Given the unprecedented impacts of covid19, we have decided to temporarily suspend our tours until june for now. In nova scotia and new brunswick, whales are best watched from halifax, in the bay of fundy and from cape breton. Join us in our 26th year of operation of kayaking cape breton island, nova scotias greatest paddling destination. Youll actually be on the worldfamous cabot trail while inside the park and in the village. Scenic cape breton 2017 for web by joan oconnor issuu. The trail passes through many charming communities, each with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable hospitality. Visit alexander graham bell national historic site in baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the bras dor lake where you will spend the next two nights. Just down the road, there is hiking and whale watching tours and plenty to do for the nongolfing hours or nongolfer while you are on the course.
Cape breton has about 100,000 permanent residents, so their public transit system is virtually nonexistent. Contact information keltic express zodiac whale watching adventures on the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Venture out on a guided sea kayaking tour along our rugged coastline or learn to surf in the fall when the surf attracts surfers from around the world. Blue thistle tours is fully licenced to operate sight seeing tours or charters. Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to. Visit cape breton s highland village, a living history museum located in iona on the bras dor lakes. Your day is complemented by a whale watching boat tour weather permitting.
Affordable return day trips to halifax to visit casino nova scotia or the mic mac mall. Cruise ship passengers arrive at the port of sydney and embark on a scheduled tour to sample our beautiful island of cape breton. With towering headlands overlooking crashing waves, centuriesold hardwood forests, and abundant wildlife, cape breton island is teeming with natural wonders. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Nestled in the northeast corner of cape breton island lies the quaint fishing village of neils harbour.
We take very seriously our commitment to providing you with an exciting and memorable kayaking cape breton adventure. This 298 km 186 mi highway weaves through the cape breton highlands national park, rewarding travellers with spectacular valley and coastal views all along the way. Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect price. The cabot trail winds around the rocky splendor of cape breton s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of cape breton highlands national park. Hike and camp within the cape breton highlands national park, play a round of golf at highlands. Driving tips for the cabot trail on cape breton island. From whale watching, adventurous zodiac cruises, and much more, discover the islands abundant sea life with a cape breton boat tours. Oshan whale watch cape breton nova scotia whale watching.
Snowshoe to the top of a trail in the wintertime and dust off that bike in the springtime when you can get back out and explore our multitude of trailways that. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Along the cape breton coast, you will find tour companies offering whale watching tours. Daily tours of the cabot trail from baddeck and cruise excursions from the port of sydney. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for 5day cape breton island tour from halifax7 meals included. Cape breton island travel guide 2020 free pdf book to print. Cabot trail cape breton if donald trump wins cape breton nova scotia accommodations, guided tours whale watching hiking tours the cabot trail is considered one of the worlds most scenic destinations, offering a spectacular coastal drive through the cape breton highlands. The cape breton highlands golf course in ingonish beach, nova. The cape breton centre for science and heritage, is located in the lyceum building on george st.
It shows an adult 40 ton whale on its back, slapping both its left and right fins on the water, then leaping entirely out of the. Take advantage of the experiences ahead and enjoy whale watching, fresh seafood, amazing scenery, historical sites and traditional ceilidhs meaning party. Ingonish whalewatching tours offers you this spectacular adventure of sharing the waters with magnificent whales, dolphins, porpoises, tuna, sea turtles, seals, bald eagles and many species of seabirds. Today there is an option to embark on an amazing whale watching tour in the atlantic ocean. Nova scotia offers four seasons of exciting outdoor adventures and activities. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of cape breton, nova scotia since 1994.
There is no equivalent to seeing these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat, swimming in the waves freely cheticamp, on cape breton island, in the canadian province of nova scotia. Ingonish whalewatching tours cb island cape breton island. Jul 20, 2017 this video shows a humpback whale mother cow swimming with a calf. Proceed to cape breton island, the scotland of north america, via the canso causeway. Paul island museum and whale interpretive centre are also within 12 mi 20 km. Continue west to cheticamp, for scenic views of the st. Your package includes a whale watching tour along the rugged coastline. Shared and private small group tours of cape breton and stepon guide services. During our time in the cape breton island area we joined their bird island boat tour to see atlantic puffins, seals, and a variety of other avian life. Visit alexander graham bell national historic site in baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the. Sep 25, 2016 a 3day itinerary to cape breton day 1. The bottom line is that if you are up in cape breton to see cabot, you should take the detour and play here. Cheticamp is a busy fishing village in cape breton, nova scotia.
Explore the cabot trail trip ideas tourism nova scotia. Author susan biagi shares her knowledge of cape breton s heritage and culture, with information and suggestions about the best attractions to visit. Lawrence, cabot trail north, victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Flash version 9,0 or greater is required you have no flash plugin installed. But the other provinces along the east coast nova scotia, new brunswick, new brunswick and labrador offer a lot of opportunities for whale watching, too. Booths will be setup at entrance stations to prompt you to purchase your pass before parking, or you can stop by the visitors center along the route. The cape breton highlands national park lies along the cabot trail, providing world class hiking.
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. In addition to spectacular coastal landscapes, you will discover a vibrant culture shaped by the traditions and heritage of the mikmaq, acadian and gaelic people who have been sharing this land for hundreds of years. Cape breton island tours and sightseeing nova scotia. Cape breton is an island off the atlantic coast that is part of the province of nova scotia. This loop at the top of cape breton island takes you along beaches at sea level, through mountain ranges where eagles soar overhead and along pristine rivers and forests. How to get the most out of cape breton the fulltime tourist. Lookoffs offer unforgettable vistas of cape breton s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand. Cheticamp whale watching captain zodiac whale cruise. Quick guide to visiting cape breton island in canada. We continue to explore cape breton island, with unforgettable stops including macintosh brook and black brook cove beach.
You can purchase each days pass all at once or per day if preferred. The cabot trail, a scenic roadway that takes you around the greater part of nova. Visit us in 2020 for one of our specialty celtic music tours during kitchenfest or celtic colours annual music festivals. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. The cabot trail loops around the northern tip of cape breton, nova scotia, 185 miles or 298 km long. Locate and compare whale watching in glace bay ns, yellow pages local listings. In spring, finbacks and minke whales are the first to show up in these. Scottish traditions and gaelic folklore come alive on this charming 5day coach tour to cape breton island. Hop aboard our whale watching tour boat where you are guaranteed to see some of the best sea life cape breton has to offer. The 10 best outdoor activities in nova scotia tripadvisor. You will also experience the beauty of cape breton and its beautiful coastline. North river kayak tours cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Pleasant bay zodiac tours blue whales, whale watching cape. The curves are sharp, the grades are steep, and the other drivers may not be experienced mountain drivers.
Experience the natural beauty of the cape breton highlands as you drive the famous cabot trail. Whether its whale watching, birding, hiking, swimming, golfing or simply sightseeing you enjoy, this book will help you make the most of your tour of the cabot trail and cape breton island. We have cruised more than 10,000 miles around the atlantic, have seen the mediterranean sea, canary islands, caribbean, but for simple beauty, cape breton exceeds them all. Travel along the worldfamous cabot trail and visit national historic sites like that of alexander graham bell and the fortress of louisbourg. Familiarize yourself with cape breton by driving around its infamous cabot trail.
We recommend booking the big fiddle tours ahead of time to secure your spot. There are several cheticamp hiking trails on the western side of the cape breton highlands national park not far from the small acadian village of cheticamp. Slow down to the posted speed, even if you are an expert driver and the sun is shining. Blue whales, on a whale watching zodica tour in pleasant bay, on the cabot trail, cape breton nova scotia. The big fiddle sydney 2020 all you need to know before. Locate and compare whale watching in louisbourg ns, yellow pages local listings. You then go on a boat for a couple of hours and the captain will aim to steer you in the direction of known spots for the whales and other wildlife. Just two minutes off of the cabot trail, let the lighthouse guide you to.
Sydney is the cruise port for cape breton island, one of the worlds most scenic islands with rugged atlantic. We offer a variety of sea kayaking tours and packages to suit everyones needs from beginner to advanced. Ingonish whalewatching tours cape breton island, nova scotia. Immerse yourself in gaelic culture, heritage and hospitality while exploring the 11 period buildings, a church, a general store and a oneroom schoolhouse.
Visit cape breton highlands national park in nova scotia. Whale watching tours near cheticamp, nova scotia are a great way to see wildlife. While hiking within cape breton national park, a parking pass will have to be purchased upon arrival. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. Halifax, ns to baddeck, ns depart halifax on your included transfer to new glasgow where you will meet your tour director or driverguide and fellow travelers. Blue diamond tours has designed cape breton island tours for private sightseeing tour groups seeking a more personable service, or a more upscale way of enjoying the must see sites of nova scotia.
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