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Travel Tips & Tools
Distances
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Traffic Cams
| Canso Causeway | Entry point to the island from the mainland |
| River Bourgeois | On the Fleur-de-lis trail (Hwy 4) between Port Hawkesbury & St. Peter's |
| Irish Cove | On the Bras d'Or Lakes Dr. (Hwy 4) between St. Peter's & East Bay |
| East Bay | Bras d'Or Lakes Dr. (Hwy 4) between Irish Cove & Sydney Forks |
| Kelly's Mtn | Bras d'Or Lakes Dr. (Trans Canada 105) between Baddeck and Seal Island Bridge |
| Seal Island East | On the Seal Island Bridge heading East |
| Seal Island West | On the Seal Island Bridge heading West |
| South Mountain | On the Cabot Trail between Neil's Harbour and Cape North |
| French Mountain | On the Cabot Trail between Cape North and Pleasant Bay |
| Mabou | Ceilidh Trail between Margaree Harbour and Canso Causeway |
| Bucklaw | On the Trans Canada 105 between Canso Causeway and Baddeck |
| North Sydney | Trans Canada Hwy, Northside region |
Tips
Driving in Nova Scotia:
In Nova Scotia we drive on the right-hand side of the road. A yellow line separates lanes heading in opposite directions.
It is mandatory for all occupants to wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in operation. The driver has the responsibility to make sure that all children under 16 are wearing a seatbelt or other appropriate restraint such as a baby seat. A child cannot be carried on the lap of a front seat passenger.
On motorcycles and bicycles, approved helmets are required.
Speed limits are posted in kilometres (1.6km = 1 mile). Highway speed limits are usually between 80km/h – 100 km/h or 50mph to 65mph. On city streets, speed limits are typically 50km/h or 30-35 mph. To convert miles to kilometres multiply the number of miles by 1.6. To convert kilometres to miles multiply the number of kilometres by 0.6.
Cell Phones: In April 2007, the province banned the use of hand-held cell phones and text messaging while driving. Hand-held cell phone use is only allowed in emergency situations.
Littering Fine: The minimum fine for littering along our highways is $337.50
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time. GMT -4.00 Not to be confused with Eastern Standard time which is one hour behind AST.
Weather: The weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers. Sometimes it seems you have gone through all 4 seasons in 1 day.
Legal drinking age: 19. Minors are allowed in licensed dining rooms/pubs with an adult up to 9 P.M.