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Discover McNabs Island: Forest Bathing Tour - July 27, 2025, 9:30 AM | McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park
Jul 27, 2025 (UTC-3)
Shearwater
NEW this YEAR!
Experience Forest Bathing, Japanese
Shinrin-Yoku
on
McNabs Island!
Sunday July 27, 2025 - 9:30-4:00 pm
Departure Location: Eastern Passage
: Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island at 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM.
New this year!
Join the Friends of McNabs Island and
Wil Brunner
, a certified Nature and Forest Therapist, with www.softpinewellness.ca for a
Forest Bathing
experience on McNabs Island.
Experience
Forest Bathing, Japanese
Shinrin-Yoku
, and welcome a mindful sense of calm and exploration through a new perspective.
Using Forest Bathing and Mindfullness activities, connect your senses to the natural environment on McNabs Island. Mindfullness and sensory approaches reduce stress and promote positive well-being.
The Forest Bathing tour will take place at various locations on McNabs Island. Beginning at the
English Victorian Gardens
and the
Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre,
the tour will include a nature walk to the top of
Jenkins Hill
and through the ruins of the World War Two
Detention Barracks
. With several "invitation" stops along the way, the tour will continue down to Garrison Road, and
McNabs Pond
and
Maughers Beach
. Forest tea will be served at the end of the tour.
After the tour, do some beachcombing along
Maughers Beach
or go for a relaxing swim.
Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least
5-7 km
on this hike.
Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repels ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch.
Everyone must get their tickets in advance. This slow-paced Forest Bathing Tour is recommended for those 16 years of age and older.
Sorry,
NO dogs
on this Forest Bathing tour. Also smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park.
If you are bringing children, tickets are needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island.
There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded.
Cost:
$40 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $30 (children/youth under 16), $50 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years old and younger are free, but still need a ticket.
For more information on this event contact;
friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com
or
http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact
.
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Discover McNabs Island: Shoreline Tour - July 6, 2025, 9:30 AM | McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park
Jul 6, 2025 (UTC-3)ENDED
Shearwater
Hike along the Changing Shoreline of McNabs Island!
Sunday July 6, 2025 - 9:30-4:00pm
Departure Location: Eastern Passage
: Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island by 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM.
Join the Friends of McNabs Island for a guided
h
ike
along the changing coastline of McNabs Island on a Shoreline Tour!
· Visit the newly restored
Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre
for an island orientation.
· Learn about the changing shape of the island as beaches and coves come and go.
· As sea levels rise, and more storms batter the coastline, more changes to the island are in store.
· Stroll along sandy
Maughers Beach
, which didn’t exist 80 years ago.
· Walk around peaceful
McNabs Pond
, which has changed from a cove to a tidal inlet, then to a freshwater pond and now back to a tidal inlet again.
· Visit
Fort McNab National Historic Site
and learn how this historic hilltop with its panoramic view was created.
· Turn to the south and the Atlantic Ocean and see if you can spot disappearing
Little Thrumcap.
· At the end of the day, dip your toes in the cool waters of Halifax Harbour.
Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails.
Visitors should expect to walk at least 10 km on this hike.
Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repells ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park.
Everyone must get their tickets in advance.
Tickets are also needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island.
There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded.
Cost:
$30 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $20 (children/youth under 16), $40 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years old and younger are free, but still need a ticket.
For more information on this event contact;
friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com
or
http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact
.
For updates, follow us:
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Discover McNabs Island: South End Heritage Tour - July 13, 2025, 9:30 AM | McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park
Jul 13, 2025 (UTC-3)ENDED
Shearwater
Hike through Canadian History on McNabs Island!
Sunday July 13, 2025 - 9:30-4:00
Departure Location: Eastern Passage
: Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island at 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM.
Join the Friends of McNabs Island for a guided hike
through Canadian history in the
SOUTH END of McNabs Island
! Learn about the important role McNabs Island played for the Mi’kmaq First Nations, the early French settlers, and the British, who built several forts on the island to protect the Port of Halifax.
Visit the grounds of the
McNab Family Homestead, the McNab Family Cemetery and Fort McNab National Historic Site
. You will also have a chance to visit the
Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre
located in the restored
English Victorian Gardens
. After the tour, stroll along the beach and watch the tide fall.
Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails.
Visitors should expect to walk at least 7-10 km on this hike.
Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repels ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs are permitted but they must be on leash at all times. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park.
Everyone must get their tickets in advance.
Tickets are also needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island.
There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded.
Cost:
$30 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $20 (children/youth under 16), $40 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years and younger are free but need a ticket.
For more information on this event contact:
friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com
or
http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact
.
For updates, follow us:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/McNabsIsland
Twitter
https://twitter.com/McNabsIsland
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmcnabsisland/
Information Source: Friends of McNabs Island Society | eventbrite