Eastern canada has many whale watching tours in newfoundland and labrador, nova scotia or new brunswick. In nova scotia and new brunswick, whales are best watched from halifax, in the bay of fundy and from cape breton. Thousands of people arrive in the east coast province each year for the privilege of seeing these mammoth, marvelous, mammals. The quoddy link whale watching boat made two trips past grand manan to view the right whales.
Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species. This video is a combination of the videos made during the two trips. Located on grand manan island, in the bay of fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand eels, copepods, plankton.
The bay of fundy was a finalist in the new seven wonders of the natural world and increased ferry service to. Whale images just a few images of whales, see if you can figure out what species each one is. Up to 12 species of whales are to be found in the bay of fundy during the summer months. The information compiled here is for both the tourist and the tour operators. It is located in the northern part of the island, on the bay of fundy, near north head. Sep, 2010 enjoy quiet wind power aboard our large, comfortable sailing yacht. Your guide, a marine biologist, points out rare and endangered. Canadian whale institute 16 herring cove road welshpool, new brunswick.
Explore, discover and enjoy all that the new brunswick museum has to offer. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand eels, copepods, plankton, and fish. A special marine mammals gallery is home to delilah a 40foot north atlantic right whale that beached off grand manan in 1992. With 22 species of whales, including minke, sperm, pothead, blue, orca, and the worlds largest population of humpbacks, and a variety of ways to see them, you are sure to be awed, amazed, and inspired by these ocean giants. Whale watching off the coast of newfoundland keep exploring. Sep 21, 2015 whale watching excursions depart from both bayfronted canadian provinces, including st. Humpback whales have made an early appearance in the bay of fundy, weeks before their expected arrival, says danielle dion, a naturalist and biologist with quoddy link marine. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends. The usual best time for whale watching in the bay of fundy off the shores of beautiful campobello island is during the month of august note that all the whale boats congregate together in the same areas in the bay and work together when the whales are spotted in keeping with regulations of course. Whale songs its always fun to look at pictures of whales, but have you ever heard one talk. Whale cove is a cove on grand manan island in north head, new brunswick, canada. On this page you can download all sorts of different wav. Southern new jersey is an excellent place to go dolphin and whale watching.
Whale sightings before and after peak period are a bonus. I was especially impressed to learn that the northern right whale, the most endangered whale, visits our shores. Jul 15, 2018 new brunswick whale rescue team frees first entangled whale since team members death. It is really hard to imagine that we can come so close to these gigantic animals. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. The humpback is most regularly seen in the bay of fundy but has also been seen in cape breton. Northern right whales of new brunswick canada wildlife holiday. Andrews, deer island, grand manan island, and campobello island in new brunswick, or digby neck or long and. They feast on the enormous amounts of krill, squid and schools of young herring, pollock and mackerel found in the bay as a result of the powerful fundy tides. Workers from fisheries and oceans canada have saved a pilot whale that was stranded on a new brunswick beach. Nov 22, 2011 the quoddy link whale watching boat made two trips past grand manan to view the right whales. 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. Our marine natural history museum, is a must see on any visit to grand.
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. Fisheries minister announces changes to snow crab season, speed limits to protect right whales. Best times for seeing whales new brunswick message board. The new brunswick museum was established in 1842 and is the oldest continuing museum in canada. Although getting to cape breton takes a bit longer than. Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. Cruise to the incredible witless bay ecological reserve for your chance to watch puffins, whales, and icebergs. Enjoy quiet wind power aboard our large, comfortable sailing yacht. During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a humpback whale.
We recommend calling to confirm your departure on the day of your whale quest. Sea watch tours is the longest running ecotour in the province of new brunswick, since 1969. Some 350 million years ago, it was not glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create. For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. Deer island point park campground park is located on the deer island point road po box 333 lords cove, deer island, new brunswick, canada e5v 1w2 tel. New brunswick whale rescue team frees first entangled whale since team members death. Eating fresh seafood, and visiting the provinces beaches rank first and second, respectively. The greatw whales form an important part of the ecosystem in new brunswick and the gulf of maine which makes it ideal for whale watching.
Whale watchers will be able to glimpse the rarest large animal on earth with the annual migration of north atlantic right whales into the bay of fundy now underway, nearly a month late. Liz gill goes whale watching in new brunswicks bay of fundy where the. Whale watching in maine is more than a spectator sport. During the peak summer months there are a number of dolphin and whale watching boats that depart from atlantic city, avalon, cape may, and the wildwoods while the whale and dolphin season runs from march to december, the peak season in southern new jersey runs from june to september when the ocean temperature exceeds. The coves once busy fishing wharf was destroyed in the groundhog gale of 1976. Whale camp 100 red point road, grand manan, new brunswick e5g 4j4 rated 4. 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. Providing over 22 years of safe and enjoyable whale watching adventures and nature tours on the bay of fundy in new brunswick, canada. Finback, humpback, minke, and the rare north atlantic right whales, harbour porpoises, whitesided and white beaked.
In micmac lore, it was a giant whale, who angered the god glooscap and. One of the most productive areas for watching whales is the bay of fundy that separates the provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Thanks for your interest in the canadian whale institute. The tour which lasts between two and three hours, is aboard our well appointed, twin engine, 27 foot, ocean going, sport boat that meets or exceeds all required and recommended safety standards. New brunswick whale rescue team frees first entangled whale. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. Humpback whale sightings on rise in bay of fundy cbc news. Uk 0203 424 6332 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Locate and compare whale watching in saint john nb, yellow pages local listings. Another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit along with them including the minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca.
Enjoy a selfdrive whale watching short break to new brunswick, where youll have the opportunity to see minke, fin, humpback and north atlantic right. Andrews and its surrounding waters with your guides rob and joanne. All our whale watch companies follow a strict code of ethics to ensure safe and noninvasive whale watching with visitors. You will not only get to see whales but also many other kinds of marine wildlife as well as a variety of birds. In spring, finbacks and minke whales are the first to show up in these. Newfoundland puffin and whale watch cruise 2020 st johns. 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. The museum moved to its market square location in 1996. These small familyownedandoperated companies operate from the following locations. Island quest marine whale and wildlife cruises 205 water street market wharf, st. This page is for information and places of interest in new brunswick canada. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for.
Whalewatching with whalesnsails adventure new brunswick. A young beluga whale that lost its way in a northern new brunswick river has been rescued in a unique and complex operation that saw the endangered marine mammal travel by land, air and sea before. Contact us whale watching wildlife curises, island quest marine. Whale tales are stories taken from local new brunswick newspapers about the whales in the bay of fundy. New brunswicks finest whale watching expeditions and tours. Offers programs designed to educate, discover new facts, develop alternatives and to make a difference. The province is known for its excellent whale watching opportunities. Top 5 whalewatching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Twentytwo species of whales and dolphins frequent the waters of newfoundland and labrador, although the most common are the humpback, minke, fin, beluga and killer whales.
Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. News ground breaking whale rescue in new brunswick the. The worlds largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast. For twenty years willa cather and edith lewis spent their summer months at whale cove cottages on grand manan island, new brunswick, canada. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance to see orcas, humpback. Island quest gift certificates are the perfect gift for corporate incentives, employee rewards, birthdays. On this page you can download all sorts of different. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. New brunswick whale rescue team frees first entangled. Whale watching is rated as the third most popular activity by visitors to new brunswick, says alain bryar, a spokesman for provinces tourism and parks department. The right whales have returned to the bay, said aubrey reeves, a crew member on the schooner dsonoqua, which escorts whale watchers into the bay of fundy.
Jun 15, 2017 a young beluga whale that lost its way in a northern new brunswick river has been rescued in a unique and complex operation that saw the endangered marine mammal travel by land, air and sea before. The whales use the bay as a feeding ground, nursery and play area. Best times for seeing whales new brunswick forum tripadvisor. But the other provinces along the east coast nova scotia, new brunswick, new brunswick and labrador offer a lot of opportunities for whale watching, too. Join us aboard the days catch for an unforgettable encounter with the whales and birds of the bay. The humpback whale measures 57 feet and weighs 90,000 lbs.
You will also participate in fun activities on board the sailing vessel, jolly breeze of st. Current ferries are considerably larger and better equipped than the one cather and lewis used. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Peak whale season is from midjune through midaugust. Locate and compare whale watching in fredericton nb, yellow pages local listings. Rescuers remove beluga whale from new brunswick river.
Bay of fundy whale watching saint john shore excursions. Allday fishing trip for 1 or 2 with rod rental from al. To put it simply, newfoundland and labrador is one of the premier whale watching locations in the world. Newfoundland and labrador is one of the most spectacular whale watching places on earth. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. During the peak summer months there are a number of dolphin and whale watching boats that depart from atlantic city, avalon, cape may, and the wildwoods while the whale and dolphin season runs from march to december, the peak season in southern new jersey runs from june to september.