General Information

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES*

* Most seasonal visitor information centres are open from mid-May to mid-September (subject to change).

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Important Numbers

Emergency, DIAL 911

Non-emergency Medical Information, dial 811

Environment Canada Weather Information 902-426-9090 | weather.gc.ca

HOSPITALS

VETERINARIANS

Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital .. 902-827-4257 Porters Lake Shopping Centre, Chezzetcook petfocus.ca

STAY CONNECTED

Watch for Wi-Fi signs when visiting our local tourism properties. If you are having difficulty connecting, check your settings as you may be better served switching to 3G along our shore.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Regional Destination Marketing Organization Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Association

P.O. Box 55, New Glasgow

902-396-8408 coastalnovascotia.ca kara@coastalnovascotia.ca

The Eastern Shore has 325 kilometres of winding, coastal highway. It is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Here are some approximate driving distances to help you plan your visit:

Dartmouth to Musquodoboit Harbour 39 km (33 minutes)

Musquodoboit Harbour to Musquodoboit Valley 39 km (31 minutes)

Musquodoboit Harbour to Sheet Harbour 73 km (56 minutes)

Sheet Harbour to Sherbrooke 81 km (1 hour, 2 minutes)

Sherbrooke to Canso 135 km (1 hour, 55 minutes)

Canso to Guysborough 48 km (39 minutes)

Guysborough to Canso Causeway 54 km (39 minutes)

Guysborough to Mulgrave (route 344) 58 km (44 minutes)

Mulgrave to Canso Causeway 8 km (8 minutes)

Ferry Info

The Country Harbour Ferry, named the Theodore O’Hara, after the first lighthouse keeper in Port Bickerton, is a 12-car cable ferry which connects Port Bickerton with Country Harbour. In summer, the ferry departs every 15 minutes. During the rest of the year, the ferry departs on the hour from the Country Harbour side and on the half hour from the Port Bickerton side. Signs are posted to notify travellers if the ferry is not running or you may phone 902-387-2200. This ferry is all part of the Eastern Shore experience, so feel free to get out of your car, stretch your legs, and talk to the crew during this short crossing.

If you’ve missed the ferry, or prefer to drive, coming from Halifax, continue along Highway 7 until you reach Highway 348 at Melrose-Country Harbour Cross Roads. Turn right onto Highway 348 and continue for about 10 minutes until you reach Highway 316.

Information for drivers

• Speed limits and distances are in metric (1 km = 0.62 miles).

• Unless otherwise posted, it is legal to turn right on a red light after making a full stop.

• The use of seat belts and daytime running lights is compulsory.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law.

• Nova Scotian law prohibits using a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle, unless with a hands-free device.

• It’s illegal to smoke in vehicles carrying children or youths under 19.

• Child safety seats are required for children under 18 kg (40 lbs) while booster seats are required for children under age nine or less than 4’9” in height.

• The use of helmets is mandatory for anyone riding a bicycle or motorcycle.

Refer to gov.ns.ca/tran for more information

511-Nova Scotia | 511.novascotia.ca

While visiting Nova Scotia you can dial 511 on your phone or visit their website for updated road conditions. A great way to plan accordingly for weather, road work, and accidents. You can also find out about the smaller ferry services in the province and view local highway webcams.