From may until mid october, captain zodiac entertains customers with. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Discover the beauty of northern cape breton island and marine life near the coast. The best fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins, seals and many seabirds. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994. Captain cox is a small craft master c1j4 with over 30 years experience at sea. Can anyone recommend a good non zodiac whale watching tour. Cape breton 04052020 the solid brass piece bears the zodiac sign of libra on the front with the sh stuart houghton england stamp on the back. A trip up to cape bretons cabot trail is a must on its own, but its also one of the best places in the province to go whale watching. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. The pilot whale has kept many faroese alive through the centuries. Rare north atlantic right whales spotted off cape breton. By the 1960s, humpback whales and other whale species had been hunted extensively, sometimes to the point of near extinction.
The paperweight measures 238 diameter x 12 thick and weight 0. Franey from which, on a clear day, the view of ingonish and the atlantic are spectacular. Keltic express zodiac adventures cb island cape breton island. 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. Although getting to cape breton takes a bit longer than. The basis of a softinwater encounter is a passive, nonaggressive activity wherein the participants float quietly on the surface of the ocean in the. Blue whale sighting aboard dixons zodiac seafari in neils harbour, cape breton, nova scotia. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Zodiac style whale watching boat with fin whale wild. I could not help but wave and smile at the newborn whale almost three times my length. Whale watchingnon zodiac ingonish forum tripadvisor. Family, group, and evening charters are available with reservation.
Whale tour photo gallery keltic express zodiac whale watching adventures on the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Roger chiasson was born in new waterford, cape breton island, in 1943, to a family of modest but adequate means, which provided for a healthy and happy childhood. Join pleasant bay zodiac tours on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal waters of cape breton and discover the areas abundant wildlife and spectacular beauty our tours generally run 1. Locate and compare whale watching in englishtown ns, yellow pages local listings.
The rare north atlantic right whale has been making a splash in the waters off cape breton, to the surprise of some. All summer long, pleasant bay is a feeding ground for many different whales including pilot, fin, minke, and humpback whales. Nov 02, 2017 there are all kinds of whale watching trips out there. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Dixons zodiac seafari neils harbor 2020 all you need to. Another group of beached whales in nova scotia has been helped back out to sea, marking the second time this week that concerned residents joined together to save a stranded pod.
Go whale watching aboard either the 42foot cabincruiser the double hookup which hosts researchers from dalhousie university or aboard zodiac, a rib style boat known to having closeencounters. Cape breton is a headland located at the eastern extremity of cape breton island in the canadian province of nova scotia. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Whale tour photo gallery cape breton nova scotia whale. Join us on a whale watching tour from pleasant bay harbor, on the cabot trail, cape breton island. Tours last approximately two hours and the boat can comfortably transport twelve passengers. Finback whales huge at 75 ft long humpback whales entertainers right whales rare species. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in 2020. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Faroe islanders told to stop eating toxic whales new. You might say it has been a whale of a time in the waters off cape breton. Fodors may use your email address to send you relevant information on site updates, account changes, and offers. Let the lighthouse guide you to dixons zodiac seafari. Pleasant bay zodiac tours cabot trail cape breton nova.
Whale watching cape breton island forum tripadvisor. Powerful stench of rotting whale wafting into cape breton. Cape breton whale watching cabot trail, pleasant bay, nova scotia. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton island. The technique is referred to as a softinwater encounter, the only type of inwater interaction permitted by captain zodiac. Pleasant bay is one of the best whale watching destinations in cape breton. Captain zodiac whale cruise cb island cape breton island. Breathe the fresh island air, take in the scenery, and experience the magnificence of seeing whales, bald eagles, porpoises, seals and sea birds in their natural environment. Now they are all good but at the same they all have their own little twist. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Sep 10, 2012 captain zodiac whale cruise is now available in cheticamp, cape breton island, nova scotia.
Zodiac adventures ingonish cape breton, nova scotia whale. Oshan whale watch outdoor adventures on cape breton island. Captain cox and his crew first photo identified and named the pilot whale hook, whose life size model is on display in the whale. As others have said, there are many excellent whale watching companies out of cheticamp, pleasant bay and bay st lawrence. Lawrence along nova scotias most northern coastline at the top of cape breton island. The technique is referred to as a softinwater encounter, the only type of inwater interacti cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac whale watching,cheticamp whale watching,humpback whales,fin whales snorkel with whales. Cape breton island hike trip nova scotia hiking holiday. Powerful stench of rotting whale wafting into cape breton community ctv atlantic published wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. Pilot whales friendliest cape breton residents dolphinsporpoises speedyacrobatic minke whales smallest baleen whales. Cape breton county is one of eighteen counties in the canadian province of nova scotia. We take one by zodiac and get to put on a flotation suit for the ride.
There are many excellent whale watch operators on cape breton island. Snorkel with whales during a softinwater encounter. Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia whale. Our zodiac vessel is known for having a personal feel with the water and whales. First right whale of the season spotted in canadian waters cbc. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. 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. Cape breton island find everything you need from places to stay, eat and shop, to events and attractions. Captain marks whale and seal cruise in pleasant bay, nova scotia captain marks offers some of the best whale watching on the cabot trail. Todays hikes take you into cape breton highlands national park. Listen to our station online and discover a little bit more about what makes us such a unique radio station from live, local news seven days a week to information on community events to how you can win. Whale watching on cape breton island, nova scotia many species of whales seen from may to october each year. 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. Captain zodiac whale cruise cheticamp 2020 all you need to.
Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. Zodiac whale watching is located on the cabot trail. Then a recording of humpback whale songs helped shift public opinion on the hunting of all whale species. The climate is one of mild, often pleasantly warm summers and cold winters, although the proximity to the atlantic ocean and gulf stream moderates the extreme winter cold found on the mainland, especially on the east side that faces the atlantic.
Ill be on the northshore, cape breton for the first week of august. Pleasant bay located in the cape breton highlands national park, 8 overnight sites u in an open backcountry campground. Keza nova scotia whale watching tour schedule for your convenience we operate four times daily 9. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton. Five or six of the big mammals have been sighted off the northern tip of the. But in a bitter irony, they said, research on the impact of the pollutants on the faroese themselves has shown that. This is a baby humpback whale calf that was approximately 1 week old. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew. But in a bitter irony, they said, research on the impact of the pollutants on. Our boat, the oshan, is a 42foot, hydrophoneequipped, northumberland straitstyle vessel.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. Cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia whale watching the. Pleasant bayingonish is the optimal area along the trail, and you can expect to see minke and pilot whales and the occasional humpback. Since 1995 the only municipality in the county has been a singletier.
If you can enjoy the island and the people if you can accept the pace, the lifestyle, the people, and the wages if you start every conversation with the weather because you know we have it in common if you stop to let someone cross the street because you would hate to hear about. Just two minutes off of the cabot trail, let the lighthouse guide you to. Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia. Listen to our station online and discover a little bit more about what makes us such a unique radio station from live, local news seven days a week to information on community events to how you can win great prizes just by tuning in. Dixons zodiac seafari neils harbor 2020 all you need. Jul 09, 2014 powerful stench of rotting whale wafting into cape breton community ctv atlantic published wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. Just to whet your appetite i am copying below a short note from one of the whale watching companies that operates captain zodiac whale cruise out of cheticamp and wesleys whale watch out otf pleasant bay. Cape breton highlands national park, cabot trail community. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see. Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales. Nestled in the northeast corner of cape breton island lies the quaint fishing village of neils harbour. 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. Orcas and belugas spotted off cape breton are rare sights.
Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours, keltic express zodiac adventures on the cabot trail, ingonish, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Captain marks whale watching pleasant bay, nova scotia. Zodiac adventures ingonish cape breton nova scotia whale. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape breton s most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton.
Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton. There are all kinds of whalewatching trips out there. First right whale of the season spotted in canadian waters. If you can enjoy the island and the people if you can accept the pace, the lifestyle, the people, and the wages if you start every conversation with the weather because you know we have it in common if you stop to let someone cross the street because you would hate to hear about them. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the 733 hurricane, the same type of vessel used by the. Captain marks whale and seal cruise in pleasant bay nova scotia, canada. Cape breton 12 hours ago boat is in very good condition, seats four, 50 hp yamaha 2 stroke motor runs excellent, trailer in good condition. Mar 26, 2015 blue whale sighting aboard dixons zodiac seafari in neils harbour, cape breton, nova scotia. The official facebook page of the cape breton regional police service. It is located on cape breton island from 1879 to 1995, the area of the county excluded from towns and cities was incorporated as the municipality of the county of cape breton to provide local government services. Whale watching in cape breton,nova scotia with captain zodiac.
Nov 28, 2008 the pilot whale has kept many faroese alive through the centuries. 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. Come aboard the love boats with captain daniel bourgeois and captain jean chiasson. Oshan whale watch northern cape breton top of the island. Its curiosity got the better of it, and emerging from under its mothers fin it swam towards me, approaching less than 30 centimeters. He has traced his roots to one of two chiasson brothers who were married.
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