Beginning in 1953, a government-run diesel ferry, the "St. Joseph Islander," operated from Humbug Point providing free, 24-hour access to the island for residents, cottagers and tourists. Before this, Islanders had relied upon two cable ferries. The first began operating in 1919 and ran on a 610 metre cable between Campement D’Ours Island and the mainland. The second ferry, the "Magic Carpet" operated from Pine Island to the mainland. In 1934, both ferries were sold to the provincial government which began providing a free service.