By Boat and Ferry

Northumberland Ferries sails between Wood Islands, PEI, and Caribou, Nova Scotia, from May to mid-December. The crossing takes about 75 minutes, and the round-trip costs approximately $60 per vehicle, $80 for a camper or RV; foot passengers pay $14 (you pay only when leaving the Island). A fuel surcharge is added, so ask about this when booking. There are 18 crossings per day in summer.

Contacts

Northumberland Ferries (888/249-7245. www.nfl-bay.com.)

Air Canada (888/247-2262. www.aircanada.ca.)

Delta Airlines (800/221-1212 or 800/241-4141. www.delta.com.)

WestJet (888/937-8538. www.westjet.com.)

Charlottetown Airport (902/566-7997. www.flypei.com.)

Eastwind Cycle (902/471-4424. www.eastwindcycle.com.)

Freewheeling Adventures (902/857-3600 or 800/672—0775. www.freewheeling.ca.)

Acadian Lines (800/567-515. www.acadianbus.com.)

PEI Express Shuttle (902/462-8177 or 877/877-1771. www.peishuttle.com.)

Advanced Shuttle Service (902/888-3353 or 877/886-3322. www.advancedshuttleservice.ca.)