What ferry to take from Nova Scotia to PEI?

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.



To travel from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island (PEI) by sea, you take the Northumberland Ferries service. The ferry operates between Caribou, Nova Scotia (near Pictou) and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. The crossing takes approximately 75 minutes and is a scenic alternative to driving across the Confederation Bridge. The ferry typically runs from May to late December, with more frequent sailings during the peak summer months. One unique aspect of this route is the "payment" structure: you only pay when leaving PEI. If you take the ferry into the island and the bridge out (or vice versa), you pay the toll for whichever exit you choose. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for vehicles, as the boats can fill up quickly during the Atlantic Canada tourism season.

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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. Note that whether booking one-way or round-trip travel, the fare is the same.

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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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There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island operated by 1 ferry company ? Northumberland Ferries. The Caribou to Wood Islands ferry crossing operates Daily with a scheduled sailing duration from about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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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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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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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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Daily shuttle service between Halifax and Prince Edward Island.

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It's a great place to visit. Besides the vistas, there's plenty to explore on foot, bike, or car. PEI is easy to reach by plane and by driving (from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) and is worth at least a short visit.

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