PLACES TO STAY
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near Northumberland Strait between PEI and Nova Scotia has Harbour Porpoises visible from ferry crossings, Canada
Northumberland Strait between PEI and Nova Scotia has Harbour Porpoises visible from ferry crossings, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Visible from the Digby-Saint John ferry and headlands at Brier Island, NS, year-round; dawn and dusk on calm days offer the best views.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Commonly seen from ferry crossings in the Bay of Fundy and from headlands in Nova Scotia.
Coordinates
46.4000°N, 63.5000°W
HABITAT
Coastal and shelf waters; bays, estuaries, harbours, and tidal channels; less pelagic than dolphins
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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