Brier island is the most western point in nova scotia. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Great white gurney pays visit to gardiners bay east hampton, ny great white shark pups have been enjoying the last days of summer in the hamptons. Regular ferries make the short hop from the end of digby neck to long island and brier island the boats run hourly and around the clock. A place where space, peace and serenity refreshes and revitalizes. Long island is a canadian island in digby county, nova scotia situated in the bay of fundy immediately southwest of the digby neck, brier island is located immediately west. Whale watching highlights, aug 23, 2012, long island, ns. This year we celebrate 24 years of whale watching in the bay of fundy. Brier island lodge offers 40 clean, comfortable rooms, most with an oceanlighthouse view, along with a unique nova scotia regional dining experience and whale watching boat tours. If you want to have your breath taken away on your suffolk county vacation, sign up for a suffolk county, long island whale watching cruise. The story of whales, and the whalers who followed them, is tied with long island s rich maritime history.
Sandy cove beach on digby neck is scenic, sandy and known for rock and seaglass hunting. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island. Whale and dolphin watching tours at cape may whale watcher up to 45% off. Daniel hays, who happens to own an island off the shore of nova scotia, apparently became disenchanted with his life and was able to talk his wife into joining him for one year, with their child actually, daniels step son, and two dogs, and live on this remote hunk of rock. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to. One road hwy 217 is the only road and runs the length of long island from the ferry crossing at tiverton, to the ferry crossing to brier island at.
You cross by a short ferry ride from digby neck at the village of east ferry. Brier island ferries brier island forum tripadvisor. A video showing a humpback whale colliding with an inflatable tour boat off the coast of nova scotia is making waves. From tiverton continue down route 217 to the other end of long island 18 kilometres 11 miles to freeport, where you will catch the ferry to brier island. According to her, whales that have become stranded in the sound include a humpback that floated to stonington from rhode island in july 2012, a fin whale in new haven in 1993, long. The only registered campground on digby neck, long island and brier island. See our home page for message related to covid19 and opening dates we are currently taking reservations for the 2020 season for the zodiac and for the mega nova. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, and stunning wilderness where activity runs wild. Considering the trip we took in late june with brier.
Long island is one of the top east coast whale watching destinationsyou can get amazingly close to groups of large baleen and toothed whales, spot seals at play or watch seabirds, sea turtles and other marine life at home in the ocean. Brier island is famous for some of the best whale watching in the world, miles of coastal hiking trails, exceptional birdwatching, seal spotting, rock hounding, sand. Long island is separated from digby neck by petit passage and from brier island at the west end by grand passage. Long island is a canadian island in digby county, nova scotia. From terns, gulls, ducks, and shorebirds to more rare birds like the ipswich sparrow and tropical species being blown north by powerful storms, sable island is not just for the horses, its also for the birds. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Route 217 runs the length of long island from the ferry crossing at tiverton at the eastern end of the. Long island city whale watching deals in long island.
The bay of fundy is one of the best places in the world to see whales. Montauk whale watching long island new york guide to. Digby neck and islands brier island whale watching. There are many amazing hikes to be had in this area. Get instant access to a lot of relevant information about long island, ns real estate, including property descriptions, virtual tours, maps and photos. Enjoy oceanview accommodations, fresh seafood and whale watching on the bay of fundy. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. The shorter tours allow them to schedule more tripsday, but also might have to limit whale viewing opportunities or not findget to them because of said tight schedule. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Coastal research and education society of long island west sayville, ny 63196003.
Brier island nova scotia whale watching tour packages mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. We are located in freeport, long island, ns on the bay of fundy, which is known around the world for its high tides and its many different species of marine life during the summer months we are visited by humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, endangered north atlantic. Brier island westport, brier island nova scotia webcams. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. Long island is a yearround destination with easy access to new york city and diverse attractions from the famed beaches of the hamptons, fire island and jones beach, to historic gold coast mansions, awardwinning vineyards, eclectic dining. Enjoy our friendlines, hospitality and expertise on board the chad and sisters two as you watch whales and birds while sailing on the famous bay of fundy waters off of brier island. We are also taking special reservations for our 2020 34th anniversary special.
Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales. Sunset on brier island, nova scotia brier island hiking. Each cruise is from 2 12 to 4 hours in duration and departs from westport on brier island, the gateway to the bay of. Continue on the 217 to freeport and take a second 10 minute ferry to brier island. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. Brier island lodge features 37 comfortable rooms to choose from. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours rates and. Long island whale watching see some seals, whales, and. It is possible to circumnavigate the whole island via hiking trails, with the majority of time spent directly on the beautiful coastline. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias hidden gem. We got up with hope of booking a tour from brier island, or one. Long island real estate houses for sale in long island.
We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. The 10 best things to do in brier island updated 2020. About mariner cruises whale and seabird tours come have a whale of a time with mariner cruises. All of our rooms are smoke free with private ensuite bath. Whale watching highlights, aug 23, 2012, long island, ns canada rob crewe. Here, youll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 110mile long island. Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Priceoffer other, bed, bath, 2,528 sqft at 50 whale cove road in long island.
Video shows humpback whale colliding with inflatable boat off nova. Whale island pulo sa canada, newfoundland and labrador, lat 47,65, long 58,48 whale island pulo sa canada, newfoundland and labrador, lat 59,45, long 63,70 whale island pulo sa canada, newfoundland and labrador, lat 51,98, long 55,88 whale island pulo sa canada, newfoundland and labrador, lat 49,20, long 53,51 whale island pulo sa canada, nova scotia, lat 43,52, long 65,78. Long island, ns housing market overview point2 homes gives you far more than a simple list of houses for sale. As nova scotias ecotourism destination, brier island is famous for its whale watching, bird watching and coastal hiking.
Take the 10 minute ferry ride to tiverton which is on long island. Long island is a yearround destination with easy access to new york city and diverse attractions from the famed beaches of the hamptons, fire island and jones beach, to historic gold coast mansions, awardwinning vineyards, eclectic dining, boutique shopping and charming downtowns. Why have humpback whales returned to long island sound. 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. Whale watching long island, new york discover long island. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island since 1994. The bay of fundy is known for whale watching and long island offers several tour operator. Most rooms have an oceanlighthouse view and the vistas from our cliff top location above the village of westport are magnificent. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. If you has a passion for the nature and wildlife on long island, then you wont want to miss the experience of going on a whale watching tour on the long island sound, or along the south shore. Radio and live stream status connecticut public radio. Andrew cuomo for a plan to reopen long island s beaches. Take highway 217 west from digby toward the east ferry on digby neck.
From digby take route 217, 45 kilometres 28 miles to east ferry on digby neck where you will take a short ferry ride to tiverton on long island. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Some say the whale watching on brier island is the best in all of nova scotia. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias. After a day of whale watching or hiking on the island, rejuvenate in a room with a double. More than 350 species of birds have been recorded on the island, with sixteen species known to breed there. The wnpr radio signal reaches throughout connecticut and the east end of long island, ny.
The north atlantic right whale found dead off long island, n. Great white shark gurney pays visit to gardiners bay. Stunning video captures rare triple whale breach off coast of nova scotia duration. There was not any problems boarding either as far as not. The island is the westernmost part of nova scotia and the southern end of the north mountain ridge with long island lying immediately northeast. Digby neck ferries, nova scotia, canada nova scotia. Long island is separated from the digby neck by the petit passage and from brier island by the grand passage.