Getting to Atlantic Canada
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By Land
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Highways from all points in the United States and Canada join the Trans-Canada Highway (#2) in New Brunswick.
Interstate 95 connects with the Trans-Canada Highway at the Houlton, ME/Woodstock, New Brunswick border crossing.
US Route 1 enters New Brunswick at the Calais, ME/St. Stephen, New Brunswick; Van Buren, ME/Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick and Madawaska, ME/Edmundston, New Brunswick border crossings.
The Trans-Canada Highway (#16) in New Brunswick connects to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge and to Nova Scotia via Route 2, connecting with route 104, which begins at Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Greyhound (www.greyhound.com) from New York and Voyageur (www.voyageur.com) from Montreal connect with Acadian Bus Lines in New Brunswick, which in turn connect with Acadian Lines in Nova Scotia.
Via Rail’s Ocean travels between Montreal and New Brunswick every day but Tuesday. Board the train in Montreal in the evening, and be in Campbellton, Bathurst, Miramichi or Moncton before noon the next day. There is connecting bus service from Moncton to many locations on Prince Edward Island.Call VIA toll-free at: 1-888-842-7245, or go to www.viarail.ca |
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By Sea
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Digby, Nova Scotia to Saint John, New Brunswick. Daily service year-round; three trips daily during peak months. Reservations recommended.
Bay Ferries Limited
94 Water Street, PO Box 634, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3;
Tel: 1-888-249-7245; 902-566-3838;
Fax: 902-566-1550; www.nfl-bay.com
Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan Island
Year Round, 1.5 hours
Limited reservations available one day in advance for crossings originating on Grand Manan Island only.
Coastal Transport
www.coastaltransport.ca
Letete to Deer Island (Toll free)
New Brunswick Department of Transportation
Year Round
No reservations
Tel: 506 466-7340
Deer Island to Campobello Island
East Coast Ferries
Operates last weekend of June through Labour Day.
Tel: 506 747-2159
www.eastcoastferries.nb.ca
St. Andrews to Campobello Island
Quoddy Link Marine
Passenger ferry service by group charter only.
Toll Free: 1-877 688-2600
www.quoddylinkmarine.com |
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By Air
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New Brunswick has three major airports, located in: Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John. There are two other regional airports, located in: Bathurst, and Saint-Leonard.
Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz offer excellent multiple frequencies to New Brunswick airports from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.
WestJet flies to Moncton from many points across Canada via a stopover in Hamilton, Ontario.
Delta Airlines has daily service between Boston and Fredericton.
Continental Airlines has daily services between Newark and Moncton. |
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By Internet
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New Brunswick Tourism and Parks -
www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca
www.tourismenouveaubrunswick.ca
www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca/traveltrade
Government of New Brunswick - www.gnb.ca |
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| Atlantic Canada > Prince Edward Island |
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By Land
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| Prince Edward Island is roughly 1600 km (1000 miles) from Toronto, 1000km (625mi) from Montréal, 1100km (650mi) from Boston, and 1450km (850mi) from New York City.
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Have it both ways! Take the Bridge & the Ferry!
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| You can drive to Prince Edward Island in two ways: by the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick, and by Northumberland Ferries from Nova Scotia. In both cases, fees are paid only when leaving the Island. You're welcome to arrive by ferry and leave by bridge, or arrive by bridge and leave by ferry!
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The Confederation Bridge
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| A 12.9 kilometre (9 mi) engineering marvel, the Bridge is a very quick, convenient and dramatic way to arrive or depart the Island. The bridge is open 24 hours a day and takes approximately 10 minutes to cross. Connecting from New Brunswick, the Confederation Bridge brings you to the town of Borden-Carleton and the visitor center/shopping complex at Gateway Village. You can learn more about the Bridge at www.confederationbridge.com
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By Bus or Shuttle...
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| SMT offers daily bus service from Moncton, New Brunswick to Borden- Carleton, Summerside, Kensington and Charlottetown with connections available from most destinations in North America.
A number of companies offer shuttle services by van to and from Charlottetown (and selected other Island locations) and Halifax. These companies operate from various locations and on different schedules; contact each for details about their specific services. |
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By Train
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| VIA Rail currently operates rail service between Halifax and Montreal with 6 return trips per week. VIA makes a stop in Moncton. There is connecting bus service from Moncton to many locations on Prince Edward Island. Call VIA toll-free at:
1-888-842-7245, or go to www.viarail.ca |
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By Sea
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Northumberland Ferries
Departing from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, on a schedule of about every hour and a half, the car ferries offer a pleasant respite. The 75-minute trip, spent enjoying a chat and a snack, lounging on the deck and soaking up the sunshine, sea air and even some
traditional "music on deck," is often considered a vacation highlight.
Northumberland Ferries Ltd
Wood Islands, PE to Caribou, NS
94 Water Street, PO Box 634
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3
Tel: 902-566-3838; Fax: 902-566-1550
Toll Free: 1-800-565-0201
comments@canadaferry.com
www.nfl-bay.com
Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
C.T.M.A. offers regular ferry service from
Cap-aux-Meules, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec to Souris, Prince Edward Island. Telephone
1-888-986-3278 for additional information.
The ferry does not operate from February to
the end of March. |
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By Air
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Air Canada Jazz, the regional affiliate of Air Canada offers up to six daily flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Air Canada has daily non-stop service from Toronto and daily direct flights between Montreal and Charlottetown.
WestJet offers a direct flight daily to and from Toronto.
Northwest Airlines offers a direct flight from Detroit every day. This new seasonal non-stop is an excellent addition to the range of connections currently available to Islanders and visitors.
Prince Edward Air offers corporate charter air service to and from the Island. |
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By Internet
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Tourism Prince Edward Island
www.peiplay.com
Government of Prince Edward Island
www.gov.pe.ca
City of Charlottetown
www.city.charlottetown.pe.ca
City of Summerside
www.city.summerside.pe.ca |
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| Atlantic Canada > Nova Scotia |
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By Land
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Highways from all points in the United States and Canada join the Trans Canada Highway from New Brunswick into Nova Scotia.
VIA Rail Canada provides transcontinental train service; with stations in Truro and Halifax. Call toll-free 1-888-842-7245, or go to www.viarail.ca
Greyhound from New York and Orleans Express from Montreal connect with Acadian Lines in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. At Amherst, intra-provincial bus lines link most major communities.
Regular bus service connects the metro Halifax area with other parts of the province. |
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Entry Points
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Yarmouth is the terminal for the ferry operating from Bar Harbor, Maine. Regular bus service links Yarmouth to Halifax. The Evangeline Trail and the Lighthouse Route both begin at Yarmouth.
Amherst is the first community you enter after crossing the border from New Brunswick, on Trans Canada Highway 104. Two scenic travelways begin at Amherst: the Sunrise Trail along Route 6, and the Glooscap Trail along Route 2.
Tidnish is the first community after you enter Nova Scotia coming from Confederation Bridge/PEI via New Brunswick’s Route 16.
Caribou is the terminal for ferries which arrive daily from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, between May 1 and mid-December. Hwy 106 leads from the terminal to the Pictou Rotary and the Sunrise Trail.
North Sydney is the terminal of the ferry service from Port-aux-Basques and Argentia, Newfoundland. North Sydney is at the eastern end of Trans Canada Highway 105. |
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By Sea
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Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Daily service, (Mon - Thurs) May to October; twice daily (Mon - Thurs) July and August. Reservations required. (Groups should be at the terminal one hour prior to sailing.)
Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Daily service, Friday to Sunday, May to October.
Bay Ferries Limited
94 Water Street, PO Box 634
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3
Tel: 1-888-249-7245; 902-566-3838
Fax: 902-566-1550
www.nfl-bay.com or www.catferry.com
Newfoundland to Nova Scotia
Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland, to/from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, daily service year-round; additional service mid-June to September. Argentia, Newfoundland to North Sydney, Nova Scotia; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, mid-June to mid-October. Reservations recommended. Tickets must be picked up one hour before sailing.
Marine Atlantic Reservations
355 Purves St, North Sydney, NS, B2A 3V2
Tel: 1-800-341-7981
www.marine-atlantic.ca
Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, to Caribou, Nova Scotia, daily service May 1 to December 20.
Northumberland Ferries Ltd.
94 Water Street, PO Box 634
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3
In Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, call toll-free 1-800-565-0201.
From other areas: 902-566-3838
www.nfl-bay.com |
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By Air
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Scheduled air service into Nova Scotia is available from all major Canadian cities and from all major U.S. cities through connecting hubs at Boston and Newark. Connections are also available from major European cities. Visit www.flyhalifax.com for current information. Limousine service and car rentals are available at the Halifax International, Yarmouth and Sydney airports. At Halifax International, numerous ground transport services are available curbside in the domestic arrivals area. For information call the Ground Transportation Inspector at 902-873-1410.
Airporter Inc. provides shuttle service to and from various hotels in the Metro Area. Core hours of operation are 6:30am -1:30am. Children under 10 years of age accompanied by an adult ride for free. For more information, call 902-873-2091. The
shuttle has a regular departure schedule from Halifax Airport to Metro Halifax. Acadian Lines provides province-wide bus service, including service to and from The Halifax International Airport. For more
information, call 902-454-9321.
Other Shuttle Buses service Halifax Airport on a regular basis. Shuttles depart several times daily for Sydney, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth, Truro and Prince Edward Island, just to name a few destinations! For more information on these bus services contact the Information Booth at 902-873-1223.
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By Internet
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Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage - www.novascotia.com
Government of Nova Scotia - www.gov.ns.ca |
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| Atlantic Canada > Newfoundland & Labrador |
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By Land
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The Trans Canada Highway (#104 to #105) in Nova Scotia links to Newfoundland via the Marine Atlantic Ferries departing from North Sydney, Nova Scotia (see below for more details). Labrador is also now accessible via the Trans-Labrador Highway, which connects Goose Bay to the province of Quebec.
Within Newfoundland & Labrador - The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) crosses Newfoundland west to east from Port aux Basques to St. John's, a distance of 905 kilometres. Secondary highways along the route provide many fascinating, "off-the-beaten-track" side trips.
Route 500 is a gravel road that crosses Labrador from Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the east to Labrador City/Wabush in the west. The road is sometimes soft in spring, and passable only by four-wheel drive vehicles. Distance is approximately 525 kilometres and travel times of 9 hours should be expected.
For road conditions in Labrador:
Tel: 709-896-7840
From Labrador West you can drive into Quebec on partially paved Route 389 which runs 581 kilometres to Baie Comeau on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. Anticipated travel time is 8.5 hours.
Highway Cameras:
In an effort to provide the motoring public in the province with the most up-to-date road and driving conditions, the Department of Transportation and Works has installed digital cameras at five weigh scale sites along the Trans Canada Highway (TCH). These sites include Foxtrap near St. John’s, Goobies, Grand Falls - Windsor, Pynn's Brook and Channel-Port-aux Basques. We also have a camera on Route 220 at Salt Pond on the Burin Peninsula, one on Route 430 near Flower's Cove on the Northern Peninsula, one in Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Labrador, and one near L'Anse Au Loup, Labrador on Route 510. Our newest camera is on the TCH near Springdale. All 10 cameras are available via the following internet address: http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/cameras/
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By Sea
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Nova Scotia to Newfoundland - Marine Atlantic provides a vital marine transportation link between the Island of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian mainland. Daily service is provided year-round between Port aux Basques in southwestern Newfoundland and North Sydney, NS. A summer season route provides tri-weekly crossings from North Sydney to Argentia, NL. The vessels offer a wide variety of onboard features; including private cabins, dormitory sleepers, cafeteria style dining, bar service, live entertainment (summer season), movies, and children’s activities.
Marine Atlantic Reservations Bureau
355 Purves Street, North Sydney, NS, B2A 3V2
In Canada and US: 1-800-341-7981
Tel: 902-794-5200; Fax: 902-564-7480
www.marine-atlantic.ca
For Arrival/Departure Information:
1-800-341-7981
A variety of intra-provincial ferries operate seasonal and year round schedules to remote coastal communities. For local ferry information, check: www.tw.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules
Strait of Belle Isle
There is daily ferry service in summer between St. Barbe on Newfoundland's Viking Trail and Blanc Sablon on the Quebec-Labrador border. Take this ferry to reach Route 510. Crossing time 90 minutes.
Coastal Labrador Marine Services
Tel: 709-724-9173; Toll Free: 1-866-535-2567
www.labradormarine.com
www.tw.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules
Bus operators must make reservations. All traffic with reservations should be at dockside 1 hour prior to departure.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Cartwright
Coastal Labrador Marine Services operates a ferry from mid-June to mid-September, but sailings in June are sometimes delayed due to ice conditions. The ferry can carry motorcoaches and takes about 12 hours from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Cartwright. Reservations required, some restrictions apply. A deposit of $150.00 is required to confirm reservation.
www.tw.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules |
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By Air
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Wherever you're departing from, there's a wide variety of international and connector airlines at your service - Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Provincial Airlines, and Air Labrador provide seamless travel to and within the province. From anywhere in Canada, from all across North America, from major gateways and cities, in the USA, and from Northern Europe, there are flights to bring
you here.
Connections are available from many countries around the world through London, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Newark to the province. Air Canada Jazz, Provincial Airlines and Air Labrador, provide regular service within Newfoundland & Labrador. Air Labrador also offers service through St. Anthony to many points in Labrador. Provincial Airlines also operates regular scheduled service from St. John’s to points in Newfoundland & Labrador and to Halifax, NS, Blanc Sablon, PQ and Sept. Iles, PQ.
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By Internet
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Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
www.newfoundlandandlabradortourism.com
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador - www.gov.nl.ca
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July, 2008
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