Get a free subscription or download any of the past issues of this excellent. Nestled between peggys cove and the aspotogan peninsula, st. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. They feast on the enormous amounts of krill, squid and schools of young herring, pollock and mackerel found in the bay as a. 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. Orca visits cape cod ocean navigator septemberoctober. Nova scotia music festivals and events for september 2020. 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. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season.
The best whale watching spots nova scotia whale cruisers. This whale watching tour in nova scotia was one of the best experiences ever. The whales use the bay as a feeding ground, nursery and play area. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach near area where other species found dead. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more.
The whale watching season begins in the spring and runs through late fall, giving you ample time to plan a trip to one of these captivating spots to see truly magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. 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. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton 2020 all you. Another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit along with them including the minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca. 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. Youll see a pattern of behavior, but then there are other individuals, thats just not what they do, said new england aquarium research scientist philip hamilton. Karen is a graduate of the nova scotia agricultural college with a diploma in animal health technology. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Biennial conference on the biology of marine mammals halifax, nova scotia. The best places to take tours in the area are from brier island and digby, and the season runs from june to october, with august being the perfect time to go.
Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. If are travelling by plane, train, cruise ship or tour bus chances are you will be brought directly into the city. Between may and september, you can see these them feed, frolic and even. 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 washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine.
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. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. News dead blue whale cut open on nova scotia shore for. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. The whale was seen in 2014 and 2015 in the bay of fundy, off nova scotia. Margaree harbour nova scotia canada send email to whale cove web. The highest tides on earth, the rarest whales in the world, semiprecious minerals and dinosaur. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Margarets bays pristine natural beauty provides the perfect venue for a maritime marine excursion, just 25 minutes from bedford, halifax or sackville. There is also whale watching off the west coast of cape breton, but the. You can get to the city in a couple of different ways. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. Humpback whales stun onlookers with incredible triple breach.
Video shows humpback whale colliding with inflatable boat off nova. The cape breton highlands, also known as the highlands, is a mountainous region in northern cape breton island, nova scotia. Hello sunryz710, this is glenn from nova scotia tourism the best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. Whale watching, held in taiwan in september, 2004 and though not represented at the meeting did provide. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook.
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. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Data valorization tools references appendix 1 download pdf. After labour day, everything is quieter because the kids are back in school. Here owners michael and frances morris feature many of the well known artists that our patrons. 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.
David mulder posted the video showing the whales tail suddenly rising from the. 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. How to see whales on your next trip to halifax discover. I want to go to nova scotia again some time in the future what a beautiful area, especially the bay of fundy. At the sign of the whales online presence is a continuation of its 33 year storefront gallery which closed in early 2014. Newfoundland and labrador is one of the most spectacular whale watching places on earth. I would like to know if it is better to go whale watching in the morning or afternoon or either one. Cape breton island is an island on the atlantic coast of north america and part of the province of nova scotia, canada. When in nova scotia, youll want to make time to explore the bay of fundy, home to. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia.
Although the island is physically separated from the nova scotia peninsula. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. The most popular locations for whale watching adventures in nova scotia are the bay of fundy and the northern cape breton. If you are lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale, a blue whale or a whitesided dolphin. My page on travelling to nova scotia will help you in getting to the province. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994. Things are busy until labour day, on the first monday of the month. You can sail from the mainland of either province, or you may choose to embark. Up to 12 species of whales are to be found in the bay of fundy during the summer months. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. 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. The shorter tours allow them to schedule more tripsday, but also might have to limit whaleviewing opportunities or not findget to them because of said tight schedule. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. During the american revolution, on 1 november 1776, john paul jones. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall.
Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. So, when does whale watching season actually begin. Common sightings include humpback whales, minke whales, and finback whales, and you might even get lucky and catch a. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach near area where other. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. Also, here is a link to the nova scotia doers and dreamers travel guide and other guides. Nova scotia dead whale videos and latest news articles. September is a very pleasant month to see nova scotia. Best time of day for whale watching nova scotia forum.
Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. This species lives about 200 km off nova scotia regularly visiting the gully. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. The highlands is recognized as a prime whale watching spot from the shores. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia. From the nova scotia international tattoo in halifax to the celtic colours music festival in cape breton, there are plenty of unique festivals and events to enjoy throughout the year in nova scotia. If you would like to submit an event for consideration, please visit our listing submission page. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales. In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks, and even.
Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Video taken on june 16, 20 in the bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in. Get the monthly weather forecast for whale cove, nova scotia, canada, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Lawrence, their presence is greatest in august and september and they can. Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape. Humpback whales, fin whales, and pilot whales are some of the most common whale species in the highlands. Whale cove, nova scotia, canada monthly weather accuweather. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Great trip, seen lots of whales, very knowledgeable crew members, boat is very steady, the boat ride is 23 hours long, bring extra clothing as it gets cold in the bay. The bay of fundy is absolutely teeming with wildlife, and there can be as many as 300 whales in the bay at one time. 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.
Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Whale watchers off the coast of nova scotia, canada, were treated to a rare sight last month when three humpback whales performed an incredible triple breach. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. 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. Whale watching nova scotia whale watching nova scotia. We had a great and an amazing experience with mariner cruises, we really enjoyed the trip and the whale watching and its definitely something we would do again with them. With 22 species of whales including the worlds largest population of. Publications, reports and presentations based in whole or in part on. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide.
Humpback and blue whale photoid us west coast socalbehavioral. Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales. Where is the best location for whale watching in october. 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. Its really hard to know why one animal does anything. 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 joining him for one year, with their child actually, daniels step son, and two dogs, and live on this remote hunk of rock. Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls harbour, nova scotia time lapse duration. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Tim is a local lobster fishermen with over 20 years experience whale watching. Is this still a good time of year to get in on a whale watching tour. The worlds largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast. This holiday makes the last long weekend of the summer the final chance for many people to slip away to the cottage.