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Expeditions 2010 - RisingTideExpeditions.ca

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Cape Breton aerial view showing locations of our expeditions

Explore beautiful Cape Breton Island on by kayak, camping on secluded beaches and seeing our nature and geology in a unique way!

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Storied Coast Expeditions

Gabarus Bay- 3 Days

Get away from it all without getting too far away. Visit an abandoned fishing village, a wilderness protected area, and the historic Fortress of Louisbourg.

Price: $635.
Dates: June 18-20, June 25-27, July 5-7, July 19-21, August 16-18, August 30-September 1, September  9-11.

Louisbourg Fortress Coast- 5 Days

From the fishing village of Gabarus you travel the shores of southeast Cape Breton. Visit abandoned fishing outposts, protected wilderness areas and the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg, once the French crown jewel of this coast.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 5-9, July 19-23, August 16-20, August 30 - September 3.

 

Scatarie Island Outpost- 3 Days

Departing the fishing village of Main-a-Dieu, you visit the former island settlement and wilderness area of Scatarie.

Price: $635.
Dates: July 5-7, July 19-21, July 26-28, August 9-11, August 16-18, August 30 - September 1.

 

Scatarie Island Outpost-5 Days

Leave the fortress town of Louisbourg and explore Scatarie Island, one of the fishing outposts the fortress once protected.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 5-9, July 19-23, August 16-20, August 30 - September 3.

View from a kayak of historic Louisbourg

 

 

Kayaking past fisherman's wharf

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Highland Hearts Expeditions

Cape Breton Highlands- 5 Days

Paddle along the resplendent cliffs and otherwise-inaccessible beaches of the renowned Cape Breton Highlands. Whale sightings are a frequent occurrence and the scenery is breathtaking.

 

This coast is more demanding than that of our other trips and previous experience is recommended. These dates fall into the best 'weather window' to explore this exposed and breathtaking coast.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 26-30, August 2-6, August 9-13.

 

 

Natural arch formation in the Cape Breton Highlands

 

 

 

 

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Acadian Shores Expeditions

Isle Madame- 3 Days

The Acadians descend from the first European settlers of this province, making their home on the land and sea. Explore the headlands and bays of Isle Madame.

Price: $635.
Dates: June 18-20, June 25-27, July 12-14, August 2-4, August 23-25, September 6-8.

Isle Madame- 5 Days

Explore the headlands and bays of Isle Madame and paddle through the working canal into the Bras d'Or Lakes - Cape Breton's Inland Sea - and visit a Mi'kmaq National Historic Site.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 12-16, August 23-27, September 6-10.

Isle Madame headland

 

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Bras d'Or Bays Expeditions

West Bras d'Or Islands- 3 Days

Paddle through the working canal at St.Peter's Canal National Historic Site and into the Bras d'Or Lakes - Cape Breton's Inland Sea.  Visit the Mi'kmaq National Historic Site at Chapel Island for a first nations cultural experience.  This trip is especially suited to families, as the Bras d'Or is sheltered from the open ocean.

Price: $635.
Dates: June 18-20, June 25-27, July 12-14, August 2-4, August 23-25, September 6-8 .

 

West Bras d'Or Islands- 5 Days

Paddle through the working canal at St.Peter's Canal National Historic Site and into the Bras d'Or Lakes - Cape Breton's Inland Sea.  Visit the Mi'kmaq National Historic Site at Chapel Island for a first nations cultural experience.  This trip is especially suited to families, as the Bras d'Or is sheltered from the open ocean.

      Price: $1025.
Dates: July 12-16, August 23-27, September 6-10 .

 

 

 

 

 

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B&B-based Trips

Travel with light kayaks and light hearts as you enjoy the Island life and the hospitality offered by accommodations in small communities along the coast.

 

 

Packages and Accommodations

B&B or Inn-based trips and expeditions with packaged accommodations are available in all of our paddling areas, with dates available from May to October.

Please consult our Packages page for more details.

 

 

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No experience is required for most of our offerings. Please contact us for further information.

Custom Itineraries

If our dates do not fit your travel plans,
contact us to plan a course or trip for your group.

Please Note: Prices are in Canadian Dollars and exclusive of taxes.