Killer whales spotted off cape breton coast ctv news. Tours last approximately two hours and the boat can comfortably transport twelve passengers. Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia. If you turn your eyes towards the sea then you will see pilot, finback, minke and most famously of all, humpback whales in the water surrounding cape breton. Whales, seals, bald eagles and puffins are just as thrilling to spot as a moose along the trail. After reading the article, i knew we must see this place if at all possible. We have cruised more than 10,000 miles around the atlantic, have seen the mediterranean sea, canary islands, caribbean, but for simple beauty, cape breton exceeds them all. The acadian trail is one of the most beautiful hikes in all of cape breton and is a mustsee throughout your adventure. Set off on a nova scotia hiking tour featuring cape bretons spectacular coastal scenery.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. Lawrence, and the chance of securing for spain the possession of this mighty waterway into the heart of north america. Instantly download all of our digital products and get started on your next project right away. Adventure destinations expeditions 2017 pages 1 50 text. The cape breton highlands offer some stunning scenery and brilliant vantage points to spot whales even on dry land. A series of protests, which appeared to be modeled on those carried out in newfoundland, broke out in cape breton, nova scotia later that summer to oppose a proposed cut to crab quotas in that area. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information, ideas, tours, and outfitters. That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practices of the house, the remainder of the debates, pursuant to standing order 662, on the motions to concur in the third report of the standing committee on finance, presented on tuesday, december 10, 20 and the second report of the standing committee on environment and sustainable development, presented on wednesday, february 5, be. Jul 03, 2019 i took my daughter on a tour with a whale watching operator in brier island, an almost fourhour drive from halifax that includes two ferry trips, one at tiverton and the second at westport.
Cape breton travel beautiful people, lots of seafood. Your petit passage whale watch voyage starts up to fifteen miles from the shore as we search the feeding grounds for cetacean, seals and a variety of birds. Throwback to when i went whale watching in nova scotia. As an owner of cottages on the west side of the island we tend to recommend whale watch operators who sail out of cheticamp and pleasant bay and sometimes bay st. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. I read about this area a few months ago in a national geographic traveler magazine. Summer in cape breton is a time for rediscovery, gatherings of family and friends, late nights at packed square dances, and neverending chances to set toes tapping in the local music scene. They have a lot of adventures on cape breton island and hope to inspire locals and visitors of this beautiful place. Although cape breton is part of nova scotia, it has a distinct identity. Bound over the surf by zodiac to get breathtakingly close to whales, dolphins, and. Below the windswept headlands of cape breton island, the iconic cabot trail hugs the islands coast in a series. Captain coxs tour takes in the area where the cabot strait meets the gulf of st. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales.
Baddeck and that sort of thing, by charles dudley warner. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Could you tell me if this is doable and i would love any suggestions of what to see on the way and in nova scotia. Inverness and the surrounding region offer a variety of whale watching and boat toursbe it by sailboat, cruiser, or even aboard a. Now they are all good but at the same they all have their own little twist. The opportunity to see wildlife, whether it is on land or on the water, is one of the best reasons to travel to cape breton island, nova scotia. Cape breton highlands national park is located on northern cape breton island in the province of nova scotia. Common sightings include humpback whales, minke whales, and finback whales, and you might even get lucky and catch a. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. Travelmarvel canada and alaska 2016 pages 1 50 text. I saw some clouds, a little mist, even some fog, but no rain. Humpback whales are generally around early and late in the season may, june and september and october.
The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. The famed coastal drive through cape breton highlands national park. Our boat, the oshan, is a 42foot, hydrophoneequipped, northumberland straitstyle vessel. Gaelic baby names ideas of gaelic baby names find a name for your baby. We proudly provide appliques for every season, celebration, and holiday. Founded in 1998 by members of the whitehead lab from dalhousie university, this project is the worlds longest running study focused on this species. The cape breton and central nova scotia railway reporting mark cbns is a short line railway operating in the canadian province of nova scotia. It is very easy to pull the big canoe from the sandy point into the river inhabitants and enjoy fishing your own dinner.
Why you should visit cape breton island, nova scotia. I thought it would be fun but i am not sure if it is possible to drive from montreal to halifax. Whale watching cape breton island forum tripadvisor. You might think after two days you would run out of things to do but we have you covered. Or watershed stewardship proposal, cape breton island, nova scotia6 8 mafia island marine park, tanzania 68 the gwaii haanas. A research program focusing on the social structure and acoustics of longfinned pilot whales off cape breton island, nova. Whale watching adventures cb island cape breton island. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in nova scotia.
Marks work with whales has been featured on local news specials and his tour has been chartered by the discovery channel. The rise of podcast serials when is a party not a party. June was an excellent month for whale sightings on our zodiacs,almost every trip in june featured 75 ft long fin whales. Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Gomez realized that cape breton was an island we now know that it is two islands separated by a narrow watercourse, but thought that cabot strait was a great bay, and guessed nothing of the gulf of st. In this april 23, 2017, photo provided by the center for coastal studies, a right whale sidefeeds just below the surface of cape cod bay off shore from wellfleet, mass. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of newfoundland to the most easterly point in north america through national parks including gros morne, a. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. If you choose to travel clockwise youll be on the inside track. Snow crab and the politics of crisis in newfoundland davis, reade. Things not to miss in cape breton island drive the cabot trail, which circles cape breton highlands national park see migrating fin, minke, and humpbacks in the wild on a whale watching cruise. Located on the northeastern side of nova scotia, cape breton island is filled with. Download our brochure to always have on your travels when visiting.
This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Money point, shark nose and cape north in the back ground. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season. Discover the heart of canadas atlantic seacoast on this wonderful vacation. Pitkern ailen, officially pitcairn, henderson, ducie and oeno islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern pacific ocean that form the sole british overseas territory in the pacific ocean. Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape. Her last stop sees her step back in time to the 18th century at the fortress of louisbourg national historic site. This option is best for drivers that dont wish to hug along steep drops.
The fin whale can be seen in the bay of fundy and cape breton. Uncover the secrets of cape breton island nova scotia. Whale watching tours typically leave from pleasant bay. Whales visiting cape breton include blue, fin, minke, humpback, pilot and the sei whale.
Oshan whale watch cape breton nova scotia whale watching. This tour begins and ends in halifax with overnights also in moncton, charlottetown, and baddeck. The trip into the bay of fundy on the cape island style boat started out slowly and we saw no whales for the first three hours of the fivehour trip. Although this is not the most famous island, there are endless activities for everyone. Cape breton and central nova scotia railway wikipedia. Twelve wellappointed marinas and yacht clubs offer everything you need to launch, dock, haulout, and store for the season. The northern right whale is the most endangered whale with only about 300350 known. Moor in one of our many ports and discover some of the community clubs, centres, and harbours that make cape breton island a mariners paradise. With 25% fewer in the wild, watch whales and visit villages to glen breton rare, in cape breton. A 15yearold murder case is now riveting the nation. Whale watching in cheticamp cape breton nova scotia youtube. The department of fisheries and oceans has captured incredible video of killer whales off the coast of cape breton.
A guide to exploring nova scotias cape breton island. The bluefin fishery there targets fish in the gulf of st. Lawrence, and is known for the very large size of fish that visit those cold northern waters in late summer and early fall. Guided tours with licensed captains and experienced interpreters. If the reader will take the map, he will see that two narrow estuaries, the great and the little bras dor, enter the island of cape breton, on the ragged northeast coast, above the town of sydney, and flow in, at length widening out and occupying the heart of the island. You can also spot humpbacks and gray whales off the west coast, but its the orca that dominates viewing here. This is where your cape breton coastal whale watch and marine life tour will begin.
The views were spectacular from the atlantic waters crashing on the beaches, to the switch back climbs up the mountain side, to the highland plateaus, to the small waterfalls and the many peaks and valleys. Onethird of the cabot trail passes through the park featuring spectacular ocean and mountain views. Modern, very clean lodgings offered with friendly cape breton hospitality. Corney brook or whale watching excursion at your own expense. The rest of the day was driving the cabot trail, around the cape breton national park. If a tree in the public gardens could talk, what would it say. When we come out of the channel we may go west or east. The scenery, culture, and heritage are what makes this island one of the most enjoyable destinations for those looking for romance, adventure, nature. All the way to the top, i had great weather, great scenery, and a wonderful ride.
The best area is brier island as the large baleens congregate to feed there and your best for good viewings. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go. This summer, a brand new, cape breton island wide music festival is making its debut, celebrating just that.
The island itself is incredibly scenic and youll likely want to spend much of your time behind the. The best places to take tours in the area are from brier island and digby, and the season runs from june to october, with august being the perfect time to go. Whereas the cabot trail working association has created a new community celebration to kick off the spring tourism season in cape breton. The next day, we made it to margaree harbour on cape breton island and soon got settled into the little airbnb trailer.
The bay of fundy is absolutely teeming with wildlife, and there can be as many as 300 whales in the bay at one time. You will embark on a two hour journey where you may experience close. Apr 26, 2019 the chances of seeing a whale or even icebergs depending on the season you travel are high. Videos whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Come aboard one of the love boats in cheticamp for a breathtaking adventure as we sail out to observe whales, seals, eagles, seabirds and wildlife along the scenic coastline of the cape breton highlands national park. It fell hard enough that i stopped to put on my overgloves, but it stopped almost immediately. First right whale of the season spotted in canadian waters.
Located on the east coast of canada, cape breton island is on the northeastern tip of nova scotia. Whale watching tours are very popular throughout the region. All aboard the passage provider 04, a cape island style vessel that tours the bay of fundy coastline. Things to do northern cape breton top of the island. South shuswap scoop december 2017 by shuswap kicker issuu. Here at the top of the island we are located on the boundaries of the cape breton highland national park.
Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales. The whale watching in the lunenburghalifax area is purely by luck if some are in the area feeding you might be lucky to see one. Being out on the water is one of the best ways to explore the shimmering seas, beautiful coastline, and natural wonders of cape breton. Sep 06, 2014 fortress of louisbourg national historic site. Lawrence, cabot trail north, victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. The itch 2 stitch offers many exclusive applique designs and embroidery fonts.
Winter holiday nova scotia nova scotia forum tripadvisor. The yellownose house is located at a long private beach with marvelous views to the whale cove and ocean. Barbara block and andre boustany are currently up in the small fishing community of port hood on cape breton island in nova scotia, canada. Cape breton island experience canada at its most beautiful. Keza nova scotia whale watching tour schedule for your convenience we operate four times daily 9. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. The attention doesnt come courtesy of a new tv series or movie, or anything involving a screen, for that matter, but a free podcast called serial, a nonfiction story from the producers of this american life that unspools week by week over the earphones of an unusually broad and fervent audience.
Snow crab and the politics of crisis in newfoundland in a pinch. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Come join us for 1 2 hours whale and marine life experience of a lifetime, you get to hang out on a 38 foot cape islander, we carry 35 passengers and have the most experienced whale watching staff around they dont just explain whales and talk about the great history of our lovely area. Whale watching season is the best time to be in nova scotia.
If you can only visit one place while on cape breton island, it should most definitely be cape breton highlands national park cbhnp and the cabot trail. Cape breton island to the northeastern portion of nova scotia is a destination brimming with activity. Pilot whales play in cape breton s most northern waters. Cbns operates 245 miles or 394 kilometres of main line and associated spurs between truro in the central part of the province to point tupper on cape breton island the rail lines operated by cbns were previously owned by the canadian national railway. Whale cove summer village campground, cape breton island. Youll find the best of our popular national radio one shows, regional podcast. Gaelic baby names ideas of gaelic baby names laoch in scottish gaelic mean. The most popular species of whale found in cape bretons waters is the pilot whale. Discover programming that tickles your curiosity, feeds your brain and sparks your emotions. Very good location for experiencing trails in cape breton as wel as cabot trail driving, good hosting with helpful information and advice for traveling around cape breton island, and real hospitality. Snowy owl sled dog tours unique dog sledding experiences, the thrill and excitement of driving a team of canadian huskies in the banfflake louise area of the majestic rocky mountain wilderness. Brandy yanchyk boards an expedition vessel and explores some of eastern canadas remote locations including sable island, the magdalene islands, bonaventure island, gros morne national park, and cape breton island. Aug 21, 2008 crossing from the main island to the cape, i got a dose of rain. Book whale cove summer village, cape breton island on tripadvisor.
Between 411 july, crab fishers blocked a tour boat, a shipping lane, and access to the louisbourg national historic site, which is a major tourist. The cabot trail is a loop around cape breton island. Completed by their 64digitid for direct downloading and the image names sourced from the rightbottom corner of the images. The fortress of louisbourg fortress of louisbourg national.
Whale watching is an incredibly popular tourist attraction for visitors to the area, and its easy to see why this once in. See more ideas about whale watching, whale watching season and nova scotia. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994. A productive year for the south shuswap chamber continued continued from page 5 practical legal advice for people like you. Snowdrift farm snowdrift farm located in beautiful cape breton canada offers overnight and day treks with llamas. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape breton s most experienced whale watch captain. Today, cape breton is an island famous for its celtic heritage, which visitors may enjoy through the music, food and charm of the people.
The cape breton pilot whale project cbpwp is a longterm study on the social structure and vocalizations of a population of longfinned pilot whales found off the nort hwestern coast of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Cape breton island is an island on the atlantic coast of north america and part of the province. Humpback whales are always a favorite amongst whale watchers,the giant tail seen just feet in front of our zodiacs for awesome photos is hard to top,and then of course theres the chance. News road trip north america cabot trail the weather network. If youre visiting cape breton island, enjoy a 2hour whale watching tour off.