The Digby Area and specifically Digby Neck and Islands are one of the best places in North America for whale watching. The Bay of Fundy is a fragile ecosystem that provides a nutritious food supply to numerous species of birds, fish, bottom-dwellers like lobsters and scallops, and, of course, whales.
By late springtime finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive from their southern migration grounds. In June, the humpback whales return and, by late June, these whales are abundant in the Bay of Fundy.
White-sided dolphins are common. Other whales that consider the Bay of Fundy their home are pilot whales and the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Sperm and blue whales, white beaked dolphins, bluefin tuna, sea turtles and basking sharks have also been sighted.
Check out the Association Member section below for more information about the tour operators in the area.
There is still time to be a part of this incredible season!
Take a Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruise and spot endangered or rare species of whales such as humpback as well as other species of cetaceans (whales, dolphins & porpoises) and seabirds.
As part of our cruise, you will be joining a scientific survey studying whales. A portion of ticket sales is allocated to those studies. Their Captain has over 50 experience navigating the Bay of Fundy and their crew possess an extensive knowledge of the marine life of the Bay of Fundy and history of the island.
They offer cruises 2-5 times daily on their 15 m (50 ft) Mega Nova (3 to 5 hours in duration) or their zodiacs (2-3 hours) - Mega Nova is narrated by trained naturalists and researchers.
Zodiac tours are partially narrated. Charter and family rates available.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/brier-island-whale-and-seabird-cruises-limited/
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Want to be part of the amazing whale watching season we are having?
Join Petit Passage Whale Watch for a captivating marine adventure in the Bay of Fundy. Departing twice daily from East Ferry at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm, each cruise spans 3-4 hours of nature`s spectacle. Witness the morning mist unveil playful Humpbacks, rare North Atlantic Right Whales, friendly Minkes, and majestic Finbacks amidst seals, dolphins, and diverse seabirds. Their experienced guides lead you to whale feeding grounds, offering close encounters with these magnificent mammals.
Don`t miss the chance to see them breach, slap, and curiously inspect their audience. Essentials for the journey include warm clothing, binoculars, a camera, and an adventurous spirit. Embark with us for an unforgettable experience with the ocean`s giants.
Book your adventure today at www.ppww.ca.
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We are thrilled to have Mariner Cruises Whale & Seabird Tours back as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about Mariner Cruises:
Mariner Cruises is owned and operated by Penny Graham, lifelong resident of Westport, Brier Island. The company has been offering unique whale watching and seabird adventures since 1994. Captains Kenney and Chad Graham have navigated the waters of St. Mary`s Bay and the Bay of Fundy for some time, Kenney since 1983 and Chad since 1996. Both men are the sons of Penny and the late Captain Roy Albert Graham MB, who slipped his moorings on January 7th, 2009.
Kenney and Chad are experienced captains and fishermen as their Dad was and you can be rest assured that with their knowledge of the sea your tour with Mariner Cruises will be safe and enjoyable.
All tours are narrated by local naturalists, who are well-versed in the dozens of mammals and bird species that visit this important ecological region. Their friendly commentary and information exchange with passengers is well-known, and one of the many reasons outdoor enthusiasts choose Mariner Cruises Whale & Seabird Tours.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/mariner-cruises-whale-and-seabird-tours/
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The whale watching team behind the photo that graced our 2022 visitors guide! Please join us in welcoming back Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruises as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about them:
Take a Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruise and spot endangered or rare species of whales such as humpback as well as other species of cetaceans (whales, dolphins & porpoises) and seabirds.
As part of our cruise, you will be joining a scientific survey studying whales. A portion of ticket sales is allocated to those studies. Our Captain has over 50 experience navigating the Bay of Fundy and our crew possess an extensive knowledge of the marine life of the Bay of Fundy and history of the island.
We offer cruises 2-5 times daily on our 15 m (50 ft) Mega Nova (3 to 5 hours in duration) or our zodiacs (2-3 hours) – Mega Nova is narrated by trained naturalists and researchers. Zodiac tours are partially narrated. Charter and family rates available.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/brier-island-whale-and-seabird-cruises-limited/
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A top destination in Canada for birders and nature lovers alike – Come see the wide variety of bird species that visit the Digby Area.
Atlantic puffins, black guillemots, northern gannets and storm-petrels are just some of the species that migrate to the area each year.
Brier Island is also famous for its diversity of birds: more than 300 species have been identified at this globally significant Important Bird Area, due to the island’s prime location on the Atlantic Flyway.
Visit the Brier Island Nature Reserve and learn more about birding in the area and Conservation efforts.
