Sea Kayaking Adventures

Experience the Bay of Fundy tides by sea kayak. Spend hours exploring the waters as you paddle along unspoiled shoreline, isolated coves, towering cliffs and fascinating sea caves. Observe bald eagles soaring overhead, numerous seabirds and perhaps the occasional seal or harbour porpoise.

Allow local guides to fill you in on the history and geology of the region and explain the tides as you navigate through fishing weirs and soak up the sunshine. Some tours include stops on secluded beaches to provide kayakers with some time for beachcombing or perhaps even a picnic lunch. Instruction is also provided for the inexperienced and a new appreciation of the outdoors is nearly guaranteed.

Seven adventures to check out:

1. Seascape Kayak Tours

A short ferry ride from mainland New Brunswick brings travellers to Deer Island – one of the Fundy Isles – and the home of Seascape Kayak Tours.  Take part in half day, full day or sunset paddle to experience the world’s highest tides, beautiful scenery and a variety of wildlife ofter including harbour porpoises, harbour seals and bald eagles. http://www.seascapekayaktours.com/

2. Adventure High

While visiting Grand Manan Island (New Brunswick), consider taking part in a guided kayaking tour ranging from two to six hours in duration.  Spend time watching the seals, kayak at sunset or by moonlight or perhaps even enjoy gourmet lobster dinner on a secluded beach. http://www.adventurehigh.com/

3. Eastern Outdoors

With trips departing from St. Andrews, St. Croix River, Deer Island, Campobello Island, Grand Manan, Dipper Harbour and Saint John, Eastern Outdoors provides visiting kayakers with memorable half day excursions on the Bay of Fundy. http://www.easternoutdoors.com/

4. River Bay Adventures

Perhaps explore the St. Martins harbour, paddling alongside sea caves and under the twin covered bridges, or take part in a longer excursion to explore the Fundy Trail’s Salmon River or Gardner’s Creek. http://riverbayadventures.com/

5. Baymount Outdoor Adventures

Kayak the world’s highest tides and Hopewell’s famous “Flower Pot Rocks” at high tide with Baymount Outdoor Adventures.  A relatively short excursion, just two hours in duration, return to the Rocks at low tide to walk at the base of the towering sea stacks and note that only a few short hours earlier you were kayaking over 30ft above your head!  http://baymountadventures.com/

6. FreshAir Adventures

Half day, full day or multiday guided sea kayaking adventures on the Bay of Fundy departing from Alma, just outside the gates of Fundy National Park.  Explore the isolated coastline of New Brunswick’s first national park and view sea stacks, cliffs, coves and more. http://www.freshairadventure.com/

7. NovaShores Adventures

Explore Nova Scotia’s Fundy coast with NovaShores Adventures as you take part in a one, two or three day sea kayaking adventure alongside beautiful Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.  Paddle by towering cliffs and sea caves, view the Three Sisters Rock formation and a variety of wildlife and enjoy a delicious beach picnic. http://www.novashores.com/