Welcome to Adventure High/Compass Rose Inn
Sea kayaking Adventures
For 35 years we have been offering safe, enjoyable kayaking along Grand Manan’s epic coastline and providing you with a world class sea kayaking experience. No experience needed!
Compass Rose Heritage Inn
We welcome you with warm hospitality to this Heritage Inn. Located on Grand Manan Island, the heart of the Bay of Fundy. Our rooms are friendly and inviting with spectacular ocean views.
Retreats/Cabins
Looking for the ideal get away? Come peek into what we have to offer. This is the place to relax, slow down the pace and just enjoy the natural wonders around you.
Dining
Welcome to the Compass rose dinning room. Our ocean front, air conditioned dining room is fully licensed and we offer home cooked meals, specializing in seafood
See the Sea by Sea
Shaped by the Sea, Embraced by Nature
Adventure High/Compass Rose
We offer people of all ages an unforgettable outdoor
adventure and/or a unique place to stay. We are a small
organization, priding ourselves on giving an enjoyable,
relaxing, personal experience. Stay in our eco-friendly
cabins or heritage inn and choose from a variety of
adventures designed to fit your schedule and budget.
Get a taste of the island on a two-hour kayaking cruise,
join us on a multi-day kayak adventure, or enjoy a
sunset sea kayak excursion. We can customize
any kayaks tour for your small or large group.
No experience necessary! Come join us on
a Bay of Fundy adventure!
Grand Manan Island
The Bay of Fundy, with its dramatic and extreme tides, was a finalist – One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. In addition, it was also voted as one of the “World’s 7 Best Small Islands”, by Reader’s Digest. A bird watcher’s paradise, with over 240 species of birds and also the only place in New Brunswick to arrange a tour to visit the puffins, which is now a protected bird sanctuary.Your adventure starts with a 90- minutes ferry ride, where you will discover all the best of The Bay of Fundy and arriving at your destination – Grand Manan Island. With idyllic Grand Manan Island as your backdrop, here you can get up close and personal with birds, marine wildlife and maritime culture on the finest tours in the bay. Life will adjust to a new pace as you breathe the invigorating sea air and explore our working fishing villages, herring weirs and lighthouses, which offers a glimpse into our maritime roots. Life on our unspoiled Fundy Island promises to capture your imagination. Dramatic, stunning coastal kayaking, tranquil sandy beaches, active fishing villages, combing for tidal treasures –– here you can be as adventurous or tranquil as you like. Wild or mild at heart, we will capture your imagination with rugged unspoiled beauty and maritime hospitality.
We invite you to step ashore, to explore our rugged coastal beauty, to get inspired, and best of all – leave everyday realities down at the wharf. We have it all in one place and best of all, no crowds!
I look out to the weir, and on past to land
But something comes upon me that I barely understand…
It’s a quiet peace, an inner joy
That is usually foreign where rush rush are the words to employ
Here is different
Here is right
Here you don’t care if its morning or night.
Shaped by the Sea, Embraced by Nature
Adventure High/Compass Rose
We offer people of all ages an unforgettable outdoor adventure and/or a unique place to stay. We are a small organization, priding ourselves on giving an enjoyable, relaxing, personal experience. Stay in our eco-friendly cabins or heritage inn and choose from a variety of adventures designed to fit your schedule and budget. Get a taste of the island on a two-hour kayaking cruise, join us on a multi-day kayak adventure, or enjoy a sunset sea kayak excursion. We can customize any kayaks tour for your small or large group. No experience necessary! Come join us on a Bay of Fundy adventure!
Grand Manan Island
The Bay of Fundy, with its dramatic and extreme tides, was a finalist – One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. In addition, it was also voted as one of the “World’s 7 Best Small Islands”, by Reader’s Digest. A bird watcher’s paradise, with over 240 species of birds, and also the only place in New Brunswick to arrange a tour to visit the puffins, which is now a protected bird sanctuary. Your adventure starts with a 90- minutes ferry ride, where you will discover all the best of The Bay of Fundy and arriving at your destination – Grand Manan Island. With idyllic Grand Manan Island as your backdrop, here you can get up close and personal with birds, marine wildlife and maritime culture on the finest tours in the bay. Life will adjust to a new pace as you breathe the invigorating sea air and explore our working fishing villages, herring weirs and lighthouses, which offers a glimpse into our maritime roots. Life on our unspoiled Fundy Island promises to capture your imagination. Dramatic, stunning coastal kayaking, tranquil sandy beaches, active fishing villages, combing for tidal treasures –– here you can be as adventurous or tranquil as you like. Wild or mild at heart, we will capture your imagination with rugged unspoiled beauty and maritime hospitality.
We invite you to step ashore, to explore our rugged coastal beauty, to get inspired, and best of all – leave everyday realities down at the wharf. We have it all in one place and best of all, no crowds!
I look out to the weir, and on past to land
But something comes upon me that I barely understand…
It’s a quiet peace, an inner joy That is usually foreign where rush are the words to empty
Here is different
Here is right
Here, you don’t care if it’s morning or night.
Adventures
Where your adventure begins!
Compass Rose Heritage Inn
Compass Rose, your home away from home
Retreats
Your escape into nature!
Compass Rose Dining
With great difficulty, we’ve come to the decision that our restaurant the Compass Rose, will not be open this summer season (2024) to the general public. This is due to nearby construction activities, which is beyond our control. We will continue offering breakfast to our in-house guests and additionally for our in-house guests only, we will offer dinner upon request.
Quick look at what we have!
At Adventure High and Compass Rose Inn we have lots to offer! Whether you are looking to kayak on the Bay of Fundy, a place to stay or dining, we have you covered!
Half Day Kayak Tour
Our most popular tour! This 3 hour tour promises adventure, spectacular views and a true sea kayaking experience.
Wildflower Room
This bright and airy guest room is waiting for you to relax in front of the windows and enjoy the ocean views.
Evening Kayak Tour
Ideal for those who want a taste of what sea kayaking is all about. You’ll see the landscape from a whole new perspective .
Ebenezer Suite
This suite is your home away from home. Perfect for a longer stay with all the amenities you will need, bonus deck to sit and watch the fishing boats!
Restaurant
We offer a fully licensed, air conditioned dining room specializing in seafood. Enjoy home cooked meals with ocean views.
Post Office
Retreat to our 2 bedroom cottage, located on the ocean “crick” in Seal Cove. Take in views of the water and the old smoke sheds from the deck.
FAQ –
Sea Kayaking
Can we bring our kids?
Yes, for most trips you can bring kids along, we don’t have an age limit but you know your kids best . Anyone under 18 must have a guardian. There are times we will limit kids due to weather conditions.
Is it physically demanding ?
Our tours are not designed to make you work hard. On the contrary, we expect you to enjoy yourself ina leisurely manner.
Can anyone come on these tours?
Yes, sea kayaking is for people of all ages. Easy to learn, no experience is needed – just a desire for fun.
What do we need to bring ?
We provide everything you need to kayak (kayak/paddle, pfd, etc.). What you need to bring is sunscreen, water, hat, sunglasses etc. We suggest you wear lightweight clothing and bring a light jacket. For your feet, water shoes or sandals you don’t mind that may get wet.
FAQ –
Compass Rose
Will our room have a waterview?
Yes, all of our rooms face the water!
Do the rooms have shared bathrooms ?
NO. All rooms have their own ensuite bathroom, except one room (Rose Room). This room has it’s own private bathroom, but it is directly across the hall.
Do rooms have 2 beds ?
No. All rooms have one bed, either a king or queen bed. There are 3 rooms (Katy, Ebenezer and Sadie), that have a pullout sofa bed.
Is there a TV in the room?
Yes, each room has a smart TV.
FAQ – Retreats
How many cottages are available?
There are 2 cottages! One is the Post Office located in Seal Cove and the other is Nature’s Window, which is located on the western side of the island which is remote and completely off the grid.
How many people can be accommodated in the cottages?
The Post Office cottage is a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom cottage and can sleep 4. There is a queen bed in one room and a double bed in the second room. Nature’s Window cottage is designed for a couple. It is open-concept with loft bedroom (queen bed).
What is supplied and what do we need to bring?
Basically everything you need is supplied, bedding, towels, dishes, cookware etc., is all there. All you need is your personal items, toiletries and food. We suggest you bring a beach towel, as we do not have these in our cottages.
Are cottages pet friendly ?
Yes, both cottages allow pets, there is an extra charge for pets. Please note, we ask that pets not be left alone in the cottages.
What Our Clients Say
Blog
Newsletter 2012
It is now October 2012 and looking back it's been a whirlwind of a year. First part of the year (Jan-March), you could find me kayaking in the Southern Ocean. I have been very blessed to have the opportunity to paddle in two of the most spectacular places on earth...
Contact Us
There are several ways to get in touch with us, choose which works best for you!
Give Us a Call
Call the office at 1-506-662-3563
Send Us an Email
Our email is [email protected]
Drop By and Talk
Compass Rose Heritage Inn Address is 65 Route 776. (Approx 1/2km from the North Head ferry, on the water side of the road)
Adventure High Sea Kayaking Address is 83 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB., E5G 1A2 (Mailing address) (Approx 3/4km from the North Head ferry, on the water side of the road)