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Old 11-04-2017, 09:12 AM   #1
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Waving Ferry to Nova Scotia

For anyone from the states going to the N.S. Ralley there is a Ferry from Portland Maine to N.S. About a 5 hr trip ! From Portland it is about a 14 hr ride !
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https://www.ferries.ca/thecat/
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Old 11-04-2017, 10:45 AM   #2
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Interesting, Thanks Rich
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Interesting, Thanks Rich
No problem Tim.. From Portland it is about 14 hr ride by road, And you guys riding a ton of mile to get there saving 10 hrs o riding can say your butt lol
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Yes it is but will start up in the spring in time for the rally :) and you would know as you live in NS :)
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It should be up and running by August
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Yes it is but will start up in the spring in time for the rally :) and you would know as you live in NS
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LOL, there's one in every crowd :-)
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Old 11-05-2017, 08:22 PM   #8
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I do agree taking the ferry might save a couple hours but not much. Yarmouth to Baddeck will take around 7 hours of riding time. Portland Maine to Baddeck just over 10 hours. So other that saving 3 hours of riding time, you will save a great deal of money. The ferry is not cheap. The ride on the other hand is worth spending a little more saddle time.
 
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I do agree taking the ferry might save a couple hours but not much. Yarmouth to Baddeck will take around 7 hours of riding time. Portland Maine to Baddeck just over 10 hours. So other that saving 3 hours of riding time, you will save a great deal of money. The ferry is not cheap. The ride on the other hand is worth spending a little more saddle time.
I Map quested it looks like less then 11 hrs by car from Portland Maine to Baddeck Canada . With a bike I would add about 1 hr. and For someone whose been riding 3 days of so the cost of the ferry may be worth it! How much do you think it would be for the ferry ? No $$ given ! Thanks

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The times I wrote were riding time, and not allowing for gas stops, food, or just breaks. The ferry cost was expensive last year but I can't remember the cost. I'll will try to find what it cost this year, and post it.
 
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Here are the fares for 2017 as listed in the local paper "The Vanguard". All fares are one way. Motorcycle...$115 with Trailer...$140 Adult...$107 (All in US Dollars)

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Here are the fares for 2017 as listed in the local paper "The Vanguard". All fares are one way. Motorcycle...$115 with Trailer...$140 Adult...$107 (All in US Dollars)
Thanks for the update on price ! I could not find it lol Sucks getting old

Where did you find the price ? Im looking to drive my truck if I make it!
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I have post a link to the local paper, which the story was the ferries 2017 Cat Ferry fares. You will find it in the "Dates for the 2018 group rally" thread. Sorry, wrote it on the wrong thread but it may be of use to everyone thinking of attending.
 
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Here is a link to the "Dates for the 2018 group rally" thread Patriot referred to.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=92
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There is also a ferry from St.John New Brunswick to Digby NS. 3 hour crossing. There is a good chance you will see some whales on that trip. I think the cost is around $177 Canadian return. There also is a senior discount.
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