No one knows why an orca has been visiting the Bay of Fundy for the past 20 years with a pod of dolphins, but one thing is certain: he’s beloved by many.
Old Thom may be known as the lone orca, but his pod of dolphins suggests he’s not so lonely
Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 12, 2025 4:53 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Crystal Richard was in tears when she saw Old Thom off Grand Manan Island last August. (Crystal Richard, East Coast Mermaid)
A lone orca beloved by locals, tourists and guides has made his way back to the Bay of Fundy this year, just as he has for 20 years, although spotting him is rare.
David Matthews has spotted the orca, named Old Thom by locals, four times in recent years and says the sight of his graceful dorsal fin cutting through the water never gets old.
This year, Matthews, who lives in East Ferry, N.S., saw Old Thom on Sept. 4, while on a whale-watching tour.
“We always hope to see Old Thom,” he said. “It is a rare occurrence, but when we do, it’s breathtaking.”
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