Whale watch in the bay of fundy digby neck nova scotia. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Just two minutes off of the cabot trail, let the lighthouse guide you to dixons zodiac seafari. All our whale watch companies follow a strict code of ethics to ensure safe and. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994.
Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. Whale species that can commonly be found in nova scotia include minke whales, pilot whales, finback or fin whales, and endangered north atlantic right whales. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. A whale watching tour boat and a humpback whale collided off the coast of nova scotia last week. Lawrence, cabot trail north, victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. But the other provinces along the east coast nova scotia, new brunswick, new brunswick and labrador offer a lot of opportunities for whale watching, too.
For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994. Tours do depart from halifax, and if the city is your only stop in nova scotia it may be worth the trip. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below.
This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Petit passage whale watch personal service guaranteed. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. Booking a tour with one of nova scotia s whale watching companies will give youa better chance of seeing the whales than from the shore. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the 733 hurricane, the same type of vessel used by the canadian coast guard. Nova scotia is very popular for its several whale watching tours, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.
Our nova scotia tour meets in halifax, one of canadas first english settlements, and we limber up on a getacquainted walk at peggys covel. My girlfriend and i are traveling from the uk to new brunswick for a wedding in late may and we really want to do some whale watching while were there but understand that the best time for whale watching is july and august. Nova scotia tours from tauck take you to the picturesque prince edward island, halifax and more. Whale tour photo gallery cape breton nova scotia whale. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. The passage provider, a whale watching boat operated by petite passage whale watch in east ferry on digby neck prepares to pickup passengers for a days outing a permanent roof that covers half of the deck allows passengers to get out of the sun and wind. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit nova scotia. Nova scotia whale watching seabird tours mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. However, we definitely recommend the above areas, particularly the bay of fundy and cabot trail, over a halifax whale watching tour, as there is a. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five.
In 1987, harold graham received a certificate of merit at the nova scotia environmental awards in appreciation of outstanding service in the protection of the environment. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in the. Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. Our search starts at sunrise, and whales are located before our first departure, maximizing the time. Whale interpretive centre tourism nova scotia, canada. For an adventure like no other, hit the water on a whale watching tour in nova scotia. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew.
Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures the waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks. Contact us early to make your whale watching reservation. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see.
Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. To help you begin your trip, we have made a list of top six whale watching tours in nova scotia. This scenic drive also includes two short ferry rides have your cameras ready. Start with a pick up at your hotel, then visit some of halifaxs historic highlights, including fairview lawn cemetery, the burial site for many titanic passengers. However, we definitely recommend the above areas, particularly the bay of fundy and cabot trail, over a halifax whale watching tour, as there is a good chance you wont see any whales from halifax. You will also experience the beauty of cape breton and its beautiful coastline. Our threehour tours include a variety of activities depending on the route and weather conditions. Canada is home to some of the worlds best places for whale watching, and the province of nova scotia truly offers the best of the best. The whale interpretive centre in pleasant bay on cape breton island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by creating a unique and stimulating experience for our visitors. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. Trips out of halifax, nova scotia and from ports along the coast south of this capital city, can be combined with a visit to the fisheries museum of the atlantic in the. Snowshoe to the top of a trail in the wintertime and dust off that bike in the springtime when you can get back out and explore our multitude of trailways. To learn more about this exciting travel option visit.
Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Three hour nova scotia whale watching adventures from the historic waterfront, lunenburg, nova scotia. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Nova scotia offers four seasons of exciting outdoor adventures and activities. Whale watching at white point, cape breton hiking tours, cape. Whale watching along the famous digby neck whale watching capital of nova scotia the original world famous ocean explorations whale cruises welcome aboard. Come aboard one of the love boats in cheticamp for a breathtaking adventure as we sail out to observe whales, seals, eagles, seabirds and wildlife along the scenic coastline of the cape breton highlands national park. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge.
This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. Humpback whales are always a favorite amongst whale watchers,the giant tail seen just feet in front of our zodiacs for awesome photos is hard to top,and then of course theres the chance of a breach. Whale watching in new brunswick or nova scotia canada. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Whale watching tour, cape breton, nova scotia, july 19, 2019 cape breton princess. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Nova scotia warm summer waters offer spectular opportunties for whale watching.
Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in. You will embark on a two hour journey where you may experience close. Corney brook or whale watching excursion at your own expense. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit nova scotia each year. Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. Digby is the hub from which the best whale watching tours depart. Three hour adventures from the waterfront at historic lunenburg. Whale watchers can enjoy sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, atlantic white sided dolphins and pilot whales. Captain cox is a small craft master c1j4 with over 30 years experience at sea. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more.
Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance to. In fact, the activity is really a mustexperience for any visitor, with the opportunity to see the finbacks and minkes that arrive in may and the humpbacks that come in june, all of which stick around through the summer and even into october. Dear vacation traveler, welcome to a great nova scotia vacation and an affordable tour. Stunning video captures rare triple whale breach off coast of nova.
The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Later, we are introduced to halifax and enjoy a dinner out on the town. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. Captain cox and his crew first photo identified and named the pilot whale hook, whose life size model is on display in the whale. The nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy attract dozens of whales, and several companies in digby neck, a narrow finger of land that nudges out into the bay of fundy, organize daily whale watching excursions from late may to midoctober. Whale watching, birding tours and charters off nova scotias southern coast, from the waterfront in historic oldtown lunenburg. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i want to get the most bang for the. Larger versions of the photos below can be seen by simply clicking a photo.
Guided tours with licensed captains and experienced interpreters. Following a brief tour of the island and checkin at a rustic lodge, youll head out to sea for what is guaranteed to be an exciting whale watching adventure. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is at brier island nova scotia. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. I have researched extensively about the best whale watching tours in nova scotia, where one would be guaranteed to see the whales, and the one place that consistently came up with great ratings was whale watching tours in brier island in the bay of fundy in digby county, nova scotia, canada. Join captain zodiac whale cruises on a whale watch and sightseeing tour of cape breton, nova scotia cheticamp. It should be noted that reservations are based upon the honour system we assume bookings will be. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova. View accommodations around the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia. Captain zodiac cape breton whale watching,nova scotia. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes.
View download video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as. Nova scotia outdoor adventures, from whale watching to golfing. Whale watching in atlantic canada saltscapes magazine. To book a whale watching tour, request information or comment on our tours or website, simply fill out the form below. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers. About lunenburg whale watching tours we are one of the oldest boat tour operators in nova scotia. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. This is where your cape breton coastal whale watch and marine life tour will begin. Photo gallery mariner cruises would like to share with you some of the great photos that we collected over the years.
Nova scotia whale watching is one of the coolest things you can experience on your atlantic canada vacations. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. Your nova scotia and prince edward island tour features complete sightseeing, professional tour directors and great itineraries, operated by one of the countrys oldest and most respected guided tour companies. Set off on a nova scotia hiking tour featuring cape bretons spectacular coastal scenery, abundant wildlife, and rich. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life.
Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. Snowshoe to the top of a trail in the wintertime and dust off that bike in the springtime when you can get back out and explore our multitude of trailways that. Nova scotia whale watching tours of the southern coast. Whale watching tour, cape breton, nova scotia, july 19.
Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. The digby neck islands are one of the best places in north america for spotting whales and you. In 1988, brier island whale and seabird cruises became a limited company and continues to lead research and education cruises in the bay of fundy. Download it for free and check out the rest of our apps here.
Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Sep 25, 2016 i have researched extensively about the best whale watching tours in nova scotia, where one would be guaranteed to see the whales, and the one place that consistently came up with great ratings was whale watching tours in brier island in the bay of fundy in digby county, nova scotia, canada. From annapolis royal, well head towards the most westerly point of nova scotia, brier island. We are located in freeport, long island, ns on the bay of fundy, which is known around the world for its high tides and its many different species of marine life. Summer and fall are the best times to go whale watching in nova scotia. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with scottish. Neither the whale nor any of the passengers were injured.
Photo gallery brier island nova scotia whale watching. Nova scotia whale watching tours and charters available. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. Ingonish whalewatching tours cape breton island, nova scotia. The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Several species of the magnificent mammals, including fin and right whales, can be spotted in the ocean and bays off the coasts of this province. With tours available across the province, weve compiled a few of our favourite whale tours to help you witness the magic of cetaceans every visit. Your breath will be taken away when a whale breaches the oceans surface, lunges out of the waves, and reenters with a loud smack and plume of water.
Venture out on a guided sea kayaking tour along our rugged coastline or learn to surf in the fall when the surf attracts surfers from around the world. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours nova scotia. Introduce yourself to nova scotia on this private tour. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp. Lunenburg whale watching tours from the historic waterfront, lunenburg, nova scotia. Nova scotia tour with pei allinclusive, fully guided. If you are lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale, a blue whale or a whitesided dolphin. Look for pictures of common and rare species of whale, including humpback, minke, fin and right whales and others. New private owners are planning significant upgrades to the digby pines golf resort and spa to create a yearround tourism destination. Lucky passengers on a whale tour in nova scotia spotted three whales leaping. Hike a coastal trail and view the worlds highest tides, experience the thrill of a whale watching cruise, or enjoy a quiet paddle on a heritage river system. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours posts facebook. Commonly sighted aboard these whale watching tours are the humpback whale, minke whales, and finback whales.
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