ABOUT US
TIDAL BORE RAFTING RESORT
A UNIQUELY NOVA SCOTIAN EXPERIENCE
We deliver the thrill of riding the tidal bore rapids and the warmth of Mi’kmaq hospitality, set against the stunning backdrop of Nova Scotia’s natural beauty. At Tidal Bore Rafting Resort, every adventure connects you to the land, the tides, and the rich cultural heritage of Mi’kma’ki.
OUR HISTORY
Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is the original whitewater rafting company on the Shubenacadie River, established in 1985. It began with a small rafting operation running from our main lodge, and added cottages, cabins, meeting space and a restaurant over the years.
In Spring 2023, the property was purchased by Sipekne’katik First Nation, and is now the only Indigenous-owned adventure activity on the river. We’re thrilled to add Mi’kmaq history and cultural context to our river tours and programming, and it is our pleasure to welcome you to Mi’kma’ki, our ancestral territory since time immemorial.
ABOUT SIPEKNE'KATIK
Officially founded in 1820, we are a multi-generation Mi’kmaq community of nearly 3,000 members located in Hants County, Nova Scotia. We are a close-knit community with a strong focus on education and health.
Our current Chief and Council have a strong desire to advance economic development initiatives and are open to developing strategic partnerships and business opportunities to advance the community.
In 2013, our community (commonly known as Indian Brook or Shubenacadie First Nation) reclaimed its traditional Indigenous name, Sipekne’katik, meaning “where the wild potatoes grow.”
Sipekne’katik is one of the seven geographic districts of Mi’kma’ki – the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. According to Mi’kmaq oral history, this area may have been used for centuries prior as a sacred site to prepare for ceremonies, as well as hunting, gathering and fishing trips.
Sipekne’katik First Nation belongs to the wider Mi’kmaq Nation known as Mi’kma’ki that stretches from the Canadian Maritimes to the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. Mi’kmaq people also live in Newfoundland and in Maine. About 40,000 Mi’kmaq people live nationwide.
