The Bay of Fundy: An Educational Adventure to Learn, Serve & Immerse

The Bay of Fundy is one of the 7 wonders of North American and on this adventure, you will experience this charming region of New Brunswick Canada through its unique sea-going history. You will learn about how and why water pathways connect the community together and how it has historically shaped the landscape of the region and how this vibrant destination prioritizes its natural landscape through community endeavors to preserve these wild and beautiful spaces for generations to come. You will also learn about unique stories of barrier breaking women in the sea-fairing industry who helped pave the way for women today!

You will also eat, enjoy, and learn about how the food and flavors of the region are integrally linked to the sustainably sourced ingredients in the local cuisine. 

SERVE: The natural landscape is the heartbeat of the Fundy Community.  The water, the wilderness, and the sustainable farms is what makes this vibrant community thrive. During this experience you will contribute to preservation efforts, by choosing one of these experiences to participate in, which will directly give back to the communities and help to preserve this beautiful region for generations to come: 

• Shoreline tree planting with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) : a unique community-based program initiated by Environment Canada in 1991 to help Atlantic Canadians restore and sustain local watersheds and adjacent coastal areas
• A beach cleanup with the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Region, a community-based initiative comprised of individuals and representatives of various stakeholder groups, organizations and local communities working to promote the sustainable development of the Bay of Fundy by enhancing the research and innovation capacity and is a forum for various groups to share information, knowledge and best practices.

(photo credit from Fundy Biosphere Region)

This experience will give you the unique opportunity to experience the natural history and culture of Fundy Bay in a tangible way. The best-way for you to understand and learn about the community in Fundy is to connect with the locals, eat the food, walks through its natural spaces and venture through historical exhibits and landmarks.  You enjoy eating your way through delicious Fundy cuisine, which has become an emerging symbol of importance for the local community.  In addition to tasting local ingredients and venturing through the beautiful wilderness, you will immerse in this biodiverse region, where marine-life and animals inhabit the very lands. 

Carbon Removal: According to the State of Global Carbon Dioxide Removal Report by University of Oxford, natural methods of removing carbon from the atmosphere are not enough by themselves due to the amount of pollution currently in the atmosphere. Innovations in removing and permanently storing carbon emissions are needed to conserve nature and reverse the course toward further climate change. 

Tomorrow’s Air: Global Family Travels is passionate about encouraging tourism that is not only sustainable but regenerative. To help with our mission, we seek to partner with like-minded brands such as Tomorrow’s Air, which operates within the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).   

Tomorrow’s Air is a collective of carbon removal innovators that work to permanently remove and store carbon from the atmosphere. Travel is a large contributor to global emissions, and we feel it is important to educate and empower travelers to support efforts that combat climate change! Therefore, as of January 2024, Global Family Travels will include a $25 contribution to Tomorrow’s Air into every trip. Clients may opt out of the $25 donation by emailing us to request its removal from your invoice.

Much more than a traditional tour operator, Global Family Travels’ mission is to “Learn, Serve and Immerse” through community-based travel programs.  In partnership with non-profit organizations and schools, we offer family-friendly and sustainable travel experiences in support of education, gender equality, access to clean water, preservation of local cultures, conservation and economic growth, all of which foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizens.  

Our trips include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit.    
 
Expect to expand your family circle when you embark on a Global Family Travels trip!  Visit our website for more information: Global Family Travels