Category: | Travel agency, |
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Address: | 37 School Ln, Advocate Harbour, NS B0M 1A0, Canada |
Postal code: | B0M 1A0 |
Phone: | (902) 392-2222 |
Website: | http://www.novashores.com/ |
I have done many guided sea kayaking trips and Nova Shores knows how to do it right. Nova Shores provides participants with a lot of extra gear that most places do not. This is extremely helpful if you are traveling because it cuts down on what you have to bring, but it is also helpful if this is your first time kayaking. The boots that they provide are great and I highly recommend them. While you do not have to step into the water a lot, they will keep you feet warm if they get wet. They also have some jackets and gloves depending on what time of year you go out. The kayaks and paddles were all in good repair, and I saw all the safety equipment I would expect to see with a trip of this nature.
Our guide Liam was very kind and funny. He added to the quality of the trip because of his knowledge of the geology and local tribal lore about the Bay of Fundy. Liam also provided good instruction about kayaking and made sure that the group was safe and successful.
Now the location is what makes this trip amazing. We went on the high tide paddle which I would highly recommend. When we paddled out, you were able to paddle amongst the rocks of the three sisters, go into natural coves and amphitheaters and even two sea caves. It was great fun to be able to paddle through the arch at high tide as well. At the "midway" you make it to a beach where you are able to get out and we enjoyed a bowl of chili and some great snacks.
While you are on the beach the tides turn and start flowing out so as you head back you see the speed at which the tides flow out of the Bay of Fundy. Areas that you previously kayaked through are now unaccessible because of the change of water height, so you see it through a whole new lens. The tidal change actually gives you a push back to where you put in, so the paddling is even easier on the way back in.
The scenery here is unbelievable and we saw a bald eagle soaring overhead on our trip. Nova Shores puts together a great adventure.and I would return to take one of their longer trips as well. Thank you to the Nova Shores team for making our trip to Advocate Harbor special.
Great experience in NS! Kayak though Three Sisters. Breathtaking unique scenery!
We took the family tour at Horseshoe Cove, and it exceeded our expectations. Our two guys were friendly, knowledgeable and really seemed to want us to have a great time. 10/10 would go back!
Amazing Nova Scotian company. Was fortunate enough to be able to experience one of their overnight tours and it is a trip I will not forget. All meals are taken care of and are some of the best meals you'll ever have camping. Guides are friendly, knowledgeable and make the trip very enjoyable
Very fun experience! The boats are nice, the tour guides are knowledgeable, and the sights are beautiful!
Slightly disappointed by the pace we went, I wanted to go faster to get a real workout. But the trip was still a blast!