Getting to Nova Scotia

FlyHalifax.com
Halifax International Airport (YHZ) is less than a two hour drive from the Sunrise Trail. With numerous direct destinations to Halifax, FlyHalifax.com is Atlantic Canada's most complete source for air travel. Get all your flight options with upwards of 150 daily flights. [map]

Ferries from Newfoundland
Marine Atlantic ferries sail from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to both Port aux Basque and Argentia in Newfoundland. [map]

Ferries from Prince Edward Island
Northumberland ferries sail from Wood Island PEI to Caribou, Nova Scotia. [map]

VIA Rail
Three stations on or near the Sunrise Trail area (Amherst, Springhill Junction and Truro) connect to the rest of Canada and the United States. You can even bring your bike or canoe! [map]

Border Controls

Visiting Canada
This government website explains what documentation visitors from other countries will require to enter the country.

Entry Requirements for Canada
Useful information for visitors to Canada.

New Travel Requirements for U.S. Citizens returning home
As of January 2007, ALL persons including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between Canada and the United States, will be required to present a valid passport or other documents. As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between Canada and the United States, by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Ferries and Airfields on the Sunrise Trail

Northumberland Ferries
Take a  trip across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. [map]

Pictou Island Ferry
Spend a day on Pictou Island [map]

Trenton Airport Limited
Classified as a "Local Commercial" Airport. It is used by a local small aircraft charter and training company and by numerous corporate aircraft with business connections in Pictou County. [map]

Sunrise Trail Tourist Directories

Sunrise Trail Heritage tour 
The landscape and history of the Northumberland Strait shoreline of Nova Scotia. You may also want to buy the book to take with you on your journey.

Central Nova Tourist Association 
Covers the western end of the Sunrise Trail in Cumberland and Colchester counties, and the Glooscap trail.

Pictou County Tourist Association 
In the middle of the Sunrise Trail, Pictou County is the Birthplace of New Scotland.

Antigonish & Eastern Shore - Reward Your Senses
The eastern end of the Sunrise Trail, plus the eastern shore of Nova Scotia to Halifax.

Antigonish County's North Shore
Take a circular tour of scenic routes 337 and 245. Includes area map, outdoor activities, points of interest, gifts, restaurants and accommodations. (brochure: 313kB pdf )

Nova Scotia Seacoast
A tourism association of Tour and Hospitality operators in the Antigonish-Eastern Shore area working together to provide the ultimate seacoast experience in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Tourist Directories

Virtual Nova Scotia 
The Official Tourism Website of the Province of Nova Scotia

Destination Nova Scotia  
Find more information about the Sunrise Trail or order your FREE Doer's and Dreamers Travel Guide to Nova Scotia, road maps and other guides today!

Outdoor Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's only, on line, outdoor magazine - features, events, news, views, reviews, adventures, gear, real estate, The Outdoor Directory and much more.

Fundy Shore Eco Tour 
See the fossils, tide rips and migrant birds on Nova Scotia's Fundy Shore.

Map of Nova Scotia
shows all the major roads and towns in Nova Scotia.

Other Travel Directories

The following directories may be useful in helping you plan your travel to Nova Scotia and elsewhere in the world.

Aardvark Travel
The world's best travel search engine.

International Travel Directory
Comprehensive directory for travel related web sites. Destination guides, travel news and travelogues. Book cheap airfares, discount hotels and car hire.