Two humpback whales showing off as they play in the sea splashing around. At the end of digby neck on long island, freeport is a working fishing village nestled around tidal basin. But this charming fishing community is much more than the scallop capital of the world. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island since 1994. Upper clements family park, for the young of all ages.
Bay of fundy explorer terrapin tours bus tours from. Digby town map digby neck and islands map bicycle trails digby. Two big humback whales made their own show around the boat for 1,5 hours. This area is great for bird watching, beach combing, hiking trails, birds, whale. Digby is the hub from which the best whale watching tours depart. Digby neck and islands brier island whale watching. Brier island whale watching is the best way to view these glorious mammals in their natural habitat. Zodiac whale cruises is nova scotias original ocean rafting whale seabird adventure. Travel to bear river and enjoy the local art and wineries. Freeport is a village in digby county, nova scotia and it is located on long island in the bay of fundy. This offthebeatenpath journey highlights regions that are home to local fishing communities, teaming with wildlife, and offer a glimpse into life outside. Whale watch in the bay of fundy digby neck nova scotia. Oleary oleary from life of the empty nesters for the beautiful video of whale.
Most people say the digby area is better because you are more likely to see very large whales, including the right whale. The bay of fundy is a world renowned whale watching area, with tour boats sailing from the digby neck shores on a daily basis from june through october. A family owned business where personal service is guaranteed. I have five days in ns in august and am working on an itinerary that includes whale watching. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. A dead whale has washed up in the same area of western. It is about a 40 minute drive from digby to the first ferry. I have gone several times in cape breton and once in the digby area and they were all wonderful trips here is some information. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans. Digby is loved for its boating and whale watching, and has lots of places to visit including annapolis basin look off provincial park, digby heritage centre, and trinity anglican church. Whale washes up on nova scotia beach where other marine.
Two off the grid wilderness cabins atop a mountain with panoramic views of st. During the summer months, we are visited by humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, endangered north atlantic. Brier island whale watching tour digby forum tripadvisor. The 15 best things to do in digby 2020 with photos. It is called scallop capital of the world for good reason. Kejimkujik national park, a mild wild wilderness experience. Watch the worlds most majestic creatures break the surface in their altantic ocean home. Digby neckislands 902 8392417 tollfree outside digby area 18776542341. Theres a ferry you can take across the bay from saint john all written out like that to digby ns, but its fairly expensivethough a lot of people like it because its a little bit faster than driving around the north end and lots of people see. Millennia of history, centuries of stories, whale watching, coastal intertidal. To help you have the best experience in the digby area, please find the following downloadable maps.
To maximize my chances of seeing whales, do i need to go all the way to brier island. Prices and schedules tourists watching whales off brier island, digby neck. West of digby on hwy 101, just look for the pole kids. Located in the southwestern portion of canadas ocean playground, digby offers visitors a wide variety of interesting activities, dramatic natural attractions, comfortable accommodations, and is close to the best whale. A picturesque village situated along the bay of fundy shoreline. The town is has a yearround ferry service that crosses the beautiful bay of fundy between digby and saint john, new brunswick. And some of the best whale watching in north america. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises bay of fundy. Digby is a beautiful seaside community with an active fishing fleet and is a great starting point for several daytrips around south west nova scotia. The massive amount of untapped energy of the bay of fundy is the fuel for a fragile ecosystem that provides a nutritious food supply to numerous species of birds, fish, bottomdwellers like lobsters and scallops, and of course whales. Shop for deals across a selection of hotels, starting at usd 38 per night. Marys bay in the small fishing village of little river, ns.
Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Kanada spezialist sk touristik bay of fundy whale cruise. 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. Location and directions mariner cruises whale watching. Officials are unsure whether the whales death is linked to a recent mysterious. Have you had a chance to see whales in the waters around nova s. Digby is home to the worlds largest inshore scallop fleet.
Please contact us to request more information about our campground and services or to provide feedback about our website. Whale cove campground, 50 whale cove rd, digby, ns 2020. Located in the southwestern portion of canadas ocean playground, digby offers visitors a wide variety of interesting activities, dramatic natural attractions, comfortable accommodations, and is close to the best whale watching in north america. At the edge of some of the most dynamic marine wonders in the world, digby is canadas natural aquarium, a key destination in the tidalphenomena bay of fundy. When planning a whale watching trip in nova scotia, we highly recommend a stay at the whale cove campground, digby, nova scotia.
Take time to visit our shops, walk along the boardwalk and explore our beaches. Places to stay welcome to the scallop capital of the world, digby, nova scotia. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. Sample fare from the sea as we stroll the waterfront. Whale warchingferry information from digby to brier islandfrom digby exit 26 to the first ferry at east ferry to tiverton it is a 45 minutes drive and the first ferry leaves east ferry on the half hourtrip is 5 minutes over to tiverton, and then a 25 minute drive to the 2nd ferry from freeport to brier island7 minutes. Brier island whale watching in digby, nova scotia youtube. Petit passage whale watch 3450 east ferry, digby county, nova scotia, canada b0v 1a0 call. Explore one of the best whale watch tours out of tiverton on digby neck, nova scotia, canada. It was an exciting whale of a day for a whale watching tour out of digby, ns on september 25. Petit passage whale watch personal service guaranteed. Things to do in digby, ns come from away bed and breakfast.
Visitors welcome to the scallop capital of the world, digby, nova scotia. The digby name appears prominently on restaurant menus far and wide, thanks to the world famous, mouthwatering scallops harvested off its shores. Experience digby s historic streetscapes and the culture of an active fishing community. The digby neck islands are one of the best places in north america for spotting whales and you. Top 10 hotels in digby, nova scotia cancel free on most. Craig theriault is the captain of the passage provider. Home to a large scallop and lobster fishing fleet and known worldwide for their famous digby scallops, visit the town of digby for a colourful photo of fishing boats in the harbour and sample scallops at one of the many restaurants in the town. Stroll along queen street and view the old seafarers homes.
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