Travel Reference
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( 902-261-2770, 800-856-5061; www.tidalborerafting.com ; 8681 Hwy 215; half-day $60-70) The
biggest rafting company is organized and professional in every way. Prices depend on
how big the tide and waves are.
Shubenacadie River Adventures RAFTING
( 902-261-2222, 800-878-8687; www.shubie.com ; 10061 Hwy 15; rafting per day incl lunch adult/
child $85/80) Besides the exciting tidal bore rafting day trips, mellow half-day river tours
($65) are also on offer.
Sleeping
There are a handful of places to sleep in Maitland, but the few eating options have unpre-
dictable opening hours. Bring your own food or a full belly.
Tidal Life Guesthouse B&B $$$
(
902-261-2583; www.thetidallife.ca ; 9568 Cedar St; dm $35, r $90-120;
May-Oct;
)
This backpackers-B&B hybrid in an old beauty of a house has grand airy rooms and
large windows overlooking grassy fields. Artistically designed communal spaces are
everywhere, including a hammock on the back porch. All options include a big healthy
breakfast and bathrooms are shared. The drawback is that it can be hard to get in touch
with the place, so contact them early.
Cresthaven by the Sea B&B $$$
( 902-261-2001, 866-870-2001; www.cresthavenbythesea.com ; r $140-150; ) Stay here for
what is possibly the best view over the Fundy tides. The immaculate white Victorian
house sits on a bluff right over the point where the Shubenacadie River meets the bay.
All the rooms have river views and the lower ones are wheelchair accessible.
THE POWER OF THE BORE
The tidal bore phenomenon occurs when the first surge of the extreme Bay of
Fundy tides flows upriver at high tide. Sometimes the advancing wave is only a
ripple but, with the right phase of the moon, it can be a meter or so in height, giving
the impression that the river is flowing backwards. You'll have to sit awhile to see
the changes in the tide, but a good place to watch is from the lookout on Tidal Bore
Rd, off Hwy 236 just west of exit 14 from Hwy 102 on the northwest side of Truro.
Staff in the adjacent Palliser Motel gift shop ( 902-893-8951) can advise when the
next tidal bore will arrive. There's another viewpoint in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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