The Newfoundland Flag
If driving, Marine Atlantic
provides year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia,
Canada and Channel, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland. Advanced reservations are recommended.
There is approximately an 9-10 hour drive from the ferry terminal in Channel, Port-aux-Basques to St. John's - the capital City. During the summer months, a second ferry service is also provided between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland. From here there is just a 2 hour drive to St. John's. (See the maps below).
If arriving by air there are many airlines that arrive at Stephenville, Deer Lake, Gander or St. John's daily - just check with your local travel agent.
For ferry rates and schedules write or telephone:
Maritime Atlantic Reservations Bureau
P. O. Box 250
North Sydney, NS
B2A 3M3
(902) 562-9470 - in North Sydney
(709) 772-7701 - in St. John's
To view some of the many beautiful scenic towns and areas of Newfoundland, visit the Department of Tourism at http://www.gov.nf.ca
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