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Municipality of Argyle

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By Land...

 

Driving south from Halifax, you have two options available for your travels:

 

Highway 101 : leave Halifax and venture south towards Yarmouth via the Annapolis Valley. The distance to Yarmouth is about 300 km. Speeds on highway 101 average 100 km/hour, and the driving time is about 3 hours. Yarmouth is located at the very end of Highway 101. From Yarmouth you can venture through our scenic Route 3. You will pass through our beautiful coastal communities; through Argyle and Tusket with side drive opportunities to visit Wedgeport, Quinan and Little River Harbour.

 

Highway 103 : leave Halifax and drive south to the Pubnico area via the South Shore. The distance is about 250km. Speeds on highway 101 average 100 km/hour, and the driving time is about 2 1/2 hours. Pubnico is located at Exit 32 highway 103 and is the first community you will find to discover in our municipality. Here you’ll have the opportunity to visit each our communities via the scenic routes through the Pubnicos, Argyle, Tusket, Wedgeport, Quinan and Little River Harbour- just to name a few.

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By Sea…

  

Saint John  Digby Ferry

   

Breeze across the Bay and save 7 hours with the Saint John Digby Ferry.

Leave all the potholes, construction, and traffic behind. And make getting there part of the fun. The Princess of Acadia ferry will save you 582 driving kilometres from Saint John , New Brunswick to Digby , Nova Scotia . So, instead of checking your mirrors, you'll be able to check out the seabirds that soar overhead. Instead of hearing groans from the back seat, you'll hear your family's laughter as you enjoy your adventure on the high seas.

Phone 1-888-249-7245 or visit online at www.bayferries.com


 

By Air... 

 

Yarmouth Airport

Yarmouth International Airport has air service from Portland, Maine. Twin Cities Air Service  offers flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with connections to major destinations worldwide. More information can be found online here

Yarmouth international airport also accepts charters and private flights. For more information, please call (902) 742-6484, Monday through Friday.  

Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport 

Stanfield International Airport in Halifax, Nova Scotia welcomes many international flights daily. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores is a short 3 hour drive from the airport. There are daily flights from Canada, the USA and Europe. Visit them online at http://www.flyhalifax.com.
 
 

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