A&M Sea Charters

Join Friends of McNabs Island Society to explore Nova Scotia heritage and pristine island nature on this guided tour of McNabs’ South end. See osprey fish the island’s coves, shipwrecks, and endangered barn swallows that call Fort McNab home. Hear stories of Maugers Beach lighthouse and Hangman’s Beach, visit the forgotten English Gardens, and tour our newly restored Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre.

As you stroll the sandy beaches taking in incredible panoramic views – you’ll be amazed that you’re just minutes from downtown Halifax and Dartmouth!  

Tour Highlights:

• Enjoy round-trip transportation to McNabs Island with A&M Sea Charters on the Captain’s Pride. Depart from Eastern Passage and travel to Garrison Pier on the Halifax Harbour side of McNabs Island. See iconic views of the Harbour, waterfront, and marine life like harbour seals and many shorebirds during the 30-minute ride.
• Hear historical insights from your guide on the vast and diverse history of McNabs Island like the importance of the island to the Mi’kmaq, early French settlers, and the British who build several forts on the island to protect the Port of Halifax.
• Take in the unspoiled beauty of island nature like Nova Scotia’s provincial bird, the osprey, as they fish the island’s coves and endangered barn swallows that glide through the air at Fort McNab.
• Visit the grounds of the McNab Family Homestead and the family’s cemetery.
• Admire panoramic views of Halifax Harbour from Fort McNab National Historic Site one of many ‘WOW’ moments and stunning views you’ll encounter on this tour. Be sure to bring your camera!
• Choose to swim at Maugers Beach or simply stroll along the sandy shores and watch the tide roll in.

The Friends of McNabs Island Society is a volunteer-driven registered charity dedicated to preserving and protecting McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park and Fort McNab National Historic Site.

Tour Dates: July 14 and August 11

Times: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Price:

• Adults: $40
• Children and Youth under 16: $20. Babies and toddlers under four are free but must be registered at time of booking.
• Members of the Friends of McNabs Island Society: $30.

Join the Friends of McNabs Island and receive a $10 discount on your tour ticket! Learn more about Friends of McNabs Island on our website, check out our interactive map, or download our brochure.

Tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.

Good to Know: Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island’s trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least 5km on this guided tour. Pack sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs on a leash are permitted. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park.

Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage no later than 9:15 am for the 9:30 am trip to McNabs Island. The Captain’s Pride will leave the island at 3:30 pm, returning to Eastern Passage by 4:00 pm.