About Us
Local guides, world-class tides
Our Story
Fundy Tidal Expeditions was founded in 2014 by Marcus and Joelle Chen, two marine biology graduates who fell in love with the Bay of Fundy during a research stint at the Cobequid Bay field station. What started as informal raft trips for friends quickly became a real business when word got out about the world's highest tides — and the ridiculous fun of riding them.
Today, we're the top-rated outdoor adventure operator in Hants County, with over 10,000 happy adventurers and a perfect safety record. We still run every trip with the same philosophy: respect the river, know the tides, and make sure everyone leaves grinning.
Meet Your Guides
Marine biologist turned adventure guide. Marcus has run over 2,000 tidal bore trips and can read the river like a book. Wilderness First Aid instructor. Terrible singer, which you'll discover on the raft.
Joelle handles the behind-the-scenes magic — scheduling, safety protocols, partnerships, and making sure everything runs smoothly. She also leads the Sunset Kayak tours and is a certified sea kayak instructor.
Local kid from South Maitland who grew up playing in the tidal bores. Kyle joined the team in 2019 and is now our most requested guide. Level 3 River Guide certification. Also an excellent drummer.
Safety & Credentials
Safety isn't a talking point for us — it's the foundation of everything we do. Every guide is trained in Wilderness First Aid and swift-water rescue. Our equipment is inspected daily and replaced on a strict maintenance schedule.
We carry $5 million in commercial liability insurance and are fully compliant with Nova Scotia's Adventure Tourism regulations.
- Adventure Tourism Association of Nova Scotia — Member
- Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia — Member
- Wilderness First Aid — All guides certified
- Commercial liability insurance — $5M coverage
- Transport Canada — Vessel compliance
Our Commitment to the Bay
The Bay of Fundy is our office, our playground, and our responsibility. We operate a leave-no-trace program, use electric outboard motors on our kayak support boats, participate in annual river cleanups, and donate 2% of every booking to the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership.