The sanctuary will occupy roughly a hundred acres of water space in Port Hilford Bay, Nova Scotia. In the following three videos, you can see different views of this wonderful location. It will be a truly unique new home for whales being retired from entertainment parks.
In the first video, Charles Vinick, our Executive Director, narrates as Greg Cross lifts his drone off the wharf and along the shore, before heading out over the bay, and then back to the wharf.
In this second video, taken in October 2021, Charles walks along the shore to give a rough idea of where the main buildings and infrastructure will be.
And in this third video, taken in the early spring of 2020, you see the head of the bay in the distance as the drone sweeps around to the sanctuary site, with a view of Barachois Island and the wharf, before turning back toward the head of the bay.
Further specifics about the sanctuary:
The Sanctuary – an Introduction
Read more about this unique project to give them a new life that makes up for what went before.
FAQ About the Sanctuary
What Makes an Ideal Sanctuary Site
Read about our search of North American coasts for the best location for the sanctuary.
Sanctuary Perimeter Net and Building Designs
Check out these hi-tech sanctuary nets and sample floor plans.
And some articles from the "Deeper Dive" Section
Benefits of a Seaside Sanctuary
Caring for Orcas at a Sanctuary
How Whales and Dolphins Fare in Captivity
The Sanctuary – an Introduction
A new life that makes up for what went before, Read more about it.