Category Archives: Nova Scotia Ferries

Joe Casey

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Katherine

The RORO ferry Joe Casey in Digby, Nova Scotia The “Joe Casey” entered service in 1994 on the Grand Passage route on Digby Neck.  It was replaced on this route in 2017 by the Margaret’s Justice.  The Joe Casey now … Continue reading →

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Brady E. Himmelman

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Katherine

The cable ferry Brady E. Himmelman loading vehicles in LaHave

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Grand Passage

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Katherine

Crossing Grand Passage as we head to the Westport terminal on Brier Island

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Freeport Ferry Terminal

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Katherine

A stormy day at the Long Island ferry terminal at Freeport

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Grand Passage

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Katherine

Crossing Grand Passage between Brier Island and Long Island on a stormy wet day

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Margaret’s Justice

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Katherine

Margaret’s Justice at the Freeport terminal on Long Island Arriving at the Westport terminal on Brier Island after crossing Grand Passage

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Petit Princess

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Katherine

Petit Princess at the East Ferry terminal Petit Princess is a ferry that runs across Petit Passage between East Ferry on Digby Neck and Tiverton on Long Island. It’s free!

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Grand Passage Lighthouse

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Katherine

Referred to locally as the “Northern light”, the Grand Passage Lighthouse stands on a narrow strip of rugged shoreline along the northern tip of Brier Island, in Westport, Nova Scotia The Grand Passage Lighthouse is an 8.5 metre (28 feet) … Continue reading →

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Halifax – Across The harbour

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Katherine

  HMCS Sackville, CSS Acadia, and the Halifax harbour ferry Craig Blake HMCS Sackville is a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later served as a civilian research vessel. She is now a museum ship located … Continue reading →

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Craig Blake

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Katherine

Halifax Harbour ferry Craig Blake

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