Our History
Blog posts on Marine Atlantic ferries throughout history.
Marine Atlantic Captain brings a piece of the Canadian Railroad home to Burgeo
The SS Northern Ranger
Marking the beginning of larger vessels serving the coastal communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, this large steamer was in service from 1936 to 1966.
The MV Caribou
Named in honour of a ship lost in World War II, this ferry was the largest ever built in Canada in 1986. It made over 16,000 trips and carried three million passengers in its 24 years of service.
The Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
From 1955 to 1997, the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal served as a gateway to Canada for many American tourists, helping to strengthen the bond between Nova Scotia and New England.
The MV Princess of Acadia
Serving the Digby–Saint John crossing from 1971 to 1997, this vessel had a vehicle deck three times the size of a hockey rink and could carry up to 650 vehicles per crossing.
The Borden Ferry Terminal
Named in honour of Prime Minister Robert Borden, this PEI ferry terminal was home to numerous vessels for over 80 years, serving millions of passengers, vehicles, and commercial freight containers.
The MV Sir Robert Bond
Named in honour of the first prime minister of the Dominion of Newfoundland, this vessel served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1975 to 1997.
The Original Confederation
The first ferry on the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick crossing to allow cars to drive on and off, this fast ship could cross the Northumberland Strait 24 times per day and carry up to 60 vehicles.
The Argentia Ferry Terminal
Designed as a seasonal service for tourists and residents traveling to Eastern Newfoundland during the summer months, this terminal has served tens of thousands of customers since opening in 1967.
SS Northumberland
With triple expansion engines and 2,500 horsepower, this steamship helped transport passengers and goods across the Northumberland Strait from 1891 to 1919 before more modern service was established.