Guysborough County’s Country Harbour Ferry is not operating because of mechanical
Stormont II (Nova Scotia Government photo)
problems. The Stormont II, which has been sailing for more than 40 years, has been out of service since November and cannot be repaired. A replacement for the ferry, a vessel capable of carrying 15 cars was announced in 2019 and is expected to arrive on schedule in May.
During this pause, a new cable system will be installed and the ferry slips will be upgraded for the replacement vessel.
While the ferry service is down, a detour is in place. It runs from Port Bickerton on Route 211 to Route 7 and to Melrose Country Harbour Road and onto Route 316.
The Country Harbour Ferry makes 13,000 voyages a year carrying 25,000 passengers and 15,000 vehicles.