Discover the Naval Encounter National Historic Event

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the Naval Encounter National Historic Event located at 170 Sunrise Trail, Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0, start by navigating to your nearest highway. From Halifax, take the NS-102 N towards Truro. Merge onto NS-104 E towards Cape Breton. Take exit 12 for NS-4 towards Tatamagouche. Follow NS-4 for approximately 20 km until you reach Tatamagouche. Upon entering the town, turn right onto Sunrise Trail. The destination will be on your left. There is no entry fee for visiting the site.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach Naval Encounter National Historic Event via public transportation, you can take a bus from Halifax. Look for Maritime Bus services that operate routes to Tatamagouche. The bus departs from the Maritime Bus Terminal in Halifax. The trip typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. Once you arrive at the Tatamagouche bus stop, you can walk to the site which is approximately a 15-minute walk (1.2 km). Head east on Main Street, then turn right onto Sunrise Trail. The location will be on your left. Make sure to check the Maritime Bus schedule for the exact timings and costs, which usually range around CAD 35-50.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a quick and convenient option, consider taking a taxi or rideshare service from your accommodation in Tatamagouche. Simply input the address 170 Sunrise Trail into the app or inform the taxi driver of your destination. The fare may vary based on your pickup location, but expect to pay between CAD 10 to 20 for a short trip within the town.