Gagetown Ferry

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

The crossing is 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) in length, takes 5 minutes, and is free of tolls. The ferry carries up to 12 cars at a time, and operates 24 hours a day all year. It is operated by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation.[1][2]

As of February, 2016, the ferry service has 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ferries". New Brunswick Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Gagetown Ferry". Tourism New Brunswick. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  3. ↑ "Budget 2016 - 2017". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved 2016-03-30.

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Coordinates: 45°46′07″N 66°08′11″W / 45.768481°N 66.136279°W / 45.768481; -66.136279


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