It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Joanne and rob carney invite you aboard the jolly breeze of st. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last. Viewdownload video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as. Bike, rappel, camp, or kayak your way around the bay. Besides whale watching, the bay of fundy is also famous for having the highest tides in the world. Go whale watching, explore the coast, or go off the beaten path to explore the geological formations, terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the unesco fundy biosphere reserve. Kanada spezialist sk touristik bay of fundy whale cruise. There are many tours to choose from so make sure you fill out the nova scotia tour form a week or two before you arrive in halifax so we can book you in for a tour of peggys cove, historic halifax, or the bay of fundy tour which again includes stops in grand pre, the minas basin, and halls harbor.
Cape breton island, particularly the northwestern section of the island, between port hood and ingonish. Make sure you visit brier island after your cruise. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Experience digbys historic streetscapes and the culture of an active fishing community. Saint johns history is evident in its weatherworn look, passing the tests of salt air, sea winds and a devastating fire that have all contributed to making saint john the greatest little city in the east. Whale watching on brier island nova scotia vacation. The plankton attracts large schools of herring and mackerel, which.
Nova scotia whale watching tours, brier island, bay of. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. The waters off brier island and the bay of fundy are the summer feeding ground, nursery and play area for dozens of marine species. Portroyal is a national historic site of canada and features a. A large ocean water area that is 150200km90120mi long and 50100km3060mi wide and is enclosed on three sides by the canadian provinces of nova scotia and new brunswick and the american state of maine. The highest tides on earth, the rarest whales in the world, semiprecious minerals and dinosaur fossils. When in nova scotia, youll want to make time to explore the bay of fundy, home.
Join a one hour zodiac tour of the parrsboro harbour and cliffs of fundy. We offer highquality, small and personal adventures, with a maximum of 6 guests. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Whale watching on the bay of fundy its a whale of time in the bay of fundy. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. Beyond cape breton and the bay of fundy, nova scotia whale watching tours depart from all over the province. Food tours of nova scotia and new brunswick allow visitors to taste fresh bay of fundy seafood. 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.
Penny even offered us tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Enjoy our friendlines, hospitality and expertise on board the chad and sisters two as you watch whales and birds while sailing on the famous bay of fundy waters off of brier island. On this tour based out of halifax, nova scotia you will be able to view both high and low tides at scenic halls harbour and see the dramatic effect it has on the coastline and in the harbours. Nestled between nova scotia and new brunswick, atlantic canadas bay of fundy. Strong tidal currents bring nutrients close to the surface, increasing the productivity of plankton. I would definitely recommend to everyone to go whale watching at brier island. Weather was beautiful, equipment was up to par and our receptionist taylor was extremely helpful, mapping out a lovely little tour around the islands and even recommended a great place to stop for a picnic lunch t. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. I have a list of places below where you can go on a whale watching tour. Whale watching nova scotia canada bay of fundy pictures. It can get cool on the boat so the hot chocolate was very welcome. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. Bay of fundy explorer terrapin tours bus tours from.
The most commonly sighted whales in the bay of fundy are the humpback whale, minke whale, and finback whale. In some areas, when conditions align, there can be a vertical change of 16 metres 53 feet. Experience the incredibly diverse bay of fundy in its national parks, unesco sites, national historical sites, outstanding provincial parks, and museums. The best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. We celebrated our 20th year as an outdoor adventure company in 2015, and specialize in kayaking tours on the tidal sissiboo river and in st.
Nova scotia is famous for its many species of whales that can be seen not far off the coast. Our tours which last 3 to 4 hours are professionally captain. With the highest recorded tides according to the guinness book of world records, the incredible bay of fundy tides combined with the rushing currents help to concentrate food sources for the whales and other sea life whales most commonly seen in the bay of fundy include humpback. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises bay of fundy. Sperm, sei, and blue whales have also been spotted in the bay of fundy. Bay of fundy nova scotia whale watching tours the waters off brier island and the bay of fundy are the summer feeding ground, nursery and play area for dozens of marine species. The floors of the basin are mostly made of tholeiitic basalts from the volcanic eruption. Explore the spectacular rocky shore while we take a. Parrsboro harbour and cliffs of fundy zodiac tour fundy. Due to such a high tidal force, a number of power plants have been set up. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below.
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 midoctober. Bay of fundy tour enjoy the wonders of the bay of fundy. Many whalewatching tours take place on the bay, as do rafting excursions on tidal bore rapidswhere inflowing rivers meet the outflowing tides, creating waves. Our tours are best described as scenic boating adventures with wildlife. All tours provide experienced guides to answer your questions.
Andrews, deer island, campobello island, and grand manan in new brunswick, and digby neck, long and brier island in nova scotia. Halifax cruise ship shore tours halifax, nova scotia bay. The tides of this bay are semidiurnal and can reach about 55 feet in high tide. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island all. Numerous seals frolic in the clear water, cliffs soar to the sky and bald eagles, gulls and peregrine falcons ride the updrafts. Saint john cruises cruise to bay of fundy norwegian. The tides of the bay of fundy create unique conditions for whales and seabirds. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby. About bay of fundy brier island mariner cruises whale. Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. About mariner cruises whale and seabird tours come have a whale of a time with mariner cruises. Marys bay in southwestern nova scotia and wilderness canoe tours. Contact information brier island nova scotia whale. One of the things we want to do is go whale watching.
On the nova scotia side, steady erosion from the tides over millions of years have. Its home to the highest tides in the world, beautiful rugged shorelines, and a wonderfully diverse group of whales. Nova scotia tours nova scotia whale watching tours. Along with 12 species of whales, chances are youll see porpoises, seals and seabirds while out whale watching on the open water in the bay of fundy. All our whale watch companies follow a strict code of ethics to ensure safe. The bay of fundy, with a coast shared by nova scotia and new brunswick, has. The bay of fundy is one of the 7 wonders of north america. Whale watching tours operate on both sides of the bay under a strict code of ethics. We are located 3 hrs from halifax, 2 hrs from moncton, nb, and 1. Nova scotia s 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. Travelling along the scenic back roads of nova scotia, well head to annapolis royal one of the oldest settlements in nova scotia. There are many whale watching eco tours and island tours around the bay of fundy including departures from st. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the.
During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a. These dramatic tidal surges force the oceans nutrients to the surface where they help produce healthy blooms of plankton. The folks there are fantastic and really love showing off the bay of fundy. The world is a stunning place, full of exceptional nature for you to explore. The name is likely a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split.
Use our free trip planner tool above to easily plan your own vacation and make sure you wont miss out on any of the fun stuff. Each summer and fall, the bay of fundy is a rich feeding and breeding ground for whales and other marine life. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Sample fare from the sea as we stroll the waterfront. We are located in freeport, long island, ns on the bay of fundy, which is known around the world for its high tides and its many different species of marine life. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Make the scenic shores of the annapolis basin and the bay of fundy your destination. How to see whales on your next trip to halifax discover. In this region you can take several whale watching tours off digby neck, kayak the nova scotia coastline, try some world famous digby scallops or simply enjoy watching the high tides along canadas famous bay of fundy. The best whale watching tours in n ova scotia for an adventure like no other, hit the water on a whale watching tour in nova scotia. Experience new brunswick s magnificent bay of fundy and acadian coastal landscapes with roads to sea guided tours, a naturebased tourism company operating out of moncton, new brunswick.
The bay of fundy offers incredibly rich feeding waters home to dozens of species of whales. Tidal sites whale watching kayaking and boat tours museums and. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tour packages mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours halifax.
Advocate boat tours bay of fundy boat tours on the highest. Mariner cruises 325 water street, po box 1264, westport, brier island nova scotia, canada b0v 1h0 toll free. The bay of fundy is one of the seven natural wonders of north america, and its easy to see why. Step on board for an off shore ride with advocate boat tours to the mysterious isle haute in the middle of the bay of fundy. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Advocate boat tours is based in advocate harbour, nova scotia, canada, on the upper bay of fundy. Commonly sighted aboard these whale watching tours are the humpback whale, minke whales, and finback whales.
About brier island bay of fundy mariner cruises mariner cruises is based in westport, on brier island, the most westerly location in nova scotia. We chose mariner cruises whale and seabird tours for our whale. Andrews for a spectacular tour of whale watching and tall. The best place for whale watching is digby neck nova scotia. We drove to brier island, nova scotia and went out with mariner cruises, locate there on brier island which is the westernmost part of nova scotia.
Hinterland adventures canoe tours and tidal kayaking tours take place within the unesco southwest nova scotia biosphere reserve. Bay of fundy annapolis area, which encompasses brier island, digby, and tiverton large groups of whales congregate in the bay of fundy in springsummer to feed and breed. Guided van tours of halifax peggys cove grand pre bay of fundy lunenburg nova scotia private taxivan tours and cruise ship shore excursions by brucestours. After a whale watching boat tour, the afternoon is yours to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace. Home to the highest tides in the world, the bay of fundy is a 170milelong ocean bay that stretches between the provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia on canadas east coast. On the atlantic coast of north america, touching the gulf of maine the bay of fundy is located. View download video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as. The tidal range in the bay of fundy is about metres 43 ft.
Home to over eight species of whales and a whale population that can exceed 300 at any one time, the bay of fundy is a fantastic destination for whale watchers. The region is among the best whale watching areas in canada and one of the premier birding destinations in north america. This offthebeatenpath journey highlights regions that are home to local fishing communities, teaming with wildlife, and offer a glimpse into life outside. Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas.
In southern nova scotia the digby neck area and in the north western cape breton. Nestled between nova scotia and new brunswick, atlantic canadas bay of fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. Since 1995, weve served over 4000 happy guests by creating customized, private, escorted tours throughout the maritime provinces of canada nova scotia, new brunswick, and prince edward island. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. This destination is the highlight of any trip to nova scotia if you like wild, unspoiled.
In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks, and. Bay of fundy, halifax ticket price timings address. If dramatic coastal cliffs, boating adventures, and delicious seafood sound like a dream trip, download tourism nova scotia s bay of fundy brochure for information, ideas, tours, and. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Contact blue diamond tours halifax tours and sightseeing.
Halifax cruise ship tours of peggys cove, lunenburg and bay. Nova scotia is home to the bay of fundy and the worlds highest tides. Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint john. While vacationing in nova scotia and for residents too a whale watching tour in the bay of fundy should be on the top of your list of things to do. Rte 217 to brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. See what attracts the great whales to our area explore tide pools with amazing diversity see predatorprey relationships, life and death battles live in action. There are generally two main areas of whale watching in nova scotia. Where we are bay of fundy located between maine and nova scotia, the bay of fundy has the highest tides in the world. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Departure from saint john departure from saint john after breakfast, a complimentary group transfer is provided to the saint john airport ysj, arriving to the airport by 10. Contact blue diamond tours for group and motorcoach tours of nova scotia and beyond, including halifax, cape breton, peggys cove, lunenburg. Learn of the ecology and geology of the most dramatic and diverse tidal environment on the planet and experience maritime history, culture and hospitality on this 7 day bus tour. On the south shore, near the charming fishing village of lunenburg, you can step aboard a boat and head out into the ocean in search of some amazing animals with spectacular scenery to match. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. Tours plankton, periwinkles and predators take a tide pool peek into the fundy aquarium ecozone tour highlights collect and observe plankton from the waters of the bay. Be sure to look for your ship in the port against the beauty of the bay of fundy from fort howe lookout. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours rates and. The bay of fundy is an important feeding ground with the high tides, currents, and upwelling helping to concentrate the food source for these large mammals. Packages bay of fundy advocate boat tours nova scotia. On every trip, you will get the chance to see a lighthouse upclose, hear local legends, view stunning cliffs at the best vantage points, and get the fun adventure of travelling by zodiac. Whale watching an amazing experience on the bay of fundy. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island.
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