Nova Scotia Government Eliminating Fee

USPA NEWS - In a Saturday news release from the Government of Nova Scotia, Premier Iain Rankin announced that the fee for using seven ferries that are operated by the Province will be permanently eliminated.

Premier Rankin said, "Our seven ferry services are an integral part of the provincial transportation network and pick up where the highway leaves off. The permanent elimination of ferry fees will reduce the financial burden on local residents and visitors."

This comes as welcome news to those Nova Scotians that depend on these seven ferry services in their daily commute. The provincial ferries operate daily year-round and most have a 24-hour service and provide a vital link.

In March 2020, the Provincial Government temporarily suspended the fees at  the  beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Public Health  restrictions were put in place. The fees varied between seven to ten dollars depending on the size of vehicle.

The following is the list of ferries that the government will be permanently removing fees: LaHave Ferry, Country Harbour Ferry, Little Narrows Ferry, Englishtown Ferry, Tancook Islands Ferry, Petit Passage Ferry, and Grand Passage Ferry.

As Nova Scotia has entered Phase 2 of the 5 phased reopening plan, people are being encouraged to travel throughout our picturesque province which will help support the local economy and assist in rebuilding the struggling tourism industry. With the elimination of the fees to ride the local ferries it will now cost a little less to stay local and rediscover what the charm and hospitality that Nova Scotia has to offer.