Dining on the Ocean Floor

Dining on the Ocean Floor is Nova Scotia's most extraordinary dinner experience: a guided foraging walk, private tour, and three-course seafood feast served on the exposed tidal flats of Burntcoat Head Park — the site of the world's highest tides. Hosted by Food Fantastique, the experience has earned international acclaim, including a spot on Forbes' top 10 bucket-list items in the world and recognition as the #1 dining experience in the world by The Guardian newspaper. In 2026 the experience runs on five select dates: July 9, July 23, August 7, August 21, and September 6, each with a next-day rain date.

The day begins with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine and an introduction to the wild edibles of Nova Scotia with a local forager, followed by a lunchtime shore-boil of fresh, sustainable seafood cooked in Tidal Bay wine. Guests then tour the ocean floor on foot before settling at a long table for a three-course dinner — including butter-poached Nova Scotia lobster tail and pasture-raised beef — paired with award-winning Tidal Bay wine from Avondale Sky Winery and craft beer from School House Brewery. The evening closes with a campfire on the tidal flats, tea and coffee, and a front-row view of the incoming tide.

Tickets are $725 per person and sell out well in advance, so booking early is essential. The experience runs roughly 11:30am to 5:30pm and requires rubber boots and weather-appropriate clothing. It pairs perfectly with a visit to Burntcoat Head Park's interpretive centre and the surrounding Fundy Shore communities of Maitland and Noel. To plan around the water, our Bay of Fundy tide table lists every high and low tide for the year ahead.

Make the most of your time in Fundy Shore - pair Dining on the Ocean Floor with our Cliffs of Fundy Geopark guide, culinary trails guide, and tidal bore rafting guide. They're each packed with itinerary ideas, local tips, and everything you need to extend your stay.