Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick
Area Coastal village in New Brunswick, former ferry terminal
On New Brunswick’s Northumberland Strait coast, Cape Tormentine has sandy shorelines and was the former ferry terminal to Prince Edward Island before the Confederation Bridge opened in 1997.
How to Get to Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick #
Cape Tormentine lies on Route 955 off the main New Brunswick coastal roads. The nearest larger centres are Shediac and Moncton (about a 45-60 minute drive). Access is by car; there is no longer a vehicle ferry service to Prince Edward Island from this point.
Tips for Visiting Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick #
- Walk the old ferry approach and imagine the steamers that used to tie up here; the shoreline is best at low tide for exploring pebble beaches.
- Bring a windproof jacket - the Northumberland Strait can be cold and blustery even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick #
Cape Tormentine is a coastal community on the Northumberland Strait; its heyday as a ferry terminus ended in 1997 with the opening of the Confederation Bridge.
Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmest, best time for beach walks and boating; many seasonal services are open.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Fewer visitors and clearer light for photographs; some facilities may be closed.
Winter
December-March · -10-0°C (14-32°F)
Cold and quiet; the ferry era is long over and the shoreline feels abandoned and austere.
