Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. Beautiful beasts of the bay your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. We are located 3 hrs from halifax, 2 hrs from moncton, nb, and 1. 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. Frame beautiful shots of the lighthouse and twin bridges as the ocean swirls in the background.
Sep 26, 2007 amazing whale watching on sept 19, 2007, with ocean explorations zodiac whale adventures in tiverton near digby on the bay of fundy in nova scotia, canada. This phenomenon makes the water level change by 10 m 32. Visit bay of fundy on your trip to new brunswick or canada. Where we are bay of fundy located between maine and nova scotia, the bay of fundy has the highest tides in the world. Its home to the highest tides in the world, beautiful rugged shorelines, and a wonderfully diverse group of whales. It is on most computers but if not you can download from adobe. Liz gill goes whale watching in new brunswicks bay of fundy where the nutrientrich atlantic waters attract more. During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a.
Halifax cruise ship shore tours halifax, nova scotia. You can sail from the mainland of either province, or you may choose to embark. On this tour we will explore this diverse bay of fundy ecosystem. Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. While we do have a 90100% success rate of sighting whales, they cannot be guaranteed. The tides of this bay are semidiurnal and can reach about 55 feet in high tide. Liz gill goes whale watching in new brunswicks bay of fundy where. On the atlantic coast of north america, touching the gulf of maine the bay of fundy is located. Choose between the famous historic jolly breeze tall ship and one of our two high speed zodiac vessels or experience both adventures. Experience this dramatic event by rafting on a tidal bore, or opt for a whalewatching adventure. Bay of fundy whale watching with ocean explorations youtube. Bay of fundy new brunswick 2020 all you need to know. Youll step back in time and sense the serenity of this area with its wharf, fishing boats, and piled lobster traps.
Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. Private shore excursions in 6passenger commercially insured minivans, daily departures from saint john, nb, canada. 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. 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. Set sail on the bay of fundy for a memorable whale and wildlife watching tour. Our tours are best described as scenic boating adventures with wildlife. Eastern canada has many whale watching tours in newfoundland and labrador, nova scotia or new brunswick. Choose a tall ship, whaling vessel, catamaran or speedy zodiac. The bay of fundy is one of the seven natural wonders of north america, and its easy to see why. North atlantic right whales rebound in bay of fundy cbc news. Whales of the bay of fundy selfdrive canada wildlife holiday.
We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species. Bay of fundy tour enjoy the wonders of the bay of fundy. Whale watching on the bay of fundy its a whale of time in the bay of fundy. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Experience the bay of fundy home to the largest tidal surge in the world, remarkable. 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. Experience a coastal drive and a walking tour to the village of st. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. Stephen robinson, 30, started top of the island boat tours last year using a boat rented from the reversing falls jet boat company in saint john. Providing over 22 years of safe and enjoyable whale watching adventures and nature tours on the bay of fundy in new brunswick, canada. You can sail from the mainland of either province, or you may choose to embark from one of the spectacular islands in the bay of fundy. Best private bay of fundy tour shore excursion at halifax.
Its one of the rarest whales in the world, only abut 400 exist. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. 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. Hiking trails, kayaking tours and plenty of other outdoor activities await you in the sculpted coastline. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Bay of fundy, halifax ticket price timings address. F is for fundy, the bay of fundy that is, where youll find the highest tides in the world. Bay of fundy with acadian flavour two day cultural coastal tour experience nb gift shop products. Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint john. The mouth of the bay of fundy, including the fundy isles, is a haven to a variety of whales, seals and seabirds. The western bay of fundy has a vertical tide and the eastern bay of fundy has a horizontal tide where bruces tours does a tour.
New brunswicks expert whalewatchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime. We offer highquality, small and personal adventures, with a maximum of 6 guests. Beautiful beasts of the bay your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of. Our day together we experience part of the annapolis valley region, where we will explore the coast of the worldfamous bay of fundy. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a.
Andrews by the sea whale watching sussex and their beautiful murals river route and historical capital city of fredericton coastal route fishing harbours and shores rockwood park and irving nature park trails. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. 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 floors of the basin are mostly made of tholeiitic basalts from the volcanic eruption. 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. Advocate boat tours is based in advocate harbour, nova scotia, canada, on the upper bay of fundy. Witness the highest tidal changes in the world at bay of fundy. Martins and the fundy trail parkway and discover unique nature sights of the shore of bay of fundy. Amazing whale watching on sept 19, 2007, with ocean explorations zodiac whale adventures in tiverton near digby on the bay of fundy in nova scotia, canada. Bay of fundy whale watching ysj shore excursions carnival. Nov 27, 2008 whale watching in bay of fundy, new brunswick. 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.
James street, saint john, new brunswick e2l 1t9 rated 4. A bay of fundy recommended whale and wildlife cruise. Stephen robinson, 30, started top of the island boat tours last year using a boat rented from. The bay of fundy touches the state of maine and then stretches for 270 km 170 miles up between new brunswick and nova scotia. Our tour begins with a visit to the seaside community of st. A whalewatching trip is a must on any east coast vacation. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. The bay of fundy whales i n 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.
Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. These dramatic tidal surges force the oceans nutrients to the surface where they help produce healthy blooms of plankton. 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. Whale watching nova scotia whale watching nova scotia. At low tide the eastern bay of fundy is unique and low tide is the best opportunity to view the uniqueness of the. This tour explores the bay of fundys new brunswick side. In eastern canada, nova scotia and quebec are famed for their humpbacks, and.
The bay of fundy bicycle tour will be a fun, social event. Explore one of the worlds most dramatic and dynamic coastlines, atlantic canadas bay of fundy. Since 2004, we have helped over 120,000 people from around the world experience a slice of life through, wondrous, exhilarating, soulfulfilling whale watching adventures in the spectacular bay of fundy. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port bay of fundy is located on the atlantic side of canada and is home to the highest tides in the world. A young island entrepreneur who started his own boat tour business last year is hoping for a busy summer season as he awaits the completion of work on his new vessel. Jolly breeze bay of fundy whalewatching trips saint andrews. Saint john, bay of fundy, new brunswick whale watching by. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends. Meet the whales of the bay of fundy tourism new brunswick. Advocate boat tours bay of fundy boat tours on the highest. Gael tours is teaming up with petit passage whale watch for a full day of excitement and discovery. Experience new brunswicks magnificent bay of fundy and acadian coastal landscapes with roads to sea guided tours, a naturebased tourism company operating out of moncton, new brunswick. B is a charming resort town with sea kayaking and boat tours.
The largest island in the bay of fundy grand manan is also a haven for migratory birds. Kingsbrae arms is situated just up king street from the harbor where the excursions begin. Join bredeson outdoor adventures at the bay of fundy, canada on the new brunswick side in one of the worlds most prized maritime biospheres. Here we have the chance to see the worlds highest tides, flocks of seabirds and rugged sea cliffs. In some areas, when conditions align, there can be a vertical change of 16 metres 53 feet. 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. The bay of fundy may have the highest tidal range in the world and has two variations of tides. Andrews, youre on the international super highway for migrating whales.
The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whaleinhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bays appeal. Tours leave gordons bay and follow the coast around the bay. Aquila tours bay of fundy shore excursions home facebook. Andrews bythesea, new brunswick, canada our bay of fundy whale and. Well tour through historic halifax as we make our way to the glooscap trail and the maitland area of nova scotia, on the shores of cobequid bay, minas basin, and the shubenacadie river. With the ocean as a backdrop, youll capture memorable photos of many interesting features such as lighthouses and the twin covered bridges. Dont forget to visit the wavecarved sea caves in the sandstone. One of the things we want to do is go whale watching.
Explore the fishing village of st john in new brunswick with your guide. And the draw of the worlds highest tides brings some of the worlds rarest whales to the waters of the bay of fundy. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Due to such a high tidal force, a number of power plants have been set up. Situated on canadas east coast, the bay of fundy is known for its extreme tides. This area was voted a top natural wonder by canadians themselves and is an unspoiled, breathtaking outdoor adventure mecca that gives you space to breathe. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises bay of fundy. Capture canadas rugged coastline on camera on this 5hour fundy coast to fundy shore photography tour. Enjoy a whale watch excursion by day then relax in your seaside inn your adventure home base on brier island nova scotia. 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. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements. 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.
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