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. Another dead whale has washed ashore in nova scotia, and it looks like this one may be staying for a while. Hikers should expect rough footing, narrow, boggy paths and rustic camping sites. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. Brier island is not only an unspoiled brigadoon, its also home to a number of whale watching expeditions. Nova scotia whale watching tours and charters available. If you can, visit during the international celtic colours, an october festival that. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. Contact us cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale. 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. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4.
Whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16, 2012. I see youre looking for information on the whale watching season. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with scottish. Our threehour tours include a variety of activities depending on the route and weather conditions. Hopewell rocks and bay of fundy coastal tour our signature fundy coastal tour is based out of moncton, new brunswick and is a oneofakind tour in canada and the world. Guest host preston mulligan spoke with lori marino, president of the whale sanctuary project.
With rustic forest, scenic valleys and imposing highlands, cape breton in nova scotia boasts some of the most stunning scenery in north america. Whale cove summer village is the perfect family getaway. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in. From atlantic coasts to the maple forests on cape breton island, we fell in love with this region and its differents identities. We encourage collaboration and sharing of geographic information, expertise and. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. 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. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Aug 17, 2012 whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16, 2012. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. 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.
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 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. Join penny and roy graham for an adventure of a lifetime aboard the chad and sisters two. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. Cruises are offered daily from june through october, weather permitting. 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. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine species have been found dead. 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. Nova scotia warm summer waters offer spectular opportunties for whale watching. This beachfront village is 50 feet from the ocean where grassy headlands shelter our crescent beach that is perfect for swimming, making sand castles, or soaking in the sun. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in spontaneous rescue effort.
Welcome to nova scotia s fiddlin whale watching tours, traditional music and local history on the cabot trail, cape breton island. Here is the video of our 15 days road trip in canada, in nova scotia, that we made in october and november 2015. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Geonova is a gateway to location based information in nova scotia. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. News dead blue whale cut open on nova scotia shore for. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Booking a tour with one of nova scotia s whale watching companies will give youa better chance of seeing the whales than from the shore. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Notes from a place i never meant to leave hays, daniel on.
About lunenburg whale watching tours we are one of the oldest boat tour operators in nova scotia. Where is the best location for whale watching in october. A humpback whale twice the size of an inflatable zodiac whalewatching boat gave tourists on that boat a story they wont soon. Find out which nova scotia trails we love the best. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide.
How to plan your brook trout adventure in nova scotia. While there is not specific whale watching season, the tour operators usually begin operating sometime in midjune. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. Digby neck whale watching find out more explore book your trip books features 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 whale watching excursions from late may to mid october. Hi lowcountrysandlapper, its victoria from nova scotia tourism. The college, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of. Whale creek is a family owned and operated campground located in walton, nova scotia on the scenic minas basin. Aug 27, 2017 we recently traveled to nova scotia, one of canadas scenic maritime provinces.
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. Nova scotias finest whale watching expeditions and tours. For about a week now, two beluga whales off the coast of nova scotia have been the talk of the rural community, but a marine animal protection group says people need to keep a distance for both. However, its not uncommon for some whales to winter in the bay and you may be able to. 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 lodge in the chaswood woodlot offers rustic accommodations for community or. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. 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. Lawrence, trace the cabot trail and get an incredible view of the atlantic ocean from a headland cliff. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in 2020. I know it is late in the season and dont want to devote a day of my trip for a whale trip if. It was our first trip to the east coast of canada and we were not disappointed. The milford house in milford, nova scotia offers rustic lakeside cabins and a full service dining room, located only a 15 min drive from the park entrance.
The program involves an indoor discussion and presentation on the wildlife of nova scotia, the basic needs of living things, the seasons, and life cycles followed by a nature hike. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. Main targeted whale sightings are finback and humpback whales. Whale sighting off baxters harbour, nova scotia august 16. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall.
Nova scotia fiddlin whale watch tours on the cabot trail. 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. She says the results might help endangered right whales here. Dec 29, 2016 officials are unsure whether the whale s death is linked to a recent mysterious fish kill in the area. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Friday, october 2 cape breton this morning, depart for the gaelic college on the west coast of cape breton island. Killer whale with dolphin pod off nova scotia a rare sight. Beluga whales charm nature lovers in ingonish, but dont get. Whales are guaranteed on every trip or full refund is provided. With breathtaking sunsets and beautiful views the water meets the land to offer 50 sites and camper rentals to anyone looking to relaxing and enjoying picturesque nova scotia and some of the worlds highest tides. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. In august of this year, i had one of the most amazing wild life experiences of my life. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Guests will enjoy sweeping views of the ocean or rolling green.
Minke whale washes ashore in nova scotia, cause of death not. At the sign of the whales online presence is a continuation of its 33 year storefront gallery which closed in early 2014. Guests experience both extreme high and low tides in the same day at hopewell rocks on the bay of fundy home of the worlds highest. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Whale watching, tiverton bay of fundy, nova scotia, july 9. 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. Im sharing some photos of our one week in nova scotia what to see, what to do, where to stay and what to eat. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. Whale watchers can enjoy sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, atlantic white sided dolphins and pilot whales.
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