Transportation & Travel

Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia - A support network of non-profit, community-based transportation systems (Please check in your local area)

Access-A-Bus -  Door-to-Door accessible transportation in HRM (Information and registration form) http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/access_a_bus.html

Halifax Metro Transit Accessible Low-Floor Bus Service http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/ALF.html

Halifax Stanfield International Airport http://www.hiaa.ca

Nova Scotia Trails -  Find out which ones are wheelchair accessible by visiting http://www.novascotiatrails.com . Clieck on  "Find a Trail in Nova Scotia" and click on the area you are interested in. Proceed to  "Read The Trail"  and the Activities section.

Fortress of Louisbourg - Why not make this National Historic site a part of your travel plans. Click here for accessibility information and click here for a map of the site.

Disability Travel Card Program - Attendant travels free on motor coach or via rail http://www.easterseals.ns.ca/programs-and-services/family-and-community-support/community-outreach/

Canadian Transportation Agency - Accessible Transportation http://www.cta-otc.gc.ca/access/index_e.html

Air Canada http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/before/specialneeds.html

West Jet http://c3dsp.westjet.com/guest/travelTips.jsp#oneperson

Able Travel- Accessible Adventure Travel http://www.able-travel.com

Hope Air - Helping Canadians in financial need fly to necessary medical treatment.  http://www.hopeair.org

Mobility Program- Rebate on installation adaptive equipment (new vehicle). http://www.wheelchaircarrier.com/wccrebateprograms.html#generalinfo

Wheelchair Getaways - Accessible van rentals in the United States and Canada.http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com

Domestic Airlines Can no Longer Charge Persons with Severe Disabilities Extra - CBC NEWS link & Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)  News Release