Tours
Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators
Take a tide pool peek into the Fundy Aquarium Ecozone
Tour Highlights
• Collect and observe plankton from the waters of the Bay. See what attracts the great whales to our area
• Explore tide pools with amazing diversity
• See predator-prey relationships, life and death battles live in action
• Observe barnacles in a feeding frenzy
• Zoom in on the zones with a field microscope
• Sample some succulent seaweeds
• Search for the elusive sea anemone and beautiful sea slugs
We will take you to the edge of the Bay of Fundy to observe the effects of a nine metre tidal range providing an exciting view into one of the world's most dynamic and diverse ecosystems.
Trip Details
We will meet along the waterfront next to the Digby Town Tourist Bureau, 110 Montague Row. After a brief orientation, you will follow in your vehicle to our rocky shore adventure. The best trips take place when the tide is lowest, so it is important to book in advance.
How to prepare for the adventure:
• There will be climbing over rocks to get to the best spots
• Wear sturdy footwear
• A windbreaker or hooded sweatshirt is a good idea as it gets cool at the shore
• Sunscreen, water, camera and binoculars can round out your "rocky shore kit"
• Children will require close supervision at all times
An Experience Showcase, Ten Video Vignettes of Experiences in the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
http://www.youtube.com/user/UNESCOSNBiosphere/videos
Have you ever watched a barnacle feeding frenzy? Well, you can along the rocky shores of Point Prim located at the edge of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve near Digby. Walk along the ocean floor where the low tides of the Bay of Fundy expose several zones of seashore life, including periwinkles and barnacles. Retired science teacher Greg Turner will help you experience the wide diversity of life and the interconnections among the species found there. There is always something new to discover as you get up close and personal with the flora and the fauna during this hands-on adventure.
Stones, Steeples, Ships & Seafood
Historic and cultural experiences. Interpretive walking tour of the Town of Digby
Tour Highlights
• Settlers and seafarers
• Trinity Anglican Church - Gothic Revival architecture, one of the most beautiful churches in Nova Scotia
• Admiral Digby Museum - mid 1800s Georgian Style Home
• A stroll along the Admiral's Walk, Digby waterfront and Marina, history in a mural
• Fisherman's Wharf and the Scallop Fleet
• Succulent seafood sampling
Stroll back through the centuries as we discover Digby's dynamic history and rich cultural background.
Trip Details
We will meet along the waterfront next to the Digby Town Tourist Bureau, 110 Montague Row. After a brief orientation, we will begin our journey. This leisurely stroll is approximately 3 kilometres long and will take 2 hours or more.
Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators
Take a tide pool peek into the Fundy Aquarium Ecozone
Tour Highlights
• Collect and observe plankton from the waters of the Bay. See what attracts the great whales to our area
• Explore tide pools with amazing diversity
• See predator-prey relationships, life and death battles live in action
• Observe barnacles in a feeding frenzy
• Zoom in on the zones with a field microscope
• Sample some succulent seaweeds
• Search for the elusive sea anemone and beautiful sea slugs
We will take you to the edge of the Bay of Fundy to observe the effects of a nine metre tidal range providing an exciting view into one of the world's most dynamic and diverse ecosystems.
Trip Details
We will meet along the waterfront next to the Digby Town Tourist Bureau, 110 Montague Row. After a brief orientation, you will follow in your vehicle to our rocky shore adventure. The best trips take place when the tide is lowest, so it is important to book in advance.
How to prepare for the adventure:
• There will be climbing over rocks to get to the best spots
• Wear sturdy footwear
• A windbreaker or hooded sweatshirt is a good idea as it gets cool at the shore
• Sunscreen, water, camera and binoculars can round out your "rocky shore kit"
• Children will require close supervision at all times
An Experience Showcase, Ten Video Vignettes of Experiences in the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
http://www.youtube.com/user/UNESCOSNBiosphere/videos
Have you ever watched a barnacle feeding frenzy? Well, you can along the rocky shores of Point Prim located at the edge of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve near Digby. Walk along the ocean floor where the low tides of the Bay of Fundy expose several zones of seashore life, including periwinkles and barnacles. Retired science teacher Greg Turner will help you experience the wide diversity of life and the interconnections among the species found there. There is always something new to discover as you get up close and personal with the flora and the fauna during this hands-on adventure.
Stones, Steeples, Ships & Seafood
Historic and cultural experiences. Interpretive walking tour of the Town of Digby
Tour Highlights
• Settlers and seafarers
• Trinity Anglican Church - Gothic Revival architecture, one of the most beautiful churches in Nova Scotia
• Admiral Digby Museum - mid 1800s Georgian Style Home
• A stroll along the Admiral's Walk, Digby waterfront and Marina, history in a mural
• Fisherman's Wharf and the Scallop Fleet
• Succulent seafood sampling
Stroll back through the centuries as we discover Digby's dynamic history and rich cultural background.
Trip Details
We will meet along the waterfront next to the Digby Town Tourist Bureau, 110 Montague Row. After a brief orientation, we will begin our journey. This leisurely stroll is approximately 3 kilometres long and will take 2 hours or more.
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Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators
Rates for a 2-3
hour tour
Adults:
$28.00
Youth (under 16): $18.00
Children under 5:
no charge
Family or group
rates available.
Stones, Steeples, Ships & Seafood
Rates for a 2-3
hour tour
Adults:
$22.00
Youth (under 16): $15.00
Children under 5:
no charge
Family or group
rates available.
Tour Times
Want to customize your tour?
We can offer a variety of natural history experiences packaged with cultural and historical tours.
Length of tours
Each tour lasts approximately 2-3 hours
Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators
Rates for a 2-3
hour tour
Adults:
$28.00
Youth (under 16): $18.00
Children under 5:
no charge
Family or group
rates available.
Stones, Steeples, Ships & Seafood
Rates for a 2-3
hour tour
Adults:
$22.00
Youth (under 16): $15.00
Children under 5:
no charge
Family or group
rates available.
Tour Times
Want to customize your tour?
We can offer a variety of natural history experiences packaged with cultural and historical tours.
Length of tours
Each tour lasts approximately 2-3 hours
