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Meet the Whales of the Bay of Fundy
- by Maggi Smit
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- 10 Nov, 2017
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Adventures in New Brunswick - Take to the sea on the world’s highest tides and see some of the rarest whales in the world.
A whale-watching trip is a must on a New Brunswick holiday. And the draw of the world’s highest tides bring some of the world’s rarest whales to the waters of the Bay of Fundy. Want to get up close to these gentle giants? New Brunswick’s expert whale-watchers will help you have the experience of a lifetime.
Let's dive deep into the wonderful world of whales that awaits in the waters of the one-of-a-kind Bay of Fundy -
Humpbacks
Humpbacks are playful whales, known for putting on a show by breaching, rolling, and peeking out above the surface to watch boats. Growing up to 18 metres in length, they can weigh up to 50 tons. Humpbacks in the Bay of Fundy are in the feeding part of their migration cycle, and can consume 4,400 - 5,000 pounds of plankton and krill each day. photo credit - Sea Watch Tours.
Minke Whale
Traveling in very small pods of two or three, the Minke whale can grow up to nine metres in length, feeding on plankton, krill, and small fish. While they can dive for up to 25 minutes, they tend to live close to the surface and dive for only 10-15 minutes on average, making them perfect for spotting on whale watching tours. photo credit- Quoddy Link
North Atlantic Right Whale
The waters off New Brunswick are the summer home of the North Atlantic Right whale - the most endangered whale in the world. Right whales migrate to the Bay of Fundy each summer to raise their calves in the bay’s protected waters. This ‘nursery’ is incredibly important, as there are fewer than 400 Right whales left in the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic white-sided Dolphin
The sturdy Atlantic white-sided dolphin is a frequent visitor to the Bay of Fundy. Growing up to three metres in length, they often travel in pods of 50-60. Photo: Sea Watch Tours
Finback Whale
At an average length of 19 metres, Finback whales are the second largest whale in the world. They can live for up to 100 years and their spouts can be as high as four metres above water, meaning they can be spotted from 1.5 kilometres away.
There’s plenty of ways to see whales in New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy, from old-fashioned tall ship to custom cruiser to catamaran. Each experience is a bit different, but just as awe-inspiring.
About Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Canada region is coastal Canada on our doorstep. Just five – six hours away from the UK, the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have all the perfect elements for an interesting and inspiring escape. Each province has its own character but all are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty, stunning coastline, friendly people, incredible seafood, UNESCO World Heritage sites and National Parks. This region really is Canada’s best-kept secret.
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