Tidal Reveal: A Shoreline Exploration
Ocean Floor Exploration
Join our knowledgeable team for an exciting guided experience exploring the wonders of the ocean floor at low tide. Enjoy hands-on discovery of the life in the tidal pools and mudflats and marvel at the thought of up to 53 feet of water right where you are standing a mere 6 hours later.
- Connect with your guide as you learn the influence of the tides on the landscape and understand the struggle to survive the world’s highest tides as you watch periwinkles and piddocks hang on as 160 billion tonnes of water flows over them every day.
- Learn how to safely explore our delicate ecosystems and have a little fun along the way.
Visit the 2019 Tour Schedule for dates and times.
Cost per person $18
Children/Youth 6 to 18 $10
No charge for children five and under
Seniors rate: $13.00
Space is limited so booking tours in advance is recommended.
Cancellation policy. There is no charge for cancellation but please let us know if you are unable to make it so that we can offer your spots to other excited visitors. Please let us know how we can reach you when you are travelling so we can notify you of any changes to your tour.
Things to Keep in Mind:
• Sturdy shoes or boots that are washable or waterproof are recommended for the varied and sometimes slippery terrain. A foot wash is available at the top of the stairs after the tour but be aware that the Bay of Fundy mud may stain some fabrics.
• It’s often cooler on the ocean floor so a sweater or all-weather coat may be handy.
• We also recommend a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• You are welcome to bring a drink or a small snack. Backpacks or travel bags are welcome.
• Length of tour is approximately 1-1.5 hours.
• Please leave contact information when registering so we can reach you on the road in case of any changes or cancellations.
• Tours run rain or shine. Please come prepared for all types of weather. Tours will be cancelled in case of thunder and lightning or other extreme conditions. Cancellations will also be posted to our Facebook page.
Testimonial
"We went one day in the afternoon to see it at high tide and then the next morning to see it again at low tide - highly recommend you do it that way to see the difference! At low tide we paid a small fee and had a guided tour of the ocean floor - again highly recommended. The girls knew their stuff and were able to explain the tides, the geology of the area and were able to find lots of critters for us to look at. Great scenery. After the tour we spent some more time wandering on our own. Fantastic and less touristy than the other more well-known side!"
- cutepixie8 on TripAdvisor, visited August 2016
Dining on the Shore
A Gourmet Feast with Local Produce
Enjoy a culinary experience like no other with a feast on the ocean floor. The meal was described by one guest as "amazing" and said dining on the ocean floor is a “must do for your bucket list.”
You will meet local experts and have a guided tour of the shore with the head guide from Burntcoat Head Park and a forager from Newell's Jewels Edibles.
Then enjoy an intimate four course locally sourced dinner paired with local wine (Avondale Sky) and beer pairings (Meander River) set directly on the ocean floor at low tide - hours after your meal ends, the location will be 50 feet underwater! Don’t worry you will be safely enjoying the sunset atop the ocean cliffs nearby, as the tide gently rolls in.
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