Prehistoric Puzzles: Fossils and Pangea at Two Islands Beach
This low-tide walk takes you to Two Islands Beach and the Wasson’s Bluff fossil site, where Canada’s oldest known dinosaur was found. We explore two different landscapes to learn about the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea 200 million years ago.
Families will identify ancient pebbles, explore the intertidal zone for life, and watch the tide begin to return. This tour focuses on hands-on learning about local geology and nature, tailored to the ages and abilities of your group.
Two Islands Beach lies beside the world-renowned fossil site of Wasson’s Bluff, where, in 1984, Canada’s oldest known dinosaur was discovered. On this guided low-tide adventure, you’ll explore two strikingly different coastal landscapes and step into a story that spans more than 200 million years, back to the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea.
As we wander the ocean floor, you’ll learn to identify ancient pebbles and minerals shaped by deep geological forces, explore the vibrant intertidal zone, discover edible and non-edible seaweeds, examine protected Atlantic mud-piddock beds, and witness the powerful tide as it begins its dramatic return.
This specialized family tour focuses on hands-on learning about the geology, flora, and fauna of both Two Islands Beach and Wasson’s Bluff. Each excursion is thoughtfully customized to suit the ages, interests, and abilities of children and adults alike—ensuring an engaging, educational, and truly unforgettable experience for the whole family.
This tour is tidal-dependent. 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.
Your guide always packs some high-energy snacks - please inform us about food sensitivities, dislikes or allergies.
Watershoes supplied on request.
Private professional guide;
Professional tour planning;
Low tide exploration of caves and cliffs;
Hiking poles for added balance;
Beachside picnic with hot beverage;
Watershoes;
An optional "Discovery Backpack" is available for children (from ages 4 to 12) to keep, including identification guides, a notebook, dinosaur figurine and a magnifying glass. ($ 20 / per backpack)
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).
