By Amy L. Gouger
The whale hot spot associated with New Brunswick is the Bay of Fundy. Whale watching tours in the Bay of Fundy cast anchor in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Maine. A variety of whales, other marine mammals and birds live in New Brunswick waters and the Bay of Fundy operators boast that whale watchers will see more whales than any other place.
Location
New Brunswick is located just above Maine and belongs to Canada.
Season
The whale watching season runs from Mid-June to September. Occasionally, it lasts into October depending on the weather.
Humpback and Right Whales
Humpback and the Right Whales are prominent whales on New Brunswick whale watching expeditions. Listed as threatened in Canada, the Humpback whale received its name from the way it swims. The North Atlantic Right Whale breeds in the Bay of Fundy and the area is a conservation zone for the Right Whale.
Finback, Sei and Minke Whales
The Finback whale is the second largest whale. The Sei whales leave tracks during feeding on the surface making them easy to follow. The curious Minke Whale tends to favor shallow waters. These three whale species are common in the Bay of Fundy.
Less Common Whales
The rich waters bring other whales into New Brunswick waters. They may include Belugas, Long-Fin Pilots, Blue, Orcas and Northern Bottlenose Whales.
Other Sea Life
Whale watching expeditions also see Basking Sharks, Harbor Porpoises, Atlantic Puffins, Greater Shearwaters, White-sided dolphins, Bottle-nosed dolphins, Saddle-backed Dolphin, Striped Dolphin and tuna.
About the Author:
Amy L. Gouger holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Stroudsburg University. Previously a technical agent, she now serves as a ghostwriter and contributor to various online publications.
