Uk 0203 424 9673 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and. Whether its an exhilarating zodiac or a statelier cruise, every whale watching trip in. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton 2020 all you. Nova scotia, canada, wildlife holidays, vacations, brier. 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. A family owned business where personal service is guaranteed.
Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Digby neck and islands are one of the best places in north america for whale watching. We are currently taking reservations for the 2020 season for the zodiac and for the mega nova. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac.
Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Dec 29, 2016 whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine species have been found dead. Brier island is the most western point in nova scotia. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Petit passage whale watch 3450 east ferry, digby county, nova scotia, canada b0v 1a0 call. In 1988, brier island whale and seabird cruises became a limited company and continues to lead research and. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. The massive amount of untapped energy of the bay of fundy is the fuel for a fragile ecosystem that provides a nutritious food supply to numerous species of birds, fish, bottomdwellers like lobsters and scallops, and of course whales. 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. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Brier island whale watching tour digby forum tripadvisor.
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. May 31, 2011 the bay of fundy is one of the richest marine habitats in the world and is therefore the summer feeding ground for many marine mammals, seabirds and saltwater invertebrates. Whale watching along the famous digby neck whale watching capital of nova scotia the original world famous ocean explorations whale cruises welcome aboard. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides.
The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Take highway 217 west from digby toward the east ferry on digby neck. Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. 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. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Another ferry brought us to brier island, which is mostly known for the whale watching tours in the bay of fundy. No need to rush or set your alarm well even give you a wakeup call for that early morning ferry run. Harbour porpoises, puffins, minke whale, finback whale, humpback whales june 2012 zodiac tour with ocean explorations, tom goodwin on long island bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada. Minke whale freed from net entanglement close to digby. 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. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. From may until midoctober, captain zodiac entertains customers with sightings of. We took the dockside whale watching tour out of digby on aug 15, 2012. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair.
Brier island whale and seabird cruises 223 water st. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. Brier island whale and seabird cruises home facebook. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Minke whale freed from net entanglement close to digby shore. I felt like the whales knew toms boat and were comfortable coming near it. At the sign of the whale nova scotia crafts and art gallery. Explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada.
Apr 14, 20 explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada. Soon after leaving the harbour the sailor said look, there is a mink whale and we saw a dot in the distance disappearing below the waves. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Pictures of whale watching near digby nova scotia canada. Zodiac boats are a great choice if youre looking for excitement in your whale watching tour. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Welcome to at the sign of the whale gallery carrying paintings and original prints by some of nova scotias finest artists. Two big humback whales made their own show around the boat for 1,5 hours. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises took some lucky passengers on an extraordinary whale tour off the coast of nova scotia on aug.
I highly recommend ocean exploration zodiac whale watching tours. Take the 10 minute ferry ride to tiverton which is on long island. Zodiacs seat 12 passengers and are our fastest boats. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. We opted for the zodiac for a few reasons fewer fellow passengers, a more upclose and intimate experience with the whales, and partially for. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. The town is situated on the western shore of the annapolis basin near the entrance to the digby gut, which connects the basin to the bay of fundy. It is the administrative centre and largest population centre in digby county. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. When you take part in a whale watching adventure on the bay of fundy you can expect to see minke, fin and humpback whales as well as the rarest large mammal on earth the north atlantic right whale. Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton residentsdolph.
Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in nova scotia. The digby area and specifically digby neck and islands are one of the best places in north america for whale watching. Contact us cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale. A whale continues to rot on a nova scotia beach as officials say its best to let nature take its course with the giant carcass. A dead whale has washed up in the same area of western nova scotia that has seen scores of. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. 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. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises tourism nova scotia. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia, canada. Team of oxen by maud lewis see under art collector click to see herbert hatt collection.
We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia. Stunning video captures triple whale breaching off coast of nova. The original world famous ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises offers daily tours in a very large zodiac or zodiactype rigid hull inflatable boat to. Turn right on whale cove rd and whale cove campground is at top of hill. Coming from the princess of acadia ferry from saint john, new brunswick, drive shore rd until you reach the second stop sign at the top of the hill, turn right at the fourway stop and drive down digby neck until you see the sign for whale cove. Combining birdwatching with whale watching, we shall enjoy fabulous boat trips for close up views of humpback and hopefully the very rare northern right, plus fin whale and seabirds such as great shearwater and wilsons phalarope. Turn right on whale cove rd and whale cove campground is. Zodiac whale cruises is nova scotia s original ocean rafting whale. The town is situated on the western shore of the annapolis basin near the entrance to the digby gut, which connects the basin to the bay of fundy named after admiral robert digby, the town is famous for its scallop fishing fleet and the mv fundy rose ferry service.
Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. We are that close to one of the major transportation links in the province. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour, tiverton. Finback whales huge at 75 ft long humpback whales entertainers pilot whales friendliest cape breton residents dolph. Nova scotia minke whale freed from net entanglement close to digby shore. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Captain tom was an amazing guide and we got to see humpback whales and others so close. We had a tour on the blue boat to the left, but there are more trips you can take. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises bay of fundy. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias hidden gem. Three men from digby who rescued a whale entangled in a net say it seemed like the animal swam to shore in search of help. Jun 29, 2012 harbour porpoises, puffins, minke whale, finback whale, humpback whales june 2012 zodiac tour with ocean explorations, tom goodwin on long island bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada.
The massive amount of untapped energy of the bay of fundy is the fuel for a fragile ecosystem that provides a nutritious food supply to numerous species of birds, fish, bottomdwellers like lobsters and. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Petit passage whale watch personal service guaranteed. Shop for deals across a selection of hotels, starting at usd 38 per night. Digby is a town in southwestern nova scotia, canada. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine species have been found dead. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour. Potpourri of western nova scotia adventures a taste of trace.
Tangled whale came looking for help in digby, nova scotia. This package includes inn, resort or cottage accommodations your choice. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. 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. Nova scotias 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. Digby is loved for its boating and whale watching, and has lots of places to visit including annapolis basin look off provincial park, digby heritage centre, and trinity anglican church. Whale watching along the famous digby neck whale watching capital of nova scotia. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Paul gidney found the whale at sandy cove beach on digby neck two. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises home facebook.
Whale watch in the bay of fundy digby neck nova scotia. Come to delightful brier island for a relaxed pace, single centre holiday overlooking the bay. You cross by a short ferry ride from digby neck at the village of east ferry. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine. Jul 22, 2016 tangled whale came looking for help in digby, nova scotia. In just five minutes you could be at the boarding terminal for the digbyst. See more ideas about whale watching, whale watching season and nova scotia. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. 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. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. Whale warchingferry information from digby to brier islandfrom digby exit 26 to the first ferry at east ferry to tiverton it is a 45 minutes drive and the first ferry leaves east ferry on the half hourtrip is 5 minutes over to tiverton, and then a 25 minute drive to the 2nd ferry from freeport to brier island7 minutes. We tried the day before to see whales out of lunenburg with no success, so were really taking a chance and spending a considerable amount knowing that we might not see whales again. One road hwy 217 is the only road and runs the length of long island from the ferry crossing at tiverton, to the ferry crossing to brier island at freeport, the western end of the island.
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