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HIGHLIGHTS:
- & evolution of Nova Scotia
- Visits to key coastal sites to see tides
- Natural history of Upper Fundy
- Acadian history at Grand Pre National Historic Site
- Regional architecture
- Annapolis Valley
- North Mountain & Cape Blomidon Lookoff
- The main part of the Bay of Fundy at Hall's Harbour
- Excellent photo opportunities
- Optional Lobster lunch (call us for cost) by the bay
- At Hall's Harbour, visit folk art studio or join the guide on a geology walk & mineral hunt or enjoy free time
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Join this fascinating tour and learn the remarkable story behind the Bay of Fundy Tides and their profound influence on nature, history & culture. We visit key coastal sites to give a complete overview of the tides,how they work, why they are so high, the role of the tides in mudflat and saltmarsh ecosystems, the significance of tidal environments to migratory birds, and the cultural impacts on the tidal environment.
Explore Grand Pre and learn the story of the Acadians, their connection with the tides and the 1755 deportation. Discover the architecture, orchards and vineyards of the Annapolis Valley, Canada's 3rd most important fruit growing area.
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SANDPIPERS
migrate through the Fundy every summer Discover the nature of the Fundy on this tour
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Learn about the relationships between geology, landscapes, tides and climate as we head over the North Mountain to the rugged Fundy coast, where fishing boats sit idle at low tide. Browse the galleries or walk the ocean floor in search of agate, jasper and amethyst in lava flows that date back to the earliest dinosaurs, and learn about the significance of the minerals to the Paleo-Indians who first came to these shores 11,000 years ago.at the end of the last ice age
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Learn about the
Acadians at Grand Pre
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Hall's Harbour:
Boats wait for the tide
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"...I wanted to praise your organization for the stimulating and delightful tour I took this week to the Annapolis Valley and Bay of Fundy. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a personable and well-educated guide!..."
Rosemary Pilkington, New York
Rpilkin603@aol.com
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Jasper & agate from
the Bay of Fundy shore
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Ask about our fresh boiled lobster lunch option!
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