Lunenburg is one of the main stops on nova scotias tourist trail. Please select from the categories and regions below to view the adventure listings. A look at whale watching cruises in lunenburg, nova scotia. To book a whale watching tour, request information or comment on our tours or website, simply fill out the form below. Cycling, hiking, whale watching, kayaking theyre all on offer in this magic corner. You will discover and can photograph old town lunenburg from the water, see miles of rugged nova scotia coastline and observe and hear the rush of waves plunging ancient sea caves. Photographs from tourism nova scotia town of lunenburg.
Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Nova scotia whales, humpback, minke, fin, right whales there are many things to see on a lunenburg whale watching tour, from rugged coastline, colourful lighthouses and the historic harbour of lunenburg, to. Some of the best casual dining on nova scotias southern shore can be found at the knot, a pub that serves up great mussels and local beers cold and fresh. We pass iconic lighthouses, stop briefly near pearl island one of the few colonies of puffins in the province and often see dolphins, a variety of seabirds. The municipality of the district of chester is located in lunenburg county, nova scotia and covers an area of approximately 1,400 square kilometres. Tours are run through lunenburg whale watching and run daily for three hours. Geological map of the mahone bay area sheet a nova scotia.
Jul 31, 2008 a look at whale watching cruises in lunenburg, nova scotia. You can get to the city in a couple of different ways. We are one of the oldest boat tour operators in nova scotia. The 15 best things to do in lunenburg 2020 with photos. 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. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below.
Established in 1753, this historic nova scotia coastal community is now a unesco world heritage site. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. Lunenburg, canada established in 1753, this historic nova scotia coastal community is now a unesco world heritage site. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. My page on travelling to nova scotia will help you in getting to the province. Nova scotia warm summer waters offer spectular opportunties for whale watching.
Geological map of the mahone bay area sheet a dp me 340, version 1, 2006. When mayann francis was named nova scotias first black lieutenantgovernor, she wondered if the community would accept her. Aug 06, 20 if you are travelling to nova scotia you have to go whale watching. The permanent population of the municipality is approximately 11,000.
Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. A history of lunenburg nova scotia from a bed and breakfast. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in lunenburg, canada on tripadvisor. Lunenburg, town, seat of lunenburg county, southeastern nova scotia, canada, lying on lunenburg bay, an inlet of the atlantic ocean, 57 mi 92 km westsouthwest of halifax. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Nova scotia whales, humpback, minke, fin, right whales. The town site was once occupied by the indian village of malliggeak or merliguesche milky bay and later by a french fishing community. We got to see the oven sea caves, seals, and an island full of puffins. Its just a 50minute drive from halifax or a 75 minute drive from kentville, but it feels like a much grander adventure. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Reference no nova scotia archives library lh l96 se1. Nova scotia whale watching tours and charters available.
I want to go to nova scotia again some time in the future what a beautiful area, especially the bay of fundy. The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. Sep 04, 2019 we had a nice tour of lunenburg harbour, and saw the new bluenose. Wander among its colorful galleries and shops, arranged on a tidy grid of walkable streets. Wander among its colourful galleries and shops, arranged on a tidy grid of walkable streets. Your nofail lunenburg county vacation guide the local traveler. Download accommodation details and your travel plans begin. Mostly protestant german, swiss and french colonists, the settlers participated in a formal lottery, choosing cards to determine the plots of. Make sure to check out my other nova scotia blog post here where i wrote about some of the mustsee and do things when in nova scotia. Nova scotia tours from tauck take you to the picturesque prince edward island, halifax. Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in nova scotia, a poetically wild place with scottish.
Based on weather reports collected during 19852015. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. We are closed until further notice as we follow the guidelines set out by the government of nova scotia during the covid19 outbreak. Whale watching nova scotia canada bay of fundy pictures. This whale watching tour in nova scotia was one of the best experiences ever. See 4 photos and 1 tip from 82 visitors to lunenburg whale watching dock. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Climate data and weather averages in md of lunenburg. If you are travelling to nova scotia you have to go whale watching.
There are many things to see on a lunenburg whale watching tour, from rugged coastline, colourful lighthouses and the historic harbour of lunenburg, to a host of whale species and. Lunenburg harbour is just over an hour away, while peggys cove is an hour on. 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. Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Reference no ns house of assembly petitions nova scotia archives rg 5 gp vol. Halifax to lunenburg 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. Digby neck whale watching find out more explore book your trip books features 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. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in.
The opera house was built from local timbers in 1907 by the independent order of odd fellows in a manner that conformed to the towns architectural traditions and was modeled after european music halls. Northwest is a community in the canadian province of nova scotia, located in the lunenburg municipal district in lunenburg county. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Sep 25, 2016 i have researched extensively about the best whale watching tours in nova scotia, where one would be guaranteed to see the whales, and the one place that consistently came up with great ratings was whale watching tours in brier island in the bay of fundy in digby county, nova scotia, canada. There isnt too much to see, but its very picturesque. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in. If are travelling by plane, train, cruise ship or tour bus chances are you will be brought directly into the city. I like to download these kinds of guides onto my iphone and put them in. Also, here is a link to the nova scotia doers and dreamers travel guide and other guides. Averages are for shearwater, which is 17 miles from md of lunenburg. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. City a unesco site, its a beautiful small little town worth tour half day visit.
We had a nice tour of lunenburg harbour, and saw the new bluenose. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburg halifax area or cape breton my family of 4. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. The crew said it was a little early for the best whale watching. Regardless of season, lunenburg is a great spot for a daytrip. Humpback whales are always a favorite amongst whale watchers,the giant tail seen just feet in front of our zodiacs for awesome photos is hard to top,and then of course theres the chance. Whale watching, birding tours and charters off nova scotias southern coast, from the waterfront in historic oldtown lunenburg. Jan 17, 20 regardless of season, lunenburg is a great spot for a daytrip. Nova scotias finest whale watching expeditions and tours. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant.
The fishing town, just an hours drive from halifax, is on unescos world heritage list for its perfectly preserved british colonial architecture many of the colourful wooden houses that line the harbour date from the 18th century. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Explore lunenburg a unesco world heritage site, national historic district, winner of the communities in bloom most beautiful small town in canada, prettiest painted places in canada, port city of the year and society of american travel writers awards. Lunenburg whale watching tours lunenburg, bridgewater, ns. Booking a tour with one of nova scotias whale watching companies will give youa better chance of seeing the whales than from the shore. Dozens of nova scotians police, firefighters, surfers, but mostly, ordinary residents spent their new years day using people power to save a beached whale, pulling it back to sea with. The lunenburg opera house is a landmark located within the boundaries of the unesco world heritage town of lunenburg, nova scotia, canada. For the month of february, there is no wait list to download mayann francis. The town of lunenburg is one of three unesco world heritage sites in nova scotia. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac.
Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales. Thursday, friday and saturday for lunch and sundays for brunch. Picturesque lunenburg lies nestled along the scenic shores of southern nova scotia one hour from halifax and the international airport. But the prime spot is the bay of fundy accessed from new brunswick or nova scotia, a marine paradise because the waters are important feeding grounds for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and seabirds. Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. It should be noted that reservations are based upon the honour system we assume bookings will be. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides.
Hike a coastal trail and view the worlds highest tides, experience the thrill of a whale watching cruise, or enjoy a quiet paddle on a heritage river system. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Lunenburg whale watching tours from the historic waterfront, lunenburg, nova scotia. Visit the fisheries museum of the atlantic to understand the towns maritime history. Three hour adventures from the waterfront at historic lunenburg. Whale watching and harbour tours of southern nova scotia from the historic waterfront in lunenburg. Explore the historic port of lunenburg and unesco world heritage site and the unusual sea caves of ovens natural park, see numerous species of shore birds and marine life and above all, observe a variety of whale species including humpback whales, pilot whales and others. 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. Halifax, lunenburg, digby, charlottetown, pei national park, grand pre national historic site. Lunenburg whale watching tours nova scotia whale watching. Lunenburg is a port town on the south shore of nova scotia, canada. Nova scotia whale watching tours of the southern coast. Camp norway was a norwegian military training facility located in lunenburg, nova scotia. View download video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. Whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada. Nova scotia is a province that welcomes you in and leaves you breathless. Gorgeous lunenburg nova scotia is only 4 square km or 48 blocks. In 1753, the british founded lunenburg as their first colonial outpost in nova scotia beyond halifax. Information on the nova scotia whales and the whale watching adventures offered by lunenburg whale watching tours, lunenburg, nova scotia. Watch for humpbacks, huge finbacks, friendly minke and if youre lucky, atlantic whitesided dolphins or the rare north atlantic right whale. Reference nonova scotia archives library lh l96 se1. Whale watchers can enjoy sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, atlantic white sided dolphins and pilot whales. Wander among its colourful galleries and shops, arranged on. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia.
Digital version of the geological survey of canada open file map 73, geological map of the mahone bay area, nova scotia sheet a, part of nts 21a09, scale 1. Founded in 1753, the town was one of the first british attempts to settle protestants in nova scotia in an effort to displace the french colonial roman catholic acadians and indigenous mikmaq. Although we didnt see a whale this time out, the trip was most enjoyable and well worth the fee. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. Viewdownload video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as.
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