Atlantic Canada Ferry Services
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Saint John, NB/Digby, NS ferry service
This ferry service is operated year-round by Bay Ferries Ltd. (BFL). The service is being provided using the Transport Canada-owned MV Fundy Rose which entered into service in July 2015, after replacing the MV Princess of Acadia.
Between 2010 and 2015, the Government of Canada has provided $95.5 million to support this service.
Wood Islands, PEI/Caribou, NS ferry service
The service is operated by Northumberland Ferries Ltd. (NFL), for eight months of the year (May to December) and uses two of Transport Canada’s vessels — the MV Holiday Island and the MV Confederation.
Between 2010 and 2015, the Government of Canada has provided $65 million to support this service.
Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC/Souris, PEI ferry service
The service is operated by C.T.M.A. Traversier Ltée. (CTMA) using the Transport Canada-owned MV Madeleine.
Between 2010 and 2015, the Government of Canada has provided $81 million to support this service.
April 2016
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