N.S.-P.E.I. ferry service ends season three days early

The ferry MV Northumberland is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Transport Canada

The ferry operating between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island will finish the season earlier than planned this year.

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL) says the final crossing of the season will take depart Wood Islands, P.E.I., for Caribou, N.S., at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The final sailing was originally scheduled to leave Wood Islands at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

NFL says the decision was made due to ice conditions and this week’s forecast.

“As these conditions may impact safe and reliable operations, and passenger and crew safety remains our top priority,” reads a notice on the ferry service’s website.

“We understand that this change may affect travel plans and appreciate our customers’ understanding as we respond to unusually cold and windy conditions.”

Meanwhile, a wind warning advisory is in place for the Confederation Bridge.

Travellers are being warned traffic may be restricted between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday due to wind conditions.

Wide load crossings are also scheduled from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Delays are expected.