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”
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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”
A New Season = New Experiences!
Winter is drawing to a close and preparations are in full swing for the 2025 season. After a couple Soley Cove tour adventures in January and February we are looking forward to snow-free, milder conditions. Over the past several months I have spent time reviewing, updating and augmenting my tour offerings by adding more experiences.Continue reading “A New Season = New Experiences!”
The Bubbling Tides…
…also known as Glooscap Grandmother’s Cooking Pots along Partridge Island Beach draw crowds every year. The Fundy Geological Museum conducts tours all summer long and if you are at Partridge Islands two hours before or two hours after high tide you can witness the phenomena yourself. I am always in search of new information andContinue reading “The Bubbling Tides…”
MacAlmonds Pond Trail…
While exploring the Mi’kmawey Interpretive Trail last weekend I found out about the MacAlmond Pond Trail from a fellow walker. After a morning of rushing through shops I made the snap decision to check out this new-to-me trail. What I found was a haven of tranquility! The bear stayed hidden😊 and I had a lovelyContinue reading “MacAlmonds Pond Trail…”
Soley Cove in November
A last minute invitation to join a friend and her out-of -town visitor for “a couple of hours” at Soley Cove turned into a fantastic day on my favourite stretch of Minas Basin ocean floor. The morning was grey and misty… but we easily ignored it as soon as we stepped onto the beach. WeContinue reading “Soley Cove in November”
Mi’kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail
Familiarization of Cliffs of Fundy Geopark sites is high on my list of priorities. Last Tuesday the opportunity presented itself to visit and explore a destination I had on my bucket list for some time. I took Exit 13 on the Trans-Canada, turned my wheels toward the Debert Industrial Park and headed toward the parkingContinue reading “Mi’kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail”
Economy Falls
A visit to Economy Falls has been on my agenda for nearly four years. Between washed out, nearly impassable roads, a crazy schedule and lack of interest from hiking friends it took this much time to finally get to the long anticipated destination. Currently the River Philip Road is a well-maintained gravel logging road. ItContinue reading “Economy Falls”
Thanksgiving Photography Retreat…
Sylvie Mazerolle and I connected in late June and the idea of a photography retreat in the area crystallized. I had the distinct pleasure to guide this dynamic group of hardy women with cameras last Saturday! The following images and movie clips tell a better story than words. Enjoy! From Port Greville to Spencer’s Island,Continue reading “Thanksgiving Photography Retreat…”
Beachside, September Edition
September, a month full of changes, new beginnings and reflection. This edition is chock-full of tributes to the many wonderful people I have met over the last month. There are exciting news about an upcoming photography retreat right here in Parrsboro in October with the wonderful Sylvie Mazerolle. Last, but not least: I am facilitatingContinue reading “Beachside, September Edition”
Foraging Weekend!
For the first time this month I had the weekend off. The weather has been stellar and the tides were favourable for replenishing our dulse stash. Dulse (Palmaria palmata) is an edible seaweed rich in nutrients and popular among maritimers. Every community boats that they have THE best dulse and with prices online of aroundContinue reading “Foraging Weekend!”
Busiest Tour Schedule To Date!
The last ten days have been the busiest and most rewarding this summer. Some days I could have split myself into thirds to accommodate the tour requests. I hate to disappoint anyone interested in a guided tour experience but those clients who registered well in advance reaped the benefits of being organized. It was aContinue reading “Busiest Tour Schedule To Date!”
Driving Tour, Anyone?
When clients request to see as many special beaches as possible while also witnessing tidal changes we have no problem delivering! We started out at 7:30 am and returned at 5:30 pm with huge smiles! My family from Regina, SK communicated their objectives during the winter while planning their Maritime holiday. It was a realContinue reading “Driving Tour, Anyone?”
“Worth Getting Up Early…”
…those were Dan’s words this morning as we explored the beach to Clarke Head Arch. Thanks to Kelly and Dan for booking their tour with Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers today.
Heeding the Call…
…from Tourism Nova Scotia! When an email arrived to inquire if I had August 2nd available to show two German travel photographers and writers around our fabulous area I was happy to reply with a resounding YES! It was a long day (touring and speaking German) but I think these two well-travelled young individuals recognizedContinue reading “Heeding the Call…”
Beachside August Edition!
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Witness to Erosion and Celebrating the Return of the Soley Cove Waterfalls!
I had a return tour participant today and we ventured out to Soley Cove. With numerous Five Islands Provincial Park Tours Soley Cove warranted a special private tour. I was shocked by the signs of extreme erosion after last Thursday’s heavy downpour. It had caused severe flooding, major damage and one death across the BayContinue reading “Witness to Erosion and Celebrating the Return of the Soley Cove Waterfalls!”
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