Nova Scotia - Getting there and moving around

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I plan on visiting Nova Scotia next Spring, I am currently wondering how to get there and especially how to move around. I am starting in Montreal.

  • By plane it's pretty expensive and then it's not easy to move around.

  • By train it's not much cheaper even though I can see the landscapes on the way.

  • By car it seems all right, the bad thing is the time it takes to get there and the price (but we are 2 so it's not so bad). It also allows to visit a lot of places on the way, and explore the area.

  • By bus it allows to see the landscapes, and if we plan it we can stop on the way and explore a minimum of the area. But it's not that cheap, Orleans Express and Acadian Bus have pretty high prices. I was expecting they had a bus pass but they don't seem to offer it.

We are a bit flexible. Does anyone have experience or advice about that? If there is a popular way to travel over there (hitch-hiking, kayaking, riding moose ...)?

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Best Answer

I think you've fairly well summarized the options and their advantages and disadvantages. Which one you choose is largely going to be personal preference. What's most important to you? If it's money, then drive. If it's time, then fly. If it's time well spent, take the train.

Nova Scotia isn't that easy to get around without a car. There's a decent bus service, but some of the places you will want to go are hard to get to. If you take the plane or train, budget for a car rental. I don't think there is much of a hitch-hiking culture, and moose-riding is really frowned on.

One other possible option is to fly in (or take the train) and then do a bike tour. You'd only be able to cover a small part of Nova Scotia, but if you picked somewhere like the Cabot Trail that would be a great trip.



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  • Rental Cars. If you're flying to Nova Scotia and plan to travel outside of Halifax or Sydney, a rental car is your best bet for getting around. ...
  • Public Transit. ...
  • EV Car Charging Stations. ...
  • Car Share and Ride Share Apps. ...
  • Taxi Service. ...
  • Shuttle & Limo Service. ...
  • Bus. ...
  • Rail.


How do you get around in Nova Scotia?

How to Get Around Nova Scotia
  • Public Transportation \u2013 Halifax is the only major urban center in Nova Scotia and locals depend on a public bus system to get around. ...
  • Bus \u2013 Taking the bus is the best way to get around Nova Scotia if you don't have a car. ...
  • Taxi \u2013 Taxis are not cheap here.


    • How do you commute in Nova Scotia?

    There are a number of ferry services that offer travel between Nova Scotia and other locations in Atlantic Canada. Services vary for each and some only operate during warmer seasons. Bay Ferries offers ferry services between Yarmouth, NS, and Maine. Scheduling information can be found online.

    Is it a good idea to move to Nova Scotia?

    We are fortunate to be surrounded by the natural beauty of the rolling sea, lush green forests, lakes and farmland. All of this, combined with our growing cities and low cost of living, makes Nova Scotia one of the most enjoyable places to live in Canada.

    Is Nova Scotia open for travel?

    Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome travellers back! We encourage you to follow common safety practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.


    5 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Nova Scotia



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