The redesigned terminal will modernize Atlantic transportation infrastructure that facilitates travel between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Toronto, ON – July 2, 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) has been awarded a design contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada, following a competitive process, to serve as the prime consultant for the Digby Ferry Terminal in Nova Scotia. As the prime consultant, Arcadis will be responsible for leading the architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering required for a new ferry terminal to replace the existing Digby Ferry Terminal. The new building will house the terminal and ticketing booths in a single structure, replacing two separate buildings that were constructed in the 1970s.
Serving as a key gateway for vehicles and passengers traveling between Digby, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick, the ferry terminal will be designed to support regional mobility, tourism, and economic activity. Working within the site’s existing footprint, the two-storey facility’s design will accommodate terminal operations, including ticketing, waiting, and arrival zones and public bathrooms, as well as the terminal’s administration services, from intelligent transportation communications facilities to staff amenities.
Arcadis will design a resilient, passenger-focused ferry terminal tailored to the Bay of Fundy environment. The facility will incorporate measures to support reliable operations and enhance safety, while maintaining continuity of service throughout construction. Once complete, the terminal will deliver a more efficient, accessible, and intuitive experience for passengers and operations alike.
“We’re delighted to be expanding Arcadis’ ferry terminal work in Canada through the revitalization of the Digby Ferry Terminal,” said Neo Mahfouz, Practice Group Manager, Transit Facilities and Marine Structures at Arcadis. “Working with Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada, our aim is to deliver a modern, resilient, and efficient terminal that is accessible to all and will improve the overall passenger experience.”
This project builds on the firm’s global experience in marine and port infrastructure, including its work on the Port of Calais in France and the Vlaardingen terminal for DFDS in the Netherlands. It also expands Arcadis’ transportation sector portfolio in Atlantic Canada, which includes its current design work on the Wrights Cove Transit Terminal in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that supports bus rapid transit.
