Effective May 4 – October 14, 2012

Full Reservations: includes all vehicles

Spring: May 4 - June 21 - all sailing times
Summer: June 22 - Sept 3 -all sailing times.(* Requires a reservation fee. See below)
Fall: Sept 4 - Oct 14 - all sailing times

Sailing Dates: Early May to Mid-October, 2012
Schedules and fares subject to change without notice.
Click here for Schedules.

• Book by phone/fax/e-mail/online
• Reservation Fee
• General Information
• Safety Regulations
• Reservation Procedures

• Fee applies on the 9:10am, 11:20am, 1:30pm, 3:40pm, and 5:50pm sailing times from June 22 to September 3.
• A $15 non-refundable reservation fee for all Vehicles or Motorcycles with attachments.
• Vehicles towing a trailer will be subject to an additional $10 reserveration fee for the trailer.
• Motorcycles with no attachments will be subject to a reservation fee of $10.

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Check-in: Person holding reservations must check-in at vehicle ticket booth at least ONE HOUR prior to sailing time, or space will not be held.

Cancellations: Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to sailing time or full vehicle fare will be charged. Cancellations can be made at either ferry terminal or by calling 1-800-265-3163.

Wheelchair: Limited wheelchair and elevator service are available; please advise ticket agent on arrival if such services are required. Note: Some motorized wheelchairs may not fit and a transfer wheelchair may be necessary.
Please call ahead if bringing a motorized wheelchair.

Pets: Pets are allowed in the vehicle and in designated areas of the outside deck of the ship. Please ask a crew member for direction.

Buses: Buses must make advanced reservations.

Trucks: Trucks requiring overweight highway permits cannot be accepted for passage. Wide-load highway permits are charged for half fare extra above normal rates. Some restrictions and additional fees apply, please call for details.

Security: Vehicles are loaded and unloaded at owner’s risk.

We now offer a smoke free environment

Owen Sound Transportation Company assumes no responsibility for contents of any vehicle or for the security of or damage caused to or by vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles for any reason while aboard the ship.

CROSSING TIME: Approx. 2 hours.

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Warning: Customers must declare additional fuel containers upon arrival at the dock. Transport Canada safety regulations prohibit the carriage of gasoline and propane in excess of the following quantities:

Recreational Vehicles: Not more than two cylinders of propane safely secured to the vehicle in an upright position with valves closed and tagged.

Automobiles: Not more than one 25 litre container of gasoline.

Motorboats: Not more than two portable 25 litre containers.

All persons must vacate vehicle deck during crossing.

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Vehicle reservations are recommended for all sailings. Reservations by phone: 1 800 265 3163 or online by using a valid Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card.

Owen Sound Transportation Company -717875 Hwy 6, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7. (519.376.6601)

Tobermory Terminal - 8 Eliza Street, Tobermory, Ontario, NOH 2RO. (519.596-2510)

South Baymouth Terminal - 41 Water Street, South Baymouth, Ontario, POP 1Z0. (705.859.3161)

Reservations:

Telephone: 1-800-265-3163 (French available from April to October)
Fax: 1-519-371-2354
Online
E-Mail

Hours of Operation:
Spring/Fall
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Summer
6 am to 10 pm

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