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On Cape Breton Island, we're all about getting lost—in the moment, in nature, in your own sense of adventure.  But that's not to say we don't want to you arrive safely, on time, and with clear directions about where you're heading.  Below are a few helpful resources about getting here quickly and easily.
 
By Car
The most common way to get into Cape Breton is by car via the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 104) at the Canso Causeway from mainland Nova Scotia.
 
By bus    
There is bus service offered by Acadian Lines.
Shuttle Service is provided between Halifax and Sydney and environs by several companies who travel at various times throughout the day.
 
By plane
Cape Breton Island is serviced by Sydney Airport. Most flights to and from Sydney go to Halifax and then to major destinations such as Toronto, Boston and Montreal.
 
By Sea
From Newfoundland to Cape Breton Island
Port-aux-Basques to North Sydney, daily service year round.  Argentia to North Sydney, three times weekly, June 22 to October.  For reservations and schedules, call Marine Atlantic Reservations, 1-800-341-7981.
 
Getting around
Cape Breton is most accessible by car. The main road is the Trans-Canada highway (Hwy 105), which connects Sydney on the east coast with the causeway to the mainland on the west. You can rent a car in Sydney if necessary. Like any place, you see more if you get off the main road, and the Nova Scotia government has been helpful in this regard by creating a number of scenic drives.
 

Sydney Airport Authority is proud of the role it plays in the community. As the first continental entry point to North America, Sydney Airport is ambassador to the multitude of travellers who come from all over the globe to do business, to witness the majestic scenery, to experience Cape Breton's hospitality and culture and to just plain relax. Sydney Airport Authority has made a commitment to excellence by offering its clients safe, comfortable and reliable air transportation with customer service that is second to none. Whatever the reason for your visit, Sydney Airport Authority wishes you 'Ciad mile failte' - one hundred thousand welcomes to Cape Breton.

http://www.sydneyairport.ca/new/index.php

Unique Charters
Unique Charters is equiped with one 1995 47 passenger charter bus with TV,VCR, washroom,air condition,high back seats,foot rests,PA and CD system. Our 1996 23 passenger mini coach has has high back reclining seats,air condition,TV,VCR,PA and CD system and is wheelchair accessible.Also with this company is a 6 passenger Van licensed and inspected by the N.S.utility and review board along with our buses.We offer tours around Cape Breton Area.We can also set up accommadiations,meals ETC.Transportation can be provided for one or up to 47.We also do step on guide work for the cruise ship industry and will work with other charter companies if they require a guide.
Open: year round
1-902-849-0863
Email: eldlm@ns.sympatico.ca
Trail: Marconi Trail / Metro Cape Breton
Glace Bay