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Corporate and group planners, government administrators, educators, student leaders,
wedding, family reunion and meeting organizers are all looking to Nova Scotia as an
inspiring and unique event destination. Nova Scotia has it all – from craggy coastline
locations overlooking miles of sandy beach to quiet, outdoor retreats surrounded by lush
gardens and well-pruned fruit trees. For the outdoor enthusiast or avid adventurer this
is a treasured destination in Nova Scotia that would have colleagues and friends not only
looking forward to coming but enthusiastically waiting to return! These special meeting
places provide a refreshingly different ‘team’ experience – combining a whole lot of fun
and excitement in a relaxing working environment with superior meeting and accommodation
facilities on site.
Why not ride waves of the Shubenacadie River at a hillside retreat and adventure park that
features one of the most remarkable wonders in Eastern Canada? The Shubenacadie Tidal Bore!
Here every 12 hours, tons of water from the Bay of Fundy tides collide with the river, producing a ‘bore’ which can be as small as a rolling wave or crest to heights of 12 feet! In addition, the tidal bore can reach speeds of 12 kilometers an hour and can be heard well before it is seen. Bore, by the way, comes from the Old Norse word 'bara' meaning a wave or swell.
Tidal Bore Rafting on the Shubenacdie River is a thrilling yet safe adventure. Rafting tours
are scheduled to coincide with the ‘high tide’ times on the river, so there are usually two
departures a day; and depending on the various phases of the moon, there are regular, high
and extreme tides during any given month. The extreme tides have proven to be the most popular
as they produce the largest waves. The fall is best time of the year for the extreme tides, and
the explosion of fall foliage along the river bank only enhances the overall experience.
An approved floatation device, safety instruction, hot showers, extra footwear (if needed) and yellow rain gear are all provided with every adventure. Add a little mud sliding with a friend or colleague and you have the recipe for an exciting two or four hour tour on the water. |
Tidal Bore Rafting Park & Cottages, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia has expanded. With the addition of
several new facilities in 2007/2008, the park is pleased to offer families, groups, corporations, and
organizations a new place to meet in Nova Scotia.
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