Temporary fishing closures will also expand further into the. September is a very pleasant month to see nova scotia. 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. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in. The whales prey on the abundant krill, capelin, and squid. Officials are unsure whether the whales death is linked to a recent mysterious fish kill in the area. For over 30 years whale cove summer village has provided vacation cottages to families from all over the world. Whale watching nova scotia is part of tourism nova scotia internet travel directory. Take the cabot trail to cape north and take the bay st. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. Another dead whale has washed ashore in nova scotia, and it looks like this one may be staying for a while.
Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. Captain coxs tour takes in the area where the cabot strait meets the gulf of st. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. From the canso causeway follow the trans canada highway 105 to the cabot trail. The peak season for whale watching in this region is between may and september, and they can be seen from the shores. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. C and i were joined by his family on a trip to nova scotia. Cruises are offered daily from june through october, weather permitting. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier.
Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. 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. 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.
You will discover and can photograph old town lunenburg from the water, see miles of rugged nova scotia coastline and observe and hear the rush of waves plunging ancient sea caves. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Daniel hays, who happens to own an island off the shore of nova scotia, apparently became disenchanted with his life and was able to talk his wife into. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Ocean explorations trip pricing departure times and duration might be flexible, to meet your schedule, depending on reservations and weather. 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. 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.
If a whale is detected in that area again during that 15 day period, grids within it will be closed to fishing until november 15th. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine species have been found dead. Dozens of nova scotians police, firefighters, surfers, but mostly, ordinary residents spent their new years day using people power to save a beached whale, pulling it back to sea with. My fiance and i are getting married on november 1 and would love to spend our honeymoon in nova scotia. 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. 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. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. The second species of whale is the fin whale, they arrive typically early july. Whale watching tours should be at the top of your list of activities on your nova scotia vacation. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Watch for humpbacks, huge finbacks, friendly minke and if youre lucky, atlantic whitesided dolphins or the rare north atlantic right whale.
If are travelling by plane, train, cruise ship or tour bus chances are you will be brought directly into the city. My page on travelling to nova scotia will help you in getting to the province. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. At the sign of the whales online presence is a continuation of its 33 year storefront gallery which closed in early 2014. Karen is a graduate of the nova scotia agricultural college with a diploma in animal health technology. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more.
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. 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. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. The whale is sitting on an isolated stretch of the east river, near new glasgow, n. 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. Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. Whale visitors to nova scotia waters posted on december 15, 2018 by oscar it is almost guaranteed that whale watchers will see whales off the nova scotia coast if they go at the right time of year. Breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the breathtaking scenery, and just enjoy this incredible moment. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Ocean explorations nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. Where is the best location for whale watching in october. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. The whaleplanner november a whale watching infographic. Andrewsfundy isles are the minke whales, they usually arrive early june. Notes from a place i never meant to leave hays, daniel on. Whale watching tours in an open inflatable style boat on the nova scotia side of the bay of fundy. In 1988, brier island whale and seabird cruises became a limited company and continues to lead research and.
Whale migrations should also factor into when youd like to go whale watching. If you require addition information about this website, please contact us. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in nova scotia, canada on tripadvisor. There are generally two main areas of whale watching in nova scotia. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Tim is a local lobster fishermen with over 20 years experience whale watching. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. 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. The best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober.
Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. In august of this year, i had one of the most amazing wild life experiences of my life. Gatherings of families and friends from far and wide meet on the peaceful and safe shores of our pristine coastline. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine. We currently plan on driving up through maine and new brunswick and spending most of our time on the southern half of the island. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. We wanted to explore a little bit of our own country and we were so amazed by how beautiful the east coast is. 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.
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. Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. But whale watching tours arent just about the whales.
Where to go whale watching in nova scotia halifax forum. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. 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. Brier island is not only an unspoiled brigadoon, its also home to a number of whale watching expeditions. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in.
Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach near area where other species found dead. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach near area where other. You can get to the city in a couple of different ways. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. It wasnt the first time that this killer whale was spotted off the coast of nova scotia, but the fact it was seen swimming with dolphins made this latest encounter a rare sighting. In southern nova scotia the digby neck area and in the north western cape breton. Contact us cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Unfortunately, we only have a week total, so we wont have time to travel through the whole island.
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