Category Archives: Fundy Geopark

One year later: Economy Falls Trail

Economy Falls revisited: tranquility pur and just look at those new stairs leading to the pool! The whole trail is only 2.5 km but allow for elevation changes and note the non-standard stair tread height. This trail is sure to work up a good sweat!

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…”

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”

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.

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.

The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force

Visitors to the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin usually hear about “The Highest Tides in the World” but unless one witnesses the tidal bore forging up a river, the incoming tidal speed, force and volume of water remains an abstract idea. In Parrsboro we are very fortunate because there is one beach where one gainsContinue reading “The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force”

When Life Hands You Lemons…

…or your vacation in the heart of the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark is more soggy than you bargained for stop sitting in your B&B! No matter how comfortable it may be and how wonderful the hosts are… and how many cups of tea or coffee and goodies they keep supplying, there comes a time whereContinue reading “When Life Hands You Lemons…”

Canada Day 2023…

… we had sun, some cloud, and at times heavy downpours! But as the saying goes: wait five minutes and it will change! Our family started this Canada Day by taking the almost eight-week-old puppy out for her first walk in nature! It was a bit of a challenge: Six steps and half a meterContinue reading “Canada Day 2023…”

Great Info

Adjacent to The Redhead (in the first image) we find the Old Wife Formation. It is located immediately to the left of The Redhead . The scientific cross section here provides the best visual of this significant geological formation found in Five Islands Provincial Park. Is is one of the best graphics I have comeContinue reading “Great Info”

Soley Cove Photo Tour

Guiding a tour in Soley Cove is always a highlight in my schedule. Leading a photo tour is even more special because I get to don my photographer’s hat and view the cliffs through a different lens. J. and L. contacted me from their home in Alberta several weeks ago to inquire about the availabilityContinue reading “Soley Cove Photo Tour”

Welcoming the Summer Solstice…

A small group embarked on the long-anticipated special Summer Solstice hike to Clarke Head tonight! It was a compatible group of women, conversation flowed easily over the driftwood fire, tea and home-baked goodies. Sunset was at 9:07 pm as we headed back to our starting point. We were treated to the most magical light asContinue reading “Welcoming the Summer Solstice…”

Had to check: Clarke Head is still standing…

…which is vital for our upcoming Summer Solstice Sunset Hike! Had a great outing this morning, drizzle and chilly wind included. The weather for Wednesday is very promising. I have a couple spots open, so if you have held off to register contact me soon to reserve your spot! Here is the direct link toContinue reading “Had to check: Clarke Head is still standing…”

Hired to guide… thanks to a Google search!

This was definitely a first for me! A travel influencer family from Florida found me on Google while planning their Nova Scotia itinerary. I had forgotten that there would be filming… I had agreed to that in the contact email but assumed it would be all about the landscape. Well, it was about the landscapeContinue reading “Hired to guide… thanks to a Google search!”

Bushwhacking Required…

It was time to discover new beach territory today. This beach access is not for the faint of heart. The ground was very uneven, boggy and covered with high grass making us second guess each step. A little creek merged with the rough, almost completely overgrown foot path. I must admit, if I had beenContinue reading “Bushwhacking Required…”