Overview

• Nova Scotia has pledged to subsidize the ferry service linking Yarmouth and Bar Harbor for an additional two years.
• A recent progress report highlights the ferry's positive impact on tourism, with passengers spending over $20 million in 2023.
• The number of passengers and vehicles transported by the ferry increased by 30% compared to the previous year.
• The provincial government has allocated $21 million for the ferry in 2024, with costs to be finalized later.
• A comprehensive economic impact study, initiated in September 2023, is expected to be completed by spring 2025.