Being located near the cape breton highlands national park tourism is also a main employer in the summer and fall seasons. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whale watch captain. The humpback whale measures 57 feet and weighs 90,000 lbs. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton. I drove all the way up to cape breton island in hopes of.
Both cyclists and motorcyclists will enjoy the dramatic ocean views and scenery to make this a trip to remember. Pleasant bay zodiac tours cabot trail cape breton nova. Boat tours can be booked for whale watching at several places within the village. Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales. The village of pleasant bay is home to the fascinating pleasant bay whale interpretive centre. Dec 5, 2015 many people ask mewhen is whale watching season in nova scotia. Whalewatching cruises are operated by vendors from baddeck to cheticamp. Well, the whales start to arrive in the spring and stay until late fall. Marks is pleasant bays most experienced whale watching company. It is also very nice that oshan whale watch offers a free trip or several free trips if you want to go again having paid the first time. Pleasant bay whale watching on the cabot trail, cape breton nova.
Located halfway around the cabot trail at pleasant bay, in the heart of the cape breton highland national park. A nature lovers haven with some of cape breton s best hiking trails. Guided tours with licensed captains and experienced interpreters. 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. Pleasant bay bed and breakfasts for pleasant bay nova. Join us on a whale watching tour from pleasant bay harbor, on the cabot trail, cape breton island. The community is located on the cabot trail and is known as the whale watching capital of cape breton and marks the center of the cabot trail. Pleasant bay is a community on the western coast of cape breton island, on the shore of the. Witnessing whales, dolphins and other creatures of the sea is a once in a lifetime opportunity that. When you take a whale watching tour from cape breton you will see curious dolphins leaping from the water and porpoises travelling in small communal pods. Whale watching tours in pleasant bay cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia. Learn about the various species of whales that inhabit the waters. The most popular species of whale found in cape bretons waters is the pilot whale. Cape breton island is the northernmost island in nova scotia.
Cape breton whale watching cabot trail, pleasant bay, nova scotia. Pleasant bay because its about halfway around the cabot trail, pleasant bay is a convenient place to stop. Pilot whale along the west coast of cape breton island near pleasant bay, nova scotia, canada. Whale watching adventures cb island cape breton island. Marks whale and seal cruise, pleasant bay, nova scotia, canada 18887545112. The islands primary eastwest road is highway 105, the transcanada highway, although trunk 4 is also heavily used. Cliff waters cottage in pleasant bay is very secluded, yet central to the best of cape breton the cabot trail, cape breton highlands national park, the gulf of st. They were soon joined by other scottish and irish immigrants who claimed most of the coastal lowlands, by 1850 settlements spread out and red river became part of pleasant bay. All summer long, pleasant bay is a feeding ground for many different whales including pilot, fin, minke, and humpback whales.
Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994. Whale watching tours 2 km away and can be booked at front desk. The humpback is most regularly seen in the bay of fundy but has also been seen in cape breton. The 10 best things to do in pleasant bay updated 2020. Ocean view on the cabot trail cape breton houses for. Stop and tour the pleasant bay whale interpretive centre, then come and relax at the mountain view motel, cottages and restaurant. Pleasant bay, nova scotia ns business, travel, and local. Whalewatching is a popular attraction for tourists.
Fishing is the main livelihood lobster in spring and cod, crab and mackerel in summer and fall. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. Easy walking distance to the harbour front and beach, discount deals on whale watching tours. Nova scotia whale watching cape breton pleasant bay whale. Thanks to capt mark and family for the most thrilling ride. Pleasant bay has become a whale watching centre with tour boats leaving dockside on a daily basis during the summerfall. Lawrence, whale watching, hiking trails, polletts cove, and gampo abbey buddhist monastery. Keza nova scotia whale watching tour schedule for your convenience we operate four times daily 9. You will also be able to spot leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles dining on jellyfish. Search for humpback whales, sei whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins and fin whales. Whale watching cape breton, nova scotia, canadacapt marks. The whale interpretive centre in pleasant bay on cape breton island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by creating a unique and stimulating experience for our visitors. Pleasant bay is one of the best whale watching destinations in cape breton.
Pleasant bay is a community on the western coast of cape breton island, on the shore of the gulf of st. I can offer a lobster boil experience and teach our traditional way to eat lobster or you can just escape from it all and watch the sun set. Breath the fresh island air, take in the scenery, and. Marks whale and seal cruise, pleasant bay on the cabot trail cape breton nova scotia.
This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. A small cabin basic is located on a small point of land on macivers cove. It is really hard to imagine that we can come so close to these gigantic animals. Tours last approximately two hours and the boat can comfortably transport twelve passengers. Protected harbour pleasant bay pleasant bay, the first, permitted settlers where in1828, john maclean,and donald mackintoch from the isle of skye, scotland. The cape breton pilot whale project cbpwp is a longterm study on the social structure and vocalizations of a population of longfinned pilot whales found off the nort hwestern coast of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. The humpbacks dont start to arrive until june and by midjune that are very abundant.
Outdoor adventures on cape breton island cb island. Pleasant bay on the cabot trail cape breton 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. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Sea shanty guest house pleasant bay accommodations cape breton nova scotia guest house cape bretons sea shanty guesthouse is an accommodation for travelers to cape breton island, providing unrivaled amenities and a homeawayfromhome whether you are staying for a few nights, a week or a month. A walk around the harbour will reveal why this village is named pleasant bay. Love boat whale cruises whale cruises in cheticamp, cape. The best spot on the island for a whale watching tour is from pleasant bay where youll head. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. Pilot whale along the west coast of cape breton island near. Pleasant bay, the whale watching capital of cape breton island, located halfway around the world famous cabot trail.
Just off the beaten track this secluded oceanfront retreat sits on 89 acres of private. 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. I was especially impressed to learn that the northern right whale, the most endangered whale, visits our shores. Pleasant bay, cape breton island, nova scotia youtube. Itthe main port on cape breton island, in nova scotia. Get breathtakingly close to whale, dolphins, and seals while whale watching on cape. Located at the base of the north mountain in the heart of the cape breton highlands. Deep in the heart of cape breton island, located on the cabottrail nestled away in a century old fishing village of pleasant. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Through straits and canals, coastal communities and canadas only inland sea, get to know our corner of the atlantic.
Whale watching tour schedule cape breton nova scotia. I was traveling up from new york through maine, new brunswick and nova scotia for whale watching. Starring humpback whales, with support from minke whales. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Local fishermen catch lobster in spring and snow crab in summer. We were traveling as a group of 4 around the cabot trail and stayed the night in pleasant bay to get on the early whale watching tour with captain mark. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are the best places to see. From port to port, theres plenty to explore by charter, tour, or on your own. Pleasant bay, nova scotia, canada daily weather accuweather. Founded in 1998 by members of the whitehead lab from dalhousie university, this project is the worlds longest running study focused on this.
Whale watching can be found throughout the province, but one of the best whale watching spots is along cape bretons world famous cabot trail. It is well worth the detour from the cabot trail to go whalewatching here. Cape breton restaurants cabot trail, cape breton, tourism. Experiences cape bretons trails, mountains, coastlines and more that makeup many of nova scotias outdoor adventures.
Pleasant bay, nova scotia is known as the whale watching capital of cape breton, offering visitors a unique up close incounter. A guide to exploring nova scotias cape breton island. 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. Rich in natural beauty, with a deep sense of our cultural roots, cape breton island is known for its warmth and our generous need to share it with the world. Pleasant bay is known as the whale watching capital of cape breton and marks the center. Guaranteed whales pleasant bay 2020 all you need to know. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. Join us on a whale watching tour from pleasant bay nova scotia, on the cabot trail, cape breton island. Accommodations capt marks whale watching cape breton.
Come join us for 1 2 hours whale and marine life experience of a lifetime, you get to hang out on a 38 foot cape islander, we carry 35 passengers and have the most experienced whale watching staff around they dont just explain whales and talk about the great history of our lovely area, they. Captain marks whale and seal cruise in pleasant bay nova scotia, canada. A nature lovers haven with some of cape bretons best hiking trails. Baddeck is a pleasant little village of 800 people on the shore of bras dor lake in. Whalewatching at pleasant bay, cape breton island nova. 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. Cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia whale watching the. Know whats coming with accuweathers extended daily forecasts for pleasant bay, nova scotia, canada. Breath 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. The northern right whale is usually only seen in late summer to the fall.
The interpretive centre provides various exhibits and interactive media presentations, including scale illustrations of 16 whale species that may be. Specializing in homemade meals, seafood plates and steak dinners. Whale interpretive centre cb island cape breton island. Pleasant bay cabot trail a reallife encounter with whales is an unforgettable experience, and with more than 16 species roaming the waters get up close and personal with camera hogs like the humpback, known for launching its 36tonne body up and out of the water for playful breaching. Pleasant bay whale watching on the cabot trail, cape.
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