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jpvanleer Jun 11th, 2003 06:26 AM

reservations and whale watching?
 
Hi - we're headed up to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton the last week of June. If we want to catch a whale watching excursion from Cheticamp or thereabouts, are reservations necessary at that time of year? If so, how far in advance do I need to call?

One more question -- are there any websites that might tell me what sort of live music might be going on in Cape Breton on 6/29 and 6/30?

Thanks!

Jodi

Tanya Jun 11th, 2003 03:39 PM

There is a small interpretation centre in Pleasant Bay with three operators. No reservations required. Not 100% about Cheticamp but you won't have a problem with getting on a tour. Not sure if June is a great month to see whales. Usually once the water turns warmer - August/September being good. Check out these websites

Cheticamp area
www.whalecruises.com

Pleasant Bay
Interpretation centre [email protected]
www.novascotiawhales.com
www.fiddlinwhaletours.com
www.whaleandsealcruise.com

Hope this helps. These professionals should be able to tell you what you might see that time of the year.

capebreton01 Jun 11th, 2003 06:11 PM

Hi if you were going to cheticamp for whale watching cruises try The Love Boat whale cruise its www.loveboatwhalecruises.com or www.whalecruises.com. These 2 are the only ones i know about in cheticamp have fun.

stillhouse Jun 13th, 2003 05:02 AM

Normaway Inn has music most evenings in the lodge after dinner (@8pm) One night a week they have a barn dance, which friends attended and said was wonderful.

Tanya Jun 14th, 2003 03:13 AM

Port Hawkesbury has live music at the Creamery. Check out www.ceilidh.ca for who is playing (Tues, Wed, Thurs nights)
or check out exploreNS.com to find out what a ceilidh is and where to find one!


capebreton01 Jun 15th, 2003 01:26 AM

as for music check out the louisbourg playhouse in the town of Louisbourg . They have different local entertainment every night of the week during the summer

jpvanleer Jun 15th, 2003 09:37 AM

Thank you, everybody!!!


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