Where do you fly into for Cape Breton?
Where do you fly into for Cape Breton? Nearest airport: Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 3 hours away. There are two closer airports for private planes: The first is Sydney J.A. Douglas McCurdy (2 hour drive), and the other is Allan J. MacEachen Regional Airport (1 hour drive).
Do you need a car in Nova Scotia?
One of Canada's three “Maritime Provinces”, Nova Scotia is easy to navigate if you have your own set of wheels. But there are plenty of transport options to add spice to your journey, including scenic ferry rides, once-in-a-lifetime helicopter charters, and world-class bicycle routes.