North Sydney Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for North Sydney, Canada
Marine Atlantic’s Nova Scotia terminal on Cape Breton Island, with year-round ferries to Port aux Basques and seasonal overnight sailings to Argentia, Newfoundland.
Ferries from North Sydney Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentia (Newfoundland)Seasonal | About 16h 30m | Marine Atlantic | Cars & foot |
| Port aux Basques (Newfoundland) | 6h – 7h | Marine Atlantic | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from North Sydney Ferry Terminal
- 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
Ferry Operators at North Sydney Ferry Terminal
Ground Transport & Railway Links
The vehicle entrance, with four ticket booths, is off the Trans-Canada Highway
Pedestrian access, including passenger pick-up and drop-off, is on Prince Street
Sources: marineatlantic.ca · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from North Sydney Ferry Terminal
North Sydney (Nova Scotia) → Port aux Basques (Newfoundland)
Crossing: 6h – 7h · Marine Atlantic
North Sydney (Nova Scotia) → Argentia (Newfoundland)
Crossing: About 16h 30m · Marine Atlantic
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through North Sydney Ferry Terminal.