The ferries run quite often. They are timely according to the posted schedule. Travel is inexpensive on the ferry. The ride is short and fairly smooth by the harbor. The ride is picturesque with a view of sailboats and some larger vessels. read more

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This is the cheapest harbour cruise you can get in Halifax! You can cross over to Dartmouth and return on the same ticket if it's within a couple of hours! Otherwise, functional public transport option that only take 10 minute to cross the harbour. read more

TL;DR/The Short Version: Ferry service that takes you back and forth between Halifax and Dartmouth. $3 a fare. The Long Version: I have been to Halifax many times and we drive through Dartmouth to get to and from the Halifax airport (which is actually in Goffs) to and from downtown Halifax but I had never taken the ferry between Halifax and Dartmouth before. I did this for the first time in September 2024. It's public transit, so the experience is like taking a public bus or subway, except it's a ferry, lol. I guess the scenery is better and if you go on the upper deck you get fresh air. There are 2 decks. Strollers and bikes are not permitted on the upper decks. You are not supposed to be on the stairs when the ferry is not docked. The fare is $3 and the ride is a bit less than 15 minutes. It's a functional service. I've heard some people say it's a great way to see the waters but that's like saying the city bus is a great way to see the city streets. Yes, but...lol. If you're without a car and want to travel between Halifax and Dartmouth, it's the most affordable way. And it is more scenic than being in a taxi ;) (180) read more

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The ferries run often, are efficient. The ticket is cheap and if you come back within 2 hours you don't need to buy a return ticket which is good for quick visit. Great views and a nice ride. Seating is inside or outside so you can take your pick depending on the weather. read more

Great service provided by the Nova Scotia transit system. Small passenger ferries working from 6:30 AM to midnight taking passengers across every 15 minutes to 2 ports on the Dartmouth side, from the Halifax waterfront. Low priced and well worth every penny. Kids are free and seniors are reduced. They can carry over 300 passengers, and in the summertime it will fill up and you may have to wait for the next one. Bring exact change to make your life easier. read more

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At $2.75 per round trip inside 90 minutes, this is a very inexpensive way to view Halifax from the water. There are a few shady spots on the upper level. The lower level windows weren't clean so not great for picture taking. We took the ferry across from Halifax to Alderney. The terminal isn't a place that I would want to hang around in, but I did need to use the washroom. No sooner was I settled in one of the two stalls, when a large group of pre-schoolers came in. I don't normally have performance anxiety, but when a pair of eyes peaked through the crack in the stall doors, someone shook the door violently all the while screaming "I have to peeeeeeeee!!!", I think that just about anyone would get out of there as quickly as possible. All that said, those five little kids were adorable. It was nice having a Tim Horton's decaf to take to the adjacent park. read more

We had a two night stay last month in downtown Halifax. Fortunately Hurricane Dorian didn't do too much damage along the waterfront where we were staying at the Marriott. Our tour guide director provided some fun things to do including taking the ferry. The ferry terminal is located downtown near the Marriott hotel. Great way to spend a couple of hours. They've got a senior fare. For $2.00 CAD, you can ride across to Dartmouth & back within 90 minutes with the same ferry ticket. What a deal. We took the ferry on a bright sunny afternoon. Got a great view looking back into Halifax. We weren't sure we wanted to get off in Dartmouth or not, but we did. Did an quick walk around the pier area. Then hopped back onto the next ferry back to Halifax. There's indoor/outdoor seating. We experienced both. Highly recommended activity if you're in the area. read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great way to jump over to Dartmouth and back to Halifax. Frequent departures. Efficient process to grab very fairly priced tickets ($5 for a round trip) and board the vessel. Plentiful seating on weekends. It's a nice ride sitting outside on a warm day. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Not sure about crossing on a winter storm or during commute time. Certainly worth the price to sample some of the few attractions in Dartmouth and get out on the water. I challenge you to find a more affordable and scenic boat ride! read more

You know, it's very easy to take something like a ferry terminal for granted, and we all have a tendency to only think of reviewing things after a negative experience, but I've ridden on the Dartmouth/Halifax ferry plenty of times and never once had a problem. It's always a comfortable, stress free ride. Often in the Dartmouth terminal are Saturday markets, which are always fun to browse, and the staff of the terminals are usually very friendly, if not overlooked. read more

It was like being on a water-bound vacation, crossing the open waves, with the wind in my hair and the sun on my shoulders. I see the ferry as more a fun activity verses a mode of transportation. The sheer fact that I end up on the other side of the harbour is simply a bonus, and not necessarily my total reason for paying the $2.25. Opting to take the ferry with a bike in tow is easy. There's a rack on the lower level so once you board ship, you can easily secure your velo and head up to the deck to enjoy the weather (if it happens to be a lovely day like it was today). The ride is surprisingly short, but a perfect length to peer out over the ocean and to enjoy the scenery as you move effortlessly through the water. I wondered today what would happen if the ferry sank, and when I looked around I noticed life jacket bins along with life boats, so my answer was right before my eyes. Take the ferry; for fun or as a lovely mode of transportation. It's easy, safe, cheap and provides a nice reprieve from cars, walking or biking! Now if only I could become a pirate, I could set sail all the time... read more

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To me, this is the only Metro Transit service that consistently doesn't disappoint me. Why? Because they are always on time (for me at least) and also it provides a chance to enjoy the beauty of Halifax and Dartmouth downtown from a ferry crossing over the Eastern Arm. Either on a sunny day or at night, you'd get to enjoy the view for as cheap as slightly over $2. But if you're a student at one of the universities, its a free ride with your U-pass. As for me, its one of the cheap thrills I indulge in once in a while whenever I decide to take a weekend trip to Dartmouth's Public Library at Alderny Landing or perhaps walk a little bit to TIBS Cafe to enjoy a delicious croissant. read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - the sunset view across Halifax seen from the Metro Transit Ferry - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

$2.50, great deal. Less than 10 minutes. Nice view of Dartmouth, Halifax. The Dartmouth side needs renos, dumpy. read more

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Great way to get to the other side! Halifax and Dartmouth ferries are used for those who have fifteen more minutes in their day and want to cruise the Halifax Harbor while either going home or going to work. The ferries can take you from Halifax to the Dartmouth, Alderney Terminal or the Dartmouth Woodside Terminal. And they of course go back to Halifax. The ride itself has always been pleasant and stress free. I have never met anyone who has bothered me, and the view is quite beautiful. About six or seven years ago, Halifax Harbor even had some Whales come into the Harbor for a month. During that time they loved playing with the ferries. I wasn't there but heard that was an amazing experience. Two out of the three ferry terminals have the famous, iconic coffee and donut shop known as Tim Hortons. The third one in Woodside does not have anything but is close to a Tim Hortons and several fast food restaurants. The ferry service is connected to the Metro Transit so it costs the same to go on the ferry as it does the bus, $2.25. But if you start on the bus and move to the ferry, you can just use a "transfer" ticket that you get from the bus driver and give that to the person working at the ferry terminal so you don't have to dish out another $2.25. And you could also get another transfer from the ferry person so that when you get to the other side you can use it to get back onto a bus. The ferry service hasn't changed at all since I started cruising on it over fifteen years ago. The biggest improvement I would like to see would be longer hours for the ferry service and perhaps one more ferry to cut down the wait time. But I always have a good time on the ferry and love standing on the deck, looking at the city and smelling the salt water. So for a fun experience and helping me get to where I want to go, four stars. read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The ferries linking Halifax and Dartmouth are officially part of the Metro Transit system that provides public transportation all over the Halifax Regional Municipality. The reason the ferries are worth mentioning separately is that they can be one of the cheapest ways to get a boat-ride on the harbour - just for fun. Why pay tons of money for a cruise on a tall ship? Just jump on the ferry for $2.25 and cruise over to Dartmouth, maybe do a little walkabout over there and then hop back across the harbour again. You can ride out in the open air on the upper deck, and marvel at the skilled parking job by the ferry's captain when you arrive at the opposite terminal. For cheapskates like me, this is a great way to get some fresh air and a fun little ride. read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - Ferry - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

999... 1000 Boarding one of the longest running ferries from Dartmouth to downtown Halifax this past week, I knew I had found the subject of my 1000th review. There is something truly special about one of our most eastern shorelines. Dripping with history, fresh with the spray from the sea, there is no escaping it. You just feel a little more Canadian perched up on the top deck. The air is salty, the wind whips your hair, the sun bounces off of the glass buildings on the waterfront, cruise ships dock at Pier 21, the sirens echo as the navy performs drills, and the citadel peaks out above the seashore. Friends, this port is one of our collective pieces of our Canadian heritage. From Dartmouth to downtown Halifax and back again only takes a few minutes each way, and I'm sure for some, it's just their every day commute, but for me, I was left speechless. The ferry runs every 15 or 30 minutes depending on peak hours. And not to be discounted, the park and the pier on the Dartmouth side has one stunning view. It was a smooth ride all around, even on days when the water is choppy, I'm told. So smooth in fact that when you finally disembark, much like emerging from a hottub, I felt a little zen-like. Hottub = jets. Ferry = the humming engine. 1/30 30 Day Challenge read more

I'm deeply jealous of those fortunate enough to commute by the ferry. Of course, I say this as someone who has ridden it only a handful of times, and never in the rain or snow. Perhaps after a week in February I would change my tune. BUT, speaking as a more-than-casual rider, this is super fun. Zipping from one side of the harbour to the other, sitting in the sun-warmed plastic of those hard cards, feeling the breeze blow through your hair... It's something I could honestly do for hours. I could happily sit on the deck and listen to the sea spray around me while I read through glossy magazines or heavy library books (I am totally wearing awesome sunglasses and a scarf tossed around my head in this fantasy), going back and forth for on a lazy afternoon. Do they sell a pass for that? read more

Perhaps my standards for ferry service are just pathetically low; I do come from the land of fast ferry scandals and boats that arrive with about as much reliability in scheduling as a newborn. The Halifax Dartmouth Ferry is therefor a thing of beauty! The ferry costs a meager $2.25 each way and leaves every half hour! In Dartmouth there are two docks: Woodside and Alderney, depending upon whether you're trying to get to downtown Dartmouth or through to the Eastern Shore. This ferry is extremely reliable and runs well into the night. A cheap tour of the harbour on a beautiful autumn day as well. read more

On the last day of this long holiday, before downtown commuters resume their daily ferrying activities, me and the family decided to take the ferry We joked and called it the cheapest boat ride you can take to see the harbour ($5 round trip for husband and I, all our kids are free). It was a sunny cheerful day. A tidbit cold once the ferry started. We of course went up to the upper deck and loved every minute of it with our children. This always reminds me of the Seabus in Vancouver. Once we reached Alderney we had fun playing at the Kiwanis playground. If I really have to complain-- why the exact change? It seems a bit old schooled for the sake of being old schooled if that makes sense. I admit it's cute to put the fare in the little lamp thing, but not efficient for a public transit system. read more

Oh ferries, I know you think you deserve 4/5 and dream of 5/5. Alas, I cannot award you such high marks. For those of us who are bound by use of public transit to move through this city, you are a scheduling challenge at the best of times and an impossibility at the worst of times. Let us start with your out-of-touch Sunday schedule; no service before 10 a.m. and none after 6 either. And, yes, I know, at some points in the day you have service every 15 minutes. But that's only for the 9 months of the year when one of your ships isn't sent away for "annual repairs." Perhaps if you're going to be down one ship a quarter of your schedule, you should invest in another ship? You also lose points for not including extra service at times when you should know there will be excess volume. For example, when the Alexander Keiths' birthday festivities were held at Alderney Landing, ferry service was only every 30 minutes and each ferry was over-flowing with loud and rambunctious party-goers. I shall award you points for your on-tine performance; no traffic delays for you! You also get credit for providing a relaxing 10-12 minute journey across the majestic harbour, offering tourists and residents alike a chance to appreciate the beauty that our city has to offer on either shore. read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - Alderney ferry terminal - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I effing love the ferry. In fact, the ferry may have played a significant role in decision making process when I had to decide where to live and where to work. My morning ferry ride is one of the nicest parts of my day. The ferry commissionaires are a delight -- especially the ones on the Dartmouth side. And the volunteer who hand delivers my Metro every morning is lovely too. Then my soothing ferry ride awaits. I never feel crowded (even when there's a pile of people), and you can watch the sun glint off the harbour in the morning. Unless it's foggy, which is kinda a lot of the time honestly, but then the ferry is a little trippy -- can't see a foot in front of you, feels like you're in a weird, incredibly humid bubble. And the best part of the ferry is that they are ALWAYS on time. ALWAYS. I have never experienced a ferry that doesn't show up or a ferry that is late. Unlike the majority of the bus routes in Hfx, where a no-show bus seems commonplace. Only caveat: occasionally there are a couple of weeks where one ferry is being worked on, so the rush hour "extras" aren't available. But there's always warning when that's about to happen. I live in Dartmouth, work in Halifax, and I will never take a bus over the bridge. Frankly, I'd rather walk. But the ferry? Sign me up! read more

The cheapest thrill in Halifax! For just over $2 or a regular bus pass, you get a glorious and stable jaunt across the lovely harbour with magnificent views of the bridges, the islands, the downtown skyline and...uh...Dartmouth. Just face the other way, okay? Ferries leave every fifteen during peak hours and every thirty in off-hours and take about eight minutes for you to reach your destination on either side of the harbour. Seats are comfortable enough, there's indoor seating below and rooftop seating for those looking to get a better look, and great opportunities for your own personal Halifax photography. For visitors: keep in mind that there are two different ferry routes. One runs between downtown Halifax and downtown Dartmouth, the other runs from downtown Halifax to Woodside. You're probably not looking for this one but if you are, follow the student population that's headed out to the gorgeous NSCC campus. For locals or locals to be: keep in mind that like most public transit in the city, you're shit outta luck any time after 11:45pm. All-night ferry rides would be life-changing but we likely have a while to wait just yet. (Edit: Was also just reminded of the brutal 10-6 Sunday service. Be warned.) read more

Is it ok? Definitely. Is it good? Sure. Is it great? Meh. The Ferry is a great service, allowing us to make it over to Dartmouth (or to Halifax) in a fraction of the time, and at a reasonable price. But it doesn't hit the mark every day, or every season. Price: 4/5 $2.25... Pretty good. For the price of a bus that will get you from just about anywhere around the HRM, you can take the Ferry straight over to Dartmouth in about 10 minutes or less. About the same as a cup of coffee, much less than a cab ride, and more than a stick of gum from 1925. In all reality, today, what else can you get for $2.25? Not too much. Or maybe you have a Metro Transit pass? Then it's unlimited uses for you! Service: 3/5 It's ok, but they don't exactly go above and beyond to give you a pleasant experience. When it comes to the Ferry, it's sort of a make your own adventure situation. It's not their job, really, to do so, but couldn't it be? Does a Ferry ride to Dartmouth/Halifax have to be a trip to Alcatraz? Why can't it be a cruise to the DR? Some kind of snack or drink service on board maybe? I'm not talking dinner and wine, just maybe some juice/pop and fruit/chips options. It's not a bud, it's a ferry. It's a boat, it's 10 minutes long every time... what about a vid screen showing the news of the day? Conditions: 3/5 Here's the problem, half the seats on the ferry are inside, and half are outside. In the dead of winter? In a rain storm? Out of luck for the outdoor upstairs kids. If you make it on a really nice warm and sunny Summer day, you are in for a treat. You could even make a date out of it, but otherwise, it's inside for you. And inside, well it's not great. A lot of dirty floors, rust spots, and smudged windows. Also, they don't run very late, so forget a simple ride back to Dartmouth after the bars on a Saturday night. In summation.... It's ok. It runs when you usually need it, it gets you where you want to go, and it's not too expensive. it could be better, but for that I'm sure they'd need a lot more money that would no doubt come from us (as a municipal service) and also jack up admission prices. So, you get what you pay for. To Alcatraz! read more

I use the ferry Monday to Friday as my travel to work in Halifax and sometimes on weekends. I take the Woodside ferry when I take my car (usually when my other half works nights and I wouldn't have a ride home from the terminal) - parking is free there so that is a plus (although technically the sign says free parking only for those with a metropass). I take the alderney ferry when my other half can drive me there as I don't have to get up as early! The downside about Woodside ferry is its pick up times in Halifax, since I don't get off until 5pm, I can never make the 5:07, then I end up being 20min early for the 5:37. Also, $70.00 for the metro pass is pretty reasonable as well if you take it as often as I do...it sure beats parking in Halifax for $10+ a day and then gas money. read more

I read about it in the Lonely Planet guide, watched Ellen Page and Jeff Douglas discuss life on it in "Touch and Go", and even took pictures of it resting in the dock. However, in 2 years I had never taken a ride on North America's oldest salt water ferry. This all changed this past Sunday when I thought that I should take a walk on the waterfront and enjoy the warm air and sun. But I thought "Hmmm..... maybe it will be better to take a ride on the ferry..." The ferry might have been the best descision that day. While crossing the harbour, I dont know if it was the sun, the water, being on a boat, or the soft sounds of Toni Braxton, but I could not wipe the smile off my face and fell in love with the HRM all over again. Being on the upper deck of the ferry is like watching the HRM skyline in imax as it surrounds you passively as the harbour is crossed. The only drawbacks is that: you cannot stay on the ferry to do homework, and must disembark and re-enter every arrival, and the Woodside ferry does not run on weekends (I wanted a milkshake!) Side note: There is not much to do in this part of Dartmouth on a Sunday post-5pm. Everything was closed (i.e. Two If By Sea) and there were not to many shops to be seen, so I just got back on the ferry after a short walk and went back to Halifax. So be warned! read more

There is nothing I like better than an early evening ferry crossing, just as the sun is setting and the commuter traffic rush is past. I'm not an avid public transit user, but I love that we have active ferry service in Halifax; it's a cool perk! Often, the ferry is a go-to cheap date option (pair that with a visit to Two if by Sea!), an out-of-towner tourism pleaser, or just a nice way to get out on the water without having to shell out for a Murphy's tour. I can't speak to how often the crossings are, or how late they go, but whenever I need the ferry, it's been available. And, seeing that spring is on it's way in, I think I'm due for a Sunday afternoon crossing very soon! read more

The ferry is the bright spot in Metro Transit's Service. It's the most fun, if not always most efficient way of getting from one side of the city to the other. The price is the same as the bus, but you get better views (stick to watching the Halifax side), fewer crowds and you don't have to worry about bridge traffic during rush hour. If it's nice out be sure to sit up top and breathe in the semi-fresh harbour air. Be sure to plan ahead to know how often and when the ferry is coming. The Ferry, unlike the buses actually keeps to its schedule, which is great. Usually when I am headed to Dartmouth, it is to work or to visit the parents, and both of these locations are better reached on the bus, so it's a special occasion when I get to take the ferry. read more

Oh Halifax Dartmouth Ferry, how I love thee! As other yelpers mentioned the ferry is punctual...all the time! It is much more reliable than it's landlubber counterpart. The scheduling is pretty reasonable. I also love the Point A to Point B travel. The busiest time that I'd ever seen the ferry was on Canada Day and it was still tolerable. With the ferry you'll never have to deal with over-crowdedness, smelliness or have someone's nether regions in your face. If you happen to catch the ferry on a sunny day, the view from the upper deck is spectacular. I've caught the ferry on a foggy day and sat on the deck. My advice to you is beware the fog horn, it can be a bit startling. For $2.25 it's a pretty good deal! read more

I love Rita Joe she's so good she's always on time she helps my son get to school at the NSCC Ivany Waterfront Campus where he takes graphic design and just like I'm so proud of my son I'm also so proud of Rita Joe read more

One of the most enjoyable - and inexpensive treats - on a sunny day or a snowy evening! read more

Halifax Dartmouth Ferries - Ferries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

There isn't anything more reminiscent of the east coast than a ferry ride. Even if it's only about 7 or 8 minutes long from start to finish, it's still long enough to take in the ride over the water, catch a great view of the Dartmouth and Halifax views and let the fresh wind blow through your hair. The ferries are part of Metro Transit so those with a transit pass (students, you likely have one too from September-April) can access this at no extra cost. Otherwise, it's $2.25. The ferry is much more enjoyable than the bus, unless you get seasick easily. The only downside would be if you have easier access to the Dartmouth Sportsplex but if you're going anywhere in Dartmouth besides that general area or MicMac mall, you're better off catching the ferry. There are two routes. There's the main Halifax-Alderney route which takes you to downtown Dartmouth at the end of Portland Street, where you can find some neat shops or wander around. And then there's the other route, Halifax-Woodside, that takes you to the other end where things are popping up every other day it seems. I used to take the Halifax-Alderney one, which only runs in the morning and the evening during rush hours, when I was attending NSCC. It turns out, walking along the waterfront between the two terminals in Dartmouth didn't take too long so it wasn't too much out of my way if I had to catch a ferry in the mid-afternoon or after supper. When they run, they typically go every 15 or 30 minutes, depending on the time of year. The ferries are what makes HRM distinctly HRM. They can block the view from Citadel Hill but as long as we still have our ferries, I think we'll be fine. read more

The Halifax Dartmouth Ferry service is a walk on passage from one side of the harbour to the other, with boats leaving every 30 minutes. The vessels themselves are in pretty good condition for public transportation, there is an upper deck where you can stand and watch your voyage unfold, or a sheltered lower deck which can get crammed when people don't plan for rain. The most convenient and common use of the ferry is to avoid downtown traffic and trying to find parking, especially during the summer. I don't think I've gone more than a few months at a time without parking in Dartmouth and taking the Ferry over just to save money on parking. The passage is cheap, just $2.25 per person, the same as the fee for metro transit buses. If you can I'd stick with the Ferry, at least you have the opportunity to get a little fresh air on your trip. Hot Hint: Transfer from ferry to bus the same way you would change buses, just get a transfer ticket from your driver. read more

The Ferries are one of the best forms of transportation for work. Given that there is no parking anywhere downtown Halifax, or if you do find some you are paying through the nose. A lot of people count on the Ferries You have to be able to hustle, sometimes there is a large crowd, so grab your coffee and hang on. My favorite time to ride the Ferry is on a night of the Fireworks. It is the best seat in the house. read more

The Halifax Dartmouth Ferry is not just for those of us needing to commute, it can also be a real pleasure cruise. I have, from time to time and without any real reason, hoped aboard a ferry to Dartmouth simply to get out on the water without paying a ridiculous amount for a chartered boat! Those of us on a budget have to use a little imagination, but our pocketbook almost always thanks us. If you do actually feel the need to use the ferry as a legit means of transportation it works just as well. I have often times driven my bike down, crossed to Dartmouth and carried on. It's much easier than the bridge for those of us who may be a little short of breath or in a hurry. The ferry runs every 30 minutes and cost's $2.25, not a bad price for the convenience! Definitely consider this alternate form of transportation the next time you're looking to go to "The Dark side!" read more

The ferry does offer quite a lovely view of Halifax. And it's a nice way to get to another neighborhood and browse what some people tell me is the "hipster" 'hood in the area. (I guess judging by the vintage and comic book stores across the way that's a fair assessment.) It's $2 and it comes every half hour or so and while I wouldn't necessarily call it a "must ride" while in Halifax I will say it's an interesting and affordable diversion. read more

I wasn't going to write a review on this, until yesterday when a great experience happened and I wanted to share. It's always hard to review a service, especially when the service is a monopoly. Metro transit had a bumpy year when it comes to PR, but this instance made my heart sing. On a beautiful sunny day I decided to ferry it from the dark side on the upper deck to get some much needed sun. As we launched I heard the captain (do they call ferry drivers captains? I do) shout down to a little boy "hey kid, you want to come up here"? The kids eyes lit up, we was already excited to be on the ferry, but to ride with the CAPTAIN? Wow! Quickly got the OK from his mom and scooted up the stairs to the control room. After we stopped the kid came down and I walked behind them 1/2 listening to him talk non stop about how the ferry works, still brimming with excitement. GOOD ON YOU metro transit! I'll remember this next time my bus is late and I'm waiting in the rain/snow. read more

Having lived in the HRM since the early 80s, I have made an effort to ride the ferries as often as possible in the summer.. For the cost of a Metro Transit bus fare, and the option of a transfer, the upper deck is a pleasant way to cross the harbour on a hot, sunny day. The boardwalk, on the Halifax side, is usually busy with tourists, buskers, and food, and is certainly, the 'fun' side, but despite what I read from some reviewers, it is not the prettiest side. The Alderney Landing on the Dartmouth side, doesn't have it's skyline crowded with as many ugly buildings as the Halifax side. Must ride? Perhaps not, but you should certainly check it out, and decide for yourself. Bring your own snacks, Jeremy didn't... read more

All I can say is we are soooo lucky to have such a wonderful way to travel. Bliss on the harbour!

The ferries are great. It is a must do for anyone in Halifax. The veiws are great from the top and the bottom has bike racks. If you need to only cross the harbour take advantage of the ferries. read more

Cheap, fast, reliable and kinda fun way to get across the harbour. My girlfriend took me across on a beautiful sunny day and we sat on top, out in the open and took in the view of the harbourfront(s). read more

We often take our son just for a boat ride on the weekend and he loves the ferry. We have never had to use it as a commuter so I am sure we may have a different opinion on it if we had to. I think it is very clean and tidy and tons of room for sitting on the upper and lower decks. read more