Proud of our History - the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal

July 31, 2014 - Marine Atlantic

Marine Atlantic, its predecessor CN Marine, and pre-confederation Newfoundland coastal boats have a strong and proud history serving the people of Atlantic Canada through ferry terminals, passenger vessels and rail service.

The Yarmouth ferry terminal officially opened on December 20, 1955, with the arrival into service of the original MV Bluenose. The first passenger sailing took place on January 4, 1956, beginning the link between Nova Scotia and Maine. The Yarmouth terminal was the gateway to Canada for many American tourists and everything from lobsters to Christmas trees were shipped on this route spanning more than four decades. With seasonal and year-round services between Bar Harbor and Portland, the link was a popular service that helped strengthen the bond between Nova Scotia and New England.

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In next week’s blog posting, we highlight the MV Caribou that serviced the Port aux Basques-North Sydney crossing from 1986-2010.

MV Blusenose at Yarmouth Terminal circa 1970s
MV Blusenose at Yarmouth Terminal circa 1970s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth Terminal circa 1970s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth circa 1970s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth circa 1950s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth circa 1980s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth circa 1980s
Image of the MV Bluenose at Yarmouth circa 1970s
circa 1950s
circa 1950s
vehicles coming into the terminal circa 1950s
Bluenose Day circa 1956