Maritime Adventures from Ship to Shore Make more memories on land and sea with Northumberland Ferries
More to See at Sea 2022 sees the return of three onboard offerings for Northumberland Ferries. A highlight to previous seasons, Seaside Experiences is back this July to September with some of the finest food, and beverage samplings in the Maritimes. Past local companies have showcased everything from honey to hot sauce, so expect a deliciously eclectic mix for this summer—and if you’re looking for inspiration on how to use these local products at home, on select days Maritime chefs will demonstrate their top tips and tricks. The ever-popular Music on Deck program returns on select crossings from July until the end of Labour Day weekend. Sit back and relax to the sounds of talented local performers, five days a week, Thursdays through Mondays. Plus, PEI-based COWS Ice Cream is back on board MV Confederation with a sweet selection of treats and souvenirs. This is in addition to the unique picturesque voyage with panoramic views, and memory-making opportunities you can look forward to with Northumberland Ferries.
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More to Explore Onshore Have a Maritime daycation in picturesque Pictou. Go on an island getaway to PEI. No matter your interest, there’s always an adventure waiting for you following your journey with Northumberland Ferries. In “Canada’s Ocean Playground”, you have your choice of 13,300 kilometres of spectacular Nova Scotia coastline to explore. If you’re in a laid-back, beachy kind of mood, the Northumberland Shore is a great option for your NS road trip, since it has more warm-water ocean beaches than anywhere else in Atlantic Canada. Plus, it’s home to award-winning wines, artisan shops, and the freshest of lobster, seemingly available around every turn. From here, you have your choice of adventures, including
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For more than 80 years, Northumberland Ferries has been a true memory-making engine for Maritime vacations. (You could say the company has been an essential ingredient for unforgettable local road trips since 1941, when it first started its ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.) This year, “the PEI ferry” puts the focus on creating new fun-filled memories— and reliving treasured family traditions—with its 75-minute journeys aboard MV Holiday Island and MV Confederation.
