Nature Space Eco-Resort offers the opportunity for exploration of local flavours, unique experiences and beautiful places, while providing connection to self, others and the natural world.
Join us for our kayak-culinary, KaYOGA (kayak & yoga) and nature kayak tours! Scroll below for all of our offerings for the summer of 2020!
info@naturespaceresort.com
902-916-0136
**Please note that all of our experiences are weather dependant and if we need to cancel due to poor weather we will always try to rebook to accommodate you getting out on your experiences! Should we need to cancel and cannot rebook we will provide full refund**
Culinary Kayak Experiences
Beach Feast
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This unique culinary kayak experience will take guests off the beaten track to learn about the Island shellfish industry and gain hands-on experience on how to prepare PEI shellfish. You will be led on a tranquil paddle by Heather Gunn McQuillan, a local veterinarian and kayak guide. Here you will explore a quiet island estuary by kayak in search of amazing bird life, including eagles, osprey, kingfishers, blue heron, seabirds and waterfowl. After we learn about and experience the wildlife and ecology of our gentle Island, we will land on a beautiful, secluded white sand beach nestled between the sand dunes.
Upon your arrival to the beach you will be greeted by Jarrod Gunn McQuillan, a provincial shellfish specialist who has judged oyster shucking competitions for more than a decade and has participated in organizing the International Shellfish Festival on PEI for years. Here you will enjoy beach-style seating with canopy cover and the opportunity to sample local Prince Edward Island shellfish. Jarrod will teach guests how to shuck oysters and you will have the opportunity of joining him to learn how to prepare your 5-course lighthouse keepers lunch, enjoying the bounty of the sea over a wood-burning fire.
The lunch will consist of all local products with a special focus on shellfish including; oysters (raw and grilled), mussels, clams, scallops, PEI potato salad, corn on the cob and Nature Space’s special beachside chowder. You are are encouraged to get involved to learn about the industry and more importantly learn how to prepare these delicacies. If you would rather sit back and relax while the food is being prepared, this location also offers opportunities for a quiet beach walk, sunbathing, a swim in the warm Gulf of St. Lawrence waters or a chance to sit back and listen to stories of the Island shellfish industry. This experience will be approximately 4-4.5 hours in length and will be experiential and interactive. You will be served a Lighthouse Keepers 5-course lunch that will leave you feeling satisfied!
Experience includes:
– Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s experienced and knowledgeable local guides
– Comfortable and cozy beach set-up including chairs and side tables with canopy covering
– Access to shellfish experts
– Opportunity to learn proper handling and preparation of shellfish including “Learn to Shuck” (if desired)
– Lighthouse Keepers 5-course lunch cooked over open flame and served on the beach!
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s experienced and knowledgeable local guides
– Comfortable and cozy beach set-up including chairs and side tables with canopy covering
– Access to shellfish experts
– Opportunity to learn proper handling and preparation of shellfish including “Learn to Shuck” (if desired)
– Lighthouse Keepers 5-course lunch cooked over open flame and served on the beach!
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
Menu:
Course 1: Raw and grilled choice PEI oysters
Course 2: Steamed PEI mussels and soft shell clams with butter
Course 3: Beach broth & seafood chowder with homemade bread and butter
Course 4: Pan seared PEI scallops with PEI roasted potato salad, homemade slaw salad, and corn on the cob
Course 5: Nature Space – Dessert in a jar!
*Please let us know if you have any allergies or food sensitivities. We can accommodate gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free diets*
Dates:
July 25 (10am-2pm) — August 8 (11am-3pm) — August 29 (11am-3pm) — September 7 (11am-3pm)
*We are happy to run this offering for private groups on dates that work for you, if you want your own intimate event give us a call – 902-916-0136*
Cost – $129+tax
Oyster Lover’s Kayak Experience
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Are you interested in where your food comes from and what it takes to get from the farm to your table? This hands on experience will have you learning, experiencing and tasting a PEI delicacy!
This one of a kind experience will have local shellfish expert, Jarrod Gunn McQuillan, lead you by kayak through an oyster farm, exploring the surrounding natural waterways and wildlife. We have partnered with Raspberry Point Oysters to get you an exclusive kayak experience, on-farm. You will get to see firsthand how oysters are grown on location.
We will be able to open oyster bags and see the different sizes and shapes of oysters as well as learn about the journey these oysters take before they are served to you! It doesn’t stop there. After we get to touch and see how oysters are grown we will return to shore and land our kayaks. Then you will have the chance to learn how to shuck a PEI oyster and sample this treat from the sea! This experience is approximately 3 hours in length and will be hands-on, educational and interactive.
Experience includes:
– 2hr guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– On-farm experience right on an oyster farm from the seat of a kayak
– Learn to Shuck (if desired)
– Sample fresh Raspberry Point Oysters (up to 6)
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– On-farm experience right on an oyster farm from the seat of a kayak
– Learn to Shuck (if desired)
– Sample fresh Raspberry Point Oysters (up to 6)
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
Dates:
July 18 (10am-1pm) — July 26 (10am-1pm) — July 30 (1pm-4pm) — August 7 (10am-1pm) — August 13 (12noon-3pm) — September 5 (10am-1pm) — September 12 (11am-2pm)
*If you have a group of at least 4 we can select other dates that work for you, so you can have your own private event with friends and family!
Cost – $79+tax
Paddles & Pints
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Kayak a Canadian Heritage River and finish off with sampling some of PEI’s Award Winning Craft Beer! Nature Space Eco Resort is excited to be partnering with Atlantic Canada’s best new brewery – Bogside Brewing in Montague, PEI.
We will start by exploring one of Canada’s Heritage Rivers by kayak. The Montague River will provide a great opportunity to see Prince Edward Island from the water and we will be on the lookout for local wildlife and marine life.
After enjoying the fresh air we will return back to Bogside Brewing and sample some of their delicious craft beer. This package includes a sampler of four 5oz. craft beer or ciders of your choice!
Experience includes:
– 2hr guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– Shoreline tour of the intertidal zone and on water interpretation of the historical significance of Montague and the Three Rivers area
– Double or single kayak, paddle, PFD and all required safety gear
– Four 5oz beer or cider samplers of your choice!
– Photos from your tour and the area
– Shoreline tour of the intertidal zone and on water interpretation of the historical significance of Montague and the Three Rivers area
– Double or single kayak, paddle, PFD and all required safety gear
– Four 5oz beer or cider samplers of your choice!
– Photos from your tour and the area
Dates:
July 17 (5pm-8pm) — July 23 (1am-1pm) — July 31 (6pm-8pm) — August 6 (11am-1pm) –August 14 (5pm-7pm) — September 4 (11am-1pm) — September 11 (5pm-7pm)
*If you have a group of at least 4 we can select other dates that work for you, so you can have your own private event with friends and family!
Cost – $69+tax
KaYOGA
Creek & Dunes KaYOGA (daytime)
This half day (3-4 hour) experience takes place on the biodiverse St Peters Lake. We will start our adventure with a 1-1.5 hour paddle through the brackish waters to the Stillwater Creek, an incredible place to spot many bird species. We will return from the creek to paddle North up to PEIs spectacular parabolic sand dunes. Here we will pause for a delicious, homemade healthy snack (using local ingredients) and a lovely dip in PEI’s beautifully warm waters. After this short break, participants will enjoy a 1 hour yoga class on an isolated white sand beach, before a relaxing 30 minute paddle back to our launch spot.
Experience Includes:
– 2hr Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– 1hr Yoga practice from certified Yoga Instructor
– Homeade Healthy Snack with Local Ingredients
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– Yoga Equipment
– A chance to relax and swim on a secluded white sand beach
– 2hr Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– 1hr Yoga practice from certified Yoga Instructor
– Homeade Healthy Snack with Local Ingredients
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– Yoga Equipment
– A chance to relax and swim on a secluded white sand beach
Dates:
July 26 (1pm-4:30pm) — August 16 (1pm-4:30pm) — August 30 (1pm-4:30pm) — September 6 (1:4:30pm) — September 13 (1pm-4:30pm)
*If you have a group of at least 4 we can select other dates that work for you, so you can have your own private event with friends and family!
Cost – $65+tax
Sunset KaYOGA
This 2-2.5 hour adventure combines a beautiful 1/2 hour paddle up to PEIs spectacular parabolic sand dunes followed by a 1 hour yoga class on an secluded white sand beach. There will be the opportunity for a dip in PEI’s beautifully warm waters, before paddling back to our launch spot. This paddle takes place on a sheltered lake abundant with wildlife including eagles, osprey, and great blue herons. Perfect for yogis and paddlers of all levels.
Experience includes:
– 1hr Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– 1hr Yoga practice from certified Yoga Instructor
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– Yoga Equipment
– 1hr Guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– 1hr Yoga practice from certified Yoga Instructor
– Kayak, Paddle and Safety Gear
– Yoga Equipment
Cost – $45
Dates:
July 24 (6pm-8pm) — August 7 (6pm-8pm) — August 28 (6pm-8pm) — September 4 (6pm-8pm)
*If you have a group of at least 4 we can select other dates that work for you, so you can have your own private event with friends and family!
Nature Tours
Stillwaters & Dunes
This beautiful paddle will take participants up a tranquil stillwater creek, through an area known locally as ”The Forks.” Birds are abundant, and there are ample opportunities to see eagles, osprey, herons, kingfisher, and other species. We may even spot a beaver or a muskrat!
The trip will continue on to explore the rest of the ocean lagoon, with spectacular views of PEIs magnificent parabolic dunes. We will land on a secluded beach for an enjoyable snack focused on seasonal and local fare. Participants can enjoy a dip in the North shore ocean waters or wade in the lake run. We will then paddle back to our launch spot. Come explore this special spot on PEI!
Experience includes:
– 3hr guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– Double or single kayak, paddle, PFD and all required safety gear
– Snack of seasonal & local fare
– Photos from your tour and the area
– 3hr guided kayak tour with Nature Space Eco Resort’s highly certified, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides
– Double or single kayak, paddle, PFD and all required safety gear
– Snack of seasonal & local fare
– Photos from your tour and the area
Dates:
*If you have a group of at least 4 we can select other dates that work for you, so you can have your own private event with friends and family!
Cost – $59+tax
