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Dixons Zodiac Seafari

Just two minutes off the Cabot Trail, Nestled in the northeast corner of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Lies the quaint fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. Let the lighthouse guide you to Dixons Zodiac Seafari. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the “733 Hurricane”, the same type of vessel used by the Canadian Coast Guard. This is where your Cape Breton coastal whale watch and marine life tour will begin.

Address: 36 Lighthouse Road, Dingwall, B0C 1G0
Phone: 1 855 259 4122


Oshan Whale Watching

Locally owned and operated, the Fraser family has lived in Northern Cape Breton, Nova Scotia for over five generations. Captain Fraser has over 35 years of seafaring experience, 30 as Captain. The Captain and crew are local, experienced guides and, most important of all, Coast Guard trained for your safety.

Address: 3347 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Bay Saint Lawrence, NS, Canada 

Phone: +1 877-383-2883


Ingonish Whale Watching

If you're visiting Cape Breton Island, enjoy a 2-hour whale watching tour off the coast of Cape Smokey on the Joan Malachi, a 14-m (45-ft) fishing/touring vessel with Captain Chester Whitty. Ingonish Whalewatching Tours offers you this spectacular adventure of sharing the waters with magnificent whales, dolphins, porpoises, tuna, sea turtles, seals, bald eagles and many species of seabirds. You will also experience the beauty of Cape Breton and its beautiful coastline. Captain Whitty is a life-long resident of Ingonish Beach and will share his experiences with you and provide demonstrations of lobster trapping.

Address: 103 Harbour Dr, Ingonish Beach, B0C 1L0
Phone: 902 285 1053


Captain Mark's Whale and Seal Cruise in Pleasant Bay

Zodiac Vessel is known for having a personal feel with the water and whales. We offer a chance to see various marine wildlife and spectacular coastal views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. A tour with Captain Mark is a must for eco-tourists and photographers.

Capt. Mark's work with whales has been featured on local news specials and his tour has been chartered by the Discovery Channel. Capt. Mark has been offering whale watching tours off the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia since 1994. Thousands of visitors and residents have been introduced to the wonderful world of whales.

Address: 126 Harbour Road, Pleasant Bay, NS B0E 2P0
Phone: +1 888-754-5112

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