Getting to McNabs Island

McNabs Island is accessible by commercial or private boat from Halifax, Dartmouth, Eastern Passage and Purcells Cove. The trip takes about 25 minutes from downtown Halifax, or 10 minutes from Eastern Passage. Several ferry and charter boat companies offer drop-off and pick-up service, as well as group charters to McNabs Island. Rates and times vary.

A & M Sea Charters

• Toll Free: 1-888-858-5545

Harbour Taxsea

• Phone: 902-830-3181

McNabs Island Ferry

• Toll Free: 1-800-326-4563
• Phone: 902-465-4563

Murphy's Waterfront Water Taxi

• Phone: 902-420-1015

New Dawn Charters

• Phone: 902-880-7447

Passage Privateers Schooner Company

• Phone: 902-406-8687

Sandpiper Water Charters

• Phone: 830-8687

Taylor Made Tours