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Arrive by Ferry

Take the Fundy Rose on an unforgettable journey across the Bay of Fundy in comfort & style. Daily crossings are available between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick. Cape Forchu is just over an hour away upon arrival in Digby!

The CAT Ferry sailing from Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia will unfortunately not run in 2021 due to the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and the status of the US-Canada border operations. We look forward to the service returning in 2022.

Both ferries transport all types of vehicles, including cars, RVs, trucks, tour buses, and motorcycles, as well as walk-on passengers and four-legged friends.

Call 877-762-7245 or book online at ferries.ca.

Arrive by Land

Take Highway 101 from Halifax and head west via the Annapolis Valley or scenic Route #1 along the Annapolis Valley and Fundy Shore south from Halifax.

Once you arrive at the end of Highway 101, turn right onto Starrs Road and follow until the end of the street. Turn right onto Main street and then turn left at the Golden Horse Fountain onto Vancouver Street. Follow until you see signs for Route 304 and turn left. Follow this route for roughly 15 minutes until you arrive at the beautiful Cape Forchu Lighthouse.


Take Highway 103 from Halifax and head west via the South Shore or scenic Route #3 south from Halifax along the South Shore.

Once you arrive at the end of Highway 103, turn left onto Hardscratch Road then turn right onto Starrs Road and follow until the end of the street. Turn right onto Main street and then turn left at the Golden Horse Fountain onto Vancouver Street. Follow until you see signs for Route 304 and turn left. Follow this route for roughly 15 minutes until you arrive at the beautiful Cape Forchu Lighthouse.

Arrive by Air

Stanfield International Airport welcomes many domestic and international flights daily. Cape Forchu is a scenic 3.5-hour drive from the airport. halifaxstanfield.ca

Once you arrive in Yarmouth, turn right onto Starrs Road and follow until the end of the street. Turn right onto Main street and then turn left at the Golden Horse Fountain onto Vancouver Street. Follow until you see signs for Route 304 and turn left. Follow this route for roughly 15 minutes until you arrive at the beautiful Cape Forchu Lighthouse.


Yarmouth International Airport also accepts charters and private flights. For more information, please call 902-742-6484, Monday through Friday. yarmouthairport.ca

Hear from Other Visitors

Great lighthouse with a million dollar panoramic view right at the tip of the peninsula. Worthwhile trip just for this.

Arlenemohan - Palm Coast, Florida

A great stop on our coastal drive. Views are amazing, area is well maintained and easy to walk about. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy.

NormLWat - Waterloo, Canada

This is well worth the visit. The views are amazing, the park is lovely and clean. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Keeper’s kitchen. They serve beer and wine too.

Alicia W - Waterville, Maine

We loved our visit to Cape Forchu. It was a little foggy at first when we arrived, but it started to burn off during our time there. The area has a lot of history and beautiful rock formations. We enjoyed walking the short trail that had a number of plaques with the history of the area. They have a restaurant up by the lighthouse and washroom facilities. I highly recommend visiting this area, if you are in Yarmouth.

Justtravelling4 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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