A slot canyon and a locally sourced lunch
Ward Falls Waterfall Experience
- Duration 4 hours
- Distance7 km
- Group size 4–10
- Difficulty moderate
- Season September to November
A guided hike through fault-sculpted cliffs to Ward Falls, into one of only two slot canyons in the Geopark, followed by handmade bread, local dulse and Nova Scotia kombucha.
Step into the heart of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark and discover the dramatic beauty shaped by the ancient Cobequid Fault. This guided hike leads you through a forested trail carved by time and community care, culminating at the breathtaking Ward Falls — a cascade tumbling over granite cliffs that mark the fault’s southern edge.
Experienced guides allow you to safely ascend and enter one of only two slot canyons within the Geopark, offering a rare opportunity to explore this hidden geological wonder up close.
Let your local guide bring the landscape to life with stories of shifting earth and flowing water, as you explore one of the region’s most scenic and geologically significant trails.
Afterwards, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared local lunch: handmade bread and baked sweets, locally harvested dulse, and a refreshing bottle of Nova Scotia kombucha. A blend of nature, geology and local flavour — ideal for curious adventurers and food lovers alike.
Highlights
- Ward Falls over granite cliffs on the Cobequid Fault
- One of only two slot canyons in the Geopark
- A locally sourced lunch at the end
What's included
- 4-hour guided hike, roughly 7km
- Geological interpretation from your guide
- Handmade bread and baked sweets
- Locally harvested dulse
- A bottle of Nova Scotia kombucha
What to bring
- Sturdy footwear with good grip
- Layers and a rain shell
- Water bottle
When it runs
Set departures at 9:30 AM.
The times below are a guide worked out from the tide table. We confirm the exact start with you when you book by phone or email.
Next few days it runs
- Sat, Oct 24 9:30 AM arrive 9:10 AM
- Sun, Oct 25 9:30 AM arrive 9:10 AM
- Sat, Oct 31 9:30 AM arrive 9:10 AM
- Sun, Nov 1 9:30 AM arrive 9:10 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 9:30 AM arrive 9:10 AM
Before you come
- Meeting point
- Ward Falls trailhead, details sent on booking
- Arrive
- 20 minutes before departure, to get fitted with equipment. For the next departure on Sat, Oct 24 that means 9:10 AM for a 9:30 AM start.
- Booking
- By phone on 902-216-0134 or email at [email protected]. Advance booking is required.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. If we cancel for weather there is no charge and we will rebook you. Full policy
- Availability
- Weekends only, September to mid-November
