Nova Scotia - Maine Ferry
The Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service will continue for the 2025 and 2026 seasons while the Province commits to finding a long-term solution, Public Works Minister Kim Masland announced today, October 15, in Yarmouth. The Province also released a progress report on an economic impact study that has found the service provides benefits throughout the province. The release about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/15/province-extends-yarmouth-ferry-releases-economic-impact-progress-report
The Cat ferry, seen in Yarmouth this morning, October 15. (Communications Nova Scotia)
On the Cat ferry docked in Yarmouth today, October 15, Public Works Minister Kim Masland announces the extension of the Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service for the 2025 and 2026 sailing seasons. Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc, the MLA for Argyle, stands at right. (Communications Nova Scotia)
The ferry sails between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Public Works Minister Kim Masland announces the extension of the Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service, as well as preliminary findings from an economic impact study that show the Yarmouth-Bar Harbor service provides benefits throughout the province. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Mark Wilson, President and CEO of Bay Ferries Limited, and Public Works Minister Kim Masland pose on the bridge of the Cat in Yarmouth. (Communications Nova Scotia)
The economic impact study by 21 FSP, which began in September 2023, will continue to collect and analyze data this fall. The final report is expected in the spring of 2025. (Communications Nova Scotia)
From left, Calvin d’Entremont, Chair, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association; Shelburne MLA Nolan Young; Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration and MLA for Digby-Annapolis; Public Works Minister Kim Masland; Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and MLA for Argyle; and Mark Wilson, President and CEO of Bay Ferries Limited (Communications Nova Scotia)