Gagetown Ferry

The Gagetown Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The ferry crosses the Saint John River, linking Arcadia on the west bank with Lower Jemseg on the east bank.^[1]

The crossing is 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) in length, taking less than 5 minutes, and is free of tolls. The ferry carries up to 12 cars at a time, and operates during day times hours on a seasonal schedule. It is operated by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation.^[1][2]

In February, 2016, the ferry service had been eliminated as part of a cost-saving measure put in place by the government. The decision created controversy and residents and users organized to pressure the government to maintain the ferry service.^[3]

In August 2019, the new Progressive Conservative government announced the return of the ferry, using the old Belleisle Bay Ferry which is currently being retrofitted for use at Arcadia.^[4]

As of July 1, 2020, ferry service has been restored between Arcadia and Jemseg with ferry F85.,^[5] the former Belleisle Bay ferry.

See also,

• List of crossings of the Saint John River