BY FERRY

Car ferries arrive from US and Canadian ports of call at the Nova Scotia ports of Yarmouth, Digby, Caribou and North Sydney. For further information visit:

The Cat is the fastest car ferry in North America. Carrying up to 900 passengers and 240 cars across the Gulf of Maine at highway speeds from June to mid October. The Cat makes the crossing up to twice daily, providing the best way between Maine and Nova Scotia.

Marine Atlantic Ferries sail between Sydney, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Northumberland Ferries: Why drive when you can sail? The Princess of Acadia saves 582 driving kilometres from Saint John to Digby. 3 crossings a day in high season.

The Confederation proudly plies the waters between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island in just 75 minutes--and, in the process, offers you a unique opportunity to park the car, relax and enjoy the beauty of the sea and the sky. Best of all, no matter how many passengers are in your car, you pay just one great rate of $57.00. Up to seven crossings a day in high season.

- Adapted from www.destinationhalifax.com.