Canada’s last captive whales, six belugas at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, are set to leave the country on Monday. The belugas are being shipped to two aquariums in the United States, marking the end of captivity for the remaining whales in Canada.
Marineland has said the attraction is closing and is up for sale. The park cites financial constraints, stating it is running out of money and can no longer provide care for its animals. Local reporting also describes the shipping as the final step in relocating the last belugas.
Across outlets, the central points align: the belugas are departing Canada, the move is to U.S. facilities, and Marineland’s closure is tied to financial and animal-care limitations. Sources differ mainly in emphasis and detail, with some focusing on the broader closure context and others on the logistics of the Monday transport.
