1099 HWY 312 - Box 33 Englishtown, Nova Scotia B0C 1H0
GPS: N 46 15.57
Telephone: 1-902-929-2563
Toll Free (Canada & US)
1-877-2PUFFIN (1-877-278-3346)
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Located on Cape Breton Island just 20 minutes east of Baddeck ,
Donelda’s Boat Tours are the Cabot Trail’s only Bird Island boat tour going to the nesting grounds of the Atlantic Puffin . Puffins Guaranteed! See bald eagles pick up next to our boat, see grey seals and other seabirds.
Donelda's Puffin Boat Tours is located in Englishtown on the world famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island that was voted the most beautiful Island in the world by Conde Naste Traveller. For nearly 20 years Donelda and her husband, John, lobsetered around St. Ann's Bay and Bird Islands. About 10 years ago she decided to buy her own boat and do boat tours to the Bird Islands from Englishtown. Because of her knowledge of puffins, she is known to many as 'the Puffin Lady'!
The Highland Lass...
is a partially enclosed 45 foot government inspected vessel licensed to carry 38 passengers. There are large tinted glass windows down both sides that will help to protect you from harmful U.V. rays as well as the rain and wind. While sailing aboard the Highland Lass you can just sit back and enjoy the scenery. The captain, who is 'Giant' MacAskill's grand nephew and crew are all certified in emergency training. The vessel is also equipped with a head on board.
Donelda MacAskill and her husband, John MacAskill, the Captain of the Highland Lass