Ride the world's highest tides as they surge up the Shubenacadie River, creating a rare tidal bore — a standing wave you raft headlong into aboard a zodiac. One of Canada's most exhilarating natural phenomena.
What to expect
The Bay of Fundy delivers the world's highest tidal range — up to 16 metres — and twice daily it funnels inland up the Shubenacadie, reversing the river's flow in a churning tidal bore. Your zodiac pilot reads the surge like a surfer reads a break, launching you straight into standing waves while red river mud erupts in all directions. Between rides, the guide explains Mi'kmaq relationships with the river and the geology of the Fundy basin. You will be wet, muddy, and exhilarated — this is deliberately not a genteel experience.
Good to know
Bring a change of clothes and a dry bag for valuables — getting soaked is guaranteed. Tour departs Shubenacadie, approximately 1 hour from Halifax by car/transfer. Book a morning tidal window that aligns with your ship's schedule; tidal timing is fixed by nature, so check dates carefully. Minimum fitness level required; not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations.