Did you know? Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers continues to offer free educational presentations about the tides and tidal safety at Five Islands Provincial Park Day Use Area! Next presentation: Sunday, August 24th at 1:30 pm Everyone welcome!
Category Archives: Hike Nova Scotia
Spicer’s Cove and Edgett’s Beach near Apple River
Treasures emerge as the tide recedes at Spicer’s Cove and Edgett’s Beach. The sun treated is to a beautiful day – perfect for a beach excursion with friends. Hurricane Erin spared this part of Nova Scotia and we are grateful… although rain would be very much appreciated!
Announcing: New Fall & Winter Packages
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers is excited to announce their acceptance into the Tourism Nova Scotia RADIATE Program! Both our proposals were chosen and we are combining guided hikes with food or drink! We are partnering with Two Islands Brewery for a “Hike & Sip” experience, and we are looking forward to “Hike (Snowshoe) & Savour”Continue reading “Announcing: New Fall & Winter Packages”
Touring Soley Cove with Gummibears in your Backpack…
Seeing Soley Cove through the eyes of this family from Alberta was a highlight of this summer! As summer vacation time draws to a close I could not have asked for a more engaging group that reserved this afternoon for the last guided family tour of the summer.
Finding common ground… the smiles tell all!
International multigenerational family from Massachusetts and Siberia vacationing in Nova Scotia! Two Islands and Wasson’s Bluff beaches offered something for everyone❤️
Saturday Morning in the Cove…
Eagles and Sunshine- the perfect combo for a day on the ocean floor with participants from Truro and Toronto today. These two teens were super engaged and took full advantage of checking out the caves, climbing a few of the rocks and flowerpots, they discovered green crabs, found a few pretty shells, captured the eaglesContinue reading “Saturday Morning in the Cove…”
More Soley Cove Love from Montreal!
Another low tide Soley Cove excursion! Cody, the pooch, was a true champion. Always happy when last minute tour requests can be accommodated and meet clients’ expectations!
Early morning light…
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!
Beach Tours not affected by trail restrictions!
Two friends on their first ocean floor walk… a lovely way to begin their Nova Scotia vacation! The tide was going out mid- afternoon and we only had access after 3:30 pm. The light was magical and these two really enjoyed their Soley Cove 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.
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