1839 - Packet service started between St. Andrew's and Woodwards Cove. Coastal Transport Ltd. operates ferry service. 1999 - New ferry wharf built at North Head terminal. Began using it February 2000. The car ferry carries 45 passengers and 9 cars.
Priority is given to perishable goods.
White Head Island is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of the Eastern Time Zone. Sailing time approx. Children attending school beyond grade 8 left and boarded with families on G.M. during the school year. Remember to co-ordinate your travel with the ferry schedule . Remember New Brunswick is on Atlantic Time - one hour ahead of Eastern Time.