Ferry services
Learn about the ferry services available across Ontario, the routes you can travel and when they operate.
Glenora Ferry Service
Route: Glenora — Adolphustown
Runs: Year round
Ferry transports:
- passengers
- vehicles
- maximum capacity: 117 passengers and up to 21 vehicles
- vehicle height restriction: 4.1 metres (13 feet 5 inches)
Operated by: Government of Ontario
Glenora Ferry schedule
06:00 to 01:15 (6 a.m. to 1:15 a.m.)
The ferry departs:
- Glenora on the hour and the half-hour
- Adolphustown at a quarter to and a quarter after the hour
Contact the Glenora Ferry Office at
If you would like to receive more information about this ferry’s services, please email mtoferryinfo@ontario.ca, and request to be added to the Glenora ferry distribution list. You can also follow the Glenora ferry’s X account for the latest updates.
For information about priority boarding or transporting dangerous goods, please see the Passenger Code of Conduct and Conditions of Carriage.
Wolfe Island Ferry Service
Route: Kingston — Wolfe Island
Runs: Year round
Ferry transports:
- passengers
- vehicles
- maximum capacity: 294 passengers and up to 55 vehicles
- vehicle height restriction: 4.4 metres (14 feet 5 inches)
Operated by: Government of Ontario
Where to board the ferry
Kingston Terminal:
- passengers can board the ferry at the Kingston Terminal on 295 Ontario Street
Wolfe Island Dock:
- Dawsons Point dock, located 4.8 kilometres east of Marysville
Wolfe Island ferry schedule
Please note that on Wednesdays, beginning May 15, 2024, the Wolfe Islander IV will replace the Wolfe Islander III between 09:00 and 15:00 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.). During this time, the regular schedule below will be suspended and replaced with on-demand service. Regularly scheduled service will resume at 15:00 (3 p.m.).
Starting August 17, a new schedule between Wolfe Island and Kingston will begin. Please be sure to check the schedule below to plan your trip.
Current schedule (until August 17, 2024)
| Departure time from Wolfe Island | Departure time from Kingston |
|---|---|
| 05:30 | 06:00 |
| 06:30 | 07:00 |
| 07:30 | 08:00 |
| 08:30 | 09:00 |
| 09:30 | 10:00 |
| 10:30 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:30 | 14:00 |
| 14:30 | 15:00 |
| 15:30 | 16:00 |
| 16:30 | 17:00 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 |
| 18:30 | 19:00 |
| 19:30 | 20:00 |
| 20:30 | 21:00 |
| 21:30 | 22:00 |
| 22:30 | 23:30 |
| 24:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:30 | 02:00 |
As of August 17, 2024, the Wolfe Islander IV will go into full-time service, replacing the Wolfe Islander III.
The new ferry is one of the first electric passenger and vehicle ferries in North America and will be able to transport 50% more vehicles than its predecessor.
The new schedule between Wolfe Island and Kingston will be:
| Departure time from Wolfe Island | Departure time from Kingston |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | 05:40 |
| 06:20 | 07:00 |
| 07:40 | 08:20 |
| 09:00 | 09:40 |
| 10:20 | 11:00 |
| 11:40 | 12:20 |
| 13:00 | 13:40 |
| 14:20 | 15:00 |
| 15:40 | 16:20 |
| 17:00 | 17:40 |
| 18:20 | 19:00 |
| 19:40 | 20:20 |
| 21:00 | 21:40 |
| 22:20 | 23:40 |
| 00:20 | 01:00 |
| 01:40 | 02:20 |
Work is underway on charging and docking infrastructure improvements that will enable the Wolfe Islander IV to run on a more frequent schedule in the future.
Contact the Wolfe Island Ferry Office at
If you would like to receive more information about this ferry’s services, please email mtoferryinfo@ontario.ca, and request to be added to the Wolfe Island ferry distribution list. You can also follow the Wolfe Island ferry’s X account for the latest updates.
If you need to transport an oversize load, you will need an oversize/overweight permit. You must provide proof of this permit before you schedule ferry requirements.
For information about priority boarding or transporting dangerous goods, please see the Passenger Code of Conduct and Conditions of Carriage.
Pelee Island Transportation Service
Routes:
- mainland at either Leamington or Kingsville to Pelee Island
- Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada — Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
Runs: Year-round. Air service is provided during the winter months between Pelee Island and the Windsor municipal airport.
Ferries transport:
- passengers
- vehicles
- commercial vehicles
- oversize cargo and machinery
Operated by: Owen Sound Transportation Company on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation
Please visit Ontario Ferries to find ferry schedules, book a reservation or to get more information about your trip.
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
Route: Tobermory (Bruce Peninsula) — Manitoulin Island
Runs: Seasonal. There is no winter service as Manitoulin Island can be accessed by the highway.
Ferry transports:
- passengers
- vehicles
- commercial vehicles
- oversize cargo
Operated by: Owen Sound Transportation Company, an agency of the Ontario government.
Please visit Ontario Ferries to find ferry schedules, book a reservation or to get more information about your trip.
Niska Ferry
Route: Moosonee — Moose Factory Island
Runs: Seasonal
Ferry transports:
- passengers
- vehicles
- commercial vehicles
Operated by: Owen Sound Transportation Company in partnership with Complex re (previously Moose Band Development Corporation).
Please visit Ontario Ferries to find ferry schedules, book a reservation or to get more information about your trip.