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Pleasant Bay Whale Watching — attraction in Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton

Pleasant Bay Whale Watching

Join an intimate whale watching tour in Pleasant Bay and spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife with an experienced captain on a 1.5-2 hour coastal advent

attractionClosed· opens tomorrow 9am· Pleasant Bay, NS · ★ 4.50 (161 reviews)

Your Cape Breton whale watching adventure awaits you. Join Pleasant Bay Whale Watching on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal waters of Cape Breton and discover the area’s abundant wildlife and spectacular beauty. Our tours generally run 1.5 to 2 hours. Every tour is guided by an experienced captain. We interact directly with you to answer your questions and provide interesting and insightful information about the whales, dolphins, wildlife and areas we encounter.

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