A causeway to Cape Sable Island, just south of the community, was opened in 1949 to replace the ferry service, which had had to run through heavy currents. A bridge had been considered but was rejected.
The construction of a causeway to Cape Sable Island in 1949 allowed for a more efficient transportation option, avoiding the challenges posed by heavy currents that had hindered the ferry service. The idea of building a bridge was considered but not implemented.