Hiking trails, kayaking tours and plenty of other outdoor activities await you in the sculpted coastline. 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. Bay of fundy is well known for having a lot of whales swim through it. A whalewatching trip is a must on any east coast vacation. Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. Your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. Nova scotias best whale watching and birding tour adventures on the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, nova scotias whale watching capital. Some sources believe the name fundy is a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split, while others believe it comes from the. Whale watching on the bay of fundy its a whale of time in the bay of fundy. In general, whale season starts in the spring and ends in late fall. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. We offer highquality, small and personal adventures, with a maximum of 6 guests. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whaleinhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bays appeal. Our tours are best described as scenic boating adventures with wildlife.
The bay of fundy, the southern coast of new brunswick, is famous for the highest tides in the world, as well as its seafood and historic coastal towns cities. An endangered right whale that was freed from fishing lines in the bay of fundy near campobello island over the weekend has been dubbed fdr, after former u. Andrews, youre on the international super highway for migrating whales. Its home to the highest tides in the world, beautiful rugged shorelines, and a wonderfully diverse group of whales.
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. Step on board for an unforgettable boat tour to the most dramatic, aweinspiring places on the bay of fundy with the highest tides in the world advocate boat tours is based in advocate harbour, nova scotia, canada, on the upper bay of fundy. 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. 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. The worlds highest twicedaily tides stir up a bounty of food in local waters, which attracts several species of migratory whales. The bay of fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world. 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. Saint johns reversing falls are a natural phenomenon caused by the tides of canadas bay of fundy, which can differ in height by an astonishing 50 feet 15 meters at certain times of the year.
Cape enrage, bay of fundy, new brunswick, canada c wikimediatango7174. Set sail on the bay of fundy for a memorable whale and wildlife watching tour. Find out some interesting facts about the bay of fundy, in this vacayholics post. 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. Enjoy a whale watch excursion by day then relax in your seaside inn your adventure home base on brier island nova scotia. Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint.
Andrews for a spectacular tour of whale watching and tall ship adventures from the historic port of st. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier island. The bay of fundy is one of the seven natural wonders of north america, and its easy to see why. 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. And the draw of the worlds highest tides brings some of the worlds rarest whales to the waters of the bay of fundy. Our signature fundy coastal tour is based out of moncton, new brunswick and is a oneofakind tour in canada and the world. North atlantic right whales rebound in bay of fundy cbc news. 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.
One of the things we want to do is go whale watching. The city of saint john sits halfway up the coast on the new brunswick side of the bay, and as you. This is from a trip to nova scotia we took and specifically a whale watching cruise in the bay of fundy. These include the minke 1230ft, the finback 3575ft and humpbacks 3050ft, the clowns of the sea and the north atlantic right whale, the rarest whale in the world.
Bay of fundy tours, whale watching, lobster dinners. Situated on canadas east coast, the bay of fundy is known for its extreme tides. 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. 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. Providing over 22 years of safe and enjoyable whale watching adventures and nature tours on the bay of fundy in new brunswick, canada. Visit bay of fundy on your trip to new brunswick or canada. Bay of fundy shoreline many of our tours take us to halls harbour, its a popular place to witness highlow tides, spectacular scenery and of course, lobster. 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. B is a charming resort town with sea kayaking and boat tours. Join petit passage whale watch for a three hour cruise to the waters of the lower bay in search of whales and seabirds. The tidal range in the bay of fundy is about metres 43 ft. Andrews you can hop on a charter with captain chris from island quest and head out through the foggy waters and hunt for humpback whales.
Head for the bay of fundy and sail the ocean on safe vessels guided by experts who know just what to look for. Gael tours is teaming up with petit passage whale watch for a full day of excitement and discovery. Choose a tall ship, whaling vessel, catamaran or speedy zodiac. As a first timer i was more than happy just to see one. 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 have a good idea. The massive amount of untapped energy of the bay of fundy is the fuel for a fragile ecosystem that provides a. Andrews, new brunswick, canadas oldest seaside resort. 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. F is for fundy, the bay of fundy that is, where youll find the highest tides in the world. Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species. In addition, theres also whale tours you can take near the northern part of the cabot trail, which is a location in the northern side of nova scotia.
Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner cruises. Nov 27, 2008 whale watching in bay of fundy, new brunswick. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. Meet the whales of the bay of fundy tourism new brunswick. Martins and the fundy trail parkway and discover unique nature sights of the shore of bay of fundy. The waters off nova scotias brier island and the bay of fundy are the summer feeding ground, nursery and play area for whales, dolphins, seabirds and a. Experience a coastal drive and a walking tour to the village of st. 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. Experience this dramatic event by rafting on a tidal bore, or opt for a whalewatching adventure. When in nova scotia, youll want to make time to explore the bay of fundy, home.
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. Advocate boat tours we will open our doors again in june 2019. For humpback whales, the season begins in the early days of june and really starts to pick up. Nova scotia whale watching tours, brier island, bay of fundy. Experience this dramatic event by rafting on a tidal bore, or opt for a whale watching adventure. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. However, there is another area in nova scotia, which offers spectacular views of the bay of fundy, scenic sitessights and awesome food. Right whale freed from fishing gear in bay of fundy cbc news. The bay of fundy is known for having the highest tide changes in the world and is a rich. Guests experience both extreme high and low tides in the same day at hopewell rocks on the bay of. At the southern end of the bay of fundy in the little seaside town of st. Guests experience both extreme high and low tides in the same day at hopewell rocks on the bay of fundy home of the worlds highest tides. 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.
Sep 09, 2009 whale watching on the bay of fundy, on the edge of the unesco southwest nova biosphere reserve duration. Stephen robinson, 30, started top of the island boat tours last year using a boat rented from. Beautiful beasts of the bay your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Our mission is to offer visitors a unique, personalized tour experience as they visit new brunswicks diverse coastal. Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint john. Explore one of the worlds most dramatic and dynamic coastlines, atlantic canadas bay of fundy. Occasionally a whale may choose to come within 25 feet of the whale watching tours vessel and provide a truly. Some 350 million years ago, it was not glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create this awe. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends. Best private bay of fundy tour shore excursion at halifax. The bay of fundy experience is a 6 night selfdrive tour exploring the beauty of the bay of fundy, between the shores of new brunswick and nova scotia.
Ideas, opinions, and discussions relating to concerns about the bay of fundy. 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. Depending on where you are located and how much time. The huge incoming tides force back the flow of saint john river, creating whitewatertinged whirlpools, waves. Choose between the famous historic jolly breeze tall ship and one of our two high speed zodiac vessels or experience both adventures. Jul 08, 2016 this is from a trip to nova scotia we took and specifically a whale watching cruise in the bay of fundy. 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. The whale watching tours follow the bay of fundy marine tour operators code of ethics which includes no chasing, harassing or herding the whales. You can sail from the mainland of either province, or you may choose to embark. This is to ensure that the whales are not disturbed from their natural routine or injured.
Marys bay in southwestern nova scotia and wilderness canoe tours. This phenomenon makes the water level change by 10 m 32. 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. Witness the highest tidal changes in the world at bay of fundy. 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. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. 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. Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Bay of fundy new brunswick 2020 all you need to know. New brunswicks expert whalewatchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime. 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. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia.
Jolly breeze bay of fundy whalewatching trips saint andrews. The bay of fundy private shore excursions in saint john, new brunswick, canada. Hinterland adventures canoe tours and tidal kayaking tours take place within the unesco southwest nova scotia biosphere reserve. On a tour lasting several hours you might see minke, humpback and finback whales. The bay of fundy, located between nova scotia and new brunswick, canada, is famous for its incredibly high tides and spectacular geological formations like the flowerpot rocks and sea caves. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. The name is likely a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split. Private shore excursions in 6passenger commercially insured minivans, daily departures from saint john, nb, canada. Advocate boat tours bay of fundy boat tours on the highest. We celebrated our 20th year as an outdoor adventure company in 2015, and specialize in kayaking tours on the tidal sissiboo river and in st.