East Coast Outfitters

We will be hosting a Guide in Training Program info session and paddle every Sunday at 10am until the course starts on October 27. If you are interested in taking our program or just curious and want to meet the staff and trainers, ask questions and hop on the water for a paddle then we hope to see […]

Join us the Saturday (August 25) for our first Dock & Dine featuring local food prepared by Chef Dennis Johnston of Fid Resto. There will be live music, and an optional guided paddling tour beforehand. Call us at ECO to reserve a spot: 852-2567.    

After our Friday evening padddle and BBQ from 6-8. Enjoy the musical talents of Amanda Rheaume as she performs on the Wharf at 8pm.No Cover – Donations are welcome as well as donations to Feed Nova Scotia. Feel Free to bring your own drinks!   www.amandarheaume.com

Thanks to the people at Discover Halifax for this great write-up. Here’s a quick link to their website:  Discover Halifax Website Refreshing Seaside Adventure Awaits you at East Coast Outfitters Posted by: Brigid McWhirter DATE POSTED: 06/25/2012 Part of Halifax’s charm is its proximity to a coastline that is at once serene and ruggedly beautiful. A […]

Looking for a gift for Dad? This Sunday June 17th is Father’s Day and we are offering a Father’s Day Special: Dad’s Paddle Free! Must be accompanied by proof of fatherhood. Good towards any rental or half day guided tour. Please call in advance to book your spot. 852-2567!

Yoga on our wharf followed by a Kayak tour. Starting Sunday June 3rd and continuing for every Sunday this summer and fall, Sharon Munson, owner of Nice View Yoga, will be leading a yoga class on our wharf followed by a kayak tour with one of our guides. Call us at 852-2567 to register. If […]

Come play in Halifax’s greatest ocean playground with us!  East Coast Outfitters offers a unique new camp for kids to explore, learn, create, and have fun!  Get out of the city and experience awesome activities like:  discovery hikes, art projects, ocean explorations, camp games, scavenger hunts, and OF COURSE play many kayak games and chances […]

With the new season fast upon us we need to get those floating docks in ASAP! The floating docks have been in and out of the water for 10 years now, so it’s about time for some new wood along the bottom of the docks. These docks make it easy for us to get our […]

Today is Boom Truck Day down at East Coast Outfitters. At high-tide a large boomtruck rolls down to Lower Prospect and plucks the floats and ECO boat out of the water for winter storage. This is no easy feat, and has to be done quickly before the tide recedes. The removal of the boat and […]

Atlantic Paddle Symposium 2011 – Committed 2 the Core Blogspot ECO Guides, Kirk, Eleanor and I had the opportunity to attend the 2011 Atlantic Paddle Symposium up in Tera Nova National Park Newfoundland. We set out from Nova Scotia a few days early with the hopes of catching some icebergs off of twillingate. Kirk had […]