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Note the sponsors for this site post this travel information as a service to the travelling public. Any errors or omissions or ways to improve this page should be reported to info@grandmanannb.com Comments regarding the ferry, customer service, rates & schedules, etc. should be directed to Coastal Transport Ltd . Grand Manan Ferry
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History | Schedule &
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Other Travel Information (driving, flying):
Grand Manan Island is accessible via a daily ferry departing from Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, to North Head, Grand Manan, with the exception of December 25 and January 1 when there are no ferry crossings. Driving distances from a number of locations are included in a table below. The ferry schedule differs during the summer from the rest of the year. The MV "Grand Manan V" is the primary ferry but during the summer, service is augmented with a second ferry the MV "Grand Manan". The ferry crossing is approximately 1.5 hours and is a toll ferry. It is best to arrive at least one hour before departure. Fees are collected when leaving Grand Manan (there are no ticket agents in Blacks Harbour, it is a first come, first served system only). Advanced tickets may be purchased from Coastal Transport Ltd . beginning at 7:30 AM for all crossings from Grand Manan that day and the following day, year round. This is a change from previous years. Advanced tickets for the crossings leaving Grand Manan are strongly recommended. Contact Coastal Transport Ltd. for more information. These may be purchased in person or over the telephone using VISA, MasterCard, American Express. As well Interac (debit cards) can be used at the ticket office. The service otherwise is first come first served but restrictions apply during the transportation of dangerous goods. |
MV Grand Manan V
MV Lady White Head
The Ferry
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The Ferry
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White Head Island is accessible several times a day from Grand Manan Island at Ingalls Head via the MV "Lady White Head". The crossing - approximately 20 minutes - is free of charge. The car ferry carries 45 passengers and 9 cars. |
*Please arrive at least one half hour before departure. *First-come first-served. *Priority is given to perishable goods. * There are no scheduled trips on Christmas Day or New Year's Day *Time is in 24 hour clock. For example 1530 = 3:30PM. *White Head Island is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of the Eastern Time Zone. |
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Driving:There are numerous combinations of driving routes to get to Grand Manan. Remember to co-ordinate your travel with the ferry schedule. Remember New Brunswick is on Atlantic Time - one hour ahead of Eastern Time. The more common are: Entering New Brunswick from Maine: Visitors from the United States may enjoy the scenic drive up the coast of Maine on Route 1, or may go directly along Route 95 to Bangor, then taking Route 9 to Calais. Crossing the border from Calais, Maine, to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, the visitor continues on Route 1, east towards St. George and Saint John (40 kilometres or 25 miles). About 6.5 kilomtres (4 miles) past St. George, a well marked right turn shows the route (Exit 60) to Blacks Harbour and the Grand Manan Ferry Terminal, about eight kilometre or five mile drive. Entering New Brunswick from Quebec: Visitors entering New Brunswick from Quebec will enjoy the drive down the Saint John River Valley on the Trans Canada Highway (Route 2). Just before crossing the Saint John River at Fredericton, a right turn onto Route 7 will lead to Saint John. On the outskirts of the city, Route 7 connects with Route 1 West - St. Stephen. Heading west about 56 kilomtres (35 miles), a well marked left turn (Exit 60) will show the way to Blacks Harbour. Entering New Brunswick from Amherst, Nova Scotia:
Visitors entering New Brunswick from Nova Scotia, should turn off the Trans
Canada Highway (Route 2) at Sussex, and stay on Route 1 through Saint John
to the Blacks Harbour turnoff, as described above.
Entering New Brunswick from Prince Edward Island: Visitors entering New Brunswick from Prince Edward Island across the Confederation Bridge can take the Trans Canada Route 16 to Port Elgin then Route 15 to the Trans Canada Route 2 near Moncton. Turn off Route 2 at Sussex onto Route 1 through Saint John to the Blacks Harbour, Grand Manan exit as described above. |
Travelling from Newfoundland: During the summer ferries from St. John's or Port-aux-Basques connect with North Sydney in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In the winter only the Port-aux-Basques ferry operates. Follow the Trans Canada (Routes 105 and 104) through Nova Scotia to Sussex (Route 2). Take the exit for Route 1 west to Saint John at Sussex. Continue through to Blacks Harbour as described above. Travelling from Ontario: There are many options including travelling through Quebec or through the United States as described above. Flying: The closest Canadian airport is Saint John, New Brunswick (not to be confused with St. John's, Newfoundland) which is a one hour drive to the ferry terminal in Blacks Harbour (see above). Connecting Canadian international airports include Moncton, NB, Halifax, NS, Montreal, Que, Toronto, ON. Car rentals are available at all airports. Driving distances are included in the table above for many locations. Taxis from Saint John to the ferry terminal cost at least $50. The closest U.S. airport is Bangor, ME, at least a 2.5-3 hour drive to the ferry terminal in Blacks Harbour. Boston is a major connecting airport with U.S. and international flights. Car rentals are available at all airports. Driving distances are in the table above for many locations. Bus:Contact SMT Eastern Ltd. for schedules and fares 1-800-567-5151. The bus stop nearest to the ferry terminal is PENNFIELD, New Brunswick. Arrangements have to be made to get from the bus stop to the ferry terminal. Because the local taxi service changes from time to time it is best to call the Blacks Harbour Village Manager 506 456 4870 for any information they may have. Train: The closest VIA station is Moncton, New Brunswick but a shuttle bus is offered from Moncton to Saint John. For more information about schedules and rates, contact VIA at 1-800-561-3952. Arrangements to get to the ferry terminal from Saint John are required. Taxis cost at least $50. Car rentals are available in Saint John. |

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