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Donelda's Puffin Boat Tours


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Englishtown
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: Government Wharf
Box 33 Englishtown, Nova Scotia B0C 1H0
Canada
Tel: 1-902-929-2563
Fax: 1-902-929-2563

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5 of 5 stars
KateNepean   4 contributions
Nepean
Aug 26, 2009

We choose Donelda's Puffin Boat Tour over other similar tours in the area solely based on the rave reviews in Trip Advisor. Donelda certainly lives up to her reputation! The eagles were the high point of the tour. Highly recommended! more

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5 of 5 stars
blkcat7160   1 contribution
Epping, NH
Aug 11, 2009

Donelda's tour was the best. Not only was it fun and informative but we saw some much wildlife it was well worth the already low price. We saw whales, seals, bald eagles, tons of other different birds, and of course adorable PUFFINS!!@ I highly recommend this to anyone traveling in the area. Our friends went last week based on our... more

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5 of 5 stars
tovaz   3 contributions
Tucson, AZ
Jul 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

For nearly two years, I had anticipated taking a puffin tour when I finally arrived in Nova Scotia. I had originally booked a tour in 2007 for my 2008 visit, but due to health issues I needed to move everything back a year. So, when late June 2009 rolled around, I was primed, rested and ready to see puffins… …however,... more

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don123, owner

I am so glad that after your long wait to see the puffins and your long ride back to Englishtown that you weren't disappointed with the tour.

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5 of 5 stars
Goaltender65   1 contribution
Kitchener,Ontario
Sep 26, 2008

On a recent stay in Cape Breton my wife and I took a tour on the A/M puffin tour boat.we were very pleased with the boat itself, the ability of the Skipper to drive the boat and the knowledge that Donelda possessed with regard to the animalsof the sea ,the birds, the history of the area was second to none... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarylandNancy   8 contributions
Maryland
Sep 10, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Perhaps there are other puffin tours as good, but it is hard to imagine. Donelda is a force of nature - funny, informative and passionate about birds - and has been doing this for many years. She has developed a "personal relationship" with the local bald eagles, who fly down to the boat as it leaves the harbor to pick... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa443   6 contributions
Ottawa
Aug 21, 2008

My sister and I recently travelled around Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail and thought it would be really cool to go see some Puffins - we were not dissapointed. We took the 10 am tour (which was booked in advance+ CAA discounts are offered) and we puddled around the bird islands for about 3 hrs. Our tour guide, Donelda,... more

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5 of 5 stars
MTRToronto   1 contribution
Toronto
Aug 7, 2008

This 3 hour boat tour to Bird Islands was an absolute highlight for me on my recent trek around the Cabot Trail. It was everything and more that the ad said it would be. The tour guide (the wife of the captain - I'm guessing Donelda) was absolutely fantastic - so enthusiastic, energetic and informative. She obviously loved birds and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Adventurerover   1 contribution
Cape Breton, Canada
Aug 6, 2008

Donalda herself was our guide and her knowledge and experience made the trip informative and enjoyable. We saw puffins, herons, bald eagles, many other sea birds, and seals. She knew where to go and made sure everyone had an opportunity to see and photograph the birds. Highly recommended. more

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4 of 5 stars
Lovepuffins   1 contribution
Claiborne, MD
Aug 3, 2008

We enjoyed the trip. Donelda MacAskill does a great job as guide making sure everyone sees as much as possible & Capt. John is great handling the boat. more

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5 of 5 stars
Retiredsightseerer   4 contributions
Saskatoon
Jul 5, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

What a marvelous experience. Donelda is the tour guide and provides a fantastic experience of everthing seen. We found Donelda to be true her advertisements of what we were to see, Bald Eagles, Puffins, Cormorants and many more. We were brought in as close as was safe so we had a good opportunity to see the birds. more

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Donelda's Puffin Boat Tours Address

Government Wharf | Box 33, Englishtown, Nova Scotia B0C 1H0, Canada
Tel: 1-902-929-2563 Fax: 1-902-929-2563