging, all while making sure that everyone was safe. The scenery was beautiful and the lunch delicious. A wonderful experience.
- David C