Saturday, January 3, 2009

It Is Time To Do something Different - Nova Scotia rafting

By Jon Basel

White water rafting in Nova Scotia is a different concept than that in the United States. Tidal waves create the white water when the river comes to a narrow section. The force of water which travels through the narrowing in the river can create white water waves that will reach up to 16 feet high.

If you are looking for a rush of adrenaline this is the place for you to go. Catching the highest tide will provide you with the most white water rafting fun in Nova Scotia. It is possible for the level of the river to rise up to 30 additional feet during the course of time you are rafting.

To say catching the top of these waves is exciting would be a complete understatement. However obviously it can be dangerous and for this reason a lot of rivers are not safe for children and or an experienced rafters.

Finding the Right Rapid for You

There are different rapids for different experience levels. Some rapids allow children to ride in the raft while others require previous white water experience.

There are multiple packages available at travel agencies aimed at different levels of experience and those that include children are automatically set up to provide safe rivers for them.

Other more aggressive rapids are available for the novice rafter but require you to be at least 12 years of age. These rapids provide a lot of white water action as well as provide a scenic ride.

Even if you are a highly experienced rafter, Nova Scotia can truly show you something more in rafting that you may have not thought existed. There is no doubt that even a top rafter will find some of the tidal waves in Nova Scotia to be challenging and extremely enjoyable.

White water rafting in Nova Scotia can offer you a new and different experience for your nature-oriented outing. You can sightsee, relax and enjoy the ride or you can choose to hit the non-stop white water. - 16887

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