South Harbour Hideaway Summer Home
Community: South Harbour
This cozy waterfront cottage is nestled among the trees in the community of South Harbour on Cape Breton Island, just 1.5 km off the legenda...
Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari Whale & Coastal Tours
Nestled in the northeast corner of Cape Breton Island lies the quaint fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. Just two minutes off of the Cabot Trail, let the lighthouse guide you to Dixon’s 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 coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin.
You will embark on a 1 ½ hour journey where you may experience close encounters with such species such as Minke Whales, Humpbacks, Fin Whales, Pilot whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Blue Fin Tuna, Sunfish, Seals and Leatherback Turtles. Here, from the port of Neil’s Harbour, is where these Leatherback Turtles are tagged with satellite tracking GPS monitoring system so they can track these magnificent creatures journey throughout the Atlantic Ocean.
So come join us to see Cape Breton Island’s coastline and watch the marine life flourish in its natural habitat. It’s an experience you will never forget!
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