You have many travel options when setting out on your adventure. Whether you come by land, sea or air, travelling in Atlantic Canada is safe and convenient.
By Land
Atlantic Canada is accessible by highway from all points in the United States and Canada. From Central Canada, follow the Trans Canada Highway into New Brunswick and then follow our various scenic routes throughout Atlantic Canada to the attractions. From the U.S., many travellers follow the I-95 Highway to New Brunswick and then connect to the Trans Canada Highway.
Travellers from Quebec may enter Atlantic Canada through Labrador by taking Route 389 inland from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City and then connecting to the Trans Labrador Highway. Within the entire region, sample our numerous scenic travelways as you travel from attraction to attraction. A breathtaking view is usually just around the corner.
Via Rail provides transcontinental train service to a number of centres within Atlantic Canada.
By Sea
You can get to Atlantic Canada by mini cruise from Maine to Nova Scotia:
The Cat Ferry
Bar Harbor and Portland, ME to Yarmouth, NS
1-888-249-7245 www.catferry.com
Within the region, a number of services provide regular ferry passage:
Marine Atlantic
North Sydney, NS to Port Aux Basques and Argentia, NL
1-800-341-7981 www.marine-atlantic.ca
Northumberland Ferries
Caribou, NS to Wood Islands, PEI
1-800-565-0201 www.nfl-bay.com
Bay Ferries
Digby, NS to Saint John, NB
1-888-249-7245 www.nfl-bay.com
The Woodward Group
St. Barbe, NL and Blanc Sablon (on the Quebec-Labrador border)
1-800-563-6353
Coastal ferry service is also available in Labrador and along the south coast of Newfoundland.
By Air
Atlantic Canada is serviced by four international airports - Halifax, Moncton, St. John's and Gander - and is accessible by scheduled air service from major centres in Canada, the United States and Europe. The region is also serviced by 15 regional airports, ensuring that virtually every corner of Atlantic Canada is accessible by air. Car rentals are available at most airports.
Service to and within Atlantic Canada is provided by a number of carriers, including: