Travelling along the scenic back roads of nova scotia, well head to annapolis royal one of the oldest settlements in nova scotia. The cwrt is licensed and permitted by fisheries and oceans canada to conduct. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i. Venture out on a guided sea kayaking tour along our rugged coastline or learn to surf in the fall when the surf attracts surfers from around the world. Most visitors spend some time in halifax while theyre exploring nova scotia. While there is not specific whale watching season, the tour operators usually begin operating sometime in midjune.
Halifax wildlife officials in the maritimes are dealing with a third dead. Hike a coastal trail and view the worlds highest tides, experience the thrill of a whale watching cruise, or enjoy a quiet paddle on a heritage river system. Halifax a group hoping to create the worlds first seaside sanctuary to welcome whales retiring from entertainment parks is searching for a nova scotia coastal community to come on board. Marys on the eastern shore of nova scotia to create a seaside sanctuary in port hilford for whales being retired from entertainment parks. With over 30 years of experience at sea, captain coxs whale watch is one of the longest running whale watching tours in nova scotia. A privately funded sanctuary for captive beluga whales appears to be on its way to nova scotia. Canada nova scotia halifax whale watching cruises harbour walk pier. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Tours do depart from halifax, and if the city is your only stop in nova scotia it may be worth the trip. Find the lowest prices for groceries in halifax by browsing the latest weekly grocery flyers from the top grocery stores all in one place at salewhale. Whale sanctuary project selects port hilford, nova scotia. Three whales died this week in the maritimes the star.
Portroyal is a national historic site of canada and features a reconstruction of an early 17th century settlement. Ol tom, a killer whale whos been spotted with some regularity off the coast of nova scotia over the last eight years, was seen saturday on a whale watching expedition near brier island. Your breath will be taken away when a whale breaches the oceans surface, lunges out of the waves, and reenters with a loud smack and plume of water. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Cruise through the area where the cabot strait meets the gulf of st. Pilot whales in the waters off cheticamp, nova scotia. Portroyal is a national historic site of canada and features a. Nova scotia researchers hoping to reel in bucks to help. In fact, the last one was when we were invited to visit chicago in 2018.
If you are lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale, a blue whale or a white sided dolphin. How to see whales on your next trip to halifax discover halifax. Killer whale with dolphin pod off nova scotia a rare sight a group of tourists got the thrill of a lifetime this week the rare chance to see a killer whale off the southwestern coast of nova. 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. Going to digby tiverton area seems out of the way and will make for some very long days in the car and ruling out visits to peggys cove and some other desireable things. The coastal nature tour takes passengers to the mouth of the halifax harbour, where the atlantic ocean meets the cliffs of chebucto head. Killer whale regularly spotted off nova scotia makes a.
Kanada spezialist sk touristik bay of fundy whale cruise. The capital of the province, it offers convenience, but whales arent spotted as often in the. Video shows humpback whale colliding with inflatable boat. Dalhousie university researchers plan to mount a 63foot blue whale skeleton at the steele ocean sciences building in halifax that will be. I went whale watching in nova scotia, canada, and was lucky to witness multiple humpback whales playing, flipping their tails, spraying water, making noises, jumping out.
Hi, we will be in nova scotia for 3 days cape brenton and halifax mid july. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. There are few places as amazing as this for whale sightings. Response society mars, halifax, ns and fisheries and oceans canada. This nature tour will provide you with some prime opportunities to see some wildlife. 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. What is the best time of year to see whales in nova. A beluga whale sanctuary in nova scotia is in the works. We are committed to supporting artists at all stages of their. Pack the binoculars and camera, bring plenty of film and prepare for an unparalleled ocean adventure off nova scotias southern coast. 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 shoreline but fisheries officials say its too. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia.
Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Hi lowcountrysandlapper, its victoria from nova scotia tourism. However, we definitely recommend the above areas, particularly the bay of fundy and cabot trail, over a halifax whale watching tour, as there is a good chance you wont see any whales from halifax. In august of this year, i had one of the most amazing wild life experiences of my life. Canada nova scotia halifax whale watching cruises harbour.
Experience whale watching in nova scotia atlantic canada. Killer whale with dolphin pod off nova scotia a rare sight. I see youre looking for information on the whale watching season. Tangled whale came to nova scotia waterfront looking for help, rescuer says. Harbour tours take place in scenic halifax harbour. Some of the outfitters are available throughout the year, while others offer whale watching near halifax just during the summer and fall. Depending on the length of the trip requested the following areas will be visited. Retirement home for whales could land in nova scotia the. Nova scotia researchers hoping to reel in bucks to help fund. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. How to see whales on your next trip to halifax discover. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach near area where other.
Nova scotia whale watching tours of the southern coast. Photo by willy matheisl ademjj from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Whale watching in atlantic canada saltscapes magazine. Three hour adventures from the waterfront at historic lunenburg. If your visit to nova scotia only includes time in halifax, there are whale watching tours that depart from here as well, though the cabot trail and the bay of fundy are the very best bets when you have your heart set on seeing whales.
Shedding half the sea and spraying the other half out its blowhole, the whale. Nova scotia offers four seasons of exciting outdoor adventures and activities. This is a relaxing, peaceful tour to the beautiful rocky coastline of duncans cove at chebucto head, the very edge of the halifax peninsula, where halifax. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the nova scotia public libraries digital collection. A video showing a humpback whale colliding with an inflatable tour boat off the coast of nova scotia is making waves online, just a few months after the. Locate and compare whale watching in hal ifax ns, yellow pages local listings. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours halifax. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Find out how to see whales on your next trip to halifax, including where to go whale watching, the best time of year to spot them, and tour operators thatll get you close to the action. Whale watching nova scotia whale watching nova scotia. Home to the biggest of the airports and the cruise ship terminal, the capital city is also the home port to several tour boats. Where to go whale watching in nova scotia halifax forum. C and i were joined by his family on a trip to nova scotia. Beluga whale sanctuary likely on its way to nova scotia provincial.
With the whale watching season running from june to october and the possibility of seeing upwards of 300 whales at a time, the bay of fundy is one of the best whale watching spots in nova. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Summer and fall are the best times to go whale watching in nova scotia. While out on this adventure, the crew will pull a lobster trap from deep within the waters of the atlantic and share anecdotes and common practices about the east coasts most famous crustacean. Officials say search for entangled whale continues in nova. Information on the nova scotia whale watching adventures offered by lunenburg whale watching tours, lunenburg, nova scotia. Campobello whale rescue team canadian whale institute. My wife and daughter will be visiting and want to go whale watching but only have a day and half in the halifax area before leaving for pei. Nova scotia outdoor adventures, from whale watching to golfing. Snowshoe to the top of a trail in the wintertime and dust off that bike in the springtime when you can get back out and explore our multitude of trailways that. It had been a while since wed been on a press trip. Is it possible to do whale watching somewhere in that area. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburg halifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Very personable and passionate about halifax and the history in ns.
The department of fisheries and oceans says a whale rescue team removed some rope from an entangled north atlantic right whale that is moving towards nova scotia. Waters off the coast of canada could soon become a safe haven for whales that were raised in captivity. Below are some of the best whale watching spots in nova scotia. It could take a few years for this to happen but the whales will be able to live the rest of their lives in the open ocean and not in tanks. Trips out of halifax, nova scotia and from ports along the coast south of this. Halifax researchers at dalhousie university have a whale of a task at hand, looking for funding to help with the cost of mounting a gigantic whale skeleton at the steele ocean sciences building. Set sail on the hazel mabie, a 24foot zodiac and certified rescue boat. Are there any good alternative locations for whale watching in nova scotia. Earlier this year we had backpacked around ecuador and peru, and enjoyed a digital detox along the way, free of work and campaigns we were ready for another partnership that suited our interests, and the nova scotia tourism board. The best whale watching spots nova scotia whale cruisers. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit nova scotia each year. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova.
Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. A beluga whale sanctuary in nova scotia is in the works and would be a retirement home for the whales. We wanted to explore a little bit of our own country and we were so amazed by how beautiful the east coast is. Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. Whale watching trips take place at the mouth of the hearbour.
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