Fire, Tides & Indigenous Traditions

From $110

Sit by the fire, sip locally harvested tea, and hear the stories of the land — told by an Indigenous interpreter — where river and tides collide.

Under an open sky, beside the Bay of Fundy's ever-moving tides, gather around a crackling fire as an Indigenous interpreter shares stories passed through generations. Learn the history of the Wolastoq and Mi’kmaq peoples while sipping locally harvested tea and roasting Bannock, a symbol of cultural resilience. With the river and the sea locked in an endless cycle, take a moment to listen — not just to the stories, but to the land itself.

Energy Level

Duration

2 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Yes

Shore Thing Highlights

Watch the Saint John River and Bay of Fundy meet in a centuries-old cycle
Sip local tea and roast Bannock — a symbol of resilience
Gather by the fire as Indigenous stories bring history to life

Need to know

This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket
Due to time spent around a bonfire, your clothing may retain a mild smoky scent

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Fire, Tides & Indigenous Traditions

Sit by the fire, sip locally harvested tea, and hear the stories of the land — told by an Indigenous interpreter — where river and tides collide.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way