TIDAL BORE RAFTING TOURS
AN ADVENTURE ON THE WORLD'S HIGHEST TIDES
Tidal bore rafting tours are perfect for thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to experience one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic natural wonders. As an Indigenous-owned company, we are proud that our tour includes Mi’kmaq history and makes connections to the cultural significance of the Shubenacadie River to First Nations people.
Our experienced guides will entertain and educate you on the trip to meet the incoming tide. When the tidal bore makes its appearance, you’ll see how the waves create a rollercoaster of rapids for us to play in as we scoop gallons of salty water into the boat to soak everyone on board!
2.5 Hour Tour
Perfect for thrill-seekers looking to pack a lot of action into a shorter time frame, this tour delivers an unforgettable mix of fun and excitement. You’ll feel the rush of riding the waves.
4 Hour Tour
You’ll journey further along the river, encountering additional sets of thrilling rapids and soaking in spectacular scenery that you’ll only find on this longer trip.
2025 TOUR SCHEDULE
Our tour times change daily because we have to align with the changing tides. Guests must arrive 1 hour prior to the start time listed below to check-in, participate in a mandatory safety orientation, and gear up for the tour. Select your desired date and tide height from the calendar to book.
REGULAR
Waves from 3′ to 4′
Class III Rapids
HIGH
Waves from 4′ to 6′
Class IV Rapids
EXTREME
Waves from 6′ to 10′ +
Class IV – V Rapids
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
- SU
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- 29
- 30
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
11:40 a.m. – 4 Hours
1:40 p.m. – 2.5 Hours
- 17
12:20 p.m. – 4 Hours
2:20 p.m. – 2.5 Hours
- 18
1:10 p.m. – 4 Hours
3:10 p.m. – 2.5 Hours
- 19
2:00 p.m. – 4 Hours
4:00 p.m. – 2.5 Hours
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
7:20 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 24
8:15 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 25
7:10 a.m. – 4 hours
9:10 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 26
8:00 a.m. – 4 hours
10:00 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 27
8:55 a.m. – 4 hours
10:55 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 28
9:50 a.m. – 4 hours
11:50 a.m. – 2.5 hours
- 29
10:45 a.m. – 4 hours
12:45 p.m. – 2.5 hours
- 30
11:40 a.m. – 4 hours
1:40 p.m. – 2.5 hours
- 31
12:35 p.m. – 4 hours
2:35 p.m. – 2.5 hours
- 1
1:30 p.m. – 4 Hours
3:30 p.m. – 2.5 Hours
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
BOOKING A TOUR
All rafting tour tickets are prepaid in full at the time of booking, and all sales are final. Rafting tours can be booked through our website or by calling us at (902) 400-0104.
GET READY TO RIDE
Please arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled tour time to check-in. Our tours are timed with the incoming tide, which means that unfortunately we can’t delay the tour if you’re running late.
If you miss your mandatory pre-trip safety orientation, you won’t be able to take the tour. In this situation, we can either move you to another day (pending availability) or give you a voucher to come again another time that never expires.
You can leave anything you don’t want to bring on the tour locked in your vehicle, and we can keep your keys inside behind our front desk. Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items left on our property during your tour.
WHAT TO BRING
We’re not doing our job if you don’t get wet! You will get soaking wet with muddy salt water during the tour, and covered in mud if you go mud sliding. We recommend wearing clothes that won’t be missed if they get ruined, and not bringing anything you would be sad to lose to the river.
We’ll provide mandatory safety equipment including life jackets. Depending on the weather, our guides may require you to wear additional gear to keep warm.
You should bring:
- Change of clothing
- Towels
- Shower items
- Sneakers or strap-on sandals
AFTER THE TOUR
We have eco-friendly outdoor rinse stations to help you clean up after the trip.
Come on into the main lodge once you’ve had a chance to change and freshen up. We’ll have photos and videos from your trip, and a collection of authentic Mi’kmaq art and cultural items available for purchase if you’re interested in deepening your understanding of the Mi’kmaq people.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Everyone participating in a rafting tour must complete a waiver and participate in a mandatory pre-trip safety orientation.
Rafters must be at least 6-years-old and weigh at least 60lbs (27kg) to participate in the rafting tour.
For the safety of our guests, all rafters must be able to fully-support their own body weight without assistance. Our Trip Leader will make the final decision on whether or not any individual can participate based on safety protocols.
Rafters must wear all required safety gear as instructed by our staff.
All rafters must sit in the boats as instructed by the Trip Leader. While we make every effort to seat groups together on the same boat, it is sometimes necessary to split a group to achieve even weight distribution for safety across all boats on a tour.
We have a minimum requirement of 6 people on the 4-hour tour. While groups smaller than 6 can still book this tour in advance, if we do not have a minimum of 6 people check-in for this tour, guests may be moved to the 2.5-hour tour. In this situation, we will refund the difference in pricing.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for impairment by alcohol or drugs on our boats. If our staff know or suspect that a guest is impaired, we will not allow that guest on the tour. In this situation, no refunds will be issued but we may choose to issue vouchers for a future date at our discretion.
CANCELING OR RESCHEDULING
All rafting tour tickets are prepaid in full at the time of booking, and all sales are final. You can reschedule your tour, pending availability. We do not issue refunds if you cancel your tour, but we will issue a voucher to come another time that never expires.
We do not issue refunds unless the tour is canceled by Tidal Bore Rafting Resort due to a safety concern. We raft in almost all types of weather, so no refunds will be issued due to weather unless a tour is cancelled by us. In the rare event that a tour is cancelled, you will be offered a choice between a full refund or a voucher for a future tour that never expires.
GROUP BOOKINGS
We offer group rates for more than 10 participants booking together with a single method of payment. Please book over the phone at (902) 400-0104 to receive a group booking discount. The group booking discount cannot be applied retroactively to an existing reservation.
