About Us

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Minister’s Face Nature Preserve consists of approximately 117 hectares of land on Long Island. The north-east end of Long Island contains a cliff formation, which rises 60 m (200 feet) above the Kennebecasis River and is one of the prominent topographical features of the Rothesay area. It also contains the highest point on the island, which is known as the “Crow’s Nest” and stands 100 m above the river.  The ecological significance of the area was recognized because of its prominent rock formations and known presence of rare species.  Explore the cliffs of Minister’s Face that have been recognized as an Environmentally Significant Area due to the presence of habitat for rare arctic flora, and the spectacular view from the eastern banks of the Kennebecasis. View the vertical rock cliffs that have been host to significant botanical findings from as early as 1866.   These cliffs are often visited by the peregrine falcon, a species at risk under NB’s Species at Risk Act.  The discovery of the extremely rare (S1) wall-rue fern (Aspleniumrutia-muraria) during a botanical inventory on the island was especially significant, as it had not been previously found anywhere in New Brunswick.

Your interpretative guides will land you & your kayak on the northern tip of the Island, followed by a guided hike to the 0.8 km Crow’s Nest Trail, crossing the highest point on the island, and the 1.5 km Minister’s Face Trail leading to the Minister’s Face cliff found on this preserve. 

Your six (6) hour fully guided tour includes: Meeting your guide(s) on the Cameron Road, Paddling and safety overview, 1 hour paddle to Long Island in your included tandem kayak, 3 hour hike with comfort stops and interpretation & 1 hour return Paddle to the shores of the Cameron Road.

Minimum 6 guests - Maximum 12 guests, tandem kayaks only, safety equipment, bottled water, light snack included.

Cost: 125.00 per person

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 The Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight. Notice how the Sun appears highest in the sky at the solstice; its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer. 

Join us for a guided kayaking Adventure departing from Dominion Park at 6:00pm to welcome the First Day of Summer and enjoy seasonal  strawberries upon our return, since June’s full Moon is also known as the Full Strawberry Moon.  This is the perfect way to celebrate the June solstice!

The fascinating Geology and  history of Saint John, Canada’s Oldest Incorporated City, will unfold as you journey with your guide along the waterfront to the world famous Reversing Falls Rapids following Harbour Passage out and back. You will learn about the great fire of 1877, the war of 1812, the inner working of a year round port and the industries it supports. View wildlife and learn the tale of Gloosecap and the giant Beaver and witness where the collision of two ancient continents happened as you experience the natural phenomenon of the Highest Tides in the World & World Class Geological features!

PLEASE NOTE: Pre Registration is required (506-672-0770)

There are some hills to concur on this walking tour.

Enjoy a guided "off the beaten path" hike with a local resident  of Randolf Island!  Discover the fauna & flora, river vistas, geology  and local history.  On this 1.5 - 2  hour hike you will visit a lighthouse ,  enjoy local folk lure  and stories of  early industries that made the "Wolastog" the life's blood  that was significant in the  settlement of Saint John as Canada's First Incorporate City.

 PLEASE NOTE: Pre Registration is required (506-672-0770)

There are some hills to concur on this walking tour. 

Sunsets are magical on the beautiful & bountiful Saint John River!  The best way to enjoy it is in your tandem kayak  with your paddle buddy, floating  on calm waters , dipping into secret coves and drifting with the gentle tidal changes.  This tour will provide you with basic paddle & safety overview with our friendly, fun knowledgeable guide and some meditative moments as you feel the breeze, watch the sunset and perhaps bid a good night to the Bald Eagles & River  Sturgeon as you return to the beach for a hot beverage & bonfire!

Moderate to Strenuous activity, beach and water related, light refreshment included, limited space available. Price is per person.

Family Bubble Cost:  $150.00 for a family of 4

Minimum 4 guests Maximum 10 guests

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Experience a guided kayak adventure along the shores of the historic St. John River and discover the “Rocks of Ages”.  The shore line echo’s with ghosts of “River Relics”.  Paddle an Ice age river where 15,000 years ago the last glacier forced the river to find a new route over the rock ridges at Reversing Falls Rapids to create this gorge.   Experience the history of a Lime stone quarry with over 850 million year old marble and the first documented Precambrian fossil (Stromatolites) described in scientific literature.  Photo opportunities abound as you pause to view a historic lighthouse, local wildlife including an active bald eagles nest.  Optional Picnic Lunch  or Acadian Sturgeon tasting can be provided shore-side.  

Moderate to Strenuous activity, beach and water related, light refreshment included, limited space available

Minimum 4 guests Maximum 10 guests

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 The spectacular Musquash Estuary nature reserve, located just 15 minutes from Saint John, surrounds one of the last remaining fully functioning river estuaries on the Bay of Fundy.  The Nature Conservancy of Canada began working at Musquash in 2000 and has since protected more than 2,300 hectares (5,600 acres) of unspoiled marshes, coastal forests and cobble beaches surrounding the estuary.  The Musquash Estuary is New Brunswick’s first federal Marine Protected Area  designated in 2006.  The land surrounding the Musquash Estuary is a haven for wildlife, such as beaver, white-tailed deer, moose, bobcat and black bear. It also provides habitat for bald eagle, pileated woodpecker, black duck, common eider, red-breasted merganser, broad-winged hawk and many other species of migratory birds.

Moderate to Strenuous activity, beach and water related, light refreshment included, limited space available

Minimum 6 guests Maximum 12 guests

$5.00 per booking will be donated to NCC to support their protection efforts

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