Who owns the PEI ferry?
Who owns the PEI ferry? The ferry service is run by Northumberland Ferries Ltd., leasing vessels owned by Transport Canada.
Did they get the cars off the PEI ferry?
UPDATE: One day after this story was published on July 23, 2022, Northumberland Ferries announced that it had been able to recover all the vehicles on the upper and lower decks. For more stories about the ferry fire, click here.
What is the best month to visit PEI?
When is the best time to visit PEI? As the temperatures start dropping in October, most stores, seasonal restaurants, and tour providers shut their doors. Overall, the best time to explore this gorgeous destination is between June and September.
Has a BC ferry ever sunk?
10 years later, the Captain tells his story. The Queen of the North ferry. On March 22, 2006, just after midnight, the B.C. Ferries passenger vessel the 'Queen of the North' struck an underwater ledge off Gil Island, 135 km south of Prince Rupert, tearing open the bottom of the ship and ripping out the propellers.
Why did PEI get rid of trains?
Freight was more easily and efficiently transferred through the use of trucks, and passengers were finding it more convenient to use their own automobiles in lieu of waiting for a train. Sections of the railroad began to close. Eventually the Canadian National Railways would decide to pull out of PEI all together.