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About The Ferry

General Information

   
Check-in: Person(s) 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.
   
Accessibility: 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 directions.
   
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.
   
Debit: Debit is not available aboard the ship.
   
Crossing Time: Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.
   

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.

 

 

Safety Regulations

   
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 the vehicle deck during crossing.
   
Owen Sound Transporation Company provides a smoke free environment throughout its terminals and on the ship.