For a great day on the water start your visit at Shining Waters Marina on Peggy’s Cove Road (highway #333) http://www.shiningwaters,ca/
in Tantallon. #1 on the map above.
Paddling and Porpoises – The Shut In Island Adventure with Sea Sun Kayak Adventures:
Join us for a pleasant 3 hour paddle to explore the largest and least visited island in Saint Margaret’s Bay. Paddling North through the active fishing villages of Indian Harbour(#3) and Modesty Cove(#2), your destination, Shut In Island, looms before you, mist shrouded and mysterious,
Local lore tells of pirates, ghosts and buried treasure hidden in one of its many caves. Believe what you will of the old tales, one thing is certain; there is a treasure on the island. But this treasure won’t be found buried deep in one of the many caves or hidden in a dark hollow. It can be found at the top of the island where, on a clear day, a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire St Margaret’s Bay and Peggy’s Cve area awaits the committed treasure hunter. This is the Ultimate desination of your Shut In Island adventure and Oceanstone Inn’s EcoConcierge (#4), Eben Fry, will be pleased to guide you there.
There is more to this trip than the awe insiring view, Eben will also share information about the native flora and fauna which flourish along Shut In’s shores and pristine waters. Porpoises, whales, osprey, bald eagles, deer, mink and sunfish are often spotted on this trip, so be sure to keep a close watch! Your shut In Island adventure includes:
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Kayaks and all necessary equipment
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Basic instruction in kayaking and safety briefing
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Guide
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Bottled water and nutritious snacks
Dates: See web site for dates
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $75 plus tax per person. There is minimum of two people and a maximum of four people on this trip. Trip available Monday-Friday in July-October.
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If you prefer to let someone else do all the work here are a couple of options from Four Winds Charters who also sail out of Shining Waters Marina:
Scenic Water Tours:
$25.00 per adult, $20.00 per child (6 to 12 yr.) under six free.
A two-hour cruise of the coves. Nestled between Peggy’s Cove and the Aspotogan Peninsula, St. Margaret’s Bay provides pristine natural beauty just 30 minutes from Halifax. Enjoy cruising among the scenic coves, estate properties, private islands and beautiful beaches. View the natural habitat of eagles and herons while watching for dolphins, seals, and sea birds. Every trip provides stunning ocean views in a relaxed informative atmosphere.
Nature Cruise / Whale Watching
$ 35.00 per adult, $20.00 per child
A three-hour cruise along the scenic shoreline near Peggy’s Cove(#5). Clean ocean breezes and magnificent sea life is the perfect combination for a great day out on the ocean. View working wharves, fishing traps of local fishermen, and rugged island geography. It is in these area’s guest will have the greater possibility of seeing white-sided dolphins, porpoise and seals as well as minke, finback and pilot whales. Other marine mammals that have been seen include Humpback whales and Leatherback Turtles. We guarantee ample amounts of fresh sea air along with beautiful scenery.
For more tours and info visit their web site at: http://www.fourwindscharters.com/location_smb.php
After your boat tour head over to White Sails Bakery at 12930 Peggy’s Cove Road and pick up a sandwich made with their great homemade breads, a few sweet and beverages then head southwest around the bay to Bay Outlook Park in Boutilier’s Point. Here you can enjoy a picnic on the government wharf or at the picnic tables. If it is high tide, bring your fishing rod and fish for mackerel from the wharf. After lunch walk up to the grassy area of the park and follow the path down to the water. Here you will find a small and often deserted little beach where you can swim and enjoy the sun for the rest of the afternoon.
