Pleasant Bay

Whale-Watching

Captain Mark's Whale & Seal Cruise guarantees sightings on both zodiac (C$39) and cabin cruiser (C$30) tours, available May through mid-September. Chéticamp, NS. 902/224-1316, 888/754-5112. www.whaleandsealcruise.com.

Fiddlin' Whale Tours adds music to the mix, so you can enjoy live traditional Cape Breton fiddling on their C$40 cruises; sightings guaranteed. This may seem like a bizarre pairing but apparently whales respond to the pitch and sometimes contribute their own songs. An onboard hydrophone helps you hear them. Chéticamp, NS. 902/383-2340, 866/688-2424. www.fiddlinwhaletours.com.

Wesley's Whale Watching leads two-hour trips (C$25) in Cape Island boats May 15 through October 15 to see whales, dolphins, seals, and scenery. Chéticamp, NS. 902/224-1919, 866/999-4253. www.novascotiawhales.com.