Our threehour tours include a variety of activities depending on the route and weather conditions. Whale watching tours should be at the top of your list of activities on your nova scotia vacation. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in the. Minke whale washes ashore in nova scotia, cause of death not. In 2020, so far, 3 nova scotians have died from opioid overdoses. Lots of past discussion regarding just this is available by typing whalewatching into the search function here at the nova scotia forum i personally have not done any whalewatching tours out of cape breton island but have had many successful trips from the brier island location have a look at these possibilities for that location. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. At the sign of the whales online presence is a continuation of its 33 year storefront gallery which closed in early 2014. Whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16, 2012.
There are generally two main areas of whale watching in nova scotia. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. 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. I currently have one booked out of brier island but that may turn out to be quite out of my. Es gibt viele gute grunde fur eine reise durch nova scotia, kanadas. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. A nova scotia cove is the proposed site for whales released from. But, to give a bit of feedback for cape breton in cheticamp, we went out on a large zodiac style boat, that was a lot of fun on another occasion, we used the services of captain coxs whale watch located in bay st.
Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. The technique is referred to as a softinwater encounter, the only type of inwater interacti cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac whale watching,cheticamp whale watching,humpback whales,fin whales snorkel with whales. Cycling, hiking, whale watching, kayaking theyre all on offer in this magic corner. Pilot whales are extremely rare visitors, but one of them popped up in. Not yet clear what led to humpback whales death on nova. Uk 0203 424 6323 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. In southern nova scotia the digby neck area and in the north western cape breton.
The best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. 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. Watch for humpbacks, huge finbacks, friendly minke and if youre lucky, atlantic whitesided dolphins or the rare north atlantic right whale. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september.
Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Aug 17, 2012 whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16, 2012. In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks, and. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. Seeing a killer whale off nova scotia is a somewhat rare occurance, but even more rare is the fact that the whale seems to have befriended a school of dolphins. Jul 22, 2017 fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Nova scotia not yet clear what led to humpback whale s death on nova scotia shore its too soon to say whats behind the death of a humpback whale that washed up on nova scotia s fundy shore near. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more.
Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. The shorter tours allow them to schedule more tripsday, but also might have to limit whale viewing opportunities or not findget to them because of said tight schedule. Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Canada proposed as site of captive whale sanctuary bbc news.
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. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. 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. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. 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. If are travelling by plane, train, cruise ship or tour bus chances are you will be brought directly into the city. Ill be arriving in halifax on august 18 for 9 nights and will have a car. You can get to the city in a couple of different ways. Best spot for whale watching tour in august nova scotia.
Book online and save 10% whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada. The best month to go whale watching is definitely august. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. The whaleplanner august a whale watching infographic. In june, canada passed what has been dubbed the free willy law, that. But whale watching tours arent just about the whales. Whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16. Im sharing some photos of our one week in nova scotia what to see, what to do, where to stay and what to eat. Common sightings on our whale watching tours throughout the spring and summer a variety of mammals thrive on the abundance of marine life near the coastlines of cape breton island. Aug 27, 2017 we recently traveled to nova scotia, one of canadas scenic maritime provinces. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with.
About lunenburg whale watching tours we are one of the oldest boat tour operators in nova scotia. Can anyone recommend a great whale watching tour location for mid august. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Whales are guaranteed on every trip or full refund is provided. Sep 25, 2016 in august of this year, i had one of the most amazing wild life experiences of my life. 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. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. Breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the breathtaking scenery, and just enjoy this incredible moment. I went whale watching in nova scotia, canada, and was lucky to witness multiple humpback whales playing. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. 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.
Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching. These particular areas are exceptionally rich in nutrients that attract a variety of whales, fish and other marine wildlife. My page on travelling to nova scotia will help you in getting to the province. Nova scotias opioid use and overdose framework government. 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. Main targeted whale sightings are finback and humpback whales. Jan 19, 2017 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 shoreline but fisheries officials say its too.
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. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. 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. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. All porpoises, whales and dolphins are known as cetaceans, which comes from the greek word ketos meaning sea monster. Nova scotia is a province that welcomes you in and leaves you breathless. When amy tudor looked down at the carcass of a minke whale that washed ashore on a rugged stretch of the nova scotia coast, she wondered if it was the same playful mammal that swam around her tour. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Opioid use and overdoses have been increasing in nova scotia and across canada. Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Notes from a place i never meant to leave hays, daniel on.
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