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Wildlife, wellness and wanderlust on Atlantic Canada’s waters


The rise of wellness travel has sparked a growing demand for nature-centric escapes that offer a much-needed reprieve from the digital world


Atlantic Canada, comprising New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, is perfectly positioned for this shift, as the region’s identity has been shaped for millennia by the power of the surrounding Atlantic waters. This connection to the


environment is rooted in history; for centuries, Indigenous communities navigated the region’s vast networks of lakes, rivers and coastlines in canoes expertly crafted from local birch and spruce. Modern travellers can honour these traditions through authentic canoe excursions in Newfoundland and Labrador, active adventures such as deep-sea fishing in Prince Edward Island, zip-lining over New Brunswick’s stunning waterfalls and tidal-bore rafting in Nova Scotia, serving as a vivid reminder of the region’s wild natural spirit. Each province offers a unique


array of wildlife experiences that allow guests to become immersed in the region’s coastal charm.


NEW BRUNSWICK New Brunswick is known for having some of the warmest saltwater beaches in Canada, home to 2,500 lakes, over 1,000 waterfalls and 3,000 miles of diverse coastlines. One of the best ways to see the famous high tides of the Bay of Fundy is on the Reversing Falls Jetboat Experience — the only boat tour that takes you into the rapids to witness the river crashing with the rising tides. For those seeking an immersive experience, there’s mackerel fishing aboard a traditional lobster boat in Chaleur Bay, where guests embark on a four-hour outing in pursuit of mackerel and cod while spotting wildlife. For true adventurers, Zip Zag offers an exhilarating zip-line located over the Grand Falls Gorge.


For centuries, Indigenous communities navigated the region’s vast networks of lakes, rivers and coastlines in canoes expertly crafted from local birch and spruce


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR With 18,000 miles of coastline, Newfoundland and Labrador has plenty of space for brilliant experiences. The spring and summer months are ideal times to visit, as icebergs sail down the coast, puffins gather for the season and whales are drawn to the waters offshore. On the Bites and Sights Evening Cruise, visitors watch whales traverse icebergs while enjoying gourmet tapas, craft beer and traditional music. For a different perspective, sea cave kayaking in Conception Bay allows tourists to kayak under rugged rocks and enter auditorium-like sea caves. The province also offers canyon rafting with Rafting River tours, beginning with a 15ft cliff jump to explore the red-rock of the Exploits River. Night rafting is also offered for a spot of picturesque sunset surfing.


NOVA SCOTIA Known as “Canada’s Ocean Playground”, Nova Scotia is home to 8,000 miles of coastline, meaning visitors are never more than 42 miles from water. Rossignol Surf Shop hosts lessons at White Point and Summerville Beaches, where the shoreline is exposed to swells from the North Atlantic. For those keen on sea kayaking, East Coast Outfitters offers full and half days on the water exploring bays and inlets. Unique to Nova Scotia is tidal-bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River, where experts guide a Zodiac boat through rapids and whirlpools, naturally formed by the moon and ocean tides.


ICEBERG NEAR TRITON ISLAND, GREEN BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR


TIDAL BORE RAFTING, SHUBENACADIE RIVER, NOVA SCOTIA PETIT-ROCHER, CHALEUR BAY, NEW BRUNSWICK


PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Prince Edward Island is encircled by the Gulf of St Lawrence and boasts 684 miles of coastline, a landscape that’s helped earn its recognition as Canada’s “Food Island”, celebrated for its pristine waters and world-class seafood. Tranquility Cove Adventures offers a Canadian adventure exploring the coastline, sailing to view a harbour seal herd before inspecting a local lobster trap and mussel sock, before rounding things off with hot bowls of blue mussels. At Nature Space Resort, guests can enjoy an oyster shucking and tasting experience along the shoreline with owner Jarrod Gunn McQuillan, a former provincial oyster biologist for PEI. The “Lobster Fish and Feast” with Joey’s Deep Sea Fishing gives visitors the chance to learn how to haul a lobster trap before enjoying a lobster roll picnic on the boat, taking in breathtaking coastal vistas.


PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND


For further information


To learn more about the Atlantic Canada region, visit: atlanticcanadaholiday.co.uk


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