MI'KMAQ MOONS GETAWAY
RELAX ON A TWO-NIGHT STAY IN A QUIET RIVERSIDE COTTAGE
Learn about Indigenous art, culture and traditions in Mi’kma’ki. Guided by Mi’kmaw artists and knowledge holders, craft your own porcupine quill medallion and savour a delicious community-catered supper with Mi’kmaw drumming, music and stories on this one-of-a-kind getaway.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Recharge in nature with a relaxing two-night stay in a one-bedroom cottage, including full kitchen at Tidal Bore Rafting Resort.
- Explore wooded walking trails, watch for eagles next to the Shubenacadie River, and see the change of the incoming tide.
- Wake up to a thoughtful breakfast box on Saturday morning to be enjoyed in your cottage.
- Get creative during a porcupine quill medallion workshop led by a Mi’kmaw artist and knowledge holder.
- Enjoy a festive, social supper with drumming, music and storytelling led by a Mi’kmaw knowledge holder. Your delicious supper includes freshly made luskinikn (luski), a traditional Mi’kmaw bread, and is catered by a community member from Sipekne’katik First Nation.
Dates
- October 24-26, 2025
- November 7-9, 2025
- December 5-7, 2025
- January 9-11, 2026
- February 6-8, 2026
- March 13-15, 2026
- April 10-12, 2026
PRICE
$738 + tax for two adults ($369 + tax per person, based on double occupancy) in a one-bedroom cottage. Please inquire for upgrades to a two-bedroom cottage or another accommodation type.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is proudly owned and operated by Sipekne’katik First Nation and 100% of profits generated go back to a community of approximately 3,000 Mi’kmaw band members.
- Experience timing is as follows:
- 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Quill Medallion Workshop
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Supper and evening drumming workshop
- Guaranteed check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. There must be at least one guest staying in each cabin who is at least 18 years-old at the time of check-in.
- Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is a dog-friendly property. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $50 per stay, and a maximum of 3 dogs permitted in any cottage or cabin.
SUPPER MENUS
- Saturday, October 25: Lasagna, Caesar salad, luskinikn (luski), and cake with blueberries.
- Saturday, November 8: Hearty beef and rice stew, luskinikn (luski), and strawberry frybread dessert with chocolate ganache and whip cream.
- Saturday, December 6: Jerk chicken and rice, luskinikn (luski), and cinnabon cake.
- Winter 2026 experience menus will be available in late November.
- Please advise at the time of booking if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
CONDITIONS
A non-refundable 25% deposit is charged at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. The remaining balance is due at check-in. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advance of the experience date to avoid the remaining 75% cost being charged to the payment type used to secure your booking. If the experience is cancelled by Tidal Bore Rafting Resort due to severe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, guests will be notified 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund.
