Powerful winds and treacherous sea conditions have thrown maritime travel into chaos, forcing multiple ferry operators to cancel and reschedule trips across Atlantic Canada.
The severe weather system sweeping through the region has prompted Northumberland Ferries to cancel all trips between Caribou, Nova Scotia, and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island for Tuesday. Travelers are being advised to monitor the company's website for updates on when service might resume.
Widespread Disruption Across Multiple Routes
The weather woes extend beyond the PEI-Nova Scotia connection. Marine Atlantic has proactively rescheduled its Gulf Coast service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. The originally scheduled 11:45 p.m. departure from North Sydney has been pushed to Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., while the return trip from Port aux Basques will now depart Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, Bay Ferries has also joined the list of affected services, cancelling its high-speed CAT ferry trip between Bar Harbor, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, scheduled for Wednesday. The company anticipates resuming normal operations on Thursday, weather permitting.
Traveler Advisory in Effect
Maritime transportation authorities are urging all passengers with travel plans to verify their ferry status before heading to terminals. The rapidly changing weather conditions mean that additional schedule adjustments remain possible throughout the week.
Environment Canada has maintained weather warnings for coastal areas, predicting strong winds and potentially hazardous marine conditions that could persist into Thursday. Travelers are encouraged to contact their ferry operators directly or check official social media channels for the most current information regarding departures and arrivals.
