Have a whale of a time in Atlantic Canada

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As summer begins to spread its warmth across the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada, the surrounding waters begin to fill with over 30 species of whales, making for an unforgettable experience on Canada’s east coast. From the Humpback whale in the Bay of Fundy, between the shores of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to the Minke whale swimming in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Witless Bay, whale watching is the best way to enjoy Atlantic Canada at its wildest.

In New Brunswick, visit the largest of the Fundy islands, Grand Manan Island, for the best chance to spot the endangered North Atlantic right whale. With over 100 individual whales arriving each year, there’s plenty to be seen on a trip around the Bay of Fundy.

Head to the harbours of Witless Bay and Twillingate in Newfoundland and Labrador, between the months of May and September, to see whales breaching on the surface of the water. For a unique experience, search for the majestic creatures up close while sea kayaking amongst icebergs and glacial fjords.

Whale watching can be found throughout Nova Scotia – from Cape Breton’s world famous Cabot Trail to the Bay of Fundy. Watch humpbacks frolic and breech, marvel at the huge finbacks, and meet the friendly minke whales.  If you’re lucky, you might even spot the Atlantic White Sided Dolphins or the rare North Atlantic right whale (one of the rarest whales in the world).