White-Water Tours
Your Adventure Starts Here!
As the moon waxes and wanes, so does the intensity of the tide swirling into the Shubenacadie. This results in 3 different tour experiences. Choose a preferred experience to learn more and book your next adventure with us – NOW ONLINE!
Choose an Experience
Please check Tide Schedule to make sure the experience you want falls on the day you want to go!
Full tour (3hrs*) or Watermark A & B “half tours” (1hr and 30mins* each) available for all experiences. MAP & DETAILS
The Qualifier – Low Turbulence Experience
Put on a life jacket and relax — but hold on tight to the gunwales of that zodiac. Even when the tides are less intense, tidal rapids can swell over 6 feet high! Take The Qualifier and focus on exploring nature on the river-on Qualifier days the river will be much less “in your face!”. Choose from a 3hrs* full tour or one of our 1hr and 30mins* Watermark tours.
capacity per boat is 8 people
White Water Tango – Medium Turbulence Experience
Quench your thirst for scenic beauty and outdoor adventure — do the Tango! A great trip for all ages, White Water Tango will get your adrenaline flowing. Higher rapids and waves combine for exhilarating action on these more intense days. As one rafter put it, “Totally Turbulent!!!!”. Choose from a 3hrs* full tour or one of our 1hr and 30mins* Watermark tours.
capacity per boat is 8 people
The Ultimate – High Turbulence Experience
Rock & Roll! Experience The Ultimate-a fast-paced and intense ride on 30-foot tides that drives the river backward with the full force of the moon! You experience non-stop action from the moment the tidal bore enters the Shubie. As one rafter put it, “[It] compares well with the Colorado!”. Choose from a 3hrs* full tour or one of our 1hr and 30mins* Watermark tours.
capacity per boat is 8 people
Group Tours
Groups of 8 or more will receive a $5.00 discount! We require a full two-weeks prior notice for the cancellation of a group reservation, and 48 hours for groups less than 8. We are bus and RV accessible.
*Durations Are Approximate.
**All Prices Are Subject To Applicable Tax.
Are Reservations Required?
Reservations are recommended to ensure a seat on the raft.
What Should I Wear?
The Shubenacadie water, mud, and silt can stain clothes. We recommend that you wear older clothes as well an old pair of running shoes or sandals that you are less concerned about.
What’s to Eat?
After battling the tidal rapids for one and a half to three hours (depending on the trip you take) everybody arrives back at the lodge HUNGRY! A complimentary BBQ is included with your trip, including hot dogs, pop, chips, and hot chocolate and coffee on cooler days.
The Best Guides
With so much excitement you need to be confident that you, your friends, and family are in capable hands. All our guides are experienced, trained, and certified. With us, safety comes first. Our guides know the river, and they know how to navigate when she begins to boil. Your guides are knowledgeable about the river’s history, geology, and ecology, and will describe it all throughout the tour. Most of all, Shubenacadie River Adventure Tour guides make sure that you have an incredible experience both on and off the river!
All Rafting Tours Include
- Safety Orientation
- Life Jackets, Rain Gear, & Boots
- BBQ
- Mid-Point Break & Refreshments
- Use of Our Facilities
- Showers
- Washrooms, Change Rooms
Policies
- We require all rafters to sign a waiver before departing on our rafting tours.
- All Rafters must arrive at our rafting lodge one hour before tide time. Children 12 & under deduct $5.00 off regular prices. Group discounts available (8 or more).
- Prices do not include guide’s gratuities.
- On “The Ultimate” days we recommend children to be at least 8 years old to ride.
- You will be charged in full if you do not meet the terms of our cancellation policy.
- The cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to rafting for groups with less than 8 people and 2 weeks prior to rafting for groups of 8 or more!
