Ive been whale watching on the bay of fundy every summer for 30 years and i promise you wont be disappointed. Bay of fundy whale watching saint john shore excursions. Fundy tide runners reserves the right to alter or cancel any scheduled or charter tours. Despite its name, the killer whale has never hurt a person in the wild. Novashores adventures believes in lowimpact tourism where we leave no trace, especially in the sensitive preservation area surrounding the cape chignecto park area of the bay of fundy. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. A whalewatching trip is a must on any east coast vacation. New brunswicks expert whalewatchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime. Although the bay of fundy whale watching season runs from june to october, the best month to see whales and other wildlife is august. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Some sources believe the name fundy is a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split, while others believe it comes.
Whether to help you plan a bay vacation, understand the science of the tides, or explore the history and culture of the region, we hope you will find our blog interesting and helpful. Search for entangled right whale in bay of fundy suspended. Bay of fundy is a very natural, unspoilt location for whale watching. The orca can grow to a length of 7m 23ft and weigh 45,000 kg in the male and 6. The female and juvenile, at a distance however, can be confused with rissos dolphin, the false killer whale and even dalls porpoise. Your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. The humpback is most regularly seen in the bay of fundy but has also been seen in cape breton. 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. Known for its staggering tidal range, whale watching, outdoor activities, charming towns and an emerging reputation for food and wine, the bay of fundy is. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and. Set sail on the bay of fundy for a memorable whale and wildlife watching tour. The humpback whale measures 57 feet and weighs 90,000 lbs. Hi sunryz, the best area to head for watching the large baleen whales is the bay of fundys digby neck to brier island.
Although both take some time to get to from fundy natl. Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. The bay of fundy is located between the canadian provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia on the east coast of north america. Whale watching on the bay of fundy its a whale of time in the bay of fundy. This is from a trip to nova scotia we took and specifically a whale watching cruise in the bay of fundy. The bay of fundy has a diverse ecosystem and a marine biodiversity comparable to the amazon rainforest. This award is an earned designation and fundy tide runners is committed to sustainable tourism and quality whale watch experiences. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Ideas, opinions, and discussions relating to concerns about the bay of fundy. Bay of fundy st andrews, new brunswick this is one of the worlds best whale watching regions because the massive tides of the bay of fundy have created such nutrient rich environment. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The best month to go whale watching is definitely august.
Kayak on the bay of fundy, explore the seafloor when the tide recedes, hike or bike through native acadian forests and more at one of canadas bestknown national parks. This is an independent site, the opinions expressed are those of the author, and we do not claim any association with the. Meet the whales of the bay of fundy tourism new brunswick. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. 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. Choose a tall ship, whaling vessel, catamaran or speedy zodiac. A rare sighting would include the blue whale, sperm whale, killer whale, and beluga whale. North atlantic right whales rebound in bay of fundy cbc news. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. On a tour lasting several hours you might see minke, humpback and finback whales. Its home to the highest tides in the world, beautiful rugged shorelines, and a wonderfully diverse group of whales.
It is really hard to imagine that we can come so close to these gigantic animals. St andrews sandpipers lobster aerial whale tail return to about bofep. For more information about the whales, visit our bay of fundy whales section. The bay of fundy is a 280 km long ocean bay located on the atlantic east coast of north america, on the northeast end of the gulf of maine. 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.
I was especially impressed to learn that the northern right whale, the most endangered whale, visits our shores. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. The bay of fundy region tourism, education and science. It remains nova scotias premier whale watching organization. For more information about the bay of fundy, visit. Come to the bay of fundy and watch the highest tides in the world and then, six hours later at low tide, you can walk on the ocean floor. A good resource for the operators in that area is at the bay of fundy recommended experiences at.
Some 350 million years ago, it was not glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create. 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. My favorite outfits are fundy tide runners out of st. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whaleinhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bays appeal. Bay of fundy whale and wildlife watching is a disney cruise line port adventure that features a catamaran cruise and nature tour. Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species.
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. Interesting facts about the bay of fundy just fun facts. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Best western glengarry, admiral digby inn restaurant and cottages, and super 8 by wyndham truro ns. Call us to book 15065294481 2018 by fundy tide runners. The bay of fundy is one of the seven natural wonders of north america, and its easy to see why. And the draw of the worlds highest tides brings some of the worlds rarest whales to the waters of the bay of fundy. 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. The bay of fundy is known for having the highest tide changes in the world and is a rich. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends.
Bay of fundy whale watching the waters of the bay of fundy are visited by over 8 species of whales and an abundance of dolphins, porpoises, fish, seals, and seabirds. Our success rating for whale sightings averages close to 95%. Situated on canadas east coast, the bay of fundy is known for its extreme tides. Park, there are lots of attractions along the way and great places to camp in both places. Kingsbrae arms is situated just up king street from the harbor where the excursions begin. Andrews is the meeting point for bay of fundy whalewatching. We are committed to supplying expertlyguided sea kayaking tours to all our guests. Andrews, youre on the international super highway for migrating whales. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whale inhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bay s appeal. 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. Set sail on the bay of fundy with a marine biologist for an unforgettable whale and wildlife watching expedition. The worlds highest tides await visitors at fundy national park.
This is an independent site, the opinions expressed are those of the author, and we do not claim any association with the organizations. If you want to see whales and dolphins during your trip its important to note that the bay of fundy whale watching season runs from june to october inclusive. Youll also see plenty of lighthouses, seabirds, and aquafarms along the way, and the ships crew will educate you on the whales and other marine life in the area. Take a charter with captain chris of island quest and head out to view humpback whales. Andrews, a charming resort town, board a 55foot power catamaran to journey among. One of the things we want to do is go whale watching. Welcome to the bay of fundy ecosystem partnership the bay of fundy ecosystem partnership is a virtual institute, open to both individuals and groups who are interested in the well being of the bay of fundy. Our regular tours may not be suitable for expectant mothers or those in frail health. Fundy tide runners is proud to be a bay of fundy recommended experience as awarded by the bay of fundy tourism partnership. For safety reasons we regret we cannot take children under the age of. Its waters are populated with up to 12 species of whales, an abundance of dolphins, porpoises, fish, seals, seabirds and more. Moncton, new brunswick, is a relatively large town.
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