Tidal Force: Witnessing the Return of the Sea
This tour is timed to coincide with the incoming tide at Two Islands Beach.
Available on select dates, it offers a chance to watch the "Meeting of the Waters," where the sea rushes into the channel between the mainland and the islands. We begin with a beach exploration and treasure hunt before settling in to watch the event.
Guests may choose to safely feel the invigorating force of the advancing water at guided locations, or observe the powerful spectacle from the protection of the shore. However you experience it, this is a moment of motion, sound, and energy that leaves a lasting impression.
This rare Fundy phenomenon offers not just a view of the tides — but a front-row encounter with one of nature’s most powerful performances.
Join us for an unforgettable, tide-timed journey to Two Islands Beach along the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy. Available only on limited dates each month due to precise tide conditions, this exclusive coastal experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the Bay in one of its most dynamic and exhilarating moments.
Over the course of this immersive four-hour guided exploration, you’ll have time to wander the beaches, search for hidden shoreline treasures, and take in sweeping coastal views before settling in to witness the spectacular return of the tide. Watch as the rushing waters surge into the shallow channel between the Big Island and the mainland — a dramatic natural event known as the “Meeting of the Waters.”
This tour is solely tidal-dependent and only offered on limited days following the full and mew moons from June through September. Final confirmation regarding start-time will be forwarded no later than 3 weeks prior to your tour.
Complimentary pick up is optional if clients are staying in Parrsboro.
Meeting point for clients travelling from Halifax, Truro, Amherst or Advocate Harbour:
Fundy Geological Museum parking lot, 162 Two Islands Road, Parrsboro, NS
Drop off after conclusion of tour is either the original pick up or meeting point.
Preparing for your guided tour during Summer months:
Please carry water (1 litre per person), a small snack and sunscreen in your daypack. Wearing a hat is recommended. Ensure your footwear is suitable for navigating beaches. Closed-toe and lace-up shoes are a must. We cover a variety of terrain ranging from fist-sized rocks, pebbles and sand with potentially muddy sections. Your guide will have trekking poles available if you choose to use them for added balance and easier navigation of the varied terrain.
Our tours are conducted in all weather. In case of rain, ponchos will be part of the guide’s kit. Tours are subject to cancellation only when thunderstorms are imminent.
For the Meeting of the Waters tour we recommend wearing shorts. If you have water shoes please bring these along. No worries if you do not own any, we have a selection of water shoes and towels available to borrow. These shoes are thoroughly washed between tours.
Private professional guide;
Professional, tide-timed tour planning;
Safe crossing of the tidal channel;
Time to explore the ocean floor;
Identify micro organisms and edible life forms;
Hiking poles for added balance;
Beachside picnic with hot beverage;
Watershoes;
The tour operator will touch base within 96 hours prior to your booking date to communicate weather conditions and confirm the start time.
Please tell us a little about yourself:
What is your walking experience, fitness level or mobility limitation? To ensure the best outcome for your bespoke tour, please also share any special objectives. (Interested in photography, rocks, geological history, folklore, flora and fauna?)
Email or text Anna with additional questions or special requests . This is your best option!
Our email <parrsboroshoretours@gmail.com>
Phone calls are always welcome. While we are conducting tours, you will reach our message system. We will return your call once we are back in the office. Our number 1-306-631-8539
Our cancellation policy is 72 hrs prior to tour start for day tours and 30 days for overnight tours.
Full payment is due upon booking. In the event of a cancellation more than 72 hrs (day tours) or 30 days (overnight tours) prior to tour start, Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers will refund the tour price less a 20% handling fee. For cancellations of less than 72 hrs or 30 days respectively, please note that no refund can be issued.
Should a tour have to be postponed by Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers due to unsafe weather conditions (thunderstorms, hurricanes), we will try and move your booking to an alternative date. Please plan your trip so that you can switch to a different date just in case. In the event that you are unable to switch dates, you will receive a refund of the tour price less a 20 % handling fee, or you can turn your booking into a non-refundable gift certificate for the full value of the tour (no expiration date).
