Coastal Chronicles: A Guided Drive Experience
This tour explores the Upper Bay of Fundy without the need for long walks or hikes.
It is suitable for those with mobility challenges or anyone preferring a more relaxed pace.
Your guide drives you to key Geopark sites, scenic lookouts, and beaches while sharing local stories and geological history.
The tour includes a gourmet picnic lunch.
Prefer to explore the Upper Bay of Fundy without long walks or beach hikes? Or perhaps mobility challenges make traditional tours difficult? This guided driving experience is designed for your comfort while still delivering the full wonder of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.
Relax as your guide shuttles you along the coastline, stopping at remarkable Geopark sites, accessible beaches, and scenic viewpoints. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in local stories and geological history, and compare diverse landscapes — all insights not easily uncovered on your own.
A gourmet picnic lunch completes this premium experience, providing both nourishment and an opportunity to pause and soak in the dramatic coastal scenery. Ideal for those who want to experience the Bay of Fundy’s beauty and history in comfort and style.
Final confirmation regarding start-time will be forwarded no later than 3 weeks prior to your tour.
Complimentary pick up 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.
Please carry water (1/2 litre per person), a small snack and sunscreen. Wearing a hat is recommended. Ensure your footwear is suitable for navigating beaches and woodland paths if you plan to embark on the optional short walks, depending on your mobility and fitness. Closed-toe and lace-up shoes are a must. Your guide will have trekking poles available for added balance and easier navigation of the varied terrain.
This driving tour includes multiple stops. Optional short walks to various Cliffs of Sundy Geosites are part of this tour. We plan special routes and alternate stops for clients who are unable to walk short distances (1 - 2 km). Please advise of limitations at the time of booking.
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.
Your guide always packs some high-energy snacks - please inform us about food sensitivities, dislikes or allergies.
Private professional guide;
Professional route planning;
Low tide beach access;
Walking poles for added balance;
High-energy snack;
Water for hydration;
Gourmet lunches;
Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate;
Air-conditioned roomy 4-wheel drive vehicle;
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).