SAINT MARTINS KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Kayak the Sea Caves of St. Martins: Red Cliffs, World‑Class Tides, and Hidden Grottos
A guided, 2 hour 15 minute tandem kayak outing from St. Martins that puts you inside the village’s sea caves and along red rock cliffs shaped over millions of years.
Kayak the Sea Caves of St. Martins: Red Cliffs, World‑Class Tides, and Hidden Grottos.
Paddle through St. Martins’ small harbour and out into the photogenic sweep of the Bay of Fundy, skimming beneath covered bridges and past colourful fishing boats before slipping into the sea caves and along sheer red rock cliffs carved smooth by millions of years of tides.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddle the Fundy Biosphere
Experience the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve from a tandem kayak—an intimate way to read the coastline and understand how the Bay of Fundy’s tidal rhythms shape land and life.
Red Cliffs & Sea Caves
Glide alongside sheer red rock cliffs and enter the village’s premiere attraction, the St. Martins sea caves—formations smoothed over millions of years and revealed by the world’s highest tides.
Tides, Seals & Eagles
The outing brings you into a diverse marine ecosystem where guides interpret natural and cultural history and you may encounter bald eagles, seals and porpoise along the shoreline.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
The rhythm is immediate and coastal: launch from St. Martins’ harbour, paddle past covered bridges and colourful fishing boats into the Bay of Fundy, then follow the tide line into caves and under cliffs. Guides combine route selection with stories of the shore—then you beach to comb the sand for treasures before the return leg.
THE BIOSPHERE
Paddle the Fundy Biosphere
Experience the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve from a tandem kayak—an intimate way to read the coastline and understand how the Bay of Fundy’s tidal rhythms shape land and life.
THE GEOLOGY
Red Cliffs & Sea Caves
Glide alongside sheer red rock cliffs and enter the village’s premiere attraction, the St. Martins sea caves—formations smoothed over millions of years and revealed by the world’s highest tides.
THE WILDLIFE
Tides, Seals & Eagles
The outing brings you into a diverse marine ecosystem where guides interpret natural and cultural history and you may encounter bald eagles, seals and porpoise along the shoreline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No prior kayaking experience is necessary.
Expect a guided, tandem kayak outing suited to guests without prior experience.
The trip requires at least two guests to run; book accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is 2 hours & 15 minutes.
Where do we meet?
Meeting location is 415 Main Street, St. Martins, NB.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Minimum age is 10 years old; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Is there a minimum group size?
A minimum of two guests is required for the experience to run.
Do I need prior kayaking experience?
No prior kayaking experience is necessary.
What wildlife might we see?
Participants may see species such as bald eagles, seals and porpoise along the Fundy coastline.