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  • Halifax, Canada

Lobsters & Legacy: A Coastal Learning Experience

  • 2 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Step into the boots of a working lobster fisher and haul lobster traps for an educational, hands-on experience on the water. You’ll learn how to measure lobsters, identify egg-bearing females, and understand why conservation practices are vital to sustaining the fishery. Hear firsthand stories of coastal life and discover how tides and seasons shape each day’s work. What makes this adventure truly unique is your role in citizen science—helping collect real data that supports ongoing lobster research and ocean stewardship.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 8)
2 hrs duration

Set sail with Expedition Nova Scotia for an unforgettable, hands-on learning adventure! Head out on the water alongside a Nova Scotia lobster fisherman and discover what it truly takes to make a living from the sea.

Learn how lobster gear works, how to measure and identify legal-sized lobsters, and why egg-bearing females and undersized lobsters are carefully returned to the ocean. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the region’s rich fishing heritage, explore how tides and seasons shape the industry, and gain insight into the skills, knowledge, and stewardship that sustain it.

As part of this immersive eco-tourism experience, you’ll also contribute to ongoing citizen science initiatives. Guests help collect and record data that supports sustainable fisheries research and ocean conservation efforts.

After a rewarding morning on the water, enjoy relaxing on the giant fishing wharf and reflecting on your experience with fellow travellers.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Binoculars
  • Rain Poncho
NOT INCLUDED
  • We do not sell or process lobsters as part of this educational experience.

Meeting And Pickup

End point

This experience ends at the starting point.

Start time:

11:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Starting from

CA$119.00

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