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By bus:
Maritime Bus
( 902-429-2029;
www.maritimebus.com
)
only charges $5 per
bikes and also offers boxes ($6.50) or bags ($5.65) to pack them in. Bikes only travel on
the same bus as the passenger if there's enough space. To ensure that yours arrives at
the same time as (or before) you do, ship it a day early.
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By train:
VIA Rail
( 888-842-7733;
www.viarail.ca
) will transport your bicycle for $25.
There are no trains with bike racks that run through this part of Canada so you'll have to
dismantle and pack your bike to put on as baggage.
CYCLING RULES & RESOURCES
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Cyclists must follow the same rules of the road as vehicles, but don't expect
drivers to always respect your right of way.
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Helmets are mandatory for all cyclists in British Columbia, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, as well as for anyone under 18 in Alberta
and Ontario.
emergency roadside assistance. Membership costs $40 per year, plus a $12 enroll-
ment fee, and entitles you to two free pick-ups and transport to the nearest repair
shop or home, within a 50km radius of where you're picked up.
Rental
Outfitters renting bicycles exist in most tourist towns; many are listed throughout this
guide. Rentals cost around $15 per day for touring bikes and $25 per day for mountain
bikes. The price usually includes a helmet and lock. Most companies require a security
deposit of $20 to $200.
Purchase
Buying a bike is easy, as is reselling it before you leave. Specialist bike shops have the
best selection and advice, but general sporting-goods stores may have lower prices.
Some bicycle stores and rental outfitters also sell used bicycles. To sniff out the best bar-
gains, scour flea markets, garage sales and thrift shops, or check the notice boards in
hostels and universities. These are also the best places to sell your bike.
Boat
The watery region hosts an extensive ferry system. Walk-ons and cyclists should be OK
anytime, but call ahead for vehicle reservations or if you require a cabin berth. This is es-
pecially important during peak season (July and August). Main operators are listed below:
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