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Route vers la Nouvelle-Écosse

Vous arrivez en Nouvelle-Écosse en voiture, moto, VR, bus, vélo ou train? Vous trouverez des informations utiles sur cette page.

Nova Scotia Highways and Points of Entry

For travellers arriving by road the communities listed below are your main points of entry.

  • Amherst is the first community you enter after crossing the border from New Brunswick on Trans Canada Highway 104.
  • Two scenic travelways begin at Amherst: the Sunrise Trail (Route 6) along the Northumberland Shore and the Glooscap Trail (Route 2) along the Bay of Fundy in the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region.
  • Tidnish is the first Nova Scotian community you enter after you cross the Confederation Bridge/PEI via New Brunswick’s Route 16.
  • Caribou, Pictou County is the location of the Northumberland Ferries’ terminal where ferries travel daily between May 1 and mid-December to and from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. Highway 106 leads from the ferry terminal to the Pictou Rotary and the Northumberland Shore.
  • North Sydney is the ferry terminal location for the ferry service traveling from Port-aux-Basques and Argentia, Newfoundland & Labrador. North Sydney is at the eastern end of Trans Canada Highway 105.
  • Digby is the location of Bay Ferries Limited Terminal where ferries travel daily, year-round to and from Saint John, New Brunswick. This route connects to the Trans Canada Highway 101 in Digby County.
  • Yarmouth is the location of Bay Ferries Limited Terminal where The CAT highspeed ferry travels seasonally (May through October) between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Yarmouth is the start of the Trans Canada Highway 103.

24-hour Gas Stations in Nova Scotia

Road signage along 100-series highways in Nova Scotia will help guide you to roadside fuel stations and eateries to ensure your trip continues to run smoothly. Our printed road map, available at Visitor Information Centres around the province, also features information on 24-hour gas stations.

EV Car Charging Stations

With 100+ public electric vehicle (EV) car charging stations available throughout Nova Scotia, EV drivers can plan their travels by visiting Plugshare.com.

Bus to Nova Scotia

Greyhound from New York and Voyageur from Montreal connect with Maritime Bus which serves Atlantic Canada. Maritime Bus offers service to 30 locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Take the Train to Nova Scotia

VIA Rail Canada provides transcontinental train service in Canada and their Ocean route runs between Montreal and Halifax with train stations in Truro and Halifax and a stop in Amherst.

Explore VIA Rail’s Ocean View route for more information.

Entering Canada via Customs

Passport and visa requirements for visiting Canada will vary according to your citizenship, residency and purpose for visiting Canada. We recommend you obtain more information before you complete your travel plans by contacting the nearest:

Information on visas for temporary residents can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration website or by calling 1-888-242-2100.

United States Citizens

Citizens of the United States (U.S.) travelling between the U.S. and Canada require a valid U.S. passport, Air NEXUS card or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner document.

For up-to-date information for visitors from the Canadian Border Services Agency, go to www.cbsa.gc.ca or call 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (506) 636-5064.

Information on visas for temporary residents, please visit www.travel.state.gov.

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