View download video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as. Jenny, the halifax posters may know better than me, but i would be very aprehensive about whale watching out of halifax at the best of times let alone that late in the season. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with scottish. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. News dead blue whale cut open on nova scotia shore for.
Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Officials are unsure whether the whales death is linked to a recent mysterious fish kill in the area. 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. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. Summer the weather is generally nice in june, july and august. Both cities, along with the town of bedford and the municipality of the county of halifax were dissolved on april 1, 1996 when they were amalgamated into hrm. 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. Breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the breathtaking scenery, and just enjoy this incredible moment. Whale watching tours in an open inflatable style boat on the nova scotia side of the bay of fundy. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. 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.
Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. For over 30 years whale cove summer village has provided vacation cottages to families from all over the world. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in spontaneous rescue effort. I spent about 15 years going to sea and diving professionally in and around halifax harbour and rarely saw a whale. Notes from a place i never meant to leave hays, daniel on. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. 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.
Hello sunryz710, this is glenn from nova scotia tourism the best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. In august of this year, i had one of the most amazing wild life experiences of my life.
Hello sunryz710, this is glenn from nova scotia tourism the best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and mid october. Uk 0203 424 9795 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Our threehour tours include a variety of activities depending on. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4.
Where is the best location for whale watching in october. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. You should think of yourself as a guest in the whales home and act accordingly the bay of fundy is a world renowned whale watching area, with tour boats sailing from both the nova scotia and new brunswick shores on a daily basis from june through october. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. Nova scotia is very popular for its several whale watching tours, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Whale watching nova scotia is part of tourism nova scotia internet travel directory. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. During october 2016, a pod of 4 humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae were. 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. 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. Things are busy until labour day, on the first monday of the month this holiday makes the last long weekend of the summer the final chance for many people to slip away to the cottage. 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.
What to pack for nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova. Surrounded by three oceans, its no wonder that canada is an amazing destination for whale watchers. Gatherings of families and friends from far and wide meet on the peaceful and safe shores of our pristine coastline. See more ideas about whale watching, whale watching season and nova scotia.
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. Jul 22, 2017 fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. Whale watching tours should be at the top of your list of activities on your nova scotia vacation. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. At the sign of the whales online presence is a continuation of its 33 year storefront gallery which closed in early 2014. For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. We wanted to explore a little bit of our own country and we were so amazed by how beautiful the east coast is.
Join penny and roy graham for an adventure of a lifetime aboard the chad and sisters two. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. A dead whale has washed up in the same area of western nova scotia that has seen scores of dead herring, starfish, clams and lobster litter the. Team of oxen by maud lewis see under art collector click to see herbert hatt collection. I am not convinced although i would like to hear some more local opinion that most of the whale.
Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova scotia. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. 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. Karen is a graduate of the nova scotia agricultural college with a diploma in animal health technology. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. View all restaurants near ocean explorations whale cruises on tripadvisor.
You should think of yourself as a guest in the whale s home and act accordingly the bay of fundy is a world renowned whale watching area, with tour boats sailing from both the nova scotia and new brunswick shores on a daily basis from june through october. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. I know it is late in the season and dont want to devote a day of my trip for a whale trip if. In addition to fin, minke, and humpback whales, youll get the chance to see dolphins, puffins, leatherback turtles and so much more. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Watch for humpbacks, huge finbacks, friendly minke and if youre lucky, atlantic whitesided dolphins or the rare north atlantic right whale. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine. Quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec whaletrips. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. The best time to visit nova scotia is from may to october when temperatures are warmer and road conditions are optimal.
In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks, and. Rent a car for the whole family and plan to spend at least 10 days here, which will give you time to drive to several attractions and linger at places that peak your interest. 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. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew.
Nova scotia whale watching is one of the coolest things you can experience on your atlantic canada vacations. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. 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. Marys bay with the star indicating the location of the. 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. 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. Dartmouth founded in 1750, is a metropolitan area and former city in the canadian province of nova scotia dartmouth and the neighbouring metropolitan area of halifax form the urban core of the halifax regional municipality hrm. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. If youre visiting nova scotia s south shore, consider a whale watching tour out of the picturesque town of lunenburg. What to expect for your vacation in nova scotia depends largely on the season. In 1988, brier island whale and seabird cruises became a limited company and continues to lead research and.
Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. With 22 species of whales including the worlds largest population of. Mar 25, 2016 c and i were joined by his family on a trip to nova scotia. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in. To help you begin your trip, we have made a list of top six whale watching tours in nova scotia. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia.
The tail of a humpback whale in the atlantic ocean off the coast of newfoundland. Nova scotias finest whale watching expeditions and tours. October 20th is really very late in the season, so your chances of seeing whales arent all that good. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below.
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. Humpbacks can mostly be met in june and july, finbacks from july to october. About lunenburg whale watching tours we are one of the oldest boat tour operators in nova scotia. But whale watching tours arent just about the whales. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. 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. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Although the bay of fundy whale watching season runs from june to october, the best month to see whales and other wildlife is august. Ocean explorations nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures.
Tim is a local lobster fishermen with over 20 years experience whale watching. If you can, visit during the international celtic colours, an october festival that. Contact us cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale. Migrating from the caribbean, they spend from april to october in the waters off. Also, here is a link to the nova scotia doers and dreamers travel guide and other guides. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in 2020. Guest host preston mulligan spoke with lori marino, president of the whale sanctuary project. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. 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. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure.
Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner cruises. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton 2020 all you. 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. If you require addition information about this website, please contact us. I especially could not believe my luck to witness whales breaching several times on my first whale watching trip ever. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine species have been found dead. I definitely suggest downloading a copy to help with your planning.
Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers. 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. Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. 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. September is a very pleasant month to see nova scotia. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in nova scotia. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. In nova scotia and new brunswick, whales are best watched from halifax. Bring a swimsuit for the beach if youre coming in the latter half of the summer.
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