Advocate Harbour Sea Kayaking base for NovaShores Kayak Adventures

Our Bay of Fundy Tours

Imagine kayaking on a body of water with the highest tides on Earth! That's the thrill of the Bay of Fundy. Our paddling routes are selected to safely explore the awesome beauty of the Bay of Fundy’s Cape Chignecto area. The meeting point for all tours is in Advocate Harbour. From there you drive in your own car to our put-in at either Spicer's Cove, Red Rocks or HorseShoe Cove, all beautiful beaches. Our put-in spot and departure time depend on wind and tide conditions and can be different from day to day but most tours will depart from Spicer's Cove to paddle to the famous Three Sisters. You can check out Cape Chignecto Park, and our tours on this video .


Fundy Explorer - Day Kayak Tour - $85 || 

Seal Cove Adventure - 2 Day Kayak Adventure - $350 || Cape Chignecto Hiking Tour - Day Tour - $65

Fundy ExplorerFundy Explorer

Day tour with lunch
15 May to 30 September
Cost $85 including park fee*
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The coastline along Cape Chignecto Park offers a truly spectacular, wild and unspoiled landscape. 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. Most days we paddle to the famous Three Sisters rock formation, the crown jewel of Cape Chignecto Park. Due to the paddling conditions found on the Bay of Fundy and the increased safety with the added stability of double kayaks, we use all double kayaks on this tour. The doubles are great for taking photos and easy to use for beginners!
Cape Chignecto park paddles to incredible views of the Bay of FundyOn the escarpment white tailed deer might be standing undisturbed while the Bald Eagle is often more cautious and take off if we get within its comfort zone. From crevices in the rocks the little black Guillemot's fly out at high speed - a bird related to the Puffins. Fishing cormorant's, 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 a delicious lunch with local produce, home bake and hot drinks.

Cape Chignecto Park offers two starting points for the Fundy Explorer tour, either Red Rocks or Spicer's Cove with the famous Three Sisters rock formation. This tour does run from Spicer's Cove to the Three Sisters almost every day! Check out this video  of  where NovaShores Adventures paddles on the Bay of Fundy. If you don't have QuickTime, you can go to this link at YouTube to view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ND6peitWgg

Practical stuff:
Please allow around 5 hours in your schedule. From our meeting point in Advocate Harbour it can be a 10 to 40 minutes drive to the put-in spot of the day. You drive your own vehicle to either Spicer’s Cove, Red Rocks or occasionally Horseshoe Cove. No matter where we go it's a photographer's dream. We supply a dry bag for your camera. Lunch on the Fundy Tour by Kayak, Nova Shores

Day tours have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 guests. We start with basic instruction in paddling and safety. Beginners are welcome. Day tours are in double kayaks.

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 before tax. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard, Debit or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program.

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We will never forget being swept off the beach in our kayaks as the tide rose or how the landscape changed so dramatically as the water level shifted. Thanks for sharing this beautiful part of Canada with us - we all had a fabulous time.
Kathy

 

Kayaking at Cape Chignecto on a foggy day is still an awesome experience


Seal in the Bay of FundySeal Cove Adventure

2 day kayak adventure
July, August and September
Cost $350 including park fees*

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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.

Camp at Seal Cove along the Bay of FundyWe 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:
If you have dates you would like to take this tour please contact us and we will see how it works with our schedule. 
Tour dates with available space: July 5th and 6th (room for two more), August 3rd and 4th (room for 4 more) and September 4th and 5th (room for 2 more).

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 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.

Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia

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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



Hiking in Nova ScotiaCape Chignecto Hiking Tour

Hiking Day tour with lunch
1 May to 15 September
Cost $65 including park fee*
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Come discover a truly extraordinary part of Cape Chignecto Park, the wilderness trail from Elliott Field to Seal Cove. This spectacular hike will start out following the clear, cold waters of Elliot Brook, through a lush forest to the escarpment overlooking historic Eatonville Harbour. Hiking Nova Scotia Sea CoastFrom here you will have a view of the beautiful tidal Harbour, where at one time a large mill operated. Some of the largest sailing ships built on the Bay of Fundy were constructed here during Nova Scotia's "Age of Sail". Today there is no sign left of this once bustling mill and community. The trail continues to Green Point, where you will emerge from the forest to a promontory overlooking the Three Sisters. The views from here are astounding and we will have a rest to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and views. The trail from here is along the coast with picturesque vistas continuously until we descend into Seal Cove. 

Here your guide will prepare a delicious lunch for you while you explore the long beach, go for a refreshing dip or check out the flora and fauna of this picturesque spot.

You will want to have your camera out for the duration of this hike - for the scenery and the possibility of a Moose or other wildlife on this section of trail. It's a photographer's dream! Your guide will carry all emergency gear and the majority of the food, making this hike one where you will be able enjoy the experience with no extra gear or worries. 

Practical stuff:
Please allow around 6 hours in your schedule. From our meeting point in Advocate Harbour it is a  40 minute scenic drive to the parking spot. You follow the guide in your own vehicle.  

Hiking tours have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 guests. You should have sturdy shoes or hiking boots. There is one very steep hill, the rest is fairly easy with some hills and uneven ground. You should be of good fitness. The distance is 6 km(3.75 Miles)  each way.

Reservation and cancellation: Walking a Nova Scotia Forest
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 before tax. You can pay either by VISA, MasterCard, Debit or cash. We honor the Fair & Friendly Exchange Program.

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Kayaking in Nova Scotia - at its finest
Kayak Tours Depart from East Dover off Highway 333
and from Advocate Harbour on Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia Canada
We are also close to the UNESCO world heritage site in Joggins

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