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- 90 Phillips Rd, Green Oaks, Nova Scotia
- shubiewranglers@gmail.com
A truly unique Tidal Bore rafting experience! Shubie River Wranglers have been the river’s premier rafting outfitter since 2013!
Join us in experiencing the Bay of Fundy tides on the historic Shubenacadie River.
See you soon!
A truly unique Tidal Bore rafting experience! Shubie River Wranglers have been the river’s premier rafting outfitter since 2013!
Join us in experiencing the Bay of Fundy tides on the historic Shubenacadie River.
See you soon!
A true Nova Scotia Tidal Bore Rafting adventure! Experience the largest waves the Shubenacadie River has to offer on our 8 person Zodiac boats. Join us for a Rafting Tour on the worlds highest tides, and experience what the Bay of Fundy has to offer!
Small to medium waves with plenty of excitement! As a result, this tour is great for first-timers or for families with young kids. A gentle introduction to Tidal Bore Rafting.
Medium to Large waves! The full experience of active waves and playing within the rapids. Great for rafters of all levels!
Often times the largest waves on the river! This suits adventure seekers who feel comfortable being tossed around. Prepare for everything that the Shubie can throw at you!
Over 1,300 5-star reviews across Tripadvisor and Google. Here’s what guests have actually written, straight from the platforms.
Never rafted before? You’re in good company — most of our guests haven’t either. It’s four simple steps and a few hours you’ll never forget.
Meet us at our site in Green Oaks. We’ll set you up with a wetsuit, booties, splash jacket, and helmet.
Your river master walks you through the day and what to expect. No experience needed.
Ride the incoming Bay of Fundy tide as it surges up the Shubenacadie and builds wave after wave.
Finish with a mud slide on the river bank, then warm up and swap stories.
The bald eagles on the Shubenacadie river are a huge part in helping us deliver such great tours every day, so it was nice to be able to help one out when it needed a hand. Our close encounter only added to the enormous amount of respect we already had for these incredible birds.
What started as a normal day turned into a wild and unique Shubenacadie experience. We were out rafting when we came across an injured eagle on the sandbar. After seeing this eagle struggle to take off from the sandbar we knew something was wrong. After several failed attempts to fly off the sand bar, the eagle found himself caught in the incoming tide and quickly swept away by the tidal bore.
We watched and tried to position ourselves down the river and close enough to the eagle to lend a hand however we could. Despite continuing to struggle and encountering some quite large waves, it was able to maintain its upright posture.
Now, we had a strong sense that the eagle had sustained a severe injury that prevented him from taking flight. We managed to get him into the boat safely and we did our best to keep him at ease as we travelled back to our rafting location.
Once we arrived back to our site @hopeforwildlife arrived to take the eagle and provide him with the care he required. The eagle recovered completely from its injuries and was eventually released to its natural environment.
In partnership with Hope for Wildlife
Here are the questions first-timers always ask us — and the honest answers that usually calm everyone down.
We pick up the phone. Call us with anything — group bookings, dietary needs, accessibility, weather worries — and we’ll help.
We have rafters of all ages! Rafters must be at least 6 years old and, importantly, must fit safely in a life jacket. Adults must accompany any children under the age of 16. Our child rate applies to ages 12 and under.
Rafting always carries the inherent risk of Mother Nature and moving water. That’s why we train our guides to maneuver the river safely and confidently, always with your wellbeing in mind. Our clients’ safety is our top priority and something we never take lightly — we want everyone to feel comfortable out on the river with us.
The Shubenacadie is known for its waves — and its mud! Dress for the weather and wear clothes and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty, as the river mud tends to stain. If you get cold easily, bring a hoodie or an extra layer. Bring a spare change of clothes and a towel for the showers after your trip. Every rafter is given a life jacket that must be worn at all times on the water. Rain gear is available on colder days, though it won’t keep you dry once the waves hit!
Our Zodiacs carry a maximum of 8 passengers — plus one awesome guide!
Tidal bore rafting only happens on Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie River, where the incoming Bay of Fundy tide creates a powerful wave that travels upstream against the current. White water rafting runs downstream through rapids formed by rocks. Because the tidal bore rides over sandbars rather than sharp rocks, it’s done safely without a helmet, and the waves are typically much larger — during extreme tides they can reach 12–15 feet.
All cancellations require written notice to shubiewranglers@gmail.com and are subject to a $5 per person fee. We require 72 hours’ notice; cancellations after that are charged 50% of the invoice, and cancellations within 24 hours (or no-shows) are charged in full. Large groups of 8+ must give at least one week’s notice. Reschedules within the cancellation window are charged the same, but the amount is applied as credit toward your new date.
We’re at 90 Phillips Rd, Green Oaks, Nova Scotia — about 45 minutes from Halifax. If you’d just like to watch, our lodge deck and the lower section of our property offer tidal bore viewing, and the Tidal Interpretive Centre across the river is only a one-minute drive.
We pick up the phone. Call us with anything — group bookings, dietary needs, accessibility, weather worries — and we’ll help.
Stories, tide-planning tips, and first-timer prep — written by the guides who ride this wave every day. A five-minute read can make a four-hour trip twice as fun.
Our 2026 Tide Schedule is live — book your adventure today!
