Country Harbour Ferry

Shopping & Services in the The Eastern Shore

The Country Harbour Ferry is a 12-car cable ferry named Theodore O’Hara which connects Port Bickerton with Country Harbour. In the summer, the ferry departs every 15 minutes. During the rest of the year, the ferry departs on the hour from Country Harbour side and on the half-hour from the Port Bickerton side. Signs are posted to notify travellers if the ferry is not running or you may phone 902-387-2200. July 1- September 30 – 7:00am to 6:00pm

This ferry is all apart of the Eastern Shore experience, so feel free to get out of your car, stretch your legs and talk to the crew during this short crossing.

It is now free to take this and other provincially run ferries.

Taking the ferry is optional, you can drive around.