Why go
- Region of Eastern Canada.
History
Atlantic Canada, also called the Atlantic provinces, is the region of Eastern Canada comprising four provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. As of 2021, the landmass of the four Atlantic provinces was approximately 488,000 km2 (188,000 sq mi), and had a population of over 2.4 million people. The term Atlantic Canada was popularized following the admission of Newfoundland as a Canadian province in 1949. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is not included in the Maritimes, another significant regional term, but is included in Atlantic Canada.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 28 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, BEH, Embraer 190, A319, A320, 767-300…) · 15 routes: Boston*, Charlottetown, Chicago*, Deer Lake*, Fredericton, Gander*, Goose Bay*, London, Moncton, Montreal, Ottawa, St. John, St. John's, Sydney*, Toronto
- WestJet WS (737-700, 736, CRJ-700) · 10 routes: Calgary, Cancun, Hamilton, Montego Bay, New York*, Orlando, Ottawa, Punta Cana, St. John's, Toronto
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Montreal, Ottawa, St. John's
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 3 routes: Boston*, Chicago*, Newark*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 2 routes: Philadelphia*, Washington*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-700) · 2 routes: St. John's*, Toronto*
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 2 routes: Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Air Saint Pierre PJ (ATR) · 1 route: St.-pierre
- Air Transat TS (737-800) · 1 route: Orlando*
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: New York*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (767-300) · 1 route: London*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Atlantic (Eastern) Canada — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Metro Transit Ferry Terminal, 1.9 km); routes include Halifax - Dartmouth Ferry, Alderney Ferry to Halifax, Alderney Ferry to Alderney.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Atlantic (Eastern) Canada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.