Halifax Transit cancels morning Alderney Ferry runs

The Halifax Transit ferry, Rita Joe, crosses the harbour in Halifax on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Feb 19, 2025 06:57:43 AM.

Last Updated Feb 19, 2025 10:00:28 AM.

Those looking to take the Alderney Ferry on Wednesday morning were out of luck.

Halifax Transit announced a number of trip cancellations including:

Leaving Alderney at 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15 and 9:45 in the morning.

And leaving Halifax at 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 and 10:00 this morning.

No reason was given for the cancellation, and no shuttles were to be provided.

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