Nova Scotia Whale Watching, Humpback Whales – Graham's Pioneer Retreat, Digby Neck

Graham's Pioneer Retreat, Digby Neck, Nova Scotia is in the heart of one of the most prolific whale watching regions in Canada. Stay with us and enjoy an exciting Nova Scotia whale watching adventure!

Yes, this is what you see from our cottages; and it is not uncommon to observe families of porpoise or seals playing in St. Mary’s Bay.

A friendly humpback whale surfaces during a Nova Scotia whale watching tour in the Bay of Fundy, near Brier and Long Islands, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

Boar's Head Lighthouse is a popular landmark on Long Island, Digby County. The lighthouse can be photographed up close during a Nova Scotia whale watching tour from nearby Brier and Long Islands.

Whale watching tours on the Bay of Fundy are offered by numerous companies from Digby Neck and Islands. These adventures are available from mid-May to late October each year. Several species are commonly observed including the Humpback, Minke and Pilot whale and occasionally, a rare Right Whale or Blue Whale is spotted and photographed. (whale photos by June Swift)

St. Mary's Bay in Digby County, Nova Scotia. Long and Brier Islands, (beyond Digby Neck) in the Bay of Fundy, are among the most popular whale watching and birding destinations in Canada. A hike to the 'Balancing Rock' on Long Island is a day trip worth exploring. The late summer sea and shore bird watching on Brier Island is among the best in easten North America.

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A view of the rocky shoreline of St. Mary's Bay, below 'Serenity Cottage'.

Imagine sitting on the deck, observing a humpback whale in the bay and sharing it all with family and friends.

The region is celebrated for its several exciting and colourful festivals during the summer months. Scallop Days in nearby Digby attract thousands of visitors every year who are drawn to the town for the annual street parade and entertainment, and of course, for the opportunity to taste the world famous Digby scallops. The newest festival is the motorcycle rally "Wharf Rat Rally" with something for all members of the family.
The nearby village of Sandy Cove is a reminder of raw and pristine beauty of the area. There are sandy beaches, and numerous opportunities to hike or climb the hills and rocky shoreline.
There are lighthouses to photograph, family picnics to plan, golfing, and for the kids, daytrips to Upper Clements Park, the largest theme park in Nova Scotia - all a short drive from Graham's Pioneer Retreat.

Fishing is an important industry in Digby County. Fishing boats like this one at a common site in St. Mary's Bay. Many local fishermen fish during the winter months and offer Nova Scotia whale watching adventures during the summer season.