McNabs Island Shoreline Tour

Hike the the ever changing shoreline of McNabs Island with Friends of McNabs Island Society. Depart from Eastern Passage with A&M Sea Charters and discover how time and environmental impacts shape the beaches, coves, and coastline of this historic Halifax Harbour Island. 

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 shorebirds during the 30-minute ride.
• Visit Island attractions and points of interest like the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre, Maughers Beach, Fort McNab National Historic Site, and McNabs Pond which has changed from a cove to a tidal inlet, then to a freshwater pond, and now back to a tidal inlet again!
• Hear historical and environmental insights about the island from your guides as time, weather systems, and other impacts change the shape and features on McNabs Island. Beaches and coves come and go; sea level rise and more intense storms will bring more changes to the island over time.
• Take in coastal views of the Halifax Waterfront and city skyline, turn to the south and gaze toward the vast Atlantic Ocean to see if you can spot disappearing “Little Thrumcap”.
• At the end of the day, dip your toes in the cool waters of Halifax Harbour.

Tour Dates: Tour departs at 9:30 am sharp and arrives back to Eastern Passage by 4:30 pm.

• Sunday, July 6
• Sunday, August 10

Price:

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

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. 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 10km on this guided tour. Pack sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs on 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 4:00 pm, returning to Eastern Passage by 4:30 pm.

Conditions & Cancellations: There is no rain date and there are no refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, or if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded.