Mi’kmaq Tides Adventure

Experience Indigenous culture, thrilling tidal bore rafting, and a feast of fresh jakej (lobster) harvested by Mi’kmaw fishers on this one-of-a-kind, full-day adventure at the Shubenacadie Tidal Bore Rafting Resort.

Connect with Mi’kmaw artists, storytellers, fishers, and knowledge holders on this immersive journey and unforgettable chance to learn about the land, waters and traditions of the Mi’kmaw people.

Mi’kmaq Tides Adventure highlights:

• Be welcomed to Mi’kma’ki with a cleansing smudge from a Mi’kmaw knowledge holder to begin the day.
• Get hands-on with a porcupine quill workshop guided by Mi’kmaw artist Crystal Gloade. Create your own porcupine quill medallion to take home. Porcupine quill work is a highly-valued traditional art of Mi’kmaw crafters.
• Savour a delicious traditional Mi’kmaw lunch featuring flavours like hashuey, luski and molasses cake prepared by Sipekne’katik caterer, Hummingbird Catering.
• Enjoy an epic 2.5-hour tidal bore rafting adventure on the Bay of Fundy’s Shubenacadie River. Learn about Mi’kmaw history and culture, watch for eagles, and feel the rush of the worlds highest tides.
• Feast on jakej (lobster) caught by Sipekne’katik fishers, accompanied by maple salmon, wild rice, mixed veggies, and a blueberry vanilla cake. A Mi’kmaw knowledge holder will share a teaching on treaty rights and the fishery in Mi’kma’ki during supper.
• Gather around the fire for snacks, stories and legends from a Mi’kmaw knowledge holder, following the tradition of oral teachings that the Mi’kmaw have used since time immemorial.

Dates: Spaces are limited and sell out quickly, so we recommend booking well in advance.

• Saturday, May 31
• Sunday, June 15
• Sunday, June 29
• Tuesday, July 15
• Tuesday, July 29
• Thursday, August 14
• Thursday, August 28
• Friday, September 12
• Saturday, September 27

Price: $349 per person + HST

How to Book:  Online booking is available HERE. Please select “book now” for your preferred date.

Good to Know:

• Experience timing: Mi’kmaq Tides Adventure begins at 10am with an Opening welcome and closes the day with Fireside Stories & Snacks beginning at 8pm.
• Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies at time of booking.
• Expect to get wet during tidal bore rafting, so make sure to bring a change of clothing, a towel, shower items, and sneakers or strap on sandals. Experience runs, rain or shine!
• Most guests who participate in this experience also choose to book 2-nights of accommodations in one of our cottages or log cabins.
• This experience is recommended for ages 12+ (may be suitable for younger participants with parent/guardian supervision). For rafting, the minimum required age is 6+ and minimum required weight is 60lbs.

Conditions & Cancellations: Mi’kmaq Tides Adventure packages are paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable.