Do you have to pay both ways for the PEI ferry?

Good morning from Prince Edward Island; Thank you for reaching out to Ask an Islander. 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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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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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.

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The 75-minute car ferry trip offers a pleasant break from driving. Ferries run from May to late December. Tolls are collected upon leaving PEI at Wood Islands. The ferry crossing takes about 75 minutes.

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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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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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Ferry service that links PEI and Nova Scotia. Transports vehicles and walk-on passengers. Ferry crossings are 75 minutes and there are amenities on board. Fares are only charged when departing PEI; no fare when leaving 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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The federal government is freezing Confederation Bridge tolls for 2023. Currently, the cost to cross the bridge leaving Prince Edward Island is $50.25 for a regular car with two axles. Each additional axle adds $8.50, meaning crossing with a small trailer in tow is $58.75. Motorcycle tolls will remain at $20.

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Daily shuttle service between Halifax and Prince Edward Island.

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The ferry crossing takes about 75 minutes.

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Travel from Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island for free on a first come, first served basis. However, to guarantee your space, you must pre-book and pay the applicable fare.

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Fees to enter the Prince Edward Island National Park at Cavendish-North Rustico vary depending on if you're just staying for the day or if you're camping. If you are just going to the beach for the day it costs $8.50 for an adult, $16.75 for a family. Children under the age of 17 are free.

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In my opinion, one of the nicest beaches in PEI is Basin Head. It is a little less than an hour from Tracadie and there is no fee. No, no beach other then the National Park has fees to access the beach.

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When is the best time to visit PEI? As the temperatures start dropping in October, most stores, seasonal restaurants, and tour providers shut their doors. Overall, the best time to explore this gorgeous destination is between June and September.

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Charlottetown's historic downtown layout makes such adventuring easy, walkable, and rewarding.

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