We used the GPS on the vehicle. If you have a smart phone you can also use Google maps to navigate for you. Otherwise the route seemed quite complex.

It is a 25 minute car ride from downtown Halifax (cruise docks). If you take the ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth and the #60 bus it will let you off about a 1/2 mile from the area, otherwise you really need a taxi (expensive) or rent a car ( not worth it if only going there). It is not an easy place to describe how to get to - you would want to use a GPS.

Depending on your visit the shops are open until early November, you can take the Halifax/Dartmouth Ferry. On a weekday take the Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth and then catch the #60 Bus to Eastern Passage. The Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 1/2 hour on weekends. Or you could take the Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth, then take a taxi to Eastern Passage. Depending on how much time you have you can also book a boat ride out of the Fishermans Cove to deep sea finishing or touring McNab's Island. Not sure what the cost would be for a taxi the Ferry Ride would be around $2.50 (correct change) and this would include a transfer for the bus. Then on the way back it would be 2.50 for the bus ride and that includes a pass for the Ferry. (if you are over 65 the costs is 1.75. Hope this helps, I am sure if you ask someone would be pleased to help out.

Afraid I do not know the answer. The other two responses suggest contacting Dept of fisheries to grind out the season. Don't dig except just anywhere as you can get sick from clams dug in areas with Red Tide.