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Donelda 's Puffin Boat Tours

Cabot Trail's only boat tour going to the Bird Islands, nesting grounds of the Atlantic Puffin. Have you ever seen the Atlantic Puffin or grey seals? Have you ever seen a bald eagle pick a fish out of the water close up? Do you know what is involved in catching that lobster that your hoping to order in the restaurant?

To have the above questions answered come to Donelda's Puffin Boat Tours and hop aboard the Highland Lass Sail on this 21/2 hour narrated tour with Gaint MacAskills' grand nephew Captain John MacAskill with over 40 years experience.

The 45 foot partially enclosed vessel is equipped with a snack bar, mini gift shop , bar and head ( toilet ). Donelda, owner and operator will tell you all about the history of the area that dates back to 1597, show you pictures and features of the birds that you'll be seeing . We stop to feed bald eagles that fly out to our boat for fish. At the Islands the boat slows as we go around and the different species of birds are pointed out to you. On the way to the wharf, Donelda will tell you all about her life in the lobster fishery. Take the trip that will give you memories to treasure!

Dates of Operation	May 6-Sept 24
Rates	Adults: $34.50 Seniors: $32.00 Youth ( 6-12): $15.00 Children 5 & under: Free. AAA/CAA discount
Payment Methods

Directions from Baddeck Information Center:
At the T.C.H. 105 go east to Exit 12, Englishtown, Ingonish, turn on HWY 312 and come 6 kms down that road to the Fishermen's wharf.

Contact Information:
Donelda MacAskill
Box 33
Englishtown, Nova Scotia
B0C 1H0

Telephone: 1-902-929-2563
Toll-Free: 1-877-2Puffin
Fax: 1-902-929-2329
Email: puffin@ns.sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.puffinboattours.ca/