This lovely couple cashed in a gift certificate to explore Clarke Head Arch and the stretch of beach that leads to this impressive landmark along the Parrsboro shore. The perfect activity to start a weekend!
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Family Geology Tour…
In the footsteps of Eldon George… this budding geologist from the Ottawa region was keen to check out the beaches at Wasson’s Bluff and Two Islands today! There were shiny rocks and hermit crabs galore, skipping rocks was another interest and just wading in the water at low tide kept us cool and focussed. ThereContinue reading “Family Geology Tour…”
Long Weekend Monday Tour…
Fab family outing to Soley Cove! It was wonderful to spend time with this wonderful RV-travelling family and their husky Max from Ontario. Not another soul in sight while we explored Soley Cove under smoke-covered sky. It kept the heat down and the breeze was an additional bonus, These fine folks found Tide Rollers &Continue reading “Long Weekend Monday Tour…”
When a Waldorf School Family comes on a tour…
Crabs galore! Exploring the ocean floor with a marine biologist adds another dimension for this fun-loving family from Montreal😊 It was a pleasure spending time with this energetic family and their marine biologist cousin from Moncton today! What a way to start the long weekend😁
Media Coverage on CBC The National
A week ago we spent a very warm (and buggy) morning at Soley Cove. The reason: an interview to support the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark re-evaluation efforts. Here are a few images: And here is the full story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/unesco-global-geoparks-cliffs-of-fundy-discovery-perce-1.7550782 Thank you to Kayla Hounsell and Mark of CBC The National for your time andContinue reading “Media Coverage on CBC The National”
Successful May Tours with Fabulous Clients!
May 2025 started with a busier-than-expected tour schedule. With clients from Boston, Edmonton, Montreal and Halifax, the calendar filled up quickly. While most bookings are one-time events the Montreal gang had claimed four consecutive days with various beaches to explore. My job assignment with this repeat client and her friends, as always: “Keep us safeContinue reading “Successful May Tours with Fabulous Clients!”
Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark Certified Experience Provider
🌊 Exciting News from Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers! 🌊 We are thrilled to share that Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers is now officially certified as a Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark Experience Provider! This new initiative, launched by the Geopark earlier this year, aims to recognize businesses that deliver authentic, safe, and sustainable experiences within thisContinue reading “Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark Certified Experience Provider”
Map & Compass Navigation: Life-saving Skills!
Spring is in full force here in Nova Scotia. If you are like me, you are probably out and about checking the trails and inspecting new growth. Sometimes an interesting plant beckons or the colour of a wildflower takes us off the defined woodland trail. It’s easy to find ourselves in surroundings like these… …andContinue reading “Map & Compass Navigation: Life-saving Skills!”
Leave No Trace & Ocean Floor Etiquette
Welcome back to the sixth and final installment of The Well-prepared Hiker mini-series! Today, we explore the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace — a simple yet powerful framework for minimizing our impact when we venture outdoors. These guidelines apply everywhere: remote wilderness areas, local parks, even our backyards.Here’s how the Leave No Trace organizationContinue reading “Leave No Trace & Ocean Floor Etiquette”
Hiking With Kids Along the Fundy Shore
A great way to reconnect as a family!
Emergency Readiness – What To Do If Things Go Sideways
Welcome back to Part 5 of our mini-series The Well-prepared Hiker! There’s a saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” — and nowhere is that truer than when heading out into nature. While we always hope for clear skies and smooth trails, a little preparation ensures even unexpected bumps alongContinue reading “Emergency Readiness – What To Do If Things Go Sideways”
Gear Guide for Ocean Floor Adventures Along The Parrsboro Shore
A deep dive into essential and nice to have items for your day hike.
Know Before You Go – Tides, Timing, and Terrain in and around Parrsboro
The Upper Bay of Fundy Minas Basin shoreline is challenging with varying terrain and tidal pinch points. The more you know the safer you are…
Introduction to Ocean Floor Hiking, Part 1
Why choose a guide for your ocean floor tour? It’s all about unlocking the stories, secrets, and spirit of this remarkable place.
Between Salt Air and Open Arms: Nova Scotia Welcomes You
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers, also known as ParrsboroShoreTours.ca, is ready to roll into the 2025 season.Registrations are a little more sluggish than last year, and while we all have our theories, a recent comment from a local accommodation provider gave me pause: some potential guests have been calling to ask if Americans are welcome inContinue reading “Between Salt Air and Open Arms: Nova Scotia Welcomes You”
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