Three Days on the Fundy Isles: Island Hopping, Campfires, and the World’s Highest Tides

SAINT MARTINS KAYAK FIELD GUIDE

Three Days on the Fundy Isles: Island Hopping, Campfires, and the World’s Highest Tides

A practical guide to the Fundy Isles Sea Kayaking Expedition — a 3-day paddle between private islands with wilderness camping, wildlife viewing, and campfire-cooked local meals.

Three Days on the Fundy Isles: Island Hopping, Campfires, and the World’s Highest Tides.

Duration
3 Days
Location
Saint Martins
Operator
Bay of Fundy Adventures
Category
Kayak
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Paddle the Fundy Isles’ stirring coastal waters across a three-day expedition that threads private islands, tidal straits and quiet coves. Throughout the trip you’ll camp on secluded shorelines, gather around a campfire for locally prepared maritime meals, and stand awed by the region’s famously high tides while watching for seals, whales, porpoise and eagles.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Private-island wilderness camping
THE ROUTE

Private-island wilderness camping

The expedition includes nights on private islands within the Fundy Isles archipelago, where participants camp in a true coastal-wilderness setting and share meals prepared by guides over a campfire.

Regular encounters with marine and coastal species
THE WILDLIFE

Regular encounters with marine and coastal species

The Fundy Isles are home to seals, whales, porpoise and bald eagles; the route offers frequent chances to spot these species from your kayak as you move between islands.

Witness the world’s highest tides
THE TIDES

Witness the world’s highest tides

Over three days you will experience the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tidal range — a defining element of the landscape and the paddling environment on this trip.

What the day feels like

What the trip feels like

The expedition moves at the pace of the tide: days spent kayaking between private islands and shoreline features, evenings around a campfire enjoying locally prepared maritime meals, and a constant eye toward wildlife and tidal drama. Over three days participants live simply and closely with the coastal environment, shifting camp and route as conditions and tides dictate.

Private-island wilderness camping

THE ROUTE

Private-island wilderness camping

The expedition includes nights on private islands within the Fundy Isles archipelago, where participants camp in a true coastal-wilderness setting and share meals prepared by guides over a campfire.

Regular encounters with marine and coastal species

THE WILDLIFE

Regular encounters with marine and coastal species

The Fundy Isles are home to seals, whales, porpoise and bald eagles; the route offers frequent chances to spot these species from your kayak as you move between islands.

Witness the world’s highest tides

THE TIDES

Witness the world’s highest tides

Over three days you will experience the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tidal range — a defining element of the landscape and the paddling environment on this trip.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this expedition suits — and who should think twice.

1
Experienced paddlersWell-suited — the trip recommends previous kayaking experience and runs in an open-coast, tidal environment that benefits from competent paddling skills and comfort with moving-water conditions.
2
Families with teensAppropriate for families with children aged 12 and older; the minimum age for participation is 12.
3
Novice paddlersNot ideal — previous kayaking experience is recommended, so complete beginners should seek instruction or an easier introductory trip first.
4
Small groups and solo travelersFeasible, but note the operator requires a minimum of four guests for the trip to run; solo travelers should be prepared to join other paddlers to meet the minimum.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Previous kayaking experience is recommended; bring appropriate personal paddling gear and clothing for coastal conditions as advised by the operator.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Fundy Isles Sea Kayaking Expedition?

The expedition is a 3-day journey.

Where do we meet for the trip?

The meeting location is 56 Leaman Rd #50, Lambertville, NB E5V 1E8, Canada.

What is the minimum age to participate?

The minimum age for participants is 12.

Do I need prior kayaking experience?

Previous kayaking experience is recommended for this expedition.

How many people are required for the trip to run?

A minimum of four guests is required for the experience to run.

What wildlife might we see?

Participants commonly have the chance to see seals, whales, porpoise and eagles during the trip.

Are meals provided on the expedition?

Guides prepare local, fresh maritime meals for participants over the campfire during the trip.