Getting to and around Nova Scotia

Visit Canada’s ocean playground by land, sea or air.

Getting to Nova Scotia can be part of a unique Atlantic Canada travel experience. Travel by air and get a wondrous view of a land wrapped by blue waters. Get an up-close impression of the coastline from the window of your car or bus. Your travel plans can also include a ferry trip across the ocean. Once you arrive in Nova Scotia, there are plenty of ways to get around.

By Air: The Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International is located approximately 45 minutes from downtown Halifax. The airport serves all domestic, regional and international flights to a variety of destinations. Travelers will find a selection of airport services including retail shops and food and beverage locations. Rental cars, airport shuttles and taxi service is also available. For more information on flight schedule and location, visit www.halifaxairport.com

By Land: All major highways in Canada and the United States join the Trans Canada Highway from New Brunswick leading into Nova Scotia.

Bus service in Atlantic Canada is provided by Acadian Lines. There is connecting service with SMT Eastern from New Brunswick, Voyager from Quebec and Ontario and Greyhound from the United States. For more information on bus schedule, visit www.smtbus.com

For those traveling by train, VIA Rail Canada provides transcontinental train service. Train stations are located in Truro and Halifax. For more information on train schedule, visit www.viarail.ca.

By Sea: Ferry service is available from Maine, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Marine Atlantic provides service between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Northumberland Ferries Ltd. provides service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Bay Ferries provides service between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia, as well as Portland & Bar Harbor Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.