Ferry service to Campobello Island will have an extended season.
The provincial government said a new contract with East Coast Ferries means crossings will be made seven days a week until Oct. 12, weather permitting.
For residents living on Campobello Island, the only link to mainland New Brunswick in the winter is to go through Lubec, Maine, which raised concern for residents amid the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
A round trip back into New Brunswick requires those living on the island to cross the border four times, totalling about 150 kilometres in travel.
“Once again, our government is taking action and offering assistance to help extend seasonal ferry service to Campobello Island,” Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Chuck Chiasson said in a media release. “This connection through New Brunswick is important for both the island’s residents and visitors, helping them avoid potentially costly and time-consuming travel through the United States.”
The extension of service means the ferry will operate for the Victoria Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
“We’re happy that this ferry service subsidy can be reoffered to prolong the Campobello ferry’s 2026 season,” Chiasson said. “We continue to work closely with East Coast Ferries Ltd. to ensure this crossing remains both an accessible and reliable transportation corridor within our province.”
