Getting to Annapolis Royal
Approximate Driving Distances:
Only 2 hours from Halifax (about 200 km / 120 miles)
1.5 hours from Yarmouth (145 km / 90 miles)
20 Minutes from Digby (35 km / 20 miles)
Driving Directions:
Via Highway 101: Take Exit 22 and follow Route 8 straight into downtown Annapolis Royal or take Exit 20 and follow Highway 1 until you enter Annapolis Royal at the causeway.
Via Highway 1: When you arrive at the traffic lights, turn North on St. George Street.
Via Route 8: Follow the road straight into downtown Annapolis Royal.
By Air:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located approximately 200 kilometres from Annapolis Royal. It contains pre-clearance for U.S. Customs and is the Atlantic Canadian hub for all domestic, regional and international services. Scheduled air service into Nova Scotia is also available.
By Ferry:
Arrive by sea – where you can come by car, motorcycle, RV, or as a walk-on passenger. The nearest ferry terminals to Annapolis Royal are Digby and Yarmouth, NS.
- MV Fundy Rose Saint John NB to Digby NS
- The CAT Bar Harbour, Maine, USA – Yarmouth, NS
- Northumberland Ferries – Wood Islands, PEI – Caribou, NS:
- Marine Atlantic Ferries – Argentia/Port aux Basques, NL – North Sydney, NS
GPS Coordinates for Annapolis Royal: N 44.743299 W -65.5091
