Fundy Treasure Hunt- from Gemstones to Jewelry Experience- 4 hrs

In Quest of Fundy Gems!  Join the ultimate treasure hunt on the ocean floor!

Overview:

The history of Bay of Fundy Gems goes back a long way, indeed to the very first European explorers. For in the early 1600's the French explorer Pierre du Gua, the “Sieur de Mons”, the founder of Port Royal, gathered amethyst from Partridge Island near Parrsboro on the Bay of Fundy, had it cut and set by a Paris jeweller, and presented it to King Henry IV of France as an indication of the riches to be found in the New World.

On this tour your our expert guide Brian Hebert takes you on a treasure hunt to find your own such gems. Learn Brian's process in how to select quality gemstones that can be transformed into beautiful heirloom pieces of jewelry. You'll soon see why visitors have been searching for and collecting these beautiful stones for over two hundred years.

And there's more! You will have one of the gemstones that you discovered cut and polished and set into your very own pendant, a one of a kind Fundy keepsake to treasure forever.

Tour Details:

• Meet your guide at the designated time and location.
• Enjoy a 3+ hour walking tour where you will discover a variety of beautiful semi-precious Bay of Fundy gemstones and minerals. 
• Learn how these gemstones formed in ancient lava flows and how to identify the many different varieties. 
• Learn about the geology of Nova Scotia with a focus on the Bay of Fundy.
• Enjoy stories of past Bay of Fundy stone jewellers and their connections to royalty.
• With the help of your guide, you will choose one of your special stones to be designed into a beautify pendant. 
• Your stone will be taken by your guide back to his workshop where he will cut, grind and polish your special stone then set it in sterling silver to serve as a memory of your day. 
• Your custom piece and a surprise Fundy Treasure Box will be shipped to you upon completion.

 *The price of your experience includes the tour, the design and crafting of your piece and shipping.  

Tour Location:

Parrsboro, NS. We will email you specific location details and times upon ticket purchase.  

Due to Covid-19 we are focused on your health and safety and are taking every measure to ensure your safety while participating in our tours. 

• Contactless ticket purchasing.
• Outdoor setting with physical distancing.  
• Hand sanitizer on site.
• Small group and private tours available.

Cancellation Policy:

We ask that you give us at least 72 hours notice of cancellation before the scheduled tour. If notice of cancellation is received prior to 72 hours of the scheduled tour a full refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the scheduled tour.

Weather Policy:

Fundy Treasures fossil and mineral tours take place rain or shine with the exception of severe weather. In the event of severe weather (high winds, heavy rain, lightening) on the date the tour will be cancelled. If we have to cancel due to weather, a full refund will be issued.

What to bring:

Weather along the Bay of Fundy can be unpredictable and it’s good to be prepared for anything! Here are a few recommendations: 

• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots.
• Layers appropriate for wind, rain and warmth.
• Sunscreen, a sun hat and sunglasses.
• A camera or phone to capture photos of the scenic Bay of Fundy, fossils and minerals!
• A water bottle and a snack are recommended.
• A backpack is great to keep all of your necessities together!

If you have any other questions or concerns please contact us at fundytreasures@gmail.com