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Admiring the masses of Semipalmated Sandpipers congregating in the Upper Bay
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Watching for the rare and endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
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Enjoying the antics of seabirds on Machias Seal Island
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Exploring Fundy’s world-famous tidal flats for shorebirds and ocean life
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Meeting Grand Manan Islanders

The Bay of Fundy and Grand Manan

Aug 10-16, 2024

6 days | Canada | Quest Nature Tours

Every six hours and thirteen minutes, over 100 billion tonnes of Atlantic Ocean seawater move in and out of the Bay of Fundy, which is the bay with the highest tides in the world. But the tides themselves are just one reason that Fundy has become such an iconic piece of Canada. Our tour of this region begins in the upper bay where hundreds of thousands of migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers fill mudflats and beaches for a few magical midsummer weeks. We then move to Grand Manan Island in the lower bay where puffins, razorbills, gannets, storm-petrels, shearwaters and whales are too numerous to count. The Grand Manan archipelago has a pull of its own, owing to its unspoiled nature and welcoming island residents.

We are staying four full days in a single lodge on Grand Manan near Fundy’s entrance where so many people have first felt Fundy’s allure. Startling rock formations, coniferous forests, wildflower-filled meadows and tidal pools are the backdrop to an incredible annual migration of songbirds and shorebirds. Off shore, resident and migratory seabirds join whales in spectacular congregations of marine life. There is a pervasive “anything can happen” vibe underscoring each day here. You can read about one of our amazing, spontaneous encounters during the previous Fundy tour here.

We invite you to forge a connection with the productive waters and coastlines of Fundy and its denizens!
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Tour Cost (per person):
TBD
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants

What’s included: Accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar, gratuities for services provided by Quest, all activities as described in the detailed itinerary, all excursions and entrance fees, all transportation by mini-coach, meals as specified in itinerary, bottled water on bus, services of your Quest leader, Graham Sorenson, harmonized Sales Tax (HST) at 15%

The whale, sunfish (mola mola), sea birds and puffin watching - it was all a wonderful experience ! As well as all the rest of the trip - the walks in nature and the bird watching in different situations (the marshes, by the sea, etc.) - Quest Traveller
Viewing thousands of shorebirds swarming over the mud flats of the Bay of Fundy was a thrill I have long awaited for. - Quest Traveller
Graham has the makings of an excellent leader. He is extremely knowledgeable but quite humble. He mixed with everyone and was easy to chat with. - Quest Traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Arrive to Moncton/Semipalmated Sandpiper mass congregations in the upper Bay of Fundy
2Semipalmated Sandpipers in the upper Bay of Fundy/Drive to Blacks Harbour/Ferry to Grand Manan Island
3Machias Seal Island Puffins, Murres and Razorbills/Tidal pools
4Whale watching off White Head Island/Maritime wildflowers
5Whale watching among the inner islands/Shorebirds and songbirds on land
6Ferry to Blacks Harbour/Depart Saint John
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Your Tour Leader

Graham Sorenson developed his interest in and love for the natural world through his undergraduate studies, years as a field biologist, and Master's degree at the University of Windsor, Ontario. His passion for birds took off during undergrad when he was a field research assistant on Kent Island, just south of Grand Manan. After years working as a bird biologist throughout Canada, Graham recently returned to New Brunswick as the Aerial Insectivore Conservation Coordinator with Birds Canada.

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Tour Cost (per person):
TBD
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants

What’s included: Accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar, gratuities for services provided by Quest, all activities as described in the detailed itinerary, all excursions and entrance fees, all transportation by mini-coach, meals as specified in itinerary, bottled water on bus, services of your Quest leader, Graham Sorenson, harmonized Sales Tax (HST) at 15%

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