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There are numeruos operators in Nova Scotia offering oceanfront cottages for daily, weekly and monthly rental and many of the most sought after locations are in the South Western portion of the province. The St. Mary's Bay region of Digby County is one of those areas. Here where the tides are determined by the Bay of Fundy, there are historic villages and lighthouses, ancient sandstone cliffs, lush green forests and a host of unique cultural events that clearly separate it from any other vacation destination in the province.

Bay of Fundy Whale Watching

Whale Watching in the nearby Bay of Fundy is an important tourism resource in the region. Brier and Long Islands, off Digby Neck are among the most prolific whale watching regions in Eastern Canada, attracting thousands of visitors every year from all over North America and beyond. The picturesque fishing community of Westport, Brier Island is known as 'The Whale Watching Capital of Nova Scotia'.

The whales, dolphins, seabirds and seals are attracted to large schools of herring and mackerel, which feed on plankton in the Bay of Fundy. As many as eight different species of whales can be observed in the region during the summer months including the Humpback (pictured above), Minke, Finback and the rare Right Whale. There are several companies offering whale watching tours of the Bay of Fundy, among Mariner Cruises Whale and Seabird Tours of Westport, Brier Island.

Important Local Events

Atlantic Film Festival
Halifax | September 13th - 22nd, 2007
Web: www.atlanticfilm.com

Drum
Halifax | September 14th, 2007
Web: www.drumshow.ca

Celtic Colours Festival
Cape Breton | October 5th - 13rd, 2007
Web: www.celtic-colours.com

Canada Day Celebrations
Weymouth | July 1st, 2008
Web: www.weymouthnovascotia.com

Hike the Highlands Festival
Ingonish Beach | September 14th - 23rd, 2007
Web: www.hikethehighlandsfestival.com