The PaddlerUK magazine December 2015 issue 5 | Page 42

Brier Island
Nova Scotia, Canada

Jarrod Gunn McQuillan

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“A long ridge of basalt bedrock
that forms North Mountain
stretches along the Bay of Fundy
from Cape Blomidon to the
western most part of Nova
Scotia, Brier Island.

“This offshore island juts out into the mouth
of the Bay of Fundy and provides what I think
is one of the most dynamic, diverse and
beautiful paddling locations in Canada. I
remember my first time visiting this Island as a
tourist on a whale watching tour and being
greeted to a wonderful display of humpback
whales.
“The area offers a diversity of sea birds and
marine life, bringing out the nature seeker in
me. On the opposite end of the spectrum,
the significant tidal range at this location and
tight passages are what truly bring me to this
Island. While this area doesn’t boast the 50
plus foot tidal ranges found in the Upper Bay
of Fundy, a healthy 20-feet on springs provides
plenty of moving water for a fun filled day.
“I also love the area as there is the
opportunity for a full day of playing in tidal
races, as there are play spots on both the
flooding and ebbing tidal streams. I have found
it to be the perfect spot to get away with a
group of paddlers to have some fun on and
off the water. ”