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Narrative, photo-filled historical guide to Nova Scotia's historic ferries from author of Nova Scotia's Historic Harbours and Nova Scotia's Lost Communities.

In the mid-nineteenth century, ferries over rivers and harbours, across straits and out to islands, and to neighbouring provinces became indispensable in the province. The original ferryboats were rowed, sometimes towing scows for carrying horses, buggies, cattle, or sheep. Over the years, rowboats were replaced by sailboats, steamboats, or motorboats, and today's few remaining ferries are diesel operated. Today, most of Nova Scotia's former ferries have been replaced with bridges or causeways.

Published Oct 2025