Due to COVID-19 restrictions at United States border crossings, the provincial government will continue to subsidize the Campobello Island ferry service on a month-to-month basis to maintain this transportation link for island residents.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Jill Green said “The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure understands the importance of extending Campobello Island ferry services temporarily, and on an as-needed basis. This enables Campobello residents to move freely, to and from the island, without added restriction.”

While Campobello Island has a permanent transportation link – the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge – it is connected to the mainland at Lubec, Maine. As a result, a round trip to other parts of Canada requires crossing the border four times (two times each way) and amounts to about 150 kilometres of travel.

Since Jan. 22, the United States has required non-residents entering that country via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

The seasonal ferry service has been extended since the onset of the pandemic. It will continue operating four days per week, weather permitting, at the regular offseason service levels.