From the moment i saw my first fin whale on july 7, 1990, i was hooked. Whale warchingferry information from digby to brier island from 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 island 7 minutes. Due to its location and natural beauty, brier island is one of the top places in canada to go whale watching. There was a package available that included a room at the brier island lodge, breakfast and our tours. Find what youre looking for from your brier island holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy canada trip planner. Owner operator at brier island lodge and welcome aboard whale watch. Owner operator at brier island lodge and welcome aboard whale watc. During the spring, you can expect to see fin whales, minke.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Click here for a printable version of the 2020 prices. Whale watching tours with mariner cruises on brier island. Prices and schedules tourists watching whales off brier island, digby neck. Sep 30, 2017 brier island whale and seabird tours briar island is a smallish basalt island off the coast of southwest nova scotia, only 7.
Small and relatively remote, brier island sits at the mouth of the bay, on the tip of a thin spit called digby neck. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island all you. Jun 12, 20 humback, finback and minke whales are common sites on one of the whale watch tours on the island. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport all. Brier island trip planner plan your brier island trip itinerary. Blair besides this video tour of brier island, also, check out our other posts about brier island. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport all you need to. The waters around brier island consistently attract five different species of whales, including the playful humpback and the rare atlantic right whale. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is located in brier island. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Make the most of your stay and visit world heritage listed fraser island.
Brier island, nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Whale watching off brier island photographers guide to. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Aug 15, 20 last sunday we went whale watching off brier island. I became a volunteer with brier island whale and seabird cruises, which led to a full time position in 1993. It was this passion that led me to the bay of fundy for my first whale watch. 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. Penny even offered us tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Nova scotias best whale watching and birding tour adventures on the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, nova scotias whale watching capital. Humback, finback and minke whales are common sites on one of the whale watch tours on the island. If you want to talk adventure, what is more exciting than seeing a massive whale breach only feet away from the relatively tiny boat in which you float.
Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. It is a special place that can be enjoyed in the fog or sunshine, on the bay whale watching or hiking on the coast. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner cruises. Brier island 19 properties in brier island mitula homes. Jul 29, 2015 the bay of fundy, with a coast shared by nova scotia and new brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Brier island whale and seabird cruises, westport, nova scotia. Brier island whale watching is the best way to view these glorious mammals in their natural habitat.
We are also taking special reservations for our 2020 34th anniversary special. It can get cool on the boat so the hot chocolate was very welcome. Brier island 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Moreton island provides amazing opportunities to view wildlife. Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until we receive this information. The bay of fundy inn on brier island, nova scotia is owned and operated by penny graham of mariner cruises. When reserving, please note that we operate as brier island whale and seabird cruises or brier island whale watch. Brier island gets its fair number of visitors looking for a whale watching boat rides. Check out accommodations offering whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises. Freeport, long island is known as a quiet friendly village. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours startseite facebook. Brier island is separated from long island by the 0. I would definitely recommend to everyone to go whale watching at brier island. In fact, some lobster fishermen set their traps from the last monday in november and pull them for the season on may 31st,clean the boat,then captain.
I thought we might catch a glimpse of a whale from a distance, i really didnt expect to be up close next to a whale. Times are tough for the travel community right now. We are currently taking reservations for the 2020 season for the zodiac and for the mega nova. Make sure you visit brier island after your cruise. Brier island whale watching in digby, nova scotia youtube. Brier island is one of the most charming places to visit in nova scotia. With presentation of proof of your birth date, your birthday whale watch is free for more information, or to book your birthday whale watch, please call 18006563660.
Whale watching and wildlife viewing moreton island visitor. 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 whalewatching excursions from late may to midoctober. We have three vessels operating our whale watch cruises, the ft mega nova, the 24 ft cetacean adventure and the 20 ft orca 1. After our two exciting ferry rides we arrived at westport. Brier island, whale watching, brier island lodge, and the lighthouse cafe. Why not celebrate on your birthday by going whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises. 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 whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds.
We have been there five times now, each time taking one of the fabulous whalewatching cruises operating out of wesport. By using our westport trip itinerary tool, you can arrange your visit to mariner cruises whale and seabird tours and other attractions in. I felt totally cutoff from the world when i was there and i loved it. Brier island lodge restaurant, westport ns tourist accommodations restaurant. As part of our cruise, you will also be joining a scientific survey studying whales. 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. Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales, harbour porpoise and atlantic whitesided dolphins. If you want to find accommodation thats within a stones throw of the sights, you can enter your holiday dates and then use the filters beside your hotel search results to find a hotel near the areas attractions. All are certified passenger vessels which meet or exceed all transport canada and canadian coast guard safety standards. The economy runs on fishing and seasonally on ecotourismmainly whale and bird watching tours.
By using our westport trip itinerary tool, you can arrange your visit to mariner cruises whale and seabird tours and other attractions in westport. Brier island is one of our favourite places to visit. Brier island whale and seabird cruises 223 water st. Vacation rentals in brier island nova scotia canada. We are currently taking reservations for the 2020 season for the zodiac and for the. Mar 09, 2018 ake a brier island whale and seabird cruise and spot endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, as well as other species of cetaceans dolphins and porpoises and seabirds. Brier island is considered one of the best locations for whale watching in the world. Last sunday we went whale watching off brier island.
Be sure to set one day aside for a hike round the island. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend. So, youre thinking about travelling to brier island. Whales have always been a passion since i was a little girl. The folks there are fantastic and really love showing off the bay of fundy. 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.
Brier island, ns 7 day forecast environment canada. Brier island whale watching tour digby message board. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Jul 31, 2016 after our two exciting ferry rides we arrived at westport. Ask about a whale of a deal which includes an overnight accommodation, hot breakfast and a whale watch for 2 on the mega nova. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, brier island.
Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Your whale watch must be on your birthday and cannot be transferred. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport all you. Dec 10, 2016 watch the worlds most majestic creatures break the surface in their altantic ocean home. Travelers, birders and whale watching enthusiasts can enjoy a whale watch cruise, explore brier island and its natural wonders and return to quiet nova scotia. I had no idea what to expect as i had never done this before.
While getting a glimpse of a whale surfacing may or may not happen, especially on a foggy day, there is a chance that one may spot a dolphin or two and often enough puffin birds fishing and flying to or from their nests situated along the shores of the bay. Brier island whale and seabird tours briar island is a smallish basalt island off the coast of southwest nova scotia, only 7. About brier island whale and seabird cruises youll join a scientific survey as we explore the bay of fundy, a corner of the atlantic thats incredibly rich in marine life. Meanwhile, a group of american tourists also got a rare glimpse of the killer whales in the bay of fundy near brier island. Each cruise is from 2 12 to 4 12 hours in duration and departs from westport on brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. 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. See a humpback whale visiting the zodiac boat we are traveling in. He also has over 30 years experience working with the whales. In fact, some lobster fishermen set their traps from the last monday in november and pull them for the season on may 31st,clean the boat,then. Islands historical society recognizes the support of the province of nova scotia. Harold, founder and president of brier island whale and seabird cruises, was born and raised on brier island. Watch the worlds most majestic creatures break the surface in their altantic ocean home. As i watch this back i see that both cameras were crappy. Jul 22, 2017 brier island gets its fair number of visitors looking for a whale watching boat rides.
Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier island. See 2 photos and 2 tips from 25 visitors to brier island whale watching. Perhaps, i need to leave them out so youll want to go and experience brier island for yourself. We booked with brier island whale watching, but not for any particular reason. Having lived by the bay of fundy he pursued a career in the fishing industry and has over 50 years experience navigating the bay of fundy.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island 2020 all. Home of brier island whale watching and mariner whale watching. Brier island is a little piece of paradise on the bay of. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Brier island whale and seabird cruises home facebook. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life.
The bay of fundy, with a coast shared by nova scotia and new brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Whales have already been spotted 100m east off moreton island. Whale watching on brier island nova scotia vacation. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. We love seeing the whales, and the walkability of the island makes a walk to seal cove, and some of the. Brier island whale and seabird cruises posts facebook.
The mission of the islands historical society is to preserve, protect and promote the social and cultural history of long and brier islands, and to serve the communities which the society represents. Sep 27, 2017 whale watching trip to brier island nova scotia. There are humpback, finback, and the critically endangered right whale. Mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. Scroll down for prices, what to bring, and important cruise information. Find the best offers for properties in brier island. Whale watching season is upon us again and it is expected to be better than last year with 14,000 to 16,000 humpback whales to pass by moreton island. Sep 28, 2014 perhaps, i need to leave them out so youll want to go and experience brier island for yourself. Virginia tudor owner operator brier island lodge and.
Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Tucked away at the end of digby neck, it takes two ferry rides to get there, including a stop on long island, and makes you feel like youre going to the ends of the earth. Please call us to confirm the reservation with a credit card number or your tentative booking will be cancelled. Video tour of brier island photographers guide to nova. This page was last edited on 8 january 2019, at 22. There were 98 private dwellings occupied year round. There are many parking facilities located within the area. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020 all you. The salt air and the surrounding quaint fishing villages on long and brier islands. The island is an important stopover point for migrating sea birds. Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily highlow temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humiditywind chill when applicable historical data, normals, record values and sunrisesunset times. Book your brier island nova scotia canada rental with. Go whale watching in nova scotia during the summer and fall as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit each year. Take a brier island whale and seabird cruise and spot endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, as well as other.
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