"Fred" bus and Lunenberg

[scrapycruiser]

In Halifax, what can you see using the "Fred" bus. Also, would like to go to Lunenberg. How would 2 couples get there ?

[lovemylab]

In Halifax, what can you see using the "Fred" bus. Also, would like to go to Lunenberg. How would 2 couples get there ?

 

The "Fred" bus is a free bus service that goes through the downtown area. You would be able to see Citadel Hill and Public Gardens very easily using this service.

 

Easiest (and most affordable) way to get to Lunenburg would be to rent a car. It is a 75-90 minute drive from Halifax one way. I doubt most taxi's would offer to take you there. The drive is very easy and the highway is well marked.

[chessie68]

A couple of quick question about the Fred bus. How close to the cruise ship terminal can you pick it up? How will I know where to wait to catch it and How is the bus itself distinguishable from the regular transit busses?

[lovemylab]

here is a website with some more info about the FRED bus:

 

http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html

 

The schedule hasn't been updated yet for the 2006 season but it usually doesn't change.

 

There are FRED signs at the bus stops and the bus is clearly marked.

[chessie68]

I have this web site but for some reason I can't download the map. I had my friend try and she couldn't download it either. Has anyone else tried?

[bigmjh]

Go to this web site ... click on "Fred" under the menu column ... towards the bottom of the page is a link to a PDF of the map. I just downloaded it just fine. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed ... you will not be able to view it because it is in PDF format. However, most computers do have Acrobat Reader installed (it's a free download).

[chessie68]

I have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. I just went out and downloaded it again, thinking maybe somehow it has been corrupted. I still can't download it the map. I can't figure it out.

[bigmjh]

Hmmm - :confused: - don't know what the problem is ... I rechecked it again just now and it downloaded fine. Sorry.