Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint. 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. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Andrews for a spectacular tour of whale watching and tall ship adventures from the historic port of st. 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.
Rome2rio makes travelling from boston to bay of fundy easy. Occasionally a whale may choose to come within 25 feet of the whale watching tours vessel and provide a truly. Advocate boat tours bay of fundy boat tours on the highest. Scenic lighthouses, small islands teeming with bird life, herring weirs, aquaculture fish farms. The fundy coast travel guide expert picks for your. 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.
Hiking trails, kayaking tours and plenty of other outdoor activities await you in the sculpted coastline. Advocate boat tours is based in advocate harbour, nova scotia, canada, on the upper bay of fundy. Head for the bay of fundy and sail the ocean on safe vessels guided by experts who know. 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. 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. Advocate boat tours we will open our doors again in june 2019. Its waters are populated with up to 12 species of whales, an abundance of dolphins, porpoises, fish, seals, seabirds and more. 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. About go fundy tours halfday journey to the shore of bay of fundy. We created this website to make planning your bay of fundy vacation less overwhelming. For safety reasons we regret we cannot take children under the age of 5. The nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy make it a feeding ground for marine life, and prime whale watching territory.
The bay of fundy has a diverse ecosystem and a marine biodiversity comparable to the amazon rainforest. Come aboard, inhale the fresh salt air, experience the worlds highest tides, feel the warmth of the sun, and enjoy worldclass whale and wildlife sightings. This is a multiday walking and hiking holiday experience in nova scotia, including the bay of fundy, cape chignecto and the joggins fossil cliffs. Scenic lighthouses, small islands teeming with bird life, herring. At low tide the eastern bay of fundy is unique and low tide is the best opportunity to view the uniqueness of the.
The bay of fundy lacks a proper network of marine protected areas to conserve its ecological riches. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whaleinhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bays appeal. 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. We docked in saint john off a cruise ship and made the easy drive over the highway about an hour to saint andrews to go whale watching with fundy tide runners.
Meet the whales of the bay of fundy tourism new brunswick. Beautiful beasts of the bay your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. Winding its way between the maritime provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia, the bay of fundy is 170 miles of craggy cliffs, thundering waves, and ecological wonders. Our tours are best described as scenic boating adventures with wildlife.
Whale watching on the bay of fundy its a whale of time in the bay of fundy. 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. The words highest tide rolls into of the 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.
New brunswicks expert whalewatchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime. Providing over 22 years of safe and enjoyable whale watching adventures and nature tours on the bay of fundy in new brunswick, canada. The tidal range in the bay of fundy is about metres 43 ft. Situated on canadas east coast, the bay of fundy is known for its extreme tides. James street, saint john, new brunswick e2l 1t9 rated 4. Fundy tide runners reserves the right to alter or cancel any scheduled or charter tours.
Feb 16, 2020 the bay of fundy is a great place to watch whales. She helps whale campers understand basic whale and marine mammal research during our friday morning sessions with her. 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. Reservations and information you may email us your reservation requests. Gael tours is teaming up with petit passage whale watch for a full day of excitement and discovery. We are committed to supplying expertlyguided sea kayaking tours to all our guests. In actuality, the story of the tremendous bay of fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends. 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. Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated.
Jolly breeze bay of fundy whalewatching trips saint andrews. 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. The beautiful natural setting on the bay is perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities and exploring the shoreline, forests, parks, mountains, wildlife habitats, whale watching, and enjoying the golf courses. Bay of fundy whale watching ysj shore excursions carnival. We are located 3 hrs from halifax, 2 hrs from moncton, nb, and 1. Experience a coastal drive and a walking tour to the village of st. In general, whale season starts in the spring and ends in late fall. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Im so glad we did this because the excursion on our cruise was over double the.
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. Nov 27, 2008 whale watching in bay of fundy, new brunswick. Andrews, new brunswick, canadas oldest seaside resort. 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. Please ensure that you provide contact information so we can respond. Island quest marine invites you to experience the authentic bay of fundy adventure.
And the draw of the worlds highest tides brings some of the worlds rarest whales to the waters of the bay of fundy. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier island. Activity level to help you choose an appropriate level of daily challenge, we use elevation profiles to represent the route, and a challengerating system using symbols from the skiing world. Come aboard the mister matthew and seek out magnificent whales such as the minke. Our regular tours may not be suitable for expectant mothers or those in frail health. 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. The worlds highest twicedaily tides stir up a bounty of food in local waters, which attracts several species of migratory whales. Its home to the highest tides in the world, beautiful rugged shorelines, and a wonderfully diverse group of whales. 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. The bay of fundy may have the highest tidal range in the world and has two variations of tides. Prepare for your future now by registering for whale camp today.
Ideas, opinions, and discussions relating to concerns about the bay of fundy. The bay of fundy is an important feeding ground with the high tides, currents, and upwelling helping to concentrate the food source for these large mammals. A whalewatching trip is a must on any east coast vacation. Whale watching on the bay of fundy, on the edge of the unesco southwest nova biosphere reserve duration.
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 best month to go whale watching is definitely august. Walking trip canada nova scotia bay of fundy hiking tour. View download video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as.
The name is likely a corruption of the french word fendu, meaning split. Island cruises whale watch tours on campobello island, new brunswick. Martins and the fundy trail parkway and discover unique nature sights of the shore of bay of fundy. 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. Visit the cape dor lighthouse perched at the point where the minas basin meets the bay of fundy, or spend an afternoon wriggling your toes in the tidal flats of five islands park. Later in the week we decided to go on another whale watch tour out of pleasant bay cape breton, but it couldnt compare to the experience we had at ocean explorations. Whale watching bay of fundy area or off cape breton. Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. Rte 217 to brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. The shorter tours allow them to schedule more tripsday, but also might have to limit whale viewing opportunities or not findget to them because of said tight schedule. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. We hope that all of the free information on this website will help you discover all that there is to do and ultimately result in you exploring our beautiful shores in person.
Your catamaran will take you to the feeding turfs of eagles, seals and other magnificent animals of fundy. Bay of fundy new brunswick 2020 all you need to know. 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. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. Nova scotia whale watching tours, brier island, bay of fundy. World class whale and wildlife sightings, whale watching. Interesting facts about the bay of fundy just fun facts. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. This is to ensure that the whales are not disturbed from their natural routine or injured. The whale camp is a place of discovery and insight.
Andrews, youre on the international super highway for migrating whales. North atlantic right whales rebound in bay of fundy cbc news. Bordering the chilly and powerful tidal bay of fundy, where the worlds most extreme tides rise and fall twice daily, is some of new brunswicks most dramatic coastline. Bay of fundy coast to shore tour cruise excursion in saint john. This is from a trip to nova scotia we took and specifically a whale watching cruise in the bay of fundy. The most commonly sighted whales in the bay of fundy are the humpback whale, minke whale, and finback whale. 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.
Whale camps marine science programs prepare students with a solid background in marine biology and a deeper understanding of human ecology. Boston to bay of fundy one way to travel via bus, amtrak. Our signature fundy coastal tour is based out of moncton, new brunswick and is a oneofakind tour in canada and the world. 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. Set sail on the bay of fundy for a memorable whale and wildlife watching tour. Kingsbrae arms is situated just up king street from the harbor where the excursions begin. The bay of fundy is one of the seven natural wonders of north america, and its easy to see why. Where in the world does a mile of empty mudflats transform into a 50footdeep harbor twice a day. Explore one of the worlds most dramatic and dynamic coastlines, atlantic canadas bay of fundy. This whale and seabird watching adventure is tonnes of fun with your hosts at. Twice a day the tide advances and retreats by as much as 52 feet 16 meters, leaving land previously covered by sea exposed and vice versa. Laurie has been gathering data on the marine mammals and birds of the bay of fundy for over 30 years.
The bay of fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world. Without habitat protection, species such as the endangered north atlantic right whale will continue to be vulnerable to industrial activities. The scenic lighthousedotted coastline, whale inhabited waters, and quaint fishing villages add to the bay s appeal. 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. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring.
Sep 09, 2009 whale watching on the bay of fundy, on the edge of the unesco southwest nova biosphere reserve duration. Novashores adventures believes in lowimpact tourism where we leave no trace, especially in the sensitive preservation area surrounding the cape chignecto park area of the bay of fundy. Bay of fundy by the time the pancakes were eaten, the gear gathered and loaded, and everyone on board the fundy cruiser, we cast off at least an hour later than our planned 9. Whale watching tour on the bay of fundy off of brier island nova scotia.
We offer highquality, small and personal adventures, with a maximum of 6 guests. Find all the transport options for your trip from boston to bay of fundy right here. The whale watching tours follow the bay of fundy marine tour operators code of ethics which includes no chasing, harassing or herding the whales. Choose between the famous historic jolly breeze tall ship and one of our two high speed zodiac vessels or experience both adventures. Bay of fundy recommended experience whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada. For humpback whales, the season begins in the early days of june and really starts to pick up. Planning a family vacation to nova scotia with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Andrews bythesea, island quest marine invites you to experience the authentic bay of fundy adventure. We are located in freeport, long island, ns on the bay of fundy, which is known around the world for its high tides and its many different species of marine life during the summer months we are visited by humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, endangered north atlantic.
Aquila tours bay of fundy shore excursions home facebook. Choose a tall ship, whaling vessel, catamaran or speedy zodiac. Andrews, a charming resort town on the bay of fundy, and home to the largest population of whale species. World class whale watching on the bay of fundy aboard the famous tall ship or our highspeed jet boat.
About a dozen of us were making the threehour crossing to grand manan island, new brunswick on saturday, june 5, for a workshop the next. Bay of fundy, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Fundy tide runners whale watching saint andrews 2020. Bay of fundy tours, whale watching, lobster dinners. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below. Any recommendations as whether it is better to go near digbybrier island area or to go off cape. The bay of fundy is known for having the highest tide changes in the world and is a rich. Our signature fundy coastal tour is based out of moncton, new brunswick and. The western bay of fundy has a vertical tide and the eastern bay of fundy has a horizontal tide where bruces tours does a tour. Whale watching wildlife cruises, island quest marine st.