Wildlife
For some of the best whale watching in the world come to New Brunswick!
Largely undeveloped, New Brunswick is rich in wildlife! Come for fabulous birdwatching opportunities and some of the world’s best whalewatching with an astonishing 11 species of whales on the Bay of Fundy.
But there's much more, too! On land, common white-tailed deer ‘flash’ the white underside of their distinctive tails when disturbed, and you may be lucky enough to spot river otter, woodchuck (also known as a groundhog), muskrat, coyote, raccoon or porcupine. For most visitors though New Brunswick’s “Big Three” land mammals are beaver, moose and black bear.
Whales
The Bay of Fundy is the summer playground of no
less than 11 species of whales. As they force their way through submarine
canyons, the bay’s enormous currents create cold-water upwellings which give
rise to an abundance .........
Bears
As its name suggests the black bear is usually – but not necessarily -- black and is the only type of bear found in New Brunswick. Though widespread (the province’s bear population is estimated at over 15,000)....
Beavers
The semi-aquatic beaver is North America’s largest rodent and is common throughout the province. Once hunted for its thick dark brown fur a typical adult is about 1m in length...
Moose
The moose is the largest member of the deer family, and a beast not to be trifled with. Inhabiting forests and woods, usually close to bogs, streams and lakes, these dark brown and awkward-looking....
Birds
Birdwatching in New Brunswick has come a long way since John James Audubon alerted the world to the many birds on Grand Manan Island back in 1831...
