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M.S. Chi-Cheemaun
The
Big Canoe
http://www.bmts.com/~northland/
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Take tons of
heavy metal, 85,000 vehicles and 220,000 passengers and you've got the
Chi-Cheemaun, 966 departures later. |
| A trip aboard the
M.S. Chi-Cheemaun
is a long-standing Great Lakes tradition dating back to the 1930's
when a small, wooden vessel, the Kagawong, first ferried automobiles
across the waters of Georgian Bay between Tobermory and South Baymouth. |
| As described by Ontario Northland,
the $12 million Chi-Cheemaun is the "largest, most modern vessel ever
built for ferry service on the Great Lakes." It features drive-on,
drive-off bow and stern loading and unloading through a visored bow
system and a square door stern section. The ship is 365 feet long with
a 62 foot beam and has capacity for 638 passengers and 113 vehicles,
including room for 17 highway vehicles such as buses and transport
trucks. The ship is powered by two Ruston 3500 horse power diesel
engines and an 800 horse power "bow thruster" engine which improves
the handling of the vessel at slow speeds. The addition of two mezzanine
decks in 1982 increased the ship's vehicle carrying capacity to 143. |
2005
CHI-CHEEMAUN FERRY FARE STRUCTURE
|
DESCRIPTION |
ONE WAY |
SAME DAY
WALK ON
RETURN |
|
Adult |
$ 13.00 |
$ 22.45 |
|
Persons 65 years
of age & over |
11.30 |
18.80 |
|
Children (5-11
years) |
6.50 |
11.25 |
|
Children (under
5 years) |
Free |
Free |
|
Family Plan
(vehicle excluded)
(covers 2 adults & dependent children) |
43.80 |
75.60 |
VEHICLE RATES (excluding driver)
|
-under 8.5 ft.
high (2.59m) |
28.35 |
|
over 20 ft. long
- per foot extra |
2.15/ft. |
|
-8.5 ft. high
(2.59m) and over |
60.75 |
|
over 20 ft. long
- per foot extra |
4.20/ft. |
VEHICLE AND TRAILER COMBINATIONS (excluding driver)
|
-both under 8.5
ft. high (2.59m) |
28.35/unit |
|
over 20 ft.
long-per ft. extra (each unit) |
2.15/ft. |
|
-either unit 8.5
ft. high (2.59m) and over |
60.75/unit |
|
over 20 ft. long
-per ft. extra (each unit) |
4.20/ft. |
|
Motorcycles |
14.75 |
|
Bicycles |
5.60 |
|
Group Travel
Discount Rate
(10 or more, 1 vehicle) not applicable to family plan |
10% |
Reservations required
for buses on all sailings.
All fares subject to change without notice.
2005 CHI-CHEEMAUN
SUMMER SCHEDULE
JUNE 24 - SEPT. 5 INCL.
|
DEPART
TOBERMORY |
ARRIVE
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
DEPART
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
ARRIVE
TOBERMORY |
|
7:00 am |
8:45 am |
9:10 am |
10:55 am |
|
11:20 am* |
1:05 pm |
1:30 pm* |
3:15 pm |
|
3:40 pm* |
5:25 pm |
5:50 pm* |
7:35 pm |
|
8:00 pm |
9:45 pm |
10:00 pm |
11:45 pm |
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON FIRST AND LAST SAILINGS
PRIORITY PASSAGE
Limited
reservations on middle summer sailings
Vehicle size
restrictions and non refundable surcharge applies
Call 1 800 265
3163 for details
Crossing time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
SPRING AND FALL SERVICE
MAY 6-JUNE 23 AND SEPT. 6-OCT. 16
|
DEPART
TOBERMORY |
ARRIVE
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
DEPART
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
ARRIVE
TOBERMORY |
|
8:50 am daily |
10:50 am |
11:10 am
daily |
1:10 pm |
|
1:30 pm daily |
3:30 pm |
3:50 pm daily |
5:50 pm |
|
6:10 pm Fri.
only |
7:55 pm |
8:15 pm Fri. only |
10:00 pm |
Reservations
available on all Spring and Fall Sailings.
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY MONDAY SAILINGS
VICTORIA: MAY 23 & THANKSGIVING: OCT. 10
|
DEPART
TOBERMORY |
ARRIVE
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
DEPART
SOUTH BAYMOUTH |
ARRIVE
TOBERMORY |
|
6:10 pm |
7:55 pm |
8:15 pm |
10:00 pm |
Reservations
available on ALL Additional Sailings.
All schedules subject to change without notice.
2004 CHI-CHEEMAUN GENERAL
INFORMATION
| * |
Persons holding reservations must check in at vehicle ticket booth
at least one hour prior to sailing time; otherwise reservation is
void. |
| * |
Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to sailing
time, or vehicle fare will be charged. Cancellations can be made at
either ferry terminal or by calling 1 800 265-3163. |
| * |
Wheelchair and elevator service is available; please advise ticket
agent if such service is required. |
| * |
Trucks requiring overweight highway permits cannot be accepted for
passage. |
| * |
Trucks requiring wide load highway permits are charged for half fare
extra above normal rates. Some restrictions apply please call ahead. |
| * |
Vehicles are loaded and unloaded at owner's risk. |
| * |
Ontario Northland assumes no responsibility for the security of or
damage caused to or by Vehicles, Motorcycles and Bicycles for any
reason while aboard the ship. |
| * |
Ontario Northland assumes no responsibility for contents of any
vehicle. |
| * |
There is a Boatique and a 235 seat cafeteria on board the Chi-Cheemaun. |
SAFETY REGULATIONS
WARNING - Coast Guard 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.
Passengers
are NOT allowed on vehicle deck during crossing.
RESERVATION PROCEDURE
*
Advance vehicle reservations are not required but confirmed
space may be arranged on specified sailings.
*
A valid credit card number is required for all reservations.
PRIORITY PASSAGE
*
Now you can book on the middle summer sailings and arrive only 30 minutes
prior to departure. There is limited space and size restrictions do apply.
There is also a non-refundable surcharge of $20.00 for this feature. For
complete information please call 1 800 265 3163.
*
By
telephone (Reservation Only) 1-800-265-3163 using a valid Visa, MasterCard
or American Express credit card.
CALL FOR INFORMATION
Owen Sound Transportation Company
Owen Sound, Ontario (519) 376-6601
Tobermory Terminal (519)
596-2510
South Baymouth Terminal (705) 859-3161
English 1-800-265-3163 – French April - October
http://www.bmts.com/~northland/ |
