There are many parking facilities located within the area. An american breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Dont forget a pouch to hold your beachcombing finds. Brier island lodge features 37 comfortable rooms to choose from.
As nova scotias ecotourism destination, brier island is famous for its whale watching, bird watching and coastal hiking. Brier island lodge has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in westport. They met while traveling in australia and soon settled down on the island to raise a family and run the general store. Take highway 217 west from digby toward the east ferry on digby neck. Digby neck and islands brier island whale watching. Peter island lighthouse and balancing rock trail are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be. Brier island is a little piece of paradise on the bay of.
We love seeing the whales, and the walkability of the island makes a walk to seal cove, and some of the. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Brier island is the most western point in nova scotia. Brier island, whale watching, brier island lodge, and the lighthouse cafe. The island is an important stopover point for migrating sea birds. You will smell cookies or muffins just being taken out of the oven just like at nanas. Nova scotia webcams brier island westport, brier island. The humpbacks made an early appearance and we are hoping that they will stay in the area. The 10 best hotel deals in brier island updated apr 2020. We have been there five times now, each time taking one of the fabulous whalewatching cruises operating out of wesport. Nova scotia whale watching adventures, outfitters and tour. As i watch this back i see that both cameras were crappy. I would definitely recommend to everyone to go whale watching at brier island. Brier island is one of our favourite places to visit.
I had no idea what to expect as i had never done this before. Stay at this 3star businessfriendly lodge in westport. We booked with brier island whale watching, but not for any particular reason. Mariner also offers a package through bay of fundy inn which we will most certainly try if we get the chance again. The waters around brier island consistently attract five different species of whales, including the playful humpback and the rare atlantic right whale.
The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. If you want to talk adventure, what is more exciting than seeing a massive whale breach only feet away from the relatively tiny boat in which you float. Whether youre traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including kitchens and wifi. Brier island 2020 all you need to know before you go. Its been another wonderful week of fishing at whale channel we weighed in tyees this week with the largest landed by laurel friesen of 40lbs. Brier island trip planner plan your brier island trip. Whale watching on brier island your nova scotia holiday. Blair besides this video tour of brier island, also, check out our other posts about brier island.
Get discounted rates on hotel reservations in brier island, nova scotia with. They offer both zodiac as well as lobsterstyle boat. Enjoy oceanview accommodations, fresh seafood and whale watching on the bay of fundy. I thought we might catch a glimpse of a whale from a distance, i really didnt expect to be up close next to a whale. Brier island lodge restaurant, westport tripadvisor. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Perhaps, i need to leave them out so youll want to go and experience brier island for yourself. After a 45 minute battle, you could hear the cheering across the water. Considering the trip we took in late june with brier island whale and.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is at brier island nova scotia. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020. Take the 10 minute ferry ride to tiverton which is on long island. The quiet rooms at brier island lodge get good marks from our customers. The island has one general store that includes gas pump and cafe, one hotel and several bed and breakfasts. Book the brier island lodge stay at this 3star businessfriendly lodge in westport. So, youre thinking about travelling to brier island. Humback, finback and minke whales are common sites on one of the whale watch tours on the island. For those who are looking for an escape from hustle and bustle, it does not matter if you visit brier island in the warm sunshine or cloaked in mysterious fog you cant help but relax and slow down while youre here.
Make sure you visit brier island after your cruise. By using our brier island trip itinerary tool, you can arrange your visit to mariner cruises whale and seabird tours and other attractions in. Most of the rooms have an oceanlighthouse view and the vistas from our cliff top location above the village of westport are magnificent. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. It features unique nova scotia regional dining experiences, an incredible ecoenvironment, and some of the best whale watching in. When you come to this piece of heaven on brier island you will experience what its like to go back to the age where children gather outside to play or go to the barn and help gather farm fresh eggs.
Whale watching off brier island photographers guide to. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad. Located in westport, brier island lodge is near the beach. We may just plan another group stay for next year brier island is most definitely one of the. Brier island whales whale sighting updates, information and announcements for brier island whale and seabird cruises. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a. Bring hiking boots, walking sticks, cameras and warm clothing. During your stay, youll be close to peter island lighthouse. We spend some time with a mother and calf pair of humpbacks and they displayed many behaviors. The economy runs on fishing and seasonally on ecotourismmainly whale and bird watching tours. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge.
Travelers, birders and whale watching enthusiasts can enjoy a whale watch cruise, explore brier island and its natural wonders and return to quiet nova scotia. Whale watching has been great since we commenced our 20 season in may. An american breakfast is available every morning at brier island lodge. Youll find it hard to leave such a pristine island. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is located in brier island. Popular attractions peter island lighthouse and central grove picnic park are located nearby.
As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Enjoy the best brier island vacation using our trip planner. The legendary emmabelle herak 96 years young, on her 34th trip to westcoast resorts, tipped the scales with 2 nice tyees. The bay of fundy inn on brier island, nova scotia is owned and operated by penny graham of mariner cruises.
Bay of fundy inn, brier island, bed and breakfast accommodation, brier island. Brier island is a rugged diamond in nova scotias crown, home to an industrious seafaring people, an amazing. Penny even offered us tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. At the hotel all rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Brier island whale and seabird tours briar island is a smallish basalt island off the coast of southwest nova scotia, only 7. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias hidden gem. Brier island is separated from long island by the 0. Located at the hotel, the brier island lodge restaurant is the second. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more.
The property has free private parking and free wifi. 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. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, brier island. Ask about a whale of a deal which includes an overnight accommodation, hot breakfast and a whale watch for 2 on the mega nova. Whale watching with brier island lodge and mv island link. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. 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 is a wonderfully relaxing oceanfront retreat. There was a package available that included a room at the brier island lodge, breakfast and our tours. Discover a selection of 11 vacation rentals in brier island, ca that are perfect for your trip. If you want to find accommodation thats within a stones throw of the. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some have sea views.
Video tour of brier island photographers guide to nova. There are three rooms at the bay of fundy inn two rooms with queensize beds, one room with one double bed. Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales, harbour porpoise and atlantic whitesided dolphins. Last sunday we went whale watching off brier island. There were 98 private dwellings occupied year round. All of our rooms are smoke free with private ensuite bath. It can get cool on the boat so the hot chocolate was very welcome. Joyce comes from brier island, while wally is originally from holland. Brier island lodge restaurant tourist accommodations. We have three vessels operating our whale watch cruises, the ft mega nova, the 24 ft cetacean adventure and the 20 ft orca 1.
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. Brier island whale watch is involved with research, with regularly biologists on board for research purposes. See 2 photos and 2 tips from 25 visitors to brier island whale watching. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac.
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