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Road Trip Tidal Bore – Truro, Shubenacadie, Tidal Bore Rafting

Truro Maitland
45
km
1h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Bay of Fundy has the world's largest tides (up to 16 m). When the tide rises, it pushes a wave — the tidal bore — that runs upstream against rivers flowing into the bay. The Shubenacadie River near Truro is the world's site for tidal bore rafting: the only commercial activity of its kind.

From Truro, the "Hub of Nova Scotia," Highway 215 follows the south shore of Cobequid Basin. Tidal Bore Park in Truro itself lets you watch the bore twice daily (check tide tables). At Maitland, Shubenacadie River Adventures and River Runners operate zodiac rafting trips: you ride the wave up to 5 metres tall in certain conditions, on red mud.

Burntcoat Head Park, already covered, marks the highest recorded tides in the world. En route, Shubenacadie's Provincial Wildlife Park lets you observe local animals. For cultural depth, Glooscap Heritage Centre (Mi'kmaq) in Truro is an excellent stop.

Points of Interest

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    Tidal Bore Rafting
    World-unique zodiac rafting on tidal bore wave to 5 m.
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    Tidal Bore Park (Truro)
    Free tidal bore viewing, twice daily.
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    Glooscap Heritage Centre
    Mi'kmaq cultural centre in Truro.
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    Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
    Local wildlife, bears, moose, family-friendly.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Acker Lake
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Admiral Lake
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Alder Brook
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Allens Lake
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Allison Brook
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Allison Lake
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Andrew Brook
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Annand Brook
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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McLures Brook Conservation Lands
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Rines Creek Conservation Lands
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Kennetcook River Nature Reserve
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Lake Egmont Nature Reserve
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Big Meadow Brook Nature Reserve
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Dollar Lake Provincial Park
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Calvary River Wilderness Area
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Montrose Nature Reserve
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Twin Lakes Conservation Lands
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Lyons Marsh Nature Reserve
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Tennycape River Nature Reserve
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Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area
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Practical info
  • Departure Truro
  • Destination Maitland
  • Distance 45 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
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