It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best nova scotia cruises around. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. The best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with scottish.
The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Nova scotia digby whale watching petit passage whalewatch tours. See more ideas about whale watching, whale watching season and nova scotia. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. To help you begin your trip, we have made a list of top six whale watching tours in nova scotia. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Digby is the hub from which the best whale watching tours depart. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours nova scotia. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Mariner cruises whale tours nova scotia whale watching. 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 is home to the bay of fundy and the worlds highest tides.
Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. Breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the breathtaking scenery, and just enjoy this incredible moment. C and i were joined by his family on a trip to nova scotia. It is really hard to imagine that we can come so close to these gigantic animals. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in the. This scenic drive also includes two short ferry rides have your cameras ready. Its looking like we will be in the digby area and cape breton.
In southern nova scotia the digby neck area and in the north western cape breton. 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. Where is the best location for whale watching in october. Watch for humpbacks, huge finbacks, friendly minke and if youre lucky, atlantic whitesided dolphins or the rare north atlantic right whale.
All our whale watch companies follow a strict code of ethics to ensure safe and. 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. You will embark on a two hour journey where you may experience close. Best time of day for whale watching nova scotia forum. Im planning a 10 day trip to nova scotia and was wondering what to see and is it worth my time to go tp pei and hopewell rocks or just spend my time seeing nova scotia. Nova scotia is very popular for its several whale watching tours, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The digby neck islands are one of the best places in north america for spotting whales and you. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. The four winds i is an authentic nova scotia cape island boat. Set sail on the hazel mabie, a 24foot zodiac and certified rescue boat. Cape breton is the other top destination for whale watching, with most tours running from cheticamp or pleasant bay, both on the western side of the cabot trail here the season is a little longer tours start in may as opposed to june from the digby area and youll spot humpbacks, pilots, minke, sei whales and dolphins. Corney brook or whale watching excursion at your own expense. I know it is late in the season and dont want to devote a day of my trip for a whale trip if its too late in the season.
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. From annapolis royal, well head towards the most westerly point of nova scotia, brier island. Whale watching nova scotia whale watching nova scotia. Make sure to check out my other nova scotia blog post here where i wrote about some of the mustsee and do things when in nova scotia. Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton residentsdolph. 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. Whale watching, birding tours and charters off nova scotia s southern coast, from the waterfront in historic oldtown lunenburg. Nova scotia, which means new scotland has a significant scottish influence while also. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. She is constructed of fiberglass, is fortyfive feet in length and has a beam of sixteen feet. The humpback is most regularly seen in the bay of fundy but has also been seen in cape breton. Main targeted whale sightings are finback and humpback whales. Download table estimated worldwide growth of whale watching tourism from.
Go whale watching in nova scotia during the summer and fall as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit each year. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Brier island whale and seabird cruises home facebook. A privately funded sanctuary for captive beluga whales appears to be on its way to nova scotia. Whale watch in the bay of fundy digby neck nova scotia. Whale watching tours should be at the top of your list of activities on your nova scotia vacation. Also, here is a link to the nova scotia doers and dreamers travel guide and other guides. Captain zodiac cape breton whale watching,nova scotia. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in nova scotia. Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. During a whale watching cruise, view many of the bays 12 species of whales. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers.
Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises nova scotia. I definitely suggest downloading a copy to help with your planning. 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. On this tour based out of halifax, nova scotia you will be able to view both high and low tides at scenic halls harbour and see the dramatic effect it has on the coastline and in the harbours. 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. Contact information brier island nova scotia whale. If youre visiting nova scotias south shore, consider a whale watching tour out of the picturesque town of lunenburg. Video taken on june 16, 20 in the bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. But whale watching tours arent just about the whales.
In addition to fin, minke, and humpback whales, youll get the chance to see dolphins, puffins, leatherback turtles and so much more. The original world famous ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises offers daily tours in a very large zodiac or zodiactype rigid hull inflatable boat to view whales, seals, and seabirds with. 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. Kanada spezialist sk touristik bay of fundy whale cruise. Make the scenic shores of the annapolis basin and the bay of fundy your destination. Two big humback whales made their own show around the boat for 1,5 hours. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. Estimated worldwide growth of whale watching tourism. Built in clarks harbour nova scotia specifically for kenny merlins water tours. 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. 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.
Beluga whale sanctuary likely on its way to nova scotia provincial. A nova scotia road trip is the perfect introduction into the maritime region of canada. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of. 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. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in nova scotia. Set off on a nova scotia hiking tour featuring cape bretons spectacular coastal scenery, abundant wildlife, and rich. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. 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. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. From may until midoctober, captain zodiac entertains customers with sightings of. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada. He has twenty years experience finding whales and has lobster and scallop.
With over 30 years of experience at sea, captain coxs whale watch is one of the longest running whale watching tours in nova scotia. Nova scotia whale watching adventures, outfitters and tour. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Whales are guaranteed on every trip or full refund is provided. Nova scotia outdoor adventures, from whale watching to golfing. Go whale watching in nova scotia during the summer and fall as you watch for any of the 12. Contact information mariner cruises whale watching adventure tours on brier island, nova scotia. 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 whalewatching excursions from late may to midoctober. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Gulf of mexico, california, nova scotia, and uk east coast. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Petit passage whale watch personal service guaranteed. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes.
Sep 25, 2016 i went whale watching in nova scotia, canada, and was lucky to witness multiple humpback whales playing, flipping their tails, spraying water, making noises, jumping out of the water, right in front of my eyes. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. 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. Brier island whale and seabird cruises 223 water st. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below. This is a tour of whale watching that you can go on here on the island. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain.
We wanted to explore a little bit of our own country and we were so amazed by how beautiful the east coast is. Seascapes of the canadian maritimes smithsonian journeys. It is pretty cool to go out on the water and see the whales and seals and what ever else. I would like to know if it is better to go whale watching in the morning or afternoon or either one. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. There are generally two main areas of whale watching in nova scotia. Her spacious decks provide comfortable seating for thirty two passengers around the perimeter of both decks. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia.
May 15, 2017 along with 12 species of whales, chances are youll see porpoises, seals and seabirds while out whale watching on the open water in the bay of fundy. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. Enjoy one or all of our great tours around the area. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. The canadian maritimesnew brunswick, nova scotia, and prince edward. 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. Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape.
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