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Overview

Join Expedition Nova Scotia for a 2-hour tour of the Lunenburg and Mahone Bay archipelago in a military-grade Zodiac to discover the area’s ecosystems, wildlife and geology.

Explore a pristine coastline teeming with wildlife, such as seals, osprey, eagles, herons, mink, and deer. Cruise safely and comfortably while your naturalist guide shares insight into the region’s ecosystems, wildlife, and coastal geology.

Experience Highlights:

  • 2-hour guided tour with Expedition Nova Scotia in a military-grade, expedition Zodiac boat
  • Hear local insights on the wildlife, geology, and local ecosystem from your naturalist guide
  • Explore hidden coves and shallow passageways, only accessible by Zodiac or kayak
  • Land in shallow coves to explore rocky islands by foot

Tours offered daily from May 30 – September 24, 2026. Tour times are based on tides.

Price: $92.97 Adults; $83.68 Children (aged 6-12)

Good to Know:

  • Tours depart from Expedition Nova Scotia’s homebase in Stonehurst, about 10-mintues from Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to sign waivers and get fitted for a PFD
  • A quick safety briefing is provided before the tour starts
  • Please bring warm, waterproof and/or water-resistant layers and wear footwear that’s appropriate for walking/hiking to explore various islands
  • Tours operate in rain or shine and there’s always a chance you could get splashed on Zodiacs

Conditions:

Advance booking required. A minimum of 2 guests required for the tour to be offered; maximum of 20. Cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled tour will not receive a refund unless a suitable replacement is found. If your seat(s) are resold, a full refund (minus a $10 administration fee) will be issued. Expedition Nova Scotia reserves the right to cancel tours due to weather, safety, mechanical issues, or insufficient number of participants. If this happens to your tour, full refunds will be issued and they will do their best to reschedule.

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