Getting Here
When you choose to visit Central Newfoundland be assured that getting here is not a problem. Our region is accessible by air, road and boat. Convenient schedules and flight times help you make your travel plans to suit your purposes. To get your vacation-of-a-lifetime off on a high note we recommend you contact the transportation providers directly for more detailed scheduling information, or enlist the help of your travel agent.
Travel by Road
DRL Coachlines Ltd.
Telephone: (709)738-8088
Toll Free: (888)263-1852
Website: http://www.drlgroup.com/
Air Travel
Central Newfoundland is directly accessible via Gander International Airport. Other commercial airports on the island portion of the province include St. John's, Stephenville and Deer Lake.
Airports
Ferry Service
Nova Scotia to Newfoundland
Year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service is provided by Marine Atlantic between North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Crossing time is 6 hours. This ferry connects with the trans-island bus service operated by DRL Coach Lines.
From mid-June to mid-September, an additional ferry operates between North Sydney and Argentia in eastern Newfoundland, which is 45 kilometres from Route 1 and 131 kilometres from the provincial capital of St. John's. Crossing time is 12-14 hours.
Marine Atlantic ferry services can be busy, especially during the peak summer season; visiters should book their crossing in advance.
For rates and schedules, contact:
Marine Atlantic Reservations Bureau
355 Purves St.
North Sydney
NS, Canada
B2A 3V2
or
P.O. Box 520
Port aux Basques
NF Canada
A0M 1C0
Telephone: (902)794-5700
Toll Free Canada and U.S.: (800)341-7981
Hearing Impaired call toll free: (877)820-9252
Fax: (902)564-7480
Website: http://www.marine-atlantic.ca/
Lewisporte to Labrador
Coastal Labrador Marine Services operates a ferry service from Lewisporte, Newfoundland, to Labrador. The ferry service operates from mid-June to mid-September, but June sailings are sometimes delayed due to ice conditions. The ferry, which carries automobiles, docks at Cartwright and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and the one-way trip takes about 35 hours.
For reservations and information, please contact:
Coastal Labrador Marine Services
P.O. Box 790
Lewisporte, NF
A0G 3A0
Telephone: (800)563-6353
Fax: (709) 535-0060
Provincial Ferry Services
A variety of ferries and coastal boats operating on year-round and seasonal schedules can take you to island and remote coastal communities. For route and schedule information we suggest you visit the Provincial Ferry Services website.
Web: http://www.gov.nf.ca/ferryservices/
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