River Valley Adventures - TOURISM
Turn
Off Your Mind, Relax, and Float Down Stream
 Welcome
to RiverValleyAdventures.com!
Let us take care of all
your adventure needs in St. Martins, New Brunswick,
Canada. Join us as for a paddle or hike along towering
cliffs, red sand stone sea caves, secluded beaches and
historic harbours.
If you're interested
in exploring the highest tides in the world, the Bay
of Fundy, in the comfort of a sea kayak then you've
come to the right place.
We have tours for everybody, from beginners to experienced.
We are pleased to offer guided sea kayaking and hiking
trips along the spectacular Bay of Fundy Coastline.
The Bay of Fundy is world re-known for its highest tides
in the world. Come let our friendly guides take you
on one of our many adventures! Let us take you on a
journey to explore the amazing rise and fall of the
Bay of Fundy tides. We'll paddle into hidden caves,
rest on secluded pristine beaches, and marvel at the
brilliant sea stacks, towering rugged cliffs and a sea
arch.
We have all you need for an exciting guided sea
kayaking or guided
hiking adventure, whether you're interested
in a two to three hour tour to a multi-day trip.
At River
Valley Adventures you are sure to find an area that
will meet your kayaking interest, and scenery
that is sure to leave you breathless.
- Safety
is the number one priority of all staff members at
River Valley Adventures.
- No
kayaking experience required.
- Lesson
to be given prior to launching kayak.
- All
gear is included, as well as lunches and dinner when
on day or half day trip.
- Numerous
areas from which to choose your kayak adventure.
River Valley Adventures
is owned and operated by Mike Carpenter and Jeff Martin.
This is our 4th season of offering guided sea kayak
tours in St. Martins, New Brunswick. We are pleased
to offer guided
hiking tours, bike
rentals and sea
kayak and accessory sales in
addition to our guided sea
kayak tours.
Over the
years we have developed a wide variety of tour packages
to all your adventure needs. So come on out and let
our friendly and experienced guides take you on a journey
along the beautiful Bay of Fundy Coastline!
River Valley
Adventures also offers group adventure packages that
are suitable for school groups, corporate groups and
tour groups. For information regarding group adventures
please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
In addition
to these products and services, River Valley Adventures
also offers outdoor education programs for schools,
adventure education for corporate groups and adventure
consulting services. For information on these products
and services please contact
us with any questions.
River Valley
Adventures prides itself on its knowledgable, friendly,
safe and experienced guides. Our guides have received
training from the Canadian Recreational Canoe Association and the
British Canoe Union. Our guides also have current CPR
& Wilderness First Aid.
All of our sea kayak tours begin with an overview of
sea kayak basics. To begin, our friendly guides will
provide instruction of basic of safe sea kayaking skills
and overview of the trip itenerary. To ensure
your comfort we use high quality sea kayaks and accessories.
Each tour also includes interpretation of local natural
and cultural history. Have a look to find out which
tour suits you best!
All
of our tours are designed for the beginniner and can also
be modified to accommodate the intermediate and
advanced sea kayakers. River Valley Adventures supplies
all kayaking and safety equipment necessary for all
of our Bay Of Fundy adventures.
Historic
Harbour Tour: 2 Hrs
Let us
introduce you to the basics of sea kayaking as we visit
one of the oldest working harbours in North America.
Paddle in and around the famous St. Martins Sea Caves!
A refreshment and a light snack are provided.
$30/person
Sea
Caves Lunch/Dinner Tour: 3-4 Hrs
Travel
with us into the St. Martins Sea Caves and explore the
Fundy coastline. Relax on a secluded cobblestone beach
as you enjoy a nutritious meal prepared on the beach
by one of our friendly guides.
$55/person
or $100/couple
12 and
under $40
Maritime
Lobster Dinner Tour: 3 Hrs
Enjoy
a fresh beach cooked maritime lobster dinner by a campfire
on a secluded beach after we paddle through the the
St. Martins Harbour and visit the Caves of St. Martins.
$75/person
or $135/couple
Fundy
Trail Full Day: 4-6 Hrs
Become
confident in safe sea kayaking as you paddle along the
Fundy Trail coastline. Relenquish in the natural beauty
that the Bay of Fundy coastline has to offer while working
up an appetite for a great beach cooked meal prepared
by your guide on Melvins Beach.
$90/person
Duck
Pond Sea Stacks Tour: 5-7 Hrs
Marvel in and paddle around the many
red sandstone sea stacks of the Fundy coastline as we
paddle to a hidden beach to savour a delicious meal
prepared on the beach by your guides while you take
the opportunity to relax and take in the wonderful scenery.
Kayak along towering sandstone and basalt cliffs, seacluded
beaches an ocean carved sea arch and an historic
lighthouse.
$115/person
Multi-Day
Sea Kayak Adventures
Fundy
Coast Overnight: 1 night/2 days
Enjoy
two days of sea kayaking and one night of camping along
the rugged Bay of Fundy Coastline. This tour guides
you along the rugged and impressive coastline that is
made up of spectacular pristine beaches, towering cliffs,
sea caves and sea stacks of the Bay of Fundy. You'll
also get an opportunity to learn about the local cultural
and natural history that surrounds the wonders
of the Bay through the interpretation by your friendly
guide(s). All meals, from lunch the first day till lunch
the second day, and camping gear are provided. This
tour begins the morning of the first day and ends the
evening of the second day. No experience necessary.
$245/person
Multi-Day
Fundy Coast Adventure: 2 nights/3 days
Paddle
along the rugged, spectacular Fundy Coast from St. Martins
to Alma. On this trip you'll experience all the wonders
the Bay of Fundy has to offer. This trip travels the
marvelous unspoiled coastline all the way to Fundy National
Park over a period of three day and two nights on a
secluded beach with all the comforts nature has to offer.
Enjoy the beauty of on of the longest stretches of undeveloped
coastline on the eastern seaboard of North America while
learning about the local attractions. All meals are
provided from lunch the first day until lunch the third
day. A minimum of two people are required to book a
tour.
$395/person
Tour
Dates:
July
22nd
to 24th
28th
to 30th
August
12th
to 14th
22nd
to 24th
29th
to 31st
September
9th
to 11th
Four-day
option also available upon request and is $475.00/person
Group
rates are available upon request
No
experience necessary!
The
following items are suggested for all of our day-tours:
Join us on our guided
day hikes along the majestic Bay of Fundy Coastline!
Enjoy one of our hiking tours by lettting
one of our friendly experienced guides introduce
you to the local cultural and natural history of St.
Martins and the Bay of Fundy, the Highest Tides in the
World.
Become familiar with the local flora
and fauna as you wander the scenic coastal trails and
tide washed coastal beaches. Our hiking tours take place
during low tide so that hikers have an opportunity to
walk on the ocean floor! Relax and take in a nutricious
bag lunch on the trail.
All Guided
Day Hikes include the following:
-
Friendly, knowledgable and experienced
guides!
-
A nutritious bag lunch and refreshment
-
Backpacks are available upon request!
The following
are a list of our current day hikes:
Historic Harbour to Sea Caves
Tours
On this tour, explore the World Famous
St. Martins Sea Caves and local natural and cultural
history. This tour is 2-3 hours in length and costs
$25/person.
Quaco Head Lighthouse to Brown's
Beach
Start at the scenic Quaco Head Lighthouse
and follow the coastal trail to a spectacular sandy
ocean beach. This tour is 2-3 hours in length and costs
$25/person.
River Valley Adventures suggests you wear
comfortable footwear, a sun hat, camera, binoculars,
light hiking clothes, and a rain jacket if necessary!
If
you would like a sea kayaking & hiking tour package
please let us know ahead of time so we accommodate
your needs!
Please feel free to contact
River Valley Adventures for any questions regarding
our adventure packages and sea kayak sales.
Mailing
Address:
River
Valley Adventures Inc.
415 Main Street
St. Martins, NB, Canada
E5R 2G1
Phone,
Fax & E-Mail:
Local: (506) 833-2331
Toll-Free: 1-888-871-4244
Fax: (506) 833-4339
E-Mail: rivervalleyadv@hotmail.com
Directions
to River Valley Adventures;
From
Calais, Maine/ St. Stephen, NB and Saint John, NB:
Follow
Trans Canada route #1 East to exit 137A. Follow Route
#111 East until you reach the Village of St. Martins.
Turn right onto Main Street until you come to the St.
Martins Harbour. We are located in a yellow building
on the left hand side of the road across from the wharf.
From
Nova Scotia and Moncton, NB:
Follow
Trans Canada route #1 West to exit 198. Follow Route
#111 West until you reach the Village of St. Martins.
Turn left onto Main Street until you come to the St.
Martins Harbour. We are located in a yellow building
on the left hand side of the road across from the wharf.
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