We heard the morning trip was horrible because of the fog. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. It is one of the two right whale gathering areas in canada the other being off grand manan in the bay of fundy. I understand that bay of fundy is the best place for whale watching but what everyone seems to recommend is briers island. New brunswicks expert whalewatchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime. Choose a tall ship, whaling vessel, catamaran or speedy zodiac. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Right whale freed from fishing gear in bay of fundy as the whales move around we need to keep addressing it and we also need to keep working with the fishermen because someone will. Liz gill goes whale watching in new brunswicks bay of fundy where the nutrientrich atlantic waters attract more than 15 species from june to november. Meet the whales of the bay of fundy tourism new brunswick. Andrews, youre on the international super highway for migrating whales.
Humpback whales nova scotia bay of fundy, petit passage. Endangered whale begins to recover after bay of fundy shipping lanes moved open this photo in gallery. Twice a day the tide advances and retreats by as much as 52 feet 16 meters, leaving land previously covered by sea exposed and vice versa. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whaleinhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bays appeal. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends.
There are several tours to choose from, but they all head to the same place where the whales are. Situated on canadas east coast, the bay of fundy is known for its extreme tides. I have gone several times in cape breton and once in the digby area and they were all wonderful trips. This time lapse movie speeds up by 720 times the fall and rise of the tide in halls harbour, nova scotia. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Located on nova scotias bay of fundy, the joggins fossil cliffs are canadas 15th unesco world heritage site.
An important feeding ground for north atlantic right whales, it is also a rich fishing area, yielding lobster, crab, shrimp. Jan 15, 2011 the worlds hjghest tides occur in the bay of fundy in atlantic canada. Commonly sighted aboard these whale watching tours are the humpback whale, minke whales, and finback whales. About brier island seabird and whale watch cruises. Ocean explorations whale cruises is run by marine explorations and research ltd. Come and explore all of what new brunswick bay of fundy has to offer, from the worlds highest tides experience to whalewatching off the coast. As i dont want to hire a car i was planning on staying in halifax for the week and taking organised tours to explore the city and the surrounding area. Best western glengarry, admiral digby inn restaurant and cottages, and super 8 by wyndham truro ns. Sep 24, 20 the campobello island whale rescue team disentangles whales caught in fishermens gear and nets around the bay of fundy off the east coast of canada campobello whale rescue team began after.
In 1984, harold graham and other researchers began investigating reports of frequent sightings of cetaceans around brier island. Up to 12 species of whales are to be found in the bay of fundy during the summer months. Wed booked the garrison house inn for evening meal based on the punished timings. Optional activities include sea kayaking and tidal bore riverrafting. I have gone several times in cape breton and once in the digby area and they were all wonderful trips here is some information. The nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy make it a feeding ground for marine life, and prime whale watching territory. Sperm, sei, and blue whales have also been spotted in the bay of fundy. Kingsbrae arms is situated just up king street from the harbor where the excursions begin. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digby brier island area or to go off cape. 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.
Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species. The drawback for some is that it may take much longer on the water to reach the whales. Visit the cape dor lighthouse perched at the point where the minas basin meets the bay of fundy, or spend an afternoon wriggling your toes in the tidal flats of five islands park. The whales use the bay as a feeding ground, nursery and play area. Jun 10, 2012 endangered whale begins to recover after bay of fundy shipping lanes moved open this photo in gallery. My favorite outfits are fundy tide runners out of st.
The bay of fundy is situated between nova scotia and new brunswick. It is more than 200 miles 320 km long, and there are lots and lots of natural areas, provincial parks, and geological wonders to explore. Whale watching in the bay of fundy nova scotia forum. Aug 10, 2017 had an incredible experience on the 1. Nov 27, 2008 whale watching in bay of fundy, new brunswick. Nova scotia to new brunswick ferry service bay ferries. Whale watching and fundy tides nova scotia forum tripadvisor. The bay of fundy is located between the canadian provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia on the east coast of north america. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. What makes the bay so special is the fact that each day around 160 billion tonnes of seawater is moved in and out during just one tidal cycle. Two big humback whales made their own show around the boat for 1,5 hours. Popular activities in and around digby include birdwatching, golfing, lobster boat tours, nature walks, and whale watching.
Our signature fundy coastal tour is based out of moncton, new brunswick and is a oneofakind tour in canada and the world. Our family of 4 will be camping at fundy national park august 1215 and during this time we would like to go whale watching and kayaking. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. In the four days they have been conducting the survey, they have identified fewer than a dozen whales so far. Andrews, a charming resort town, board a 55foot power catamaran to journey among islands and passages where tidal currents are strong. Whale watch in the bay of fundy digby neck nova scotia. Ive been whale watching on the bay of fundy every summer for 30 years and i promise you wont be disappointed. Fall and rise of the tide in the bay of fundy at halls. They found that the waters were ideally suited to studying cetaceans in the wild. Home to the world famous digby scallop, digby is also known for having the largest. Whale watching bay of fundy area nova scotia forum. The nearest international airports are in saint john, moncton, fredericton, and halifax. North atlantic right whales rebound in bay of fundy cbc news. Gift certificates are available or why not adopt a.
Some 350 million years ago, it was not glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create this awe. These magnificently exposed layers of rock reveal the worlds most complete fossil record of life in the coal age when lush forests covered joggins and. January bay of fundy right whale located off north carolina. Super 8 by wyndham windsor ns, slumber inn, and best western glengarry. The name is likely a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split. Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. This ensures that whalewatching boats dont crowd or harass the whales.
Is it possible to be based in halifax and go on a whale watching trip to the bay of fundy. Who doesnt want to go to the bay of fundy to see whales. We made the manic dash from annapolis royal to get to digby in time for a quick lunch and the whale watching trip. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin, has overall training and experience in the fields of marine and wildlife biology and has undertaken graduate studies in environmental education. The humpback whale is first to arrive in june and by midjuly all the whale species are back.
The bay of fundy is situated between two provinces on the east coast of canada, nova scotia and new brunswick. Ferries run across the bay, connecting saint john, new brunswick with digby, nova scotia. A marine biologist who has been doing this for over 20 years operates on the digby neck at tiverton. Hello, i am spending a week in nova scotia at the end of august 2015. Welcome aboard mv fundy rose, with daily crossings between digby, nova scotia and saint john, new brunswick. Theyre in the bay of fundy at a bad time of year the start of the lobster fishing season.
On saturday i saw at least a dozen right whales just from swallowtail a lighthouse on grand manan, said laurie murison, managing director ol the grand manan whale and seabird research station. Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales, harbour porpoise and atlantic whitesided dolphins. If this is not feasible could you please recommend how best i could organise. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Named after admiral robert digby, one the united empire loyalists who helped settle digby in 1783, digby offers its visitors dramatic scenery and phenomenal seafood. Bay of fundy ferries allow you to cruise across the bay, reach the fundy isles or cross the gulf of maine bringing visitors from portland maine to yarmouth, nova scotia. The worlds hjghest tides occur in the bay of fundy in atlantic canada. 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 during the summer months we are visited by humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, endangered north atlantic. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. 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 midoctober. Andrews bythesea, new brunswick, canada our bay of fundy whale and wildlife cruises provide the opportunity to experience whales, seals, porpoise, eagles, a variety of seabirds, rugged seascapes, lighthouses, herring weirs and aquaculture. 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. Bay of fundy whalewatch operators adhere to a code of ethics to govern how they interact with the whales because the bay of fundy is an important feeding area for some extremely rare species such as the right whale.
Set sail from the petit passage on the digby neck and quickly came across these beauties. The bay of fundy whales in micmac lore, it was a giant whale, who angered the god glooscap and created such a splash with his mighty tail, that the water sloshes back and forth to this day. Fundy national park camping guide back road ramblers. Explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada. A humpback whale waves with its pectoral fin northern right whale tail whalewatching in the bay of fundy.
Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. One of the things we want to do is go whale watching. Endangered whale begins to recover after bay of fundy. 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. A north atlantic right whale dives in cape cod bay near provincetown, mass. Although both take some time to get to from fundy natl. They feast on the enormous amounts of krill, squid and schools of young herring, pollock and mackerel found in the bay as a. Fantastic sighting of four humpback whales in the bay of fundy, nova scotia. September 28 bay of fundy shipping lane changes prove more effective than expected. I would love to have an opportunity to go whale watching and i have read that the bay of fundy is the best place to do this.
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. Apr 14, 20 explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada. And, although they are know to visit the area, its considered rare to see a blue whale, sperm whale, killer whale. Park, there are lots of attractions along the way and great places to camp in both places. And the draw of the worlds highest tides brings some of the worlds rarest whales to the waters of the bay of fundy. 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. 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. Upwelling deep ocean water generated from tides surging into the bay of fundy fosters an ideal environment for marine life. The fundy aquarium ecozone is situated where the mouth of the bay of fundy meets the gulf of maine in the atlantic ocean. Apr 11, 2008 come and explore all of what new brunswick bay of fundy has to offer, from the worlds highest tides experience to whale watching off the coast. The bay of fundy is summer home to a large number of whales species. When reserving, please note that we operate as brier island whale and seabird cruises or brier island whale watch.
Most people say the digby area is better because you are more likely to see very large whales, including the right whale. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. 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 tides. The endangered north atlantic right whale, whitebeaked dolphins, sei whales and pilot whales are occasionally observed. Set sail on the bay of fundy with a marine biologist for an unforgettable whale and wildlife watching expedition. The most commonly sighted whales in the bay of fundy are the humpback whale, minke whale, and finback whale. The nearby cafe had appalling service as it was understaffed and probably not. Hi david as fundygirlr mentioned, the best whale watching is for the big baleens on the bay of fundy. 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 whalewatching trip is a must on any east coast vacation. The fundy ferries can give you a feel of the powerful run of the tides or an opportunity to see whales and porpoises as you and your car sail from one part of the bay to another. Calvin, the right whale who holds a special interest for whale watchers in this part of the province, is seen in this photo taken last week in the bay of fundy. The bay of fundy whale watching season runs from june to october but the best month to go whale watching is definitely august.
586 360 410 174 938 414 293 1009 75 80 1132 619 1530 1616 73 464 411 531 1365 149 445 1058 1251 1350 1284 1263 195 1534 1107 1062 541 339 180 645 1394 428 1103 928