PLACES TO STAY
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near Magdalen Islands, QC, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a critical summer feeding area for the species, Canada
Magdalen Islands, QC, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a critical summer feeding area for the species, Canada is a top spot to see North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Summer. Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy feeding aggregations from July to October; whale watching boats from Digby, NS.
SIGHTING TIP
July to October in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence near the Magdalen Islands; Bay of Fundy right whale watching from Digby or Grand Manan in late summer.
Coordinates
47.4000°N, 61.9000°W
HABITAT
Shallow, productive coastal waters; feeds in dense zooplankton aggregations near the surface
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km