Ferry to Nova Scotia

radco · 11-04-2017, 09:12 AM

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 !
Food for thought
https://www.ferries.ca/thecat/

**Top Cat** · 11-04-2017, 10:45 AM

Interesting, Thanks Rich

radco · 11-04-2017, 01:00 PM

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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

MrMikey · 11-04-2017, 05:55 PM

It's done for the season............Mike

radco · 11-04-2017, 06:06 PM

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It's done for the season............Mike

Yes it is but will start up in the spring in time for the rally :) and you would know as you live in NS :)

**Top Cat** · 11-04-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMikey

It's done for the season............Mike

It should be up and running by August

MrMikey · 11-05-2017, 03:00 AM

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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

:)

LOL, there's one in every crowd :-)

Patriot · 11-05-2017, 08:22 PM

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.

radco · 11-05-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot

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

Patriot · 11-06-2017, 07:15 AM

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.

Patriot · 11-06-2017, 07:35 AM

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)

radco · 11-06-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot

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!

Patriot · 11-07-2017, 08:06 AM

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.

**Top Cat** · 11-07-2017, 12:27 PM

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

davidjmurphy · 11-08-2017, 01:07 PM

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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Patriot Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 167	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) Last edited by Patriot; 11-06-2017 at 09:18 AM.
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	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 __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-05-2017, 08:22 PM	#8
Patriot Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 167	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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Patriot Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 167	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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Patriot Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 167	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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davidjmurphy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kentville Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 290	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. __________________ Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
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