Sydney is the cruise port for cape breton island, one of the worlds most scenic islands with rugged atlantic. North head in sydney harbour national park, which also has free parking. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. Warriewood, whale beach and mona vale headlands all offer fantastic birds eye views over nearby safe harbours where the whales regularly call in to rest. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales progress during the migration, and report any you see. Best sydney hotels compare 6 places to stay in sydney.
Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Common sightings on our whale watching tours throughout the spring and summer a variety of mammals thrive on the abundance of marine life near the coastlines of cape breton island. This is why it is the site of volunteer program from june to july each year when volunteers count every whale that they see pass by. Go to the desired page on the site, open the weather shortcuts menu and click on the add to shortcuts button. Whale watching season sydney best time for whale watching. Departing circular quay, you will first be taken across the harbour to pick up more passengers from manly wharf. In less than 20 minutes we are exiting the heads and into whale watching waters. The whale species you are most likely to see along the coastline of new south whales are the. Whale watching tours should be at the top of your list of activities on your nova scotia vacation. Whale watching tours departing from sydney whalefree. Humpback whales tangled in rope off nova scotia coast cbc news. Halifax, nova scotia minke whale going underwater hit the high seas hop aboard a boat tour of the harbour from the observation deck, you can spy marine wildlife, including the majestic whales that inhabit nova scotias waters. The big fiddle sydney 2020 all you need to know before. From a relaxing sail on the bras dor lake to a humbling humpback whale sighting, our little island offers a big selection of boat tours and charter activities.
In 1988, brier island whale and seabird cruises became a limited company and continues to lead research and. I especially could not believe my luck to witness whales breaching several times on my first whale watching trip ever. Cruises to halifax, nova scotia royal caribbean cruises. The fiddle is 60 feet high and was designed and built by cyril hearn. The viewing platform at cape solander in botany bay national park is one of the best whale watching locations in sydney. Beached whale saved by more than 100 nova scotians in. Book online and save 10% whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada. Jun 17, 20 this whale wanted to get a closer look at us. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines.
Sydney river, ns b1s 1p5 902 563 4636 email protected contact us. The ships captain roland penney was given permission to leave north sydney ahead of. Your breath will be taken away when a whale breaches the oceans surface, lunges out of the waves, and reenters with a loud smack and plume of water. Your cruise begins on beautiful sydney harbour, departing either darling harbour or circular quay. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. In may humpback whales begin passing by sydney on their northern migration coming from antarctic waters in the south.
Video sydney whale watching with commentator vanessa back to whale watching about whales. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. About whales download a copy of the whale watching guide. News dead blue whale cut open on nova scotia shore for. Video taken on june 16, 20 in the bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada. The baby whale born in sydney harbour is visiting manly with its mum. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express.
The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Karen is a graduate of the nova scotia agricultural college with a diploma in animal health technology. But, to give a bit of feedback for cape breton in cheticamp, we went out on a large zodiac style boat, that was a lot of fun on another occasion, we used the services of captain coxs whale watch located in bay st. Whale watching tour schedule keltic express zodiac whale watching adventures on the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Dead blue whale cut open on nova scotia shore for research. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Cape breton islands best whale watching in cheticamp, nova scotia.
Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape. May 08, 2019 6 best whale watching places in sydney. Locate and compare whale watching in cheticamp ns, yellow pages local listings. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. The areas vast untouched beauty, numerous whale watching points and serene harbour seem to defy. Ditch the confines of the city and head to canadas easternmost semirural resort town, where whale watching, fishing, and cycling the twisting and turning routes that wind their way over the undulating landscape of the island are some of the exciting things to do.
Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. In 1987, harold graham received a certificate of merit at the nova scotia environmental awards in appreciation of outstanding service in the protection of the environment. Oct 01, 2015 read this if you want to know what is the best time of year for whale watching in sydney and what time of the day is better for whale watching. Set against a backdrop of rugged coastlines, youll encounter abundant sea life including whales, seabirds, and more.
Whale beach is located 40 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council, in the northern beaches region. In fact, the map in the recovery plan shows only 17 strandings or entanglements in atlantic canada since 1952. Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. Ingonish whale watching 2020 all you need to know before. Searchers are still hoping to locate two humpback whales entangled in fishing lines off the coast of nova scotia. Come aboard one of the love boats in cheticamp for a breathtaking adventure as we sail out to observe whales, seals, eagles, seabirds and wildlife along the scenic coastline of the cape breton highlands national park. Tim is a local lobster fishermen with over 20 years experience whale watching.
Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. Each cruise is approximately 23 hours please check our cruises for the exact times at each pickup and dropoff. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport.
Guided tours with licensed captains and experienced interpreters. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. We are lucky enough to witness one of the longest whale migrations in the world off the coast of sydney. Locate and compare whale watching in sy dney ns, yellow pages local listings. 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. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. 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.
Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you. In the smalltown of sydney in nova scotia, relaxation is key. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Like many nova scotian destinations, sydney is a great retreat for outdoor adventure from hiking to wildlifespotting all of which plays out against a backdrop of golden beaches, rugged cliffs and churning waterfalls. We went to nova scotia and maine, october 120, 2011.
Notes from a place i never meant to leave hays, daniel on. Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia. Summer and fall are the best times to go whale watching in nova scotia. Suggestions based on our experiences and on this would have been better hindsight. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Sydney provides the perfect starting point for an eastern canada expedition. For more info about whales in sydney download the about whales whale watching guide. Whale born in sydney harbour the sydney morning herald. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Sep 25, 2016 i went whale watching in nova scotia, canada, and was lucky to witness multiple humpback whales playing, flipping their tails, spraying water, making noises, jumping out of the water, right in front of my eyes.
Humpback whales tangled in rope off nova scotia coast. The 2019 whale watching season operates approximately 18 may to 30 october. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. The worlds largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast.
A group of scientists are surgically examining the carcass of a blue whale found along the shores of southeastern nova scotia. Available cruises discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. The marine animal response society said one whale was spotted off cape breton. 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. A humpback whale and its calf were injured on monday after apparently being hit by a ferry in sydney harbour, with witnesses saying the animals had ugly gashes and cuts.
Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Whale watching in sydney combines one of the worlds great cities with fabulous marine life spotting opportunities. Get breathtakingly close to whale, dolphins, and seals while whale watching on cape breton island. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. Newfoundland and labrador is one of the most spectacular whale watching places on earth. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. Long reef on sydney s northern beaches has a viewing platform, and nearby is a swimming beach, barbeques and toilets. About whales your sydney whale watching guide captain. Whale sightings cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia.
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 of a breach. Page name will display in the add this page window, the name can be changed by highlighting the text and entering the desired name. In sydney, the whale migration goes between may and november. Daily whale sightings cruise info and bookings whale watching. Southern rights have been seen in sydney harbour, pittwater and botany bay and, in july 2012, a southern right whale was spotted with a newborn calf just off middle head. Another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit along with them including the minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca. Humpback whales are the most watched species for us with about 20. On some tours, the crew will even help you pull in a lobster trap. The mv patrick morris was a canadian national railway cn train ferry that sank on her run from north sydney, nova scotia to port aux basques, newfoundland during a storm in the early morning hours of 20 april 1970 while responding to a mayday call from the newfoundlandbased herring seiner fv enterprise. These particular areas are exceptionally rich in nutrients that attract a variety of whales, fish and other marine wildlife.
Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Experience the majestic whales close up when a large number of humpback and southern right whales start their migration north along the australian coastline, from antarctica, to their breeding grounds in queensland. Each day we record whale sightings which can be viewed online below, or view a selection of last seasons reports here. They swim close to the coastline around sydney providing memorable whale spotting opportunities. Choose from a list of disney cruise line port adventuresincluding sailing, sightseeing and history toursthat take place in canada and new england. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. May 15, 2017 along with 12 species of whales, chances are youll see porpoises, seals and seabirds while out whale watching on the open water in the bay of fundy. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. We arrived in sydney at cruise ship and the first thing i saw on the pier was the big fiddle. About us whale watching tours in brier island, nova scotia. Say hello to the north atlantics gentle giants on a charter. Click here to redeem your gift voucher brochure click here to download our scheduled cruise brochure brochure click here to download our. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Whale watchers enjoyed great views from balmoral and the manly scenic walkway in sydney harbour national park at.
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. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from sydney. Stop at the titanic cemetery on the edge of halifax before heading to peggys cove very moving to see so many graves, grave site mirrors the way the ship rests on the atlantic floor, even though it predates the discovery of the wreck. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit nova scotia each year. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in.
Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney. 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. Whale watchers enjoyed great views from balmoral and the manly scenic walkway in sydney harbour national park at dobroyd head. For anyone interested in encounters with the gentle giants of the oceans, whale watching in sydney is a must do experience to add to your australia tour. Sydney, nova scotia 7 day weather forecast the weather. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life.
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