Junior Geologist: Ocean Floor Discovery at Five Islands

Explore Five Islands Provincial Park in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark on a guided beach hike, customized to your family’s ages, interests, and abilities. This specialized family tour focuses on hands-on learning about the area’s geology, flora, and fauna, and is thoughtfully customized to suit the ages, interests, and abilities of both children and adults—ensuring an engaging, educational, and memorable experience for all.

Dates: Available daily, mid-June through Thanksgiving weekend. Must be booked in advance. Subject to availability.

Cost: $450 for a family group (two adults + two children) or $195 per adult and $75 per child.
** Add on a ‘Discovery Backpack’ (includes pebble and mineral identification guides, notebook and pencil, magnifying glass, and dinosaur figurine) for children aged 4-12 at $20 per child.

How to book: Online booking is available! This tour is tidal-dependent. Final confirmation of your tour start-time will be provided at least three weeks prior to your tour.

Good to Know:

• Tour duration: Up to three hours
• Walking distance: 4 km (return) to reach the “Old Wife” geological feature in Five Islands Provincial Park
• Meeting point: Five Islands Provincial Park (618 Bentley Branch Road) day use parking lot. Please arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
• Tours run rain or shine. In case of rain, ponchos will be provided. Water shoes and hiking poles are also available upon request.
• Your guide always packs some high-energy snacks to share. Please inform Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers about food sensitivities, dislikes or allergies at time of booking.
• What to wear and bring: Please bring 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 for the varied terrain (ranging from fist-sized rocks to pebbles and sand with muddy sections).