Cabot trail, from cheticamp to ingonish, cape breton highlands np, cabot trail. Come whale watching with captain fraser and family in beautiful bay st. Lawrence, we viewone of the unique geological formations native to northern cape breton, a freestanding arch as old as the earth itself known as the hammer. Now and then i like to remind you that cape bretons magazine is available online at. Oshan whale watch cape breton nova scotia whale watching at. The eastern and southern coasts front the atlantic ocean. About us oshan whale watch cape breton nova scotia.
Heavy rain causes flooding across cape breton, traffic restrictions in the maritimes ctv atlantic published monday, october 10, 2016 2. Search 45 cape breton jobs now available in cape breton, ns on, the worlds largest job site. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall. Pleasant bay is one of the best whale watching destinations in cape breton. The community is perhaps best known as the landing site for pilot beryl markhams record flight across the atlantic ocean see memorial plaque to record flight.
Join us on a whale watching tour from pleasant bay harbor, on the cabot trail, cape breton island. How many of these cape breton sayings do you know and use. Guided hiking, guided cycling, and guided whale tours with accommodations included. Oshan whale watch outdoor adventures on cape breton island. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in cape breton. You will be able to select the map style in the very next step. It is the only place in north america where gaelic is still spoken, a legacy of the large immigration about 50,000 from the highlands of scotland in the first half of the 19th century. Watch whales, eagles, seals and seabirds at the top of cape breton island with the fraser family. Discover cape breton s wild coastline from the water, with a great selection of departure times and locations. Tours last approximately two hours and the boat can comfortably transport twelve passengers.
Oshan whale watch northern cape breton top of the island. Snorkel with whales during a softinwater encounter. I could not help but wave and smile at the newborn whale almost three times my length. Our boat, the oshan, is a 42foot, hydrophoneequipped, northumberland straitstyle vessel. We were touring cape breton by road and meandering our way around and wanted a whale tour last minute. Published between 1972 and 1999, the cape bretons magazine website contains all 74 issues of the magazine exactly as they were originally publishedevery word, every photograph. Whale watching with captain fraser, a 5thgeneration fishing captain. It is located on cape breton island from 1879 to 1995, the area of the county excluded from towns and cities was incorporated as the municipality of the county of cape breton to provide local government services. Boat tours whale cruises in cheticamp, cape breton, nova. Most places we called were fully booked out or not.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see whales in. This is a baby humpback whale calf that was approximately 1 week old. Download tourism nova scotias bay of fundy brochure for information. Why you should visit cape breton island, nova scotia. Pleasant bayingonish is the optimal area along the trail, and you can expect to see minke and pilot whales and the occasional humpback. So come join us to explore the beautiful cape breton coastline from the ocean and enjoy the marine life that flourishes here. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. 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. The famed coastal drive through cape breton highlands national park. All cash transactions on cape breton island will be in canadian dollars cad. Information morning cape breton helps listeners better understand and explore the. Park is open yearround but full visitor services are only available from midmay until midoctober.
Cape breton highlands national park tourism nova scotia. Captain cox and his crew first photo identified and named the pilot whale hook, whose life size model is on display in the whale. Viewing the cabot trail from the sea is breathtaking. Different companies offer whale watching, eco tours, and fishing adventures that will add a very unique experience to your travels. The basis of a softinwater encounter is a passive, nonaggressive activity wherein the participants float quietly on the surface of the ocean in the vicinity of a tolerant. Its one of the five games included in the cape breton card game. Visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Maphill lets you look at cape breton, nova scotia, canada from many different perspectives. Each angle of view and every map style has its own advantage. Oshan whale watch cape breton nova scotia whale watching.
Below, we have information on many experiences unique to oshan whale watch. Pleasant bay zodiac tours cabot trail cape breton nova. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Practical information on cape breton island cb island. Breathe the fresh island air, take in the scenery, and experience the magnificence of seeing whales, bald eagles, porpoises, seals and sea birds in their natural environment. Cape breton buy and sell shopping network duration. The hotel also provides free wifi and free private parking. A trip up to cape bretons cabot trail is a must on its own, but its also one of the best places in the province to go whale watching. Since 1995 the only municipality in the county has been a singletier municipality called cape. The scenery, culture, and heritage are what makes this island one of the most enjoyable destinations for those looking for romance, adventure, nature. In operation since 1998, oshan whale watch is a locally owned and operated business run by captain cyril fraser, and his family. The technique is referred to as a softinwater encounter, the only type of inwater interaction permitted by captain zodiac. But theres as much action in the bustling towns and cities as on the ocean or trails.
Cape breton island is an island on the atlantic coast of north america and part of the province. Using zoom scopes on the whalespotting deck, you may catch a closeup glimpse of the many different. Located on the east coast of canada, cape breton island is on the northeastern tip of nova scotia. Please connect with our tourism partners directly to confirm they are operating. In this april 23, 2017, photo provided by the center for coastal studies, a right whale sidefeeds just below the surface of cape cod bay off shore from wellfleet, mass. Lawrence, cabot trail north, victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Brittany wentzell spoke with ray fraser, owner of oshan whale watch in bay st. All summer long, pleasant bay is a feeding ground for many different whales including pilot, fin, minke, and humpback whales. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable.
Cape breton island tourism cape breton island hotels. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Lawrence road, bay saint lawrence, nova scotia b0c 1g0 rated 4. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Your goal is to guess the missing word in a cape b. Another group of beached whales in nova scotia has been helped back out to sea, marking the second time this week that concerned residents. At the cape breton injured workers association our mission is to provide advice, assistance, and representation to injured workers and their families. Come aboard the love boats with captain daniel bourgeois and captain jean chiasson. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers guided tours with a coast guard trained crew.
Cape breton injured workers association home facebook. Lawrence along nova scotias most northern coastline at the top of cape breton island. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. A decomposing whale carcass that washed up on the northwest side of the. Although this is not the most famous island, there are endless activities for everyone. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant. The climate is one of mild, often pleasantly warm summers and cold winters, although the proximity to the atlantic ocean and gulf stream moderates the extreme winter cold found on the mainland, especially on the east side that faces the atlantic.
A clip of pilot whales frolicking near cape north, cape breton, nova scotia. Captain cox is a small craft master c1j4 with over 30 years experience at sea. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Its curiosity got the better of it, and emerging from under its mothers fin it swam towards me, approaching less than 30 centimeters. Keza nova scotia whale watching tour schedule for your convenience we operate four times daily 9. Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia. Captain frasers clan, whose gaelic clan moniker is oshan, have lived in northern cape breton, nova scotia for over five generations and have made their living off the sea since first settling in the region. Watch for bald eagles, bear, moose, and pods of atlantic pilot whales, and go in the early. If you enjoyed the cbc comedy video, youll also like buddy says. First right whale of the season spotted in canadian waters. For an uptodate accurate conversion of your local currency into canadian dollars cad. Bbc travel the canadians bringing back gaelic culture.
Visitors who like to stay on dry land while observing sea life should stop by the center. If you are interested in a complete vacation package while staying in the area, which can include guided hiking tours, guided cycling tours, and a guided whale watching tour with us, then please visit our partner. Cape breton whale watching cabot trail, pleasant bay, nova scotia. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. This is a very basic motel, and fixtures and such are a bit older but it was clean and comfortable, beds small doubles but comfortable, nice clean newer sheets, heat worked well as it was cold, lots of hot water with lots of pressure, friend. Gdi integrated facility services cape breton island. Cape north pilot whales bay saint lawrence, cape breton. Cape breton county is one of eighteen counties in the canadian province of nova scotia. Points of interest our village is a natural and convenient place for you to stay while you enjoy several different and refreshing day trips to all the scenic wonders and interesting events and activities that cape breton has to offer.
The oshan is a 42 foot 10 metre northumberland straight style fishing boat, and our boat was specifically designed to the waters of the gulf of saint lawrence. The most popular species of whale found in cape bretons waters is the pilot whale. Locally owned and operated, oshan whale watch offers. Robin williams on carson w jonathan winters 1991 duration. The chilly water off the northernmost tip of nova scotias cape breton is a summer playground early june to late september for a variety of whale species from finbacks to humpbacks.
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