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ADVERTISING: Set Sail on a Summer Maritime Adventure
Set Sail on a Summer Maritime Adventure
Travel between PEI, NB, and NS with your closest friends and family
Over the last year, travel across the world has looked much different than what we’re used to. While it was a challenge with many changes, we learned to appreciate the beauty of the Maritimes and discover all the adventures we could go on with our bubble, right in our own backyard. A ride on the ferries that connect our Maritime provinces gave us a welcome change of scenery as we relaxed onboard with water views of the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia, the mesmerizing tides of New Brunswick, and the gentle beaches of Prince Edward Island.
This summer, let us handle the driving on your Maritime adventure. Get out of your car, stretch your legs and spend quality time with your closest friends and family on board the ferry. A voyage on one of our ferries is more than just a pit stop on your trip, it’s a place to be together and make memories that will last a lifetime.
When it’s safe to do so, we’re excited to welcome back travellers and re-introduce some of the amenities that our passengers have come to love for over 80 years. We’ve taken extra measures to ensure the health and safety of our passengers and crew while letting you move around the vessel and breathe that refreshing ocean air or enjoy a light snack or meal.
Take your travel off the road and onto Fundy Rose as you travel across the Bay of Fundy between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia. Not only will you save hours of driving time on this passage that takes two hours and fifteen minutes, you get to enjoy the pleasure of a fresh sea breeze with time to recline and relax with the best views.
When you’re sailing on Fundy Rose, enjoy a taste of Western Nova Scotia with a hot beverage from Sip at Sea. The original Sip Café started in Yarmouth, NS in 2012, located in a small space in a drug store. It’s so popular now that it’s moved into a much bigger Yarmouth location and there’s a second shop in Meteghan, NS. If your idea of vacation involves brewed coffee, cappuccinos, lattés, and specialty tea, then you’ll feel content on Fundy Rose.
You don’t even need to bring your car on Fundy Rose when booking an overnight package at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. A complimentary shuttle service brings you back and forth between the ferry and the golf course. It’s just one way of making your golf getaway even more relaxing as you enjoy a round of golf at the Stanley Thompson golf course, breakfast at Churchill’s Dining Room and one night’s accommodations. Fundy Rose brings you right to the perfect spot to explore the Acadian Shores of Western Nova Scotia, one of the best-kept secrets of the Maritimes. Not only can you relax and play at Digby Pines, but you’ll find an adventure waiting for the foodie in the family, or the outdoor enthusiast, or the history buff. Digby is the scallop capital of the world, so you know fresh seafood is always an option here. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores is home to the largest Acadian community in the province. Learn about this culture that has been an integral part of Nova Scotia since the 1600s. Or marvel at the night sky in the best place to go stargazing in Nova Scotia at Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands, home of North America’s first official UNESCO Starlight Reserve.
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Riding the ferry between the red sandstone cliffs of Prince Edward Island to the rocky coastline of Nova Scotia has been a treasured family tradition in the Maritimes for decades. This year Northumberland Ferries Limited celebrates 81 seasons of crossings, as we continue to create new memories for our passengers over the 75-minute passage between Wood Islands, PEI and Caribou near Pictou, NS.
If you’re looking for a light snack, beverage or meal on the water while traveling from the red sandstone cliffs of Prince Edward Island to the rocky coastline of Nova Scotia, stop by the Salt Water Café. It’s a great way to delight all the senses while overlooking the Northumberland Strait where you’ll find beautiful views and maybe even spot the graceful wildlife that calls this serene stretch of ocean home. If you’re extra lucky, you might even see a playful porpoise. It’s no secret Prince Edward Island is one of the top Canadian destinations for golfers. Golf PEI makes it even easier for ferry passengers looking for a Maritime adventure on one of their 17 courses. Golfers who book a vacation with Golf PEI save $10 on their return ferry ticket with Northumberland Ferries. After a getaway of teeing off with your driver, relax and let someone else do the driving on the way back home.
Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries have once again partnered with some of the best destinations and most trusted Maritime companies to make your getaway even more exciting. Keep an eye out for contests on CTV, giving you and your family a chance to win getaways to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Irving Oil makes exploring even easier with special offers that ferries passengers are sure to love.
We’re excited to welcome back our guests on our ferries this summer as you set out on a Maritime adventure with your closest friends and family. Join us for an unforgettable experience at sea.
