Digby Neck

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Introducing Digby Neck

Craning out to take a peek into the Bay of Fundy, Digby Neck is a giraffe’s length strip of land that’s a haven for whale- and seabird-watchers. At the far western end of the appendage are Long and Brier Islands, connected by ferry with the rest of the peninsula.

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Plankton stirred up by the strong Fundy tides attracts finback, minke and humpback whales and this is the best place in the world to see the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Blue whales, the world’s largest animal, are also sighted on occasion plus you’re almost certain to see plenty of seals.

Bring plenty of warm clothing (regardless of how hot a day it seems), sunblock and binoculars. A motion-sickness pill taken before leaving the dock may not be a bad idea either.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009

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  1. canadian_backpacker avatar
    RE: BAY OF FUNDY LODGING

    by canadian_backpacker 02 July 2010

    Hi There! I would recommend Digby, close to the Bay of Fundy and lots of things to do! There are a few hostels in Southern Nova Scotia…
  2. canadian_backpacker avatar
    RE: St. John's or Halifax in September?

    by canadian_backpacker 31 May 2010

    I would say Halifax. Bigger city, and of course more to do. Just outside of Halifax (within about an hour) you have Peggy's Cove, Lunenbur…
  3. clarehunt44 avatar
    Trip Report: 12-day roadtrip in the maritimes (NS, NB, PEI)

    by clarehunt44 10 September 2008

    _* *Disclaimer: this was much prettier and better organized in my PowerPoint file – is there any way to upload my file for other users’…

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