Forest Bathe in the Cliffs of Fundy

Engage your senses with the iconic Bay of Fundy coastline as your backdrop, on a guided forest bathing session, in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark. Be immersed in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of this truly unique place, with ties to the origin stories of the world as we know it.

This guided tour and forest bathing session is offered at various locations in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark including McAlese Brook Falls (Hidden Falls), Thomas Cove Coastal Reserve Trail, and at Five Islands Provincial Park.

Duration & distance: 3 hours; 2 km (return). This experience is open to most abilities, the walk/hike distance is short as the focus is on connecting and engaging with the natural surroundings for maximum healing benefit.

Dates: Offered daily, mid-May through mid-October. Subject to availability. Must be booked in advance.

Cost: $180 for 1- 4 participants. Add additional participants for +$40 per person, up to a maximum of 6 participants. Includes Sylvotherapy tea ceremony at the conclusion of the session.

How to book: Contact Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers directly by email or phone 1-306-631-8539. When booking, please indicate your interest (photographer, avid hiker, casual walker), and if you have a location preference.

Good to Know:

• Your guide, Anna, is accredited in Sylvotherapy and well-versed in the Bay of Fundy tides and unique features of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark. Exact tour start times will be confirmed once your tour is booked, as it is based on daily fluctuating tide times. Please arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
• Forest Bathing, also known as Sylvotherapy, pioneered in the 1980s in Japan and is gaining in popularity in North America. It has countless benefits and just one guided session can provided long-lasting benefits to the person(s) engaging in the practice!
• Location information & meeting point: This guided tour and forest bathing session is available at three locations in the Geopark: McAlese Brook Falls (Hidden Falls), Thomas Cove Coastal Reserve Trail, and at Five Islands Provincial Park. Some locations may not be suitable during various times of the year (e.g. after heavy weather events). Your guide will set a meeting point and tour start time with you at time of booking.
• What to wear and bring: Hat, hiking boots or, at a minimum, runners with sturdy tread are a must. Dress in layers to keep the wind/sun out. The weather can be unpredictable. Bring a backpack with drinking water and your preferred snacks. If you would like to take pictures, bring your camera with fully charged battery.

Conditions & Cancellations: Advance booking is required; tour times depend on the tides and are different every day. All tours require a minimum of 1 person, max 6. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance of scheduled tours. If your tour is cancelled due to poor conditions, there will be no charge and we will try to rebook your tour.