Birdwatching · CANADA BIRDWATCHING TOURS
The 4 best canada birdwatching tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and which season it wants. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
From Bay Bulls, join Gatherall’s 90-minute catamaran cruise to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Expect puffins from mid-May, whales mainly from mid-June to mid-August, icebergs in May and June, live commentary, Newfoundland songs, and an indoor cabin if the North Atlantic turns rough.
“Very entertaining, informative and we saw whales and puffins! Loved all the songs and info along the way!”
From Bay Bulls, join an English-speaking naturalist crew for a two-hour cruise around Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Expect huge seabird colonies, puffins, auks, and possible whales or dolphins. Guide Noah has entertained passengers with local songs, while the family-run crew adds fishing and screech-ins on some trips.
“We were accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, Noah, who even sang folk songs. We were blessed to have a sunny day. Too early for whales or Icebergs but just being on the water and observing seabirds in their natural habitat was well worth it!”
At Bird Kingdom, five minutes from Niagara Falls, you’ll walk through a multi-level rainforest filled with free-flying birds. Meet parrots, feed lorikeets for an added fee, visit the Night Jungle, and hear live talks from experienced staff. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour, or longer if you linger.
“Bird Kingdom is good for all ages. I went as a family with 2 teenagers, and we all really enjoyed. The place is huge. You could spend up to 1 1/2hours there it's will worth a trip to see all the different birds”
Cruise the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve aboard a stable catamaran with an onboard washroom, local commentary, and live Newfoundland music. Late-season puffins are the main prize, with possible sightings of eagles, sunfish, jellyfish, seabirds, and an occasional whale.
“Ship’s captain very informative. Shuttle was too expensive and could not hear commentary from the driver as she was speaking to the window. No microphone so only the front 4 passengers could hear the driver. Great to see puffins.”
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