Canada
Marine Atlantic Ferries
Federal Crown corporation running the ferry link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland: year-round North Sydney–Port aux Basques (about 7 hours) and the seasonal North Sydney–Argentia route (about 16.5 hours).
Marine Atlantic Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| North Sydney (Nova Scotia) → Port aux Basques (Newfoundland) | 6h – 7h | Cars & foot passengers |
| North Sydney (Nova Scotia) → Argentia (Newfoundland) | About 16h 30m | Cars & foot passengers |
Marine Atlantic sailing patterns
- North Sydney (Nova Scotia) → Argentia (Newfoundland)
Three sailings a week each way from 19 June to 3 October 2026, several of them overnight
The 2026 season was extended to 3 October; the route does not run in winter (the year-round Port aux Basques route remains).
Source: Marine Atlantic Argentia 2026 route page, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Blue Puttees, Highlanders, Atlantic Vision, Ala’suinu
Marine Atlantic Network Map
2 routes on FerryConnect; 2 carry vehicles; 1 seasonal.
Ports Marine Atlantic Sails From
🐕 Pets
Pets can travel in pet-friendly cabins, in vehicles or in onboard kennels.