Travel In Nova Scotia

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  • Author Gary Machado
  • Published August 5, 2009
  • Word count 526

What are your travel options when traveling to and from Nova Scotia, and what are the best ways of getting around once you’re there?

Well, you’ll find numerous ways of traveling to and around Nova Scotia. For example, the CAT car ferry service has special ferries leaving from Portland Maine and Bay Harbor Maine and arriving in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. These ferries are only available on certain days and times during the week. But many ferry services do operate daily in Nova Scotia.

And, what choice of airlines do you have when traveling to and from Nova Scotia? Here are the main ones ...

  1. Delta Airlines: Provides service to Halifax with connections in Detroit, and Michigan.

  2. Continental Airlines: Provides service to Halifax with connections in Newark, and New Jersey.

  3. West Jet: Offers US and Canada connections.

  4. Air Canada: Offers US, Canada and International connections.

  5. Can Jet: US and Canada connections.

Shuttle services are available not only from the airports, but also from the city. The shuttle from the airport goes to the cities of Halifax and Enfield. Some of the shuttles offer a door-to-door service.

But, perhaps you prefer not to fly and to let someone else do the driving? If this applies to you, then Greyhound Bus Lines are a great alternative. Greyhound offers services to Nova Scotia, including eastern Canada.

Nova Scotia operates a program called "Operation Red Nose", which helps impaired drivers by providing free rides to their home. Volunteers provide this service.

Public transport is both efficient and reliable, for example Halifax Metro Transit and Cape Breton Regional Municipality Transit. Both offer services at regular fares throughout the local cities.

Many taxi companies are available for your business. You’ll find a bountiful supply of taxis eagerly awaiting your custom, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.

These taxis are not only dependable, but also efficient in getting you where you need to go. Water taxis are also available. They offer shuttle services throughout the region. They also offer boat tours of the region, charging fees by the hour.

Both business and regular services are provided by VIA Rail. Bus connections are available through this service, ensuring that you’ll easily be able to arrive at your final destination.

If you’re in the mood for driving, rental car companies eagerly await your call. Charges are reasonable, with a liberal sprinkling of rental car companies scattered throughout Canada.

As you can see, traveling to or within Nova Scotia is not a problem. Nova Scotia offers you many types of transportation services so that you can fully enjoy your stay, using your holiday for fun and enjoyment.

Whether you choose to drive a rental car through the countryside or public transport to take you downtown, Nova Scotia offers numerous forms of transportation providing you with the service you need to reach the place you wish to visit.

Nova Scotia awaits!... You can leave the driving to someone else or take your pick of quality transportation. So what are you waiting for? Make reservations today or speak to your travel agent about the many vacation opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia!

Check out Gary Machado's Nova Scotia Vacation Guide to learn more about travel in Nova Scotia, plus the best places to visit in the area.

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