Why book with us?
Discover the difference with In Step Adventures. From prioritizing your safety with industry-leading ratios to offering personalized experiences and eco-conscious practices, our commitment goes beyond the ordinary.
Scroll down to uncover the details that set us apart and make your next adventure truly unforgettable.
Safety First
At In Step Adventures, your safety is our top priority.
Did you know we have the industry's highest Guide-to-guest ratio? No matter what adventure you choose and whether there are 1, 2, or four people in your party, we will always have two guides with you.
The provincial Outdoor Adventure Industry standard is 1:6 for Kayaking and 1:12 for Hiking.
Our standard and best practice is 2:1, 2:2, 2:3, & 2:4 for Kayaking. For hiking, once our guest number is over 6, we add a third guide for a maximum of 12 guests.
Our guides are professional, certified in all the things (see our “Meet the Team” page!) and have a wealth of experience to back it up.
Though we LOVE summer students and the enthusiasm and energy they bring, we will never send you out with anyone who doesn’t have good old-fashioned experience and the knowledge that comes from that.
Our Sea Kayak Guides are VHF Marine radio certified, carry a satellite communicator for when we’re out of cell range, and always have a support staff member in the wings to jump into action when needed.
So YOU can relax and enjoy your adventure! We’ve got you covered!!
Food Service
Did you know our food service is all organic and locally sourced? Or that we have gluten-free options?
We partner with local businesses to give you an authentic taste of what Saint John and the Towns by the Bay have to offer, and we serve it up with class!
Our lunches are all homemade in-house by our Food Safety and Handling Certified support staff and Marguerite herself, the trimmings from Local organic farms through Life Is Dirt and the local bakery and market Cochrans Country Market.
Our Days End Fare, along with all the trimmings, is an incredible collection of select meats and cheeses from H & S Meats in the uptown Saint John City market, and you’ll get a taste of local craft beer from Picaroons General Store, Yip Cider, or Mott’s Landing winery.
Your Adventure, Your Way
Have you ever signed up for a cookie-cutter adventure with a bunch of other people who all had different expectations and abilities?
The go-getters who are fast and want to put in the km’s and see all the things, and the chill holidayers who want to smell the roses, take it all in and bask in the moment. At the end of the adventure, the go-getters are frustrated with constantly waiting for the Chill-ers and the Chill-ers are frustrated by having to sacrifice their moment to keep up with the go-getters. Been there? We have!
In Step Adventures is about private adventures, with your group only, so we can go as fast or as slow, and even adapt the plan along the way according to how you’re feeling and how you would like to enjoy that moment in that place.
Yep – YOUR ADVENTURE, YOUR WAY.
We Take Lots of Pictures
We want you to ‘be in the moment’ and engage with your surroundings, so we make a point to take lots of pictures along your adventure to share with you so you can cherish the memory of your special day for years to come.
Eco-Conscious
Our Partnership with the Nature Trust NB and our work with Nature Conservancy Canada has fueled our approach to running our business and living our lives.
We do not use single-use wrappers or plastics in any of our food service or snacks. We follow all Leave No Trace policies and procedures. And, we always try to leave the area we are in better than when we found it.
So, if you see our guides ‘picking up’ along the way, we use every opportunity to make a difference and keep our coastal areas pristine.
(See OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES)
Inclement Weather
Like all adventure companies, kayaking adventures will be cancelled if inclement weather and the sea is unsafe.
We understand that you are only in the region for a short time and your holiday is important! No one wants their adventures journal to say, “We were supposed to, but…”! So, we’ll offer you a hiking alternative in the same area if cancelling is necessary.
In Step Adventures makes every effort to make your day count, and we’ll be quick to have options in the wings that are fun, safe ,and get you out there, making the most of your day. With us, your adventure journal will always say, “WE DID!”
If you are local and want to try again, we’ll work with you to plan an alternate weather date.