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…

 

The CAT

The CAT is the most amazing car ferry in North America! Carrying up to 775 passengers and 240 cars across the Gulf of Maine at highway speeds from June to mid October. The CAT is the best way between Maine and Nova Scotia. 

So innovative is this new ship that at every port of call the world over, the CAT has become a major attraction in itself.

Traveling on the CAT, you will arrive early afternoon in Yarmouth.

Phone 1-877-359-3760 or visit the CAT online at  http://www.catferry.com

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 daily air service from Portland, Maine and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Starlink airlines offers daily service, Monday through Friday, 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