Whale Watching in Nova ScotiaThe best whale watching in Nova Scotia, both in terms of variety and sheer volume is in the Bay of Fundy, where the warm waters of the Gulf Stream meet the cold waters of the Bay. Bay of FundyThe upwelling of organic material and of the plankton that feeds on it, attracts whales from all around.
Keep your eyes on the alert for the differing species of whales as they lunge and perform acrobatics while feeding, playing or simply showing off. The finback whale, the second largest animal on earth, comes to the Bay of Fundy to feed and play along with the very rare Atlantic right whale, Minke whales and Humpbacks. A whale watching tour starting out from any of the several small towns located on Digby Neck that offer these cruises will be an unforgettable experience. As an additional bonus, there are also several species of porpoises and dolphins that are commonplace. The whale watching tours use boats ranging from larger wooden craft to smaller Zodiacs. Whichever you decide, however please make a reservation to guarantee your space for a whale watchingtour.
Whale Watching Cruises on Bay of Fundy
Cabot TrailAnother great location to do some whale watching in Nova Scotia is from the Cabot Trail region. Here you will find smaller species of whales, such as the pilot whale, minkes, fin and sei whales.
These whales take advantage of the fact that the St. Lawrence River is nearby, emptying its huge outlaw of nutrients into the Atlantic ocean and Cabot Strait. An added benefit from whale-watching off Cape Breton is that one gets to see the Highland Coast scenery from the viewpoint of the sea, complete with its spectacular rock and cliff formations, mysterious sea caves, and cascading waterfalls
Whale Watching Cruises from Cape Breton
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