Canada, Nova Scotia: Fundy Hiking Tour

Five nights; six days of walks and hikes around the Bay of Fundy. Optional activities include sea kayaking and tidal bore rafting.

“The incredible scenery, great food specialties, and quiet (some super-quiet) roads are under-rated…a secret gem that rivals the Cabot Trail. What I love is that through the week, it just gets better and better!” – Alana Y.

WHY THIS TRIP?

• The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, resulting in spectacular scenery along its coasts.
• This is a lesser travelled route, and you can expect quiet hikes.
• Acadians were expelled from Grand Pre in 1749. Visit the historic site of their deportation, and walk the dykes they built 400 years ago to withstand the high tides.
• Rest in the university town of Wolfville, with many charming places to eat and drink.
• Hike to the clifftop aerie of Cape Split, for an impressive overview of currents and riptides far below.
• Gaspereau Valley, where you can float down the river on inner tubes when the water is high.
• Burntcoat Head – highest tide measurements.
• Semiprecious stones sometimes revealed on the beaches, especially on your walk at Partridge Island.
• Rest in a clifftop lighthouse at Cape d’Or.
• Joggins fossil museum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Waterfall at Kenomee Canyon.
• Sea stacks at Eatonville.
• Shipbuilding history in impossible places.
• Abundant fresh seafood.

ROUTE EXPECTATIONS:

Click here to learn about our difficulty rating system.

Hikes are on wilderness trails over rough terrain with some steep hills, and the surfaces can be soft. Good sturdy footwear is required, and a reasonable walking pace must be maintained to cover some of the routes.

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Daily Distance:

• 1: Introductions; ~7km walk; and optional 90-minute inner tube float.
• 2: Cape Split ~14km.
• 3: Burntcoat Head; Five Islands Provincial Park ~6km.
• 4: Economy River and Kenomee Canyon ~15km.
• 5: McGahey Brook Canyon and Red Rocks ~14km; optional sea kayaking available.
• 6: Eatonville and Three Sisters ~5km; Joggins Fossil Cliffs.

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Activity Levels

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To help you choose an appropriate level of daily challenge, we use elevation profiles to represent the route, and a challenge-rating system using symbols from the skiing world. Many of you will already be familiar with it; If not, here is a brief explanation. Note that these classifications may vary with weather and/or road conditions, and you should always arrive with a sense of fun and adventure. If you are unsure, choose a guided trip. The vehicle support can help you get over any hill, and can turn even the most difficult trip into an easy one.

 

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The easiest routes we offer, these are generally flat and cover relatively relaxed distances. You will be comfortable riding a hybrid bike, walking in sneakers, or paddling a light kayak, and will normally have time to take many photos and enjoy extended lunches.

 

This is primarily an easy route, but some days may fall into the moderate category. You can expect time to stop and smell the roses, but some of the rides may be on more hilly terrain.

 

Requiring moderate fitness levels, these cover terrain with hills and valleys, and tend to include distances of 50-80km (30-50mi.)/day cycling, or 3-6 hours of walking per day. Most Freewheeling Adventures fall into this category, and are suitable for most ability levels.

 

This is primarily a moderate route, suitable for most ability levels, but some days may be a little more challenging. You can expect some long distances, and/or some big climbs/descents.

 

The most challenging trips, these include longer distances, bigger hills, long hikes, exposed paddling, and full days of activity. We recommend a higher degree of fitness and training to make the most of the experience.

 

There is also a rare double black diamond, reserved for only the most difficult adventures.

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