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Shubenacadie River

Nova Scotia, Canada
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Ranked #71 of 245 attractions in Nova Scotia
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Creighton Saskatchewan Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011

We went on Saturday, July 30th and it was an "extreme" tide day. Our guide was Al, and he was great! the waves were big and rough, we had a couple of headbangers in the boat. Mud Sliding and River Floating completed the morning. Fed as many burgers, dogs, potato chips and pop we could ingest. From start to finish,... More

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cincinnati ohio
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

We arrived outside of Maitland just as the tide was rising. As we crossed over the bridge the river bed was dry with a few puddles here and there. By the time we parked our car at the Observation Point and walked to the observation deck, the tide was rapidly rising. Then, the river rafters came for a thrill ride.... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011

If you are up for a bit of adventure, ride the tidal bore on a zodiac with Subenacadie River Runners in Maitland, Nova Scotia. Our guide, Miranda, was extremely competent. She was very concerned about safety but at the same time really wanted everyone to "experience" the best of the tidal bore and the accompanying waves. Wow, Miranda knows her... More

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New York
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2010
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We rafted with "Shubenacadie Tidal Bore Rafting Park" and stayed in their cottages one night. The rafting was a highlight of the whole 2-week vacation. Definitely recommend doing that--it's fun, you all get wet, but it's not so dangerous that you need to worry. I had 2 12-year-old boys and they loved it. The staff are fantastic. The cottages there... More

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