Introducing Metro Transit's newest Service...
MetroLink is a limited-stop, direct, fully accessible new bus-commuting option. Delivering premium service at a premium price, MetroLink's interior includes carpeted walls and ceiling for sound-dampening and custom-upholstered high-back seats with arm and foot rests. Heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer, this advertising-free zone offers comfort and plenty of room to relax and enjoy your commute.
- On February 20, 2006: Metro Transit introduced Phase II of its MetroLink service - the #185 Sackville Link.
Park & Ride the Link!
Parking in a public lot in downtown Halifax – if you can find a spot – costs as much as $200 per month. Commuting with MetroLink costs only $75 per month (Adult fare). Plus, think of the money you’d save on gas and maintenance! (MetroLink offers free Park ‘n’ Ride lots, too). The Portland Hills Terminal Park & Ride lot accomodates 180 cars (and is in the process of expanding), and the Sackville Terminal accomodates 175 parking spaces.
For more information on Park & Ride, visit the Park & Ride section of the website.
Bike & Ride the Link!
Free, easy to use bike racks are mounted on all MetroLink buses, accommodating 2 bikes. Instructional pamphlets are also available for more information.
Bike Lockers are available at both MetroLink terminals.
For more information:
Cobequid & Sackville Terminals
Acadia School
636 Sackville Dr.
Lower Sackville
869-4270 - Contact Fran Davison
Portland Hills Terminal
Cole Harbour Place
51 Forest Hills Parkway
Cole Harbour
490-4542 - Contact Shelly Hutt
Fare chart
MetroLink
Exact Cash Fare |
Fare Category |
MetroLink Pass |
With Transit Ticket, MetroPass, UPass or Transfer |
$2.75 |
Adult |
$85 |
+50 cents
additional payment |
$2.00 |
Senior & Child |
n/a |
+50 cents
additional payment |
$2.75 |
Student |
n/a |
+50 cents
additional payment |
Conventional Metro Transit fare
Service info
Route #159 Portland Hills Link provides two-directional service from Portland Hills Terminal to Scotia Square, from Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 12 midnight, 10 minutes peak and 30 minutes off-peak. No service on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Route #165 Woodside Link provides two-directional service from the new Portland Hills Terminal to the Woodside Ferry Terminal, connecting with all crossing times. This service will only operate during peak hours.
Route #185 Sackville Link provides two directional service from the new Sackville Terminal (with a stop at Windmill Rd. at Wright Ave. in Burnside) to Scotia Square, Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 12 midnight, 10 minute frequency during peak hours and 30 minute off-peak service. No service on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
For more information on Routes and Service times, please visit the schedules page.
Retail Outlets
MetroLink passes are available at the following 16 retail outlets:
| Alderney Gate Lotto Booth |
Blazer's Lotto at
Superstore Lower Sackville |
Pharmasave at
Cole Harbour Shopping Centre |
| Metro Transit |
| Nic Nax |
Lawton's Drug:
Scotia Square
Lord Nelson Arcade
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| Superstore, Portland St. Lotto Booth |
Shoppers Drug Mart:
Bedford Place Mall
Dartmouth Shopping Centre
Fenwick St
Mic Mac Mall
Sackville Drive
Spring Garden Road
Quinpool Road
Forest Hills Parkway
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Storefront Locations:
Acadia Centre
Alderney Gate
Cole Harbour Place
Scotia Square
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Donegal Drive Trail Connector to Portland Hills
(Posted 09/12/05)
As part of Metro Transit’s new MetroLink service, introduced to Portland Hills in August 2005, a walking and bicycling trail is planned to connect Donegal Drive to the new Portland Hills Terminal to encourage active living in HRM.
Due to the environmental sensitivity in the wetlands surrounding the proposed trail, the completion of the trail has been rescheduled and is now set for spring 2006.
Metro Transit sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause its passengers.
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