Do I need a passport to take the ferry from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia?

All guests traveling on The CAT must have the following available for check-in at the ferry terminal and be ready to show our agents as part of the check-in process. One of the following travel documents: A Passport (required for air travel) Passport Card.



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Bar Harbor Ferry Miss Lizzie provides seasonal service between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor, Maine, connecting to the Acadia National Park Island Explorer Shuttle Bus. The ferry operates seven days a week, from Memorial Day weekend to the 2nd weekend in October.

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This coastal town is absolutely worth visiting for 2-3 days. Bar Harbor is a charming New England town that sits beautifully on the coast. It has a small town feel with boutique shops and local seafood restaurants. Many couples enjoy staying in the charming local hotels and wandering along the coastline.

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Getting to Nova Scotia via driving, flying, or catching the ferry is extremely easy as the province isn't actually an island - like many people assume - but rather a peninsula, so you don't have to cross over any bodies of water to get there.

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One of Canada's three “Maritime Provinces”, Nova Scotia is easy to navigate if you have your own set of wheels. But there are plenty of transport options to add spice to your journey, including scenic ferry rides, once-in-a-lifetime helicopter charters, and world-class bicycle routes.

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For those traveling by boat into Canada (most Alaska cruises, for instance, stop in Canada), a passport or passport card are necessary. Same goes for trains. If you're traveling by foot and go through a border control area, you'll need a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card.

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U.S. citizens visiting Canada will be required to present one of the travel documents listed here:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport Card.
  3. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
  4. Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.


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How long is the crossing between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia? The crossing is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes in peak season and 2 hours and 30 minutes in the off season.

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If you want to see highlights of the park, then yes, you can see popular attractions in the park in two days. To really get to know the park and enjoy everything if offers, then you'll need more time. I think 5 days up to even a week would be a perfect amount of time for the park, Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.

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