Brier island is an island in the bay of fundy in digby county, nova scotia. Though the clipper stops for two hours in friday harbor and the boat is nicer, i preferred the trip with island mariner. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Mariners island real estate mariners island san mateo homes. Join a scientific survey trip to study an area teeming with marine life. The 10 best things to do in brier island 2020 with. Nova scotia whale watching adventures, outfitters and tour. Whales, seals, birds, flora, flowers, lighthouses, ferries, lobsters, fishing, hiking, seaglass and more. We are also taking special reservations for our 2020 34th anniversary special. We usually go in august, but were unable to fit it in this year, so we went in september.
Mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. We chose mariner cruises whale and seabird tours for our whale. See our home page for message related to covid19 and opening dates we are currently taking reservations for the 2020 season for the zodiac and for the mega nova. Marys bay and the bay of fundy for some time, kenney since 1983 and chad since 1996. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides.
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. There is a strong likelihood that you will see humpback whales, fin whales. Theyre chasing food, theres a lot of tuna out there, said brier island whale researcher lisa peters. It was this passion that led me to the bay of fundy for my first whale watch.
Brier island trip planner plan your brier island trip itinerary. There is a very cute monument a special pile of rocks urging visitors to keep adding to it. Aug 15, 20 last sunday we went whale watching off brier island. We love seeing the whales, and the walkability of the island makes a walk to seal cove, and some of the. Westport, brier island is a comfortable 90 minute drive from digby, nova scotia on highway 217, along the digby neck. Nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures 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. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Brier island is an island in the bay of fundy digby county ns. The trip into the bay of fundy on the cape island style boat started out slowly and we saw no whales for the first three hours of the fivehour trip. If a tree in the public gardens could talk, what would it. Summer memories humpback whales roll and backstroke in the waves of the bay of fundy off brier island nova scotia whale watching start late june 2020. Location and directions mariner cruises whale watching.
About bay of fundy brier island mariner cruises whale. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island. Apr 19, 2020 mariner cruises whale and seabird tours. It is a special place that can be enjoyed in the fog or sunshine, on the bay whale watching or hiking on the coast. Zillow has 4 homes for sale in mariners island san mateo matching. Nova scotias best whale watching and birding tour adventures on the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, nova scotias whale watching capital. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is located in brier island. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island all. Before we go whale watching, lets take a look at brier island. Whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada. Whalewatching cruise island mariner whale watching groupon.
Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. Brier island is one of our favourite places to visit. Close encounter whale watching brier island nova scotia. Whale watching with mariner cruises whale and seabird tours off brier island nova scotia in the bay of fundy season starts june 2020. Its warm, its awfully warm in the bay, which is a big change. Your whale watching cruise should be about 2 to 3 hours long depending on weather and sea conditions as well as the location of the. Whale watching, bird watching 223 water street westport, brier island, ns b0v 1h0, canada phone. Brier island is a little piece of paradise on the bay of. Eye to eye with humpback whale mariner cruises whale. Mar 09, 2018 we offer cruises 2 to 5 times daily on our 15m 50ft mega nova 35 hours in duration or our zodiac cetacean adventure 22.
Whale watching and overnight stay mariner cruises whale. Probability of a vessel encountering a cetacean along the nova scotia coast. The bay of fundy, with a coast shared by nova scotia and new brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours five whale in. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours services facebook.
Brier island westport, brier island nova scotia webcams. Brier island accommodations brier island is a ruggedly charming island on one of canadas magnificent coasts. Close encounter with this incredible humpback whale. The highlight of this day and possibly the whole trip. See 2 photos and 2 tips from 25 visitors to brier island whale watching. Remember all required fields must be completed in full. While out with a tour on friday, graham snapped a photo of an adult humpback whale breaching. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours rates and. In business for 53 years, island mariner whale watchings unparalleled time and experience on the water offers cruisegoers an ideal experience, and also employs a seaplane to help spot whales and guide tours. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tour packages mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. 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. It is a small and accessible island, and make a plan to visit the 3 lighthouses, you wont regret it. Oct 29, 2019 mariner cruises whale and seabird tours.
As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, and on other species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises and on seabirds. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier. Brier island whale and seabird cruises is a bay of fundy recommended experience. After taking the two ferries to get the island, we headed over to brier island whale and seabird cruises, paid for our tickets, got suited up and hopped onto a. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours back stroke and. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Whale watching tours with mariner cruises on brier island. Its an exciting day trip the whole family will enjoy. Brier island lodge and resort westport, nova scotia. From the moment i saw my first fin whale on july 7, 1990, i was hooked. 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.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, westport, ns. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. Location and directions half the fun of a mariner cruise is getting here. Brier island offers visitors the opportunity to explore one of the richest marine habitats and coastal environments in the world. Cruises are offered daily from june through october, weather permitting. Whale watching on brier island nova scotia vacation. Each cruise is from 2 12 to 4 hours in duration and departs from westport on brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Brier island whale and seabird cruises, westport, nova scotia. Whale watching off brier island photographers guide to. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport tripadvisor. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island since 1994. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, 325 water street. Mariner cruises 325 water street, po box 1264, westport, brier island nova scotia, canada b0v 1h0 toll free.
The most western point in nova scotia, brier island and the town of westport are a stunning example of life on the east coast of canada. Join penny and roy graham for an adventure of a lifetime aboard the chad and sisters two. Island mariner cruises bellingham 2020 all you need to. Reservation information brier island nova scotia whale. Brier island nova scotia, 491 water street, westport, ns. Some whale experts are guessing the abundance of bluefin tuna has attracted the whales this far north. I took my daughter on a tour with a whale watching operator in brier island, an almost fourhour drive from halifax that includes two ferry trips, one at tiverton and the second at westport. During the spring, you can expect to see fin whales, minke. Mariner cruises whale tours nova scotia whale watching. Whale watching with mariner cruises in brier island, nova scotia.
Penny graham runs mariner cruises whale and seabird tours out of brier island, n. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Due to its location and natural beauty, brier island is one of the top places in canada to go whale watching. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours 325 water street, westport, nova scotia b0v 1h0 rated 4. We have been there five times now, each time taking one of the fabulous whalewatching cruises operating out of wesport. Mariner cruises is owned and operated by penny graham, lifelong resident of brier island nova scotia. Moutohora is a small uninhabited island located off the bay of plenty coast of new zealand s north island, about 9 kilometres 5. I felt totally cutoff from the world when i was there and i loved it. Brier island whale and seabird cruises home facebook.
Brier island half hike near digby, ns a hiking trail. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, 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. Mariner cruises is owned and operated by penny graham, lifelong resident of westport, brier island. Humpback whales backflip caught on camera off brier.
The company has been offering unique whale watching and seabird adventures since 1994. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is at brier island nova scotia. Harold, founder and president of brier island whale and seabird cruises, was born and raised on brier island. From schools of mackerel to porpoises and minke whales splashing about in the beautiful bay of fundy, with seagulls flying overhead. I live in seattle and have done two whale watching tours this summer. Relax and take it easy on a cape islanderstyle boat with an onboard washroom, or bundle yourself into an orange survival suit and jump aboard a fastmoving zodiac raft. We booked with brier island whale watching, but not for any particular reason. As some great whale watching takes place on a foggy day, so dont let weather discourage you. Whales have always been a passion since i was a little girl. Located in eastern canada in the province of nova scotia, brier island is the perfect getaway for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of life. We have three vessels operating our whale watch cruises, the ft mega nova, the 24 ft cetacean adventure and the 20 ft orca 1.
Contact information brier island nova scotia whale. This was our fifth whale watching tour out of brier island, and our fourth with mariner cruises. Once the form has been submitted respondents will be contacted by phone or email, usually within 48 hours. Brier island was the childhood home of world famous sailor joshua slocum who became the first person to circumnavigate the world alone. Eye to eye with humpback whale mariner cruises whale watching brier island nova scotia. Make sure you visit brier island after your cruise. Digby neck and islands brier island whale watching.
Mariner cruises westport, brier island 902 839 2346, novascotiawhalewatching. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Home of brier island whale watching and mariner whale watching. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport all you. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island 2020 all. In summer 2017 on one amazing day 2 adult humpback whales stayed close to the boat. The april and the new may edition is now available as a free download. About bay of fundy brier island mariner cruises whale watching. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020 all.
Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Captains kenney and chad graham have navigated the waters of st. Enjoy our friendlines, hospitality and expertise on board the chad and sisters two as you watch whales and birds while sailing on the famous bay of fundy waters off of brier island. I became a volunteer with brier island whale and seabird cruises, which led to a full time position in 1993. There are humpback, finback, and the critically endangered right whale. Rte 217 to brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner cruises. Long and brier island adventure bay of fundy travel show ep. David mulder captured the incredible scenes near to brier island. Enjoy the best brier island vacation using our trip planner. After our two exciting ferry rides we arrived at westport. By using our brier island trip itinerary tool, you can arrange your visit to mariner cruises whale and seabird tours and other attractions in brier island.
Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Brier island is one of the most charming places to visit in nova scotia. It seemed as if one of these whales wanted to be touched as it. I had no idea what to expect as i had never done this before. 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. All are certified passenger vessels which meet or exceed all transport canada and canadian coast guard safety standards. About mariner cruises whale and seabird tours come have a whale of a time with mariner cruises. Mar 17, 2016 sunday afternoon, sept long wknd 2015. With his chief navigatora 8yearold airedale terrier also named rustyterry is right out there amid the excitement, ferrying. The experience was every bit as enjoyable, but this time we knew to dress in. Startling moment humpback whale s massive tail emerges from the water and smacks into inflatable boat.
We hiked along the coast, visited the joshua slocam monument and saw the brier island lighthouse. San juan cruises has three whale watching tours a deluxe whale watch including a free salmon lunch and friday harbor visit, a halfday whale watching tour with a free lasagna lunch, and an evening whale watching tour that includes our delicious lasagna and caesar salad dinner. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a lesson in. If you want to stay on land, then visit brier wood farm to enjoy viewing the alpacas as they roam around the grounds. Brier island accommodations nova scotia vacation rentals. He also has over 30 years experience working with the whales.
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