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Are there 2 ferries to PEI?

There are two ferry services to consider if you are visiting PEI. The Northumberland Ferries connects Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Islands, and the Îles-de-la-madeleine ferry connects these wind-swept islands in the Gulf of St Lawrence to Souris.



Yes, there are technically two distinct ferry routes that connect Prince Edward Island (PEI) to the mainland, though they serve very different purposes. The most famous is the Northumberland Ferry, which operates between Wood Islands, PEI, and Caribou, Nova Scotia. This is a seasonal service (usually running May to December) that takes about 75 minutes and is a popular scenic alternative to the Confederation Bridge. Interestingly, the fare for this ferry is only paid when you leave the island; if you arrive via the bridge and leave via the ferry, you pay at the Wood Islands terminal. The second route is the CTMA Ferry, which connects Souris, PEI, to the Îles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands) in Quebec. This is a much longer voyage, taking roughly five hours, and is the primary lifeline for the remote archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. While many people think of the Confederation Bridge as the only way to get to PEI, these two ferry services remain vital for commercial trucking, tourism, and regional connectivity, especially for those traveling from the eastern parts of the Maritimes or heading toward the Quebec islands.

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By Ferry. Sail aboard Northumberland Ferries (link is external) (link is external)from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. The 75-minute car ferry trip offers a pleasant break from driving. Ferries run from May to late December.

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To answer your question, you only pay to leave Prince Edward Island (if you choose to do so - LOL). A reservation is recommended for the 75-minute car ferry crossing from Wood Islands to Nova Scotia.

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You can certainly take the ferry to PEI and the bridge back. In fact that will save you money. You only pay when leaving the Island and the bridge is considerably cheaper.

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Combined with a two per cent increase from last year, the cost for a car to use the ferry will be $94 beginning June 1. The Confederation Bridge is $50.25 paid when you leave the island. If you have never been on the ferry it is a beautiful trip.

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Should I buy ferry tickets in advance? Yes, we recommend that you book your ferry tickets in advance.

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Confederation Bridge tolls are charged based on a vehicle's axle-count and are calculated for the round-trip, regardless of the user's initial point of entry to Prince Edward Island. Bridge tolls are collected when leaving Prince Edward Island at the toll plaza in Borden-Carleton, PE.

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Vehicles Via the Confederation Bridge Bridge tolls are for the round trip and are paid only when leaving PEI. When choosing to leave or come to the Island by the bridge or the ferry, note that the bridge is the faster way, without schedules.

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Daily shuttle service between Halifax and Prince Edward Island.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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There is no ferry to Cape Breton. The ferry lands near Pictou and from there you'll need to drive on to Cape Breton. Depending upon schedules the ferry may slightly shorten your trip, depending upon where you would be in PEI when you are ready to leave. The actual ferry ride time is just over an hour.

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